Plans submitted for Empire Theatre renovations
The ATG Entertainment firm has submitted planning documents for repairs
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Liverpool’s landmark Empire Theatre looks set to undergo its first major renovation in decades.
The works will see repairs to the neo-classical stone façade of the Lime Street building, including its windows and canopy.
The theatre has the largest two-tier auditorium in the country, with more than 2,300 seats.
The ATG Entertainment firm, which manages the theatre, has submitted planning documents to Liverpool City Council for renovation.
A major stage extension and front-of-house refurbishment was completed 25 years ago.
The theatre, which has hosted stars including The Beatles and Elton John, opened in 1925 on the site of a previous smaller theatre.
Performances are not expected to be affected by the renovations.
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