Liverpool Empire Theatre has announced the appointment of a new General Manager, Andrew Rawlinson, who joins the iconic venue at a very exciting time with many top West End shows in the diary and more to be announced very soon.
Andrew, who is already in post at the venue, said: "The people of Liverpool have been absolutely wonderful - the pride in the city and the international reputation it has is just amazing. I recently attended the launch of the it's Liverpool campaign which was really inspiring - I can't wait to do my bit to shout about what Liverpool has to offer. It's not just a place, it's a destination."Andrew was born and bred in the Lancashire/Yorkshire border town of Todmorden. He was educated in the North West, where he later established an award-winning murder mystery company and presented daily afternoon programmes for regional radio stations. He then went on to become General Manager of national and international touring theatre company, Horse + Bamboo, before taking up the post of Executive Director and Chief Executive of Blackfriars Arts Centre in Boston, Lincolnshire. In early 2005, Andrew became Manager of The Palace Theatre in Manchester for Live Nation, hosting number one touring productions such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mamma Mia and Mary Poppins. Following this, Andrew managed Sunderland Empire, presenting other large scale touring work including The Sound of Music, with Connie Fisher; the phenomenal, multi award winning, We Will Rock You and the heart-warming festive spectacular, Irving Berlin's White Christmas.Videos