Education

The Education & Community Department offer an exciting range of show and non-show related activities and events to enhance your group's visit to the Empire. Activities on offer include: Dance & Drama Workshops, Backstage Tours, Arts In Business Talks, Work Experience and Half Term Activities. They can be tailor made to meet the individual needs of your group and are available for schools, community groups, adults and children. To find out more about the activities email us by clicking here or call 0151 702 7337.

The Liverpool Empire Education and Community Department is delighted to be a part of ATG Creative Learning. ATG has a long standing commitment to developing creative learning, education and community participation work in its venues in the West End and across the UK.

Youth Theatre

This year we will not be holding auditions for membership to the Senior or Junior Youth Theatre instead we will be accepting up to 30 members per group.  However we do emphasise the need for commitment from the members and, of course, take into account the pressures of your academic studies when setting dates for the performances. 
Membership is for a full academic year from September 2010 to July 2011. The cost is £160 per group which is payable in full or 2 instalments
We would love for you to join the Youth Theatre; our first productions will be our own version of Romeo and Juliet as a juke box musical using songs by Lady GA GA and The Killers (for the seniors) and a new musical version of Twelfth Night with original songs written exclusively for the Empire for the juniors!  Performance dates will be set early in the term so that you all have plenty of notice.  We will announce our next performance ideas in due course.
 
Youth Dance Company
 
We will however continue to hold annual auditions for the Youth Dance Company – these will be held on Wednesday 15th September at 5.30pm. The Youth Dance Company participants will be invited to take part in regional and national dance showcases details of which will be announced shortly.  Membership will be for a full academic year 22nd September 2010 to July 2011 and costs £160.
 
Stars Dance and Drama Groups

Specifically for younger performing arts enthusiasts these groups are specifically designed to introduce participants to many dance and drama techniques and to encourage confidence, self esteem and team work.  Stars Dance and Drama will take place every Thursday for 10 weeks each term.  Membership is paid termly and costs £55.
 
All sessions will begin week commencing the 20th September 2010 at the following times:
 
• Youth Theatre Junior – Tuesday 6 – 8pm ( 11 – 14 inclusive – school year 7 to 9)

• Senior Youth Theatre – Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.30pm (School year 10 upwards)

• Youth Dance Company – Wednesday 5.30 – 7.30pm  (11 years plus)

• Stars Dance and Drama – Thursday 5pm – 6.15pm (5 – 7 years)

• Stars Dance and Drama – Thursday 6.15pm – 7.45pm (8 – 10 Years) 

How do I get a place and information about fees?

• You need to complete and return a membership form by the 13th September 2010. 
• fees are payable in full £160 or in two instalments of £80 please enclose two post-dated cheques for 1st October 2010 and 1st March 2011.
• Reduced rate of £300 for those who are part of Youth Dance and Youth Theatre which can be paid in three instalments please enclose post dated cheques 1st October, 1st March, 1st June) 
• Please contact me to discuss if you have any concerns or questions.  Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.  Those who are not successful in obtaining a place will be offered the opportunity to be added to the waiting lists. 
• Please note the Education and Community Department will be closed for annual leave from 20th august until 14th September 2010. 

Download the Liverpool Empire Performing Arts Clubs 2010 Permission Form