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PACK OF LIES

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Jacksons are a nice middle-aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area.

£12.50

The World Adventure Dance Showcase

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

A wanderlust across the planet into culteral diversity through beauty of dance presented by House of Fusion.

£19.50

The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other! From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular – The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay! Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-dropping surprises, this is the high-seas panto experience you won't want to miss. Various prices.

Dirty Dusting

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash. Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner) alongside Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn.

£26.50

The Story Behind Motown

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Step into the world of Motown and experience the magic behind the music that defined an era. The Story Behind Motown, founded by the legendary Mr Berry Gordy Jr., takes you on an unforgettable journey back to Detroit City, famously known as Hitsville USA.

£15

Steptoe & Son – LIVE

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

"YOU DIRRRTTTYYY OLD MAN!" You wouldn’t think it was possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are! Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer! See your favourite moments from the smash hit BBC television series, being performed for you live on stage – just make sure you don’t step in a present from Hercules the horse on your way in… Steptoe & Son was first seen on our screens in 1962, running for 8 series and 57 episodes, ending in 1974. It starred the wonderful Harry H. Corbett and Wilfred Brambell, as the warring father and son, trying to cope with their ailing business and having to put up with each other along the way! Cattle Productions Ltd. brings you their adaptation of the original episodes in a brand-new production, from Director Dan Lewis. The show has many hugely funny moments and we hope we’re going to make the original writers, actors and programme, very proud! We’d love for you to join us!

£21.50

The Magic of Science

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess! Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family. Adult £16.50, child £13.50.

Teach Rex LIVE!!

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am & 1.30pm. £13.50. Family £46.

TAYLOR FEVER

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift! In a show that is packed full of the icons most popular songs including ‘Karma’ ‘Shake it off’ ‘Cruel Summer’ and many more – audiences of all ages will be up on their feet dancing and singing along!

Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.

£26.50

THE BEE GEES LIVE IN CONCERT

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee…

£26.50

An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Josh Hindle and his swing band bring the timeless hits of Michael Bublé and classic swing to life. "An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing" promises to be a spectacular celebration of the smooth sounds and irresistible rhythms that have captivated audiences for decades.

£23

The Class of 55

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present their brand-new production - The Class of 55 as the show explores the history of Rock n Roll.

£27.50

Jack and the Beanstalk

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Fe Fi Fo Fun for all the family!   Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this giant new adaptation of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk!  Various times. £13 - £19. Family £54.  

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.

£25.50

Celine – My Heart Will Go On

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The concert is a stunning celebration of the music and one of the greatest singers of our time. Starring Alexandra Darby and an outstanding live band.

£25.50

Sunshine on Leith

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Blackburn Musical Theatre Company returns following the rip-roaring, whip-cracking success of 2023 show Calamity Jane, with the jubilant and heart-felt musical Sunshine On Leith - a story about the power of home, family and love, featuring the songs of The Proclaimers. £145.50 - £16.50.

The Peter Kay Experience

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Carlton entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UKs most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.

£25.50

Over the Rainbow

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

It truly is a charming show celebrating the wonderful music and careers of Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli, including all of Judy and Liza’s most memorable songs.

£18

Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.

£25.50

Top Secret -The Magic of Science

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.

EXPRESS ‘24

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

EXPRESS ‘24, is a two act celebration of inclusive dance presented by award winning charity DanceSyndrome.

£11.50

Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The children’s classic by E. Nesbit centres on the lives of three children whose comfortable, middle-class existence ends when their father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.

£12.50

Something About George

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.

£25.50

Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Once upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.

The Yeomen of the Guard

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Blackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S.  7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm.

£14

Pinked Floyd

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.

£19.50

The Swing Commanders

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.

TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.    

Santa Rocks – A magical family Santamime

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Santa Rocks….. Oh yes he does in our magical family Santamime! Free gift for every child ticket purchased! 10am & 6.30pm.

£12

Beauty and the Beast – 2023 Pantomime

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Join us for a BEAST of a tale that’s as old as time as Tom Rolfe Productions present a real BEAUTY of a pantomime with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy! Various times & prices.

Celebrating George Michael

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Featuring the acclaimed Steve Mitchell, this production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us with performances such as the 1996 “MTV UNPLUGGED” from the Three Mills studio in London.

£26.50

The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

From timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old.

£21.50

Mum’s the Word – Comedy

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Mother of all Shows. The stuff nobody tells you about parenthood…until it’s too late.

£27.50

The Bohemians

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.  

£23.50

The Jerseys Live

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Join The Jerseys and celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

£20.50

The Story of Ireland

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The scene is set for a journey through the story of the Emerald Isle. Through narration, poetry and song we are taken through Irish history from the Celtic times, through various famous historical moments, famous characters who helped shape the culture of the country, right up to the music we know and love over the last number of years when we hear stories of the Titanic build, the 1916 Rising, the forming of the Dubliners, and finding peace in Northern Ireland. Adult £13.50, child £11.50.

Rockin’ With Laughter

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

This Fabulous 50’s/60’s variety show is a new production for 2023 presented by the cast of “We’ll Meet Again” and “The Good Old Days of Music Hall”.

£11.50

The Curse of the Haunted Pirate Ship

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Tom Rolfe Productions return with a swashbuckling summer pantomime for all the family! Join Buckle the cabin boy and all the gang as they embark on an adventure amidst the high seas. 1pm & 5pm.

Elvis Remembered

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Elvis Remembered takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s n 60s to the concert shows of the 70s. Paul Molloy and The Memphis band bringing you a full two hour live show.

£18.50

The Ultimate Meat Loaf Anniversary Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

On what will be Meat Loaf’s 1st year anniversary of his sad passing, Carl John & The TCM band celebrate the life & music of Meat Loaf. The show takes you through Meat Loaf’s career from Bat Out Of Hell to Meat’s final album Braver Than We Are.

£19.50

Hamlet

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

A story of revenge and ultimately, tragedy. Initiate Theatre bring to life this exciting story mixing classical text with contemporary techniques, exciting sword fights, unexpected turns and the magic of theatre. Adult £19.50, child £16.50.

Fleeting Rumours

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier tribute band to Fleetwood Mac. Getting that special blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards, and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity.

£22.50

Europhoria

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

A live celebration of 65 years of the world's greatest pop show!  Eurovision has provided a platform for artists such as Abba, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias as well as Britain's Bucks Fizz, Bonnie Tyler, Cliff Richard and many more.

£25.50

Stanley Grange Gala Concert

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

An afternoon of song, dance, and laughter with our resident performers, 'GO on Tour!' This special show will include the stars of Stanley Grange, a purpose-built community for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

£5

Motown in Motion

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Featuring over two hours of Motown classics, this show is one of the most authentic tributes to the music that shook the world from the 60's to 70's.

£26.50

They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Fast, furious and very funny, this is farce with fire in its belly presented by Blackburn Drama Club.

£12.50

Calamity Jane

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Celebrating 70 years of the classic movie, Blackburn Musical Theatre Company returns to the stage with Calamity Jane - featuring the popular tunes The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!), Just Blew In From The Windy City, Secret Love and The Black Hills Of Dakota.

£14.50