The Beatles last play
by Georgia Clare
Title
The Beatles last play
Artist
Georgia Clare
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Photograph - Photography
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The first theatre on the site, opened on 15 October 1866, and was named the "New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House". It was at that time Liverpool's largest theatre. On 29 July 1867 its name was changed to the "Royal Alexandra Theatre and Opera House" in honour of Princess Alexandra, Princess of Wales. In 1896 the theatre was re-named "The Empire". This theatre closed on 16 February 1924, and it was demolished.
It was replaced by the present larger theatre, which opened on 9 March 1925.
In 1957 a local pop group called The Quarrymen appeared at the theatre. They returned in 1959, having changed their name to Johnny and the Moondogs. They returned to the Empire again in 1962, now named The Beatles.
The Beatles gave their last performance in this theatre on 5 December 1965.
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February 19th, 2012
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