The shortest day of the year (which falls on December 21 in 2024) tends to get some people down, but in centuries past the lack of sunlight wasn’t merely the cause of winter blues—the season also ...

Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the ...

The Liverpool Empire Theatre is the largest two-tier theatre in the UK, hosting the very best in touring productions. From musicals to dance, and comedy to drama, the theatre hosts a varied programme ...