The Epstein Theatre Presents A Packed Month Of Entertainment This March

Great comedy, music, theatre, and family entertainment all combine to make the Epstein Theatre the only place to be this March.

Kicking off the month is a real treat for comedy fans as Hot Water Comedy present 3 Live at Hot Water comedy nights. After a successful Hot Water Special back in January, the famous Comedy Club returns to the Epstein on Friday 2 and 9 March and Saturday 17 March as part of their Official UK Tour headlined by resident MC Paul Smith.

Relive some of the funniest moments from classic British sitcom Steptoe and Son on Wednesday 14 March when Hambledon Productions present a new comedy stage show about rag-and-bone-men father and son duo, Albert and Harold.

The comedy continues on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 March with award-winning comedian Joe Lycett star of Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4) who brings his new tour I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett.

March is also proving a busy month for music lovers, with no less than four must-see shows.

Relive all the greatest hits from the King of Rock 'n' Roll on Saturday 10 March with The Spirit of Elvis in Concert. Starring Gordon Hendricks this captivating show takes audiences on a journey through Elvis' fantastic music career.

Jimmy Osmond: Moon River and Me comes to Liverpool for 2 sensational nights on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 March. Starring the youngest member of world famous Osmond family, Jimmy Osmond, this brand-new Andy Williams tribute show is full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams, as well as some of the chart-topping hits that made Jimmy and his brothers famous

One of the country's most popular live touring bands, Los Pacaminos come to the Epstein on Sunday 18 March. Featuring one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists, Paul Young, enjoy a night of the very best in Tex Mex border music from The Texas Tornados and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison.

Go back to the '50's on Sunday 25 March when The Bluejays present an electrifying and authentic tribute to the era when music changed the world forever. Featuring hits from some of the biggest rock 'n' roll stars of the time including breath-taking renditions of Rock Around The Clock, That'll Be The Day, Tutti Frutti, Summertime Blues, Johnny B. Goode, La Bamba and many more.

Offering a drag-tastic night's entertainment on Saturday 3 March, RuPauls Drag Race fan favourite Alyssa Edwards is at the Epstein Theatre for one-night only as part of her UK tour The Secret Is Out. Expect lots of laughs, tongue-pops, high kicking and many secrets.

There is also some brilliant family shows at the Epstein to look forward to this month!

LHK Youth Theatre return on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 March with A Night of Musicals. The talented young stars are bringing to life the hits from musicals Shrek and Mamma Mia in a show that promises to be a fantastic production for all the family.

Bringing March to a close, is a show of epic proportions - the giant Easter Panto Jack and the Beanstalk, entertaining audiences from Friday 30 March - Sunday 8 April. This egg-cellent production from LHK Productions stars Liverpool's Ray Quinn as hapless hero Jack. With a beanstalk reaching the heavens, golden geese and hungry giants, this show really is too big to miss.

The Epstein Theatre (formerly known as The Neptune) was originally opened as Crane's Music Hall in 1911, and was a popular location for recitals and performances. It was renamed Crane Theatre in 1938. In 1967 the theatre was purchased from the Cranes by Liverpool Corporation, who decided that the theatre should be run by local people for local people and was named The Neptune Theatre. The Neptune also became a Comedy Club and after many years of uncertainty about the future of the theatre, it eventually closed in 2005. In July 2011, a £1million refurbishment of the theatre was completed which saw the Hanover Street venue brought up to 21st century standards and renamed 'The Epstein Theatre' in honour of former Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who guided the Fab Four from popular cellar act to global superstardom. The management contract was up for tender and was won by the well-established team behind Liverpool's annual Sound City Music Festival. The Theatre was officially opened on Wed 9th May 2012. Now an independent company Epstein Theatre Ltd, the venue has grown to become of the key venues for arts and live entertainment in the city with a strong programme of comedy, plays, live music and children's productions. The venue can also be hired out for private functions, weddings and conferences.

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