17 December 2022 to 24 December 2022
Dear Santa Live!
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve. 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm. £14.50 - £16.
17 December 2022 to 24 December 2022.
https://bwdvenues.com/
26 January 2023
THE CRUCIBLE – NT LIVE
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Captured live from the Olivier stage at the National Theatre.
7:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
28 January 2023
JERSEY BEATS – Oh What A Nite!
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
It’s the show night out not to be missed – wowing crowds in Blackpool since 2014, and now touring the country – Oh What A Nite! is a different style of tribute show to any other that you will have seen or heard of before. Matt Andrews leads our vocal quartet as our tribute to Frankie Valli.
£26.50.
7:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
19 February 2023
TOM HOUGHTON -Absolute Shambles
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter. £14.50 - £16.50.
7:30 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
16 March 2023
MARTHA TILSON – Autumn Earth
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following worldwide. “Redolent of early Kate Bush, soulful vocals that soar around, an understated masterpiece’” Acoustic Magazine.
£15.
7:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
13 April 2023
JEKYLL AND HYDE
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
In a new and enthralling one-man stage adaptation of the classic tale of terror, acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays both Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Journey with us to Victorian London, and experience the unbridled horror of this perennial favourite.
£13.
7:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
8 May 2023
King’s Coronation Big Street Party
Darwen Market Square ,
Darwen
A free family fun event promises to be a fantastic day of immersive theatre, music, dancing, stilt walkers, magic shows and delicious street food.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://darwentowncentre.co.uk/
10 May 2023
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
“The Rock’n’Roll Laughter Show” – starring former Rockin Berries & Jive Bunny vocal impressionist Terry Webster plus: “The Webstars Foreverly” – the greatest hits of rock’n’roll icons The Everley Brothers performed by father and son duo Terry Webster and Terry Webster (Junior).
£5.50.
2:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
27 May 2023 to 28 May 2023
Darwen Live 2023
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
We are once again proud to host the second official stage for the annual Darwen Live festival. We have both the auditorium stage and the cafe bar stage offering a bit of everything for everyone.
27 May 2023 to 28 May 2023.
https://bwdvenues.com/
3 November 2023 to 4 November 2023
Matilda
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Ashleigh's Dance & Theatre Academy proudly present their 1st Musical Theatre Production, Matilda Jr. 7pm, Sat mat 2pm.
£13.
3 November 2023 to 4 November 2023.
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9 November 2023
Ground Rules by Eric Chappell
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Eric Chappell’s comedy is by turns hilarious and poignant, preposterous and touching. By the end, nobody’s relationships – or perhaps even partners – will ever be the same again!
£19.50.
7:30 pm.
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6 December 2023
The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
You are invited to join the ever-popular afternoon variety show. It's a fun, relaxed afternoon show, featuring: James Loynes, back by popular demand. Kevin Cookson, song writing guitarist.Dawn, a fabulous vocalist, Johnny Wedgewood, playing 60s and 70s country/pop favourites.
£5.50.
2:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
10 January
The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
You are invited to join the ever-popular afternoon variety show. It's a fun, relaxed afternoon show.
£5.50.
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
17 February
Pink Floydian
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Pink Floydian are an eight-piece tribute to the greatest prog rock band of all time. The two-and-a-half hour show sees them covering the Barrett, Waters and Gilmour eras.
£22.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
22 June
Steve Tilston
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Steve Tilston, the hugely talented award winning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring unique arrangements of popular folk songs alongside his own critically acclaimed material.
£20.
7:30 pm.
19 July to 20 July
The Giant Killers
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
The Long Lane Theatre Company’s The Giant Killers presents the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest underdog. £16.50 - £19.
19 July to 20 July.
https://bwdvenues.com/
7 August
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Join us on a journey full of uplifting songs, stories and laughter as we celebrate our 21st year of what has now become a permanent fixture on the Darwen entertainment calendar. £4.50/£5.50.
2:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
20 August
Ray Bubbles International Bubbleologist
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street,
Darwen
Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays. 11am & 1pm.
£11.
All day.
https://bwdvenues.com/