Epstein Theatre in Liverpool to reopen after refurbishment

The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool is set to reopen this year after being closed for two years. The closure followed the withdrawal of financial support from Liverpool Council, leading many to worry it might not return. The theatre, which is over 100 years old, underwent extensive refurbishment, costing £1 million. General manager Anthony Proctor-Williams will return to lead the venue. Test events will be held in the spring and summer, with a full program planned for autumn. A special Gala Night is scheduled for September 19, celebrating what would have been Brian Epstein's birthday. JSM Company Group Ltd now holds the lease for the theatre and plans to improve the building further. The changes include new lighting, sound, and updates to the backstage areas and the bar. Officials have expressed excitement about the reopening. Liverpool Council's cabinet member for culture, Cllr Harry Doyle, believes the theatre's revival will enhance the city's cultural scene. Theatres Trust also supports the reopening, having added the Epstein to its Theatres at Risk Register. Fans of theatre can join the Epstein mailing list for updates on future shows. More information is available on their website.