It closes its doors for good today
Since 1913, the Grade II listed 380-seat theatre based within Hanover House has staged thousands of productions under various guises. As financial support provided by Liverpool Council is coming to an end, the lights are going out on the city centre stage.
Cllr Harry Doyle, Liverpool Council cabinet member for health, wellbeing and culture, told Radio Merseyside this morning it had been a “difficult decision” for the council to move away. He said: “We’ve been expecting this day now, it’s a tough day for the team at the Epstein, it’s a tough day for the city and theatre goers.
Earlier this week, Anthony Proctor - who manages the theatre - wrote to Cllr Doyle asking him to meet with officials to help broker a new future and described the council’s best value description as “hurtful” to staff and performers. Responding on the airwaves earlier today, Cllr Doyle said: “On Tuesday, when I had that open letter from Anthony, one of things I was gutted about was the message about the staff.
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