The popular Broadway smash Annie returns to Liverpool after its successful and critically acclaimed 2023 run in the city. The magical shows will be staged at the historic Lime Street venue, the Liverpool Empire, from Tuesday 22 September to Saturday 26 September, bringing West End quality straight to Merseyside theatregoers. Local audiences will once again have the chance to experience this timeless story of hope, resilience and optimism live on stage at one of the region’s most iconic and beloved landmarks.
So far, the 2026 tour has received widespread acclaim from the British media, with critics praising its energy, heart and stellar performances. Major outlets have applauded the production, most notably The Times, which hailed the show as “a glorious revival” that captivates audiences of all generations.
The plot
In 1933 New York, in the grip of the Great Depression, 11-year-old Annie lives in a harsh orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Despite her hard life, the little girl still hopes that one day she and her parents will finally be reunited. After an initial escape attempt is foiled, she manages to flee by hiding in a laundry truck. She meets a friendly stray dog, that she names Sandy, and the residents of a shantytown, but the police bring her back to the orphanage.
Her fate changes when Grace Farrell chooses her to spend Christmas at the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. He grows fond of Annie and, after learning more about her story, offers a $50,000 reward to find her parents. Rooster, Miss Hannigan’s brother, and his girlfriend Lily plan to pass themselves off as her parents to claim the money. Warbucks takes Annie to Washington, where she meets President Roosevelt. However, the FBI steps in and reveals the truth: her real parents died years ago. With the villains finally exposed, Warbucks officially adopts Annie, bringing a happy ending and new hope to all the orphans.
Tickets for Annie are now available at https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/annie/liverpool-empire/calendar/
Annie – Performance Schedule
Liverpool Empire 1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
· Tuesday 22 September at 19:30
· Wednesday 23 September at 14:30 and 19:30
· Thursday 24 September at 14:30 and 19:30
· Friday 25 September at 19:30
· Saturday 26 September at 14:30 and 19:30
Age Restrictions
Age guidance: 5+. No under‑3s will be permitted in the venue. Under‑16s must be seated next to an adult aged 18 or over and must be supervised at all times.
