What's On
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still (12A) 103
Mon 05 Jan 2009 - Thu 08 Jan 2009
Twilight
Twilight (12a) 122
Fri 09 Jan 2009 - Thu 15 Jan 2009

A teenage girl risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire.
Australia
Australia (12a) 165
Fri 16 Jan 2009 - Thu 22 Jan 2009

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by Japanese forces firsthand.
Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington
Mon 26 Jan 2009 - Sat 31 Jan 2009

DPG presents Dick Whittington affiliated to CBS Amateur Players
Timeless
Memory Lane ()
Thu 19 Mar 2009 - Thu 19 Mar 2009

A welcome return to the Empire Theatre of timeless theatre productions.

7.30pm
Stones in his Pocket
Stones in his Pockets ()
Fri 20 Mar 2009 - Fri 20 Mar 2009

Following four successful years in the West End, a sensational run on Broadway and a sell out World Tour, the show comes to Consett Empire Theatre.
Elixir of Love
The Elixir of Love ()
Thu 26 Mar 2009 - Thu 26 Mar 2009

In a Basque village in the 19th century, a shy young farmer loves the beautiful noble woman. She possesses money, education and sophistication; he doesn’t. They’re worlds apart and his unrequited love looks like it will never be reciprocated. That is until the day a travelling salesman breezes into town selling a magic elixir and the fun really begins.



Shaun
Evening of Clairvoyance with Shaun Dennis
Fri 27 Mar 2009

Shaun Dennis is a ‘no frills stage medium’ (what you see is what you get) and has just completed his first national theatre tour. As is stated later on, he just sees himself as an instrument between ‘this world and the next’ That point aside

Simon and Garf
Homeward Bound plays Simon & Garfunkel ()
Thu 02 Apr 2009 - Thu 02 Apr 2009

The harmonies of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel remain one of the more cherished sounds of the sixties and the seventies. Now, “HOMEWARD BOUND” plays Simon & Garfunkel, bringing you the music and the memories of those times.

The multi-talented John Hylton, as Paul Simon (together with his son, Allen as Art Garfunkel) deliver a show packed with charm, nostalgia, and excellent entertainment.
Blue Jeans
Blue Jeans Jump & Jive ()
Wed 22 Apr 2009 - Wed 22 Apr 2009

With an exciting new production FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS promises a great night out for all the family.The talented cast of 10 sing their way through 80 + classic songs, from BRENDA LEE to THE CARPENTERS and from LONNIE DONNEGON to JOHN TRAVOLTA . With music from 50’s Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the best of today this “hot” stage show guarantees ALL THE HITS, ALL THE ENERGY, ALL IN ONE GREAT SHOW.

 
Roy Chubby Brown
Roy Chubby Brown
Tue 05 May 2009 - Wed 06 May 2009

OVER 18'S ONLY

Facilities & Contact Details

Venue Manager:  Rob Walsh

Opening Hours: 
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Box Office Opening: 
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
then 6.30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday - Saturday
(and evenings only on Sundays)



Contact Details
Front Street,
Consett,
Co Durham
DH8 5AB
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tel: (01207) 218171
fax: (01207) 218416

empire@derwentside.gov.uk
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