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Theatres · North West England

Epstein Theatre

In or near Liverpool.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.5 · 685 Google reviews

Epstein Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

The Empire - geograph.org.uk - 8032940

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Liverpool Central · 0.2 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Epstein Theatre, the nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, located 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is L1 3DZ, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Entry details are not specified.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Epstein Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Coordinates: 53.4044°, -2.9823°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

The Epstein Theatre, formerly Neptune Theatre, is a theatre in Liverpool, England. The theatre, a Grade II listed building, closed on 30 June 2023 following a decision by Liverpool City Council to end its financial support to the venue. The venue has since reopened, although its future is not yet clear.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Epstein Theatre is a historic venue in Liverpool that hosts a variety of performances including theatre, live music, comedy, and family entertainment. It aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors, making it a central part of the city's cultural life.

From the Wikipedia article

The Epstein Theatre, formerly Neptune Theatre, is a theatre in Liverpool, England. The theatre, a Grade II listed building, closed on 30 June 2023 following a decision by Liverpool City Council to end its financial support to the venue. The venue has since reopened, although its future is not yet clear.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The theatre originally opened in 1913 as Crane's Music Hall. The Crane Brothers' music store had been trading for several years when they opened the music hall above their store on Hanover Street in central Liverpool. Over the first few years, many amateur drama groups staged productions there, thus leading to its renaming as the Crane Theatre in 1938. Little changed over the next twenty years, until Summer of 1967 when the Liverpool Corporation took over the ownership of the building spending £7,000 on a refurbishment including a front of house bar (now known as Brian's Bar), the stage was rebuilt and the Hanover House ‘Good's Lift’ was installed (located on school lane, granting access to…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.4044, -2.9823
District
Liverpool
Parish
Liverpool, unparished area
Postcode
L1 3DZ
Parliamentary constituency
Liverpool Riverside
Phone
0151 312 8735
Established
1911
Nearest railway station
Liverpool Central0.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Epstein Theatre?
Epstein Theatre is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 3DZ), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
What is Epstein Theatre?
Epstein Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Epstein Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode L1 3DZ.
When was Epstein Theatre built?
Built or established in 1911.
Who owns Epstein Theatre?
Epstein Theatre is owned by Epstein Entertainment Ltd.
Is Epstein Theatre a listed building?
Epstein Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to Epstein Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 3DZ.