O2 Empire is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W12 8TT), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.

How do I get to O2 Empire?

The nearest railway station is Goldhawk Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W12 8TT.

O2 Empire is owned by Academy Music Group.

Is O2 Empire a listed building?

O2 Empire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

How do I get to O2 Empire?

The nearest railway station is Goldhawk Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W12 8TT.

Theatres · London

O2 Empire

Also known as: Shepherd's Bush Empire

In or near Tyburn.

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O2 Empire is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Goldhawk Road · 0.2 km

Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The O2 Empire is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, with the nearest railway station being Goldhawk Road, just 0.2 km away. Entry details are not provided, but the venue is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is W12 8TT.

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O2 Empire is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1903. Address: Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8TT. Also known as: Shepherd's Bush Empire. Coordinates: 51.5034°, -0.2245°.

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Heritage listing

The Shepherd's Bush Empire (currently known as O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire for sponsorship reasons, and formerly known as the BBC Television Theatre) is a music venue in Shepherd's Bush, West London, run by the Academy Music Group. It was originally built in 1903 as a music hall for impresario Oswald Stoll, designed by theatre architect Frank Matcham; among its early performers was Charlie Chaplin. In 1953 it became the BBC Television Theatre. Since 1994, it has operated as a music venue.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire is a historic music venue located in London, known for hosting a variety of live performances and concerts. Visitors can enjoy a diverse lineup of artists and events throughout the year.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The Shepherd's Bush Empire was built in 1903 for impresario Oswald Stoll, designed by theatre architect Frank Matcham. Ashly's Circus performed at Shepherd's Bush Empire and presented to George Strong a trophy for riding The Bucking Mule "Sloper' on 8 September 1905. The first performers at the new theatre were The Fred Karno Troupe including Charlie Chaplin (1906). The Empire staged music-hall entertainments, such as variety performances and revues, until the early 1950s, by which time the popularity of these forms of entertainment was declining.

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Coordinates: 51.5034, -0.2245
District: Hammersmith and Fulham
Parish: Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
Postcode: W12 8TT
Parliamentary constituency: Hammersmith and Chiswick
Established: 1903
Nearest railway station: Goldhawk Road — 0.2 km
Official site: www.academymusicgroup.com

Sources

osm: w14131687 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Shepherd's Bush Empire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Shepherd's Bush Empire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is O2 Empire?: O2 Empire is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W12 8TT), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
What is O2 Empire?: O2 Empire is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to O2 Empire?: The nearest railway station is Goldhawk Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W12 8TT.
When was O2 Empire built?: Built or established in 1903.
Who owns O2 Empire?: O2 Empire is owned by Academy Music Group.
Is O2 Empire a listed building?: O2 Empire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to O2 Empire?: The nearest railway station is Goldhawk Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W12 8TT.

Plan your visit

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About

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Heritage listing

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