{"id":263452,"date":"2025-07-14T05:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/263452\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T05:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:42:13","slug":"find-out-the-music-shows-you-can-enjoy-at-liverpools-epstein-theatre-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/263452\/","title":{"rendered":"Find out the music shows you can enjoy at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Music fans are being promised a packed programme of fantastic live performance at Liverpool\u2019s Epstein Theatre this season.<\/p>\n

Epstein Theatre welcomes a host of talented singer-songwriters and stellar musicians between now and Christmas as part of its new summer and autumn schedule.<\/p>\n

They include top tributes to icons like Tina Turner, Elton John, Marc Bolan and Buddy Holly, brilliant original artists and the world premiere of a thrilling new musical about The Beatles\u2019 Hamburg years.<\/p>\n

There will be\u00a0Dancing in the Aisles\u00a0when the popular monthly Sunday matinee show returns to the theatre\u00a0on 27 July. The full line-up for this summer show is yet to be revealed, but audiences are promised a bumper afternoon of fantastic entertainment.<\/p>\n

Then\u00a0Are You Ready for Love?\u00a0on\u00a0Thursday, 31 July\u00a0when Charles Michael Duke presents his Elton John Tribute show on the Epstein\u2019s main stage.<\/p>\n

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Duke, who brings an uncanny resemblance to the legendary singer-songwriter along with attention to detail, has performed across the globe, and now Liverpool audiences have a chance to enjoy all those Sir Elton John classics including Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer and Your Song.<\/p>\n

Epstein Live\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, 2 August\u00a0brings together a quartet of talented performers in one unmissable evening\u2019s entertainment. Join Rafaela Dias, Naomi Campbell, Helen Maw and Jennifer Vaudrey for some soulful storytelling and melodic magic.<\/p>\n

And on\u00a0Sunday, 24 August\u00a0Tina vs Whitney\u00a0celebrates the stunning catalogue of two superstar singing sensations in one afternoon\u2019s entertainment.<\/p>\n

Joe Speare returns to the Epstein to present\u00a0Jina Barrows\u00a0in the spectacular musical tribute to two true icons. The afternoon also features special guest\u00a0Linzdi Germain.<\/p>\n

All or Nothing \u2013 the Mod Musical, arriving at the theatre\u00a0on Thursday, 4 September,\u00a0features the music of iconic 60s Mod band The Small Faces, four charismatic young men from East London who were at the forefront of a cultural revolution.<\/p>\n

Before he was world famous, did you know Victorian lyricist WS Gilbert was a barrister who appeared before the bench in the courtroom at St George\u2019s Hall?<\/p>\n

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Law\u2019s loss was poplar culture\u2019s gain, and there\u2019s a chance to enjoy an afternoon of the best of G&S in\u00a0Uniquely Gilbert & Sullivan\u00a0at the Epstein Theatre on\u00a0Sunday, 21 September.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the Epstein is proud to host the\u00a0world premiere\u00a0of a very special new musical this autumn.<\/p>\n

Written by Ian Salmon and directed by Stephen Fletcher,\u00a0Shake it up Baby!\u00a0is the story of The Beatles\u2019 formative years in Hamburg and how playing in the clubs of the German port city transformed an ordinary Liverpool group into the best live band in the world.<\/p>\n

Andrew Schofield\u00a0stars as The Beatles\u2019 first manager Allan Williams in the musical which runs\u00a0from Friday, 26 September to Saturday, 11 October.<\/p>\n

There will be plenty of solid gold easy action celebrating that 20th\u00a0Century boy Marc Bolan when\u00a0T-Rexstasy brings The Greatest Hits Tour\u00a0to Hanover Street on\u00a0Wednesday, 15 October. The top T-Rex tribute, endorsed by Marc Bolan\u2019s family estate and ex-band members of T.Rex presents all the band\u2019s biggest hits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then a powerhouse quartet of singers will deliver an unmissable night\u2019s entertainment in\u00a0Gaelic Gold\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, 7 November. A thrilling new theatre production celebrating the very best of Irish and Scottish culture, the show features songs made famous by artists like Boyzone, Westlife, Rod Stewart, the Bay City Rollers and Liverpool\u2019s own Nathan Carter.<\/p>\n

Join stage and screen star\u00a0Ray Quinn for A Swinging Christmas\u00a0on\u00a0Wednesday, 12 November. The smooth-singing, platinum-selling artist will be backed by a brilliant big band as he performs timeless Christmas classics and swinging seasonal hits.<\/p>\n

Attention to detail is at the heart of\u00a0ABBA Forever\u00a0which brings the best of Benny, Bjorn, Anni-Frid and Agnetha to the Epstein on\u00a0Thursday, 13 November. Expect dynamic choreography, stunning visuals and top-class musicianship in what is promised to be a two-hour spectacular.<\/p>\n

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Buddy Holly Lives\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, 15 November\u00a0with not one but two performances of\u00a0The Music Never Died\u00a0\u2013 a live show packed with classic tunes from the late great American musical genius from Lubbock, Texas, who was a huge influence on so many bands, including the Beatles. Rave on at matinee and evening shows on the day.<\/p>\n

Then on\u00a0Thursday, 27 November, Gary Murphy and his multi-talented band bring the music of Gerry and the Pacemakers and other 60s stars thrillingly to life on stage in\u00a0I Like It. Expect some smash hits along with Murphy\u2019s own personal recollections of working with Gerry Marsden and other Liverpool and Merseybeat legends.<\/p>\n

And get ready for a festive hooley when\u00a0Irish Annie\u2019s Christmas Party\u00a0takes over the auditorium on\u00a0Saturday, 29 November.<\/p>\n

Join landlady Annie and the regulars in her Irish bar \u2013\u00a0including TV star Ricky Tomlinson\u00a0\u2013 for some seasonal cheer with toe-tapping live music from Asa Murphy and his band the Shenanigans. There will be matinee and evening performances on the day.<\/p>\n

The Epstein\u2019s music programme is part of a full autumn schedule which will be launched with a\u00a0special Gala Night on Friday, 19 September \u2013 Brian Epstein\u2019s birthday \u2013featuring local acts and celebrities.<\/p>\n

The Grade II listed landmark has new leaseholders and a new management team which is promising a busy programme of entertainment which reflects the theatre\u2019s century-long role as the home of local talent, national touring productions, music, comedy and pantomime.<\/p>\n

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\nEpstein Theatre General Manager Anthony Proctor said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Epstein Theatre has always had a reputation as a home for brilliant music, and our auditorium is the perfect setting for fans who want to enjoy the thrill of live performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really proud of the programme we\u2019ve got planned for our opening summer and autumn season \u2013 there really is something to appeal to everyone, from tributes to superstar singers and music icons to talented young singer-songwriters.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m also delighted we\u2019re hosting the world premiere of Ian Salmon\u2019s fantastic new Beatles\u2019 musical Shake it up Baby which I know is going to be a smash hit. Catch it here first before it goes global!<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd as we head towards Christmas, what better way to get the festive party started than with a visit to Irish Annie\u2019s? Whatever is music to your ears, I can guarantee you\u2019re in for a real treat this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find out more details about the shows coming up at the Epstein Theatre here.<\/a>
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