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After the ensemble’s first appearance last year, we’re delighted to welcome back the Whitworth Brass Septet from the RNCM to join Darius Battiwalla for virtuoso brass music and some seasonal items including carols for all to sing along. Free. No booking required.          

Ticket bookings are now open for this adult comedy.

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Join us for our annual Christmas Carol Service in the atmospheric and festive Cruck Barn.

Wreath ma​​​​​​king class with Mad Florists. Your ticket includes mulled wine, mince pies and festive canapés, as well as all your wreath making materials.

The highly acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits, with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy Award winning song and No 1 hit the world over I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).

We are excited to be welcoming back the amazing Blackburn Chamber Choir performing their Christmas programme.

Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly?  “The funniest comedian I have ever seen.” Sunday Times.        

Handel The Messiah - Matthew Hamilton conductor and choral director. £5.50 - £46.

Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. From early soul days of Tamla Motown, Stax, and Atlantic records through to disco and beyond as the show brings on the good times.

Ginger Taylor Roman, Mike Kemp and Richard Lodge. Dancing from 8pm.

Jersey Boys tribute act featuring all the hits from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics.  From early soul days of Tamla Motown, Stax, and Atlantic records through to disco and beyond as the show brings on the good times.  Great atmosphere - wonderful memories and always a fun night out!

Expect an eclectic mix of vintage wares, handmade crafts, art and quirkiness from some of the finest makers, creators and collectors in the land, all with a festive twist of course! Free but need to book a time.            

Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from Two Rivers Concert Band.