Middlesbrough Empire
Middlesbrough Empire is a live music and performance venue in Middlesbrough, England, opened in 1897.
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Overview
The Middlesbrough Empire is a live music and performance venue in Middlesbrough, England. It opened in 1897 and is one of only three surviving theatres designed by Ernest Runtz. It is one of the oldest entertainment venues in the North East of England. It has hosted acts such as Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy, Harry Houdini, Roger Sanchez, The Arctic Monkeys and James Arthur. It is an official grass roots music venue and the official venue of Teesside University.
History
The Middlesbrough Empire opened in 1897. It is one of only three surviving theatres designed by Ernest Runtz and is one of the oldest entertainment venues in the North East of England. Following constant substantial restoration, it is working successfully as a live music and performance venue.
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