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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Seen by over 22 million people worldwide.
Book now for the most successful rock and roll show of all time!
‘The show you will never forget’
Daily Mail
‘Joyous! I love this show’
Sunday Express
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £2.85 Transaction fee.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
Liverpool Empire Visual Story: a visual resource to help prepare visitors for a new experience and to help them become familiar with new surroundings and what to expect.
Liverpool Empire Audio Story: an audio resource to help prepare visitors who are blind and visually impaired for their visit to the theatre.
For a copy of the venue’s visual or audio story, please contact the Liverpool Empire Access Champion on 0800 912 6971.
02/01/2019 – 14.00 – Jack and the Beanstalk – Relaxed
04/03/2019 – 19.30 – The Bodyguard – Captioned
05/03/2019 – 14.30 – The Bodyguard – Signed
07/03/2019 – 13.00 – The Bodyguard – Touch Tour
07/03/2019 – 14.30 - The Bodyguard – Audio Described
28/03/2019 – 19.30 – Kinky Boots – Signed
01/04/2019 – 19.30 – Kinky Boots – Captioned
03/04/2019 – 19.30 – Kinky Boots – Audio Described
Access Performances- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
There are sixteen wheelchair spaces available in the auditorium. 12 in the stalls and 4 in the circle. There is lift access to all levels of the theatre except the Rear Circle where access is obtained by lift and steps. All areas of the Theatres are accessible to customers with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. There is level access from Lime Street, through into the foyer, with level access into the auditorium at both sides of the stalls. The building features wide doors, and additional toilet facilities for disabled people. One front of house lift provides access to the circle and one lift provides access to the stalls bar toilets, with appropriate seating positions available on all levels.
Liverpool Empire Theatre is equipped with an infrared sound amplification system. To access the infrared system please request receiving equipment from a member of the Front of House team who will provide you with an induction loop necklace.
Induction Loop Necklace
Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace, switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.
There are a number of British Sign Language Interpreted performances, Audio Described performances and Captioned performances every season. For advice and to book these performances please call 0800 912 6971.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
There are public toilets on all levels of the theatre. There are separate accessible toilets on the ground floor and second floor of theatre. There is an emergency pull cord in all accessible toilets should you need assistance from a member of staff.
Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the second floor and ladies toilets on the lower ground floor stalls bar.
Liverpool Empire Theatre Information
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The theatre does not have its own parking facilities but Liverpool boasts many city centre car parks with reasonable rates and many are within 5 minutes walk of the theatre. The closest car parks are located at Lord Nelson Street, Queen Square and at St Johnâs Shopping Centre on Lime Street. St. Johnâs Car Park offers discounted parking of £2.50 for patrons visiting local theatres after 6.00pm and leaving before midnight.
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See Access page for information.
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There are four bars at the Liverpool Empire
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Two lifts provide access to every level of the theatre.Â
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Lime Street Bistro is now open! Click here to find out more.
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A wide selection of snacks are available from our friendly and helpful staff on the kiosk, why not pick up some popcorn to share along with a soft drink to enjoy during the performance?
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Hospitality facilities are available.
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Cloakroom facilities are available during selected performances.
Lime Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 1JE
Book in person by calling into our Box Office on the corner of London Road and Lime Street. Our Box Office Opening Times are displayed on the right of this page.
By Car:
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is located on Lime Street and is easily accessible by road. For SATNAV use L1 1JE.
Car-parking:
The theatre does not have its own parking facilities but Liverpool boasts many city centre car parks with reasonable rates and many are within 5 minutes’ walk of the theatre. The closest car parks are located at Lord Nelson Street, Queen Square and at St John’s Shopping Centre on Lime Street.
By Train:
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is next door to Lime Street Station. Local (Wirral Line) and National rail services stop at this station. Please use the Lord Nelson Street exit for the theatre.
By Bus:
Key services stop on Lime Street including the 101, C2, C3 , C5, 10, 10A and 10B
Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
Groups Bookings : 0333 009 5384 (9am – 5.30pm)Calls charged at local rate.
Access Bookings : 0800 912 6971Stage Door / Admin:* : 0151 702 7320
ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.”
Don't forget to pre-order your interval drinks when you arrive as all bars get busy! During most performances alcoholic drinks are allowed into the auditorium. We now accept all major credit and debit cards for bar bill payments.
To pick your own seats for Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at Liverpool Empire Theatre simply find the performances you'd like to see from the listings below and you'll be given the option.
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