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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

Emma Kenny’s – The Serial Killer Next Door

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Serial Killer Next Door is hosted by This Morning’s Emma Kenny – one of the UK’s most notable TV crime commentators. In her 5-star rated show, Emma asks the question, ‘Would you know if you were living next door to a serial killer?’ Taking her guests on a journey into the dark side of humanity, Emma explores the ingredient list of experiences that turns regular people into murderous monsters.

£21.50

A Musical Celebration of Everything Doris Day

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Que Sera Sera is a show that celebrates the lady and the music as we take our audience on a factual musical timeline through Doris Day’s career in music and film.

£16

Jane Eyre

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

A bold and theatrically inventive adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's 1847 literary classic that puts the interior life of the novel onto the stage. Presented by Blackburn Drama Club.

£12.50

Lionel – The Music of Lionel Richie

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Following his recent appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.

£21.50

Barry Steele & Friends – The Roy Orbison Story

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers will take you on a musical journey from 'The Black and White Night' right through to The Traveling Wilburys. They promise they’ll have you dancing in the aisles, with two fantastic shows in one great evening.

£26

A Beautiful Noise – The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

This is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens undeniably one of the best Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see!  Together with the amazing cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in London's Shaftesbury Avenue.

£26.50

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back and better than ever. Award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man In Black, alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and a genuine top of the league band playing double bass, fender telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four part vocal harmonies.

£25

Happy Birthday Elvis

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Happy Birthday Elvis takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s and 60s to the concert shows of the 70s.

£18.50

GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Based on the 1981 children’s novel of the same name, Goodnight Mister Tom follows the transformative journey of young evacuee, William Beech. During the air raids of World War Two, William is evacuated from London to a small village in the West Country. There, he is put into the care of Tom Oakley, a man who has been living as a recluse for over forty years. Adult £12.50, child £8.50.

UNSTOPPABLE BRITISH WRESTLING

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

This promises to be an evening of unforgettable wrestling entertainment, featuring some of the top wrestling stars from all over the UK as well as international talent. The show will be suitable for the whole family – Are you Ready to Rumble? Adult £13.50, Child £11.50.

STRONG ENOUGH – The Ultimate Tribute to Cher

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits.

£21.50