Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre reopens
THE Epstein Theatre (formerly The Neptune) in Liverpool has been re-opened after a £1.2m refurbishment of the foyer, bar and 380 seater auditorium and also re-named after Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
Liverpool City Council opened out tenders for the management contract, which was won in 2011 by the organisers of the Liverpool Sound City music festival.
A full programme of theatre, music, comedy and dance will be announced for the main auditorium soon, but highlights of the year are already in place for the autumn season, with the World Premiere of a play based on the life of Brian Epstein titled EPSTEIN, which runs from 15 Nov – 1 Dec.
The play is produced by Bill Elms and Jen Heyes Productions Ltd and penned by local writer Andrew Sherlock. The theatre will also see the return of its Christmas Pantomimes with LHK Productions promising a lavish production of Cinderella, from Dec 6 – Jan 6.
The theatre bar will open throughout the day and is hoped to become the hub of the city’s creative community, plans for open mic comedy and poetry nights and a platform to hear new bands will create an exciting vibe in the bar overlooking Hanover St.
Liverpool music legend Ian McCulloch will be the first act to play at theatre with two intimate acoustic shows in Liverpool on May 10 and 11.
Ian McCulloch said “It’s an honour to be asked to open the venue named after Brian Epstein. I’m looking forward to performing at there for the first time.”
