Empire Theatre Collection

Empire Theatre, Sheffield - Me and My Girl, 1959
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13114

mpire Theatre, Sheffield - Adenhil Presentations Ltd present Sponsored variety - Smedleys Free Week. 1959
Theatre night with Smedleys. There is no charge for admission. Invited audience only. Special guest star Albert Modley, Yorkshires favourite comedian; From Hungary the fabulous Alexis Troupe; direct

The Carpenters, pictured at The Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England. Karen and Richard Carpenter, pictured backstage at the theatre. Picture taken 20th February 1974

George Harrison of The Beatles is kissed by two female fans. Elaine on the left and Gillian on the right. They are at The Liverpool Empire Theatre for tonight Christmas concert by the group

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr performing in concert at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool. 6th July 1992

Empire Theatre, Sheffield: Lionel Butes Potiphars Wife
Empire Theatre: Lionel Butes Potiphars Wife ; a comedy of ultra-modern life by Edgar C. Middleton. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00193

Manhattan: Empire Theatre, Broadway and 40th Street (b / w photo)
6025019 Manhattan: Empire Theatre, Broadway and 40th Street (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empire Theatre, Broadway and 40th Street)

The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square (b / w photo)
3627526 The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square)

The Empire Theatre, prior to demolition; The demolition of the Empire Theatre in 1927 (b / w photo)
5990620 The Empire Theatre, prior to demolition; The demolition of the Empire Theatre in 1927 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire Theatre)

Round the Town Lancers by Warwick Williams; musical score (colour litho)
584944 Round the Town Lancers by Warwick Williams; musical score (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Chilperic"at the Empire Theatre (engraving)
1616626 " Chilperic" at the Empire Theatre (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Chilperic" at the Empire Theatre)

London on Coronation Day (b / w photo)
1600740 London on Coronation Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London on Coronation Day, Preparations for the Deferred Festivities)

Empire Theatre, London, with Sousa and his Band (engraving)
607699 Empire Theatre, London, with Sousa and his Band (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empire Theatre, London)

Leicester Square, London (photo)
609616 Leicester Square, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
584740 The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London; from The Sketch)

Empire Theatre, from the Coventry Street Corner of the Gardens (b / w photo)
3102412 Empire Theatre, from the Coventry Street Corner of the Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empire Theatre)

The State Visit of the Shah and the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Empire Theatre (engraving)
1046455 The State Visit of the Shah and the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Empire Theatre (engraving) by English School

Gigolette Foxtrot (colour litho)
982460 Gigolette Foxtrot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gigolette Foxtrot, from J L Sacks Empire Theatre production The Three Graces)

The trial scene, performance of Shakespeares Henry VIII at the Empire Theatre (b / w photo)
3637459 The trial scene, performance of Shakespeares Henry VIII at the Empire Theatre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial scene)

The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London, decorated for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, June 1897 (photo)
584738 The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London, decorated for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, June 1897 (photo) by English Photographer

Mrs Prowlina Pry - I hope I don t intrude! (engraving)
584691 Mrs Prowlina Pry - I hope I don t intrude! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Prowlina Pry - I hope I don t intrude)

In the Stalls at the Empire Theatre (engraving)
1048152 In the Stalls at the Empire Theatre (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Stalls at the Empire Theatre)

The Visit of the Shah (engraving)
1595987 The Visit of the Shah (engraving) by Nicolet, Gabriel (1856-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Shah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 July 1889)

Charles Richman as John Worthing, William Courtney as Algernon Moncrieff
3557450 Charles Richman as John Worthing, William Courtney as Algernon Moncrieff, Margaret Anglin as Gwendolen Fairfax, and Margaret Dale as Cecily Carew in a revival of Oscar Wildes " The

The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
584739 The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square)

The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square (engraving)
1616625 The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square)

The State Visit of the Shah and the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Empire Theatre: 1
THE STATE VISIT OF THE SHAH AND THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TO THE EMPIRE THEATRE: 1. Mrs. Sassoon being introduced to the Shah. 2. The Supper in the Foyer. 3. The Shahs Favourite takes a Nap

Cinema Lights
July 1929: The lit-up exterior of the Empire Theatre cinema in Leicester Square, London. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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The Empire Theatre in Sheffield holds fond memories for many, as it played host to a variety of captivating performances throughout the years. In 1959, the theatre showcased the delightful musical "Me and My Girl, " leaving audiences enchanted with its catchy tunes and heartwarming story. That same year, Adenhil Presentations Ltd presented a sponsored variety show at the Empire Theatre, titled "Smedleys Free Week. " This event brought together talented performers who dazzled spectators with their incredible skills and entertaining acts. Across the country in Liverpool, The Carpenters took center stage at The Liverpool Empire Theatre. Their mesmerizing performance left no doubt that this iconic venue was a hub for top-notch entertainment. Back in Sheffield, Lionel Butes Potiphars Wife graced the Empire Theatre's stage. Audiences were captivated by this intriguing play filled with drama and suspense. Meanwhile, across the pond in Manhattan's Broadway district stood another magnificent Empire Theatre. A black-and-white photo captures its grandeur on 40th Street - an architectural marvel that housed countless unforgettable performances over the years. Leicester Square also boasted its own majestic Empire Theatre. Though now only captured through black-and-white photos due to its demolition in 1927, these images serve as a reminder of its once-thriving presence within London's vibrant theater scene. One such production held at this historic venue was Warwick Williams' Round the Town Lancers. Its colorful musical score lithograph hints at an energetic performance filled with lively dance routines and infectious melodies. Another engraving showcases "Chilperic" at the Empire Theatre - a theatrical masterpiece that transported audiences into an enchanting world of storytelling and artistic expression. London itself has always been steeped in history and culture; even on Coronation Day captured through a monochrome photograph, one can sense how significant events unfolded against the backdrop of this bustling metropolis. And when Sousa and his Band performed at the Empire Theatre in London, it was a momentous occasion.