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Barnum

Barnum

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Liverpool Empire
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Tue 15 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026
  Tickets available from £15.00
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Musicals
This show has an interval
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.

Liverpool Empire

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Tue 15 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026
1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
This show has an interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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MATT RAWLE STARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN

Barnum

Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!

Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Matt Rawle steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope!

Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.

Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble

Please note: Matt Rawle will perform in Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Wimbledon, and Torquay shows. Casting will differ for other tour venues.

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P.T. Barnum
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Liverpool Empire

1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
Lime Street Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (excluding 30 mins prior)

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 and is one of the city’s most iconic venues.

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Liverpool Empire

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Tue 15 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026
1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
This show has an interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
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Ticket offers and no transaction fees
Flexible tickets
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