What’s On

Gathered together from the cream of the North-West's Floyd-loving musicians, they deliver two and a half hours of Pink Floyd classics.

A captivating musical show that celebrates the life and music of one of the most important, successful and elegant British female singers of all time.

Star of Live At The Apollo, Live From The BBC, Mock The Week, Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store, Suzi Ruffell.

One of the UK's biggest and most successful Simon and Garfunkel theatre shows and their full live band come to Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Vienna Festival Ballet’s traditional staging of this 1841 masterpiece moves from the sunny optimism of Giselle’s idyllic village life to an ethereal world of mystery and menace.

Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field and Bill Pullman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons.

The group are widely recognised as one of the best tributes to The Shadows and are capable of re-creating the authentic vocal and instrumental sounds from the past to the present.

They dance whilst they play. They sing whilst they play. They leap, tumble, juggle and joke whilst they play.

Matchmaker Dolly Levi has decided widowhood has palled and that her next client will be herself.

In Loyal Company is the incredible true story of missing World War II soldier and prisoner of War Arthur Robinson, written and performed by his great-nephew, David William Bryan.

Inspired by the much-loved fairy tale, Puss in Boots tells the story of a remarkable cat who, despite being both clever and charming, always seems to bring his master bad luck.

Still headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry Christian who has only gained in vocal stature (and wit) over the years!

Debbie Harris has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage.

Join us for an intimate evening with singer, songwriter Nick Heyward playing tracks from his 35 year career

A story of mistrust, intolerance, unexpected friendship, and ultimately, love, t’Other is chaotic in its form, warm in its heart and joyfully jaggedy in its anarchic style of storytelling.

The show is a Magical History Tour through the work of one of the world's greatest pop music phenomenon.

Will the wicked Demon Vanity persuade Mother Goose to trade her precious Pricilla in exchange for good looks and fortune?

The Barricade Boys showcases four of the UK’s finest male voices from the world’s longest running musical: Les Misérables.

ITV's The Voice are on the lookout for incredible solo artists, duos and trios for The Voice 2020!

If it is the wonderful tonic of laughter that you are looking for, then you have come to the right place!

In celebration of their 8th studio album, The Blue Hour, Suede will be head to Blackburn this April.

Join us at Darwen Library Theatre this April for one of the most highly rated tribute acts on the circuit in their 25th year: Limehouse Lizzy.

Described in Classic Rock Magazine as ‘the most authentic-sounding Led Zeppelin tribute in the UK’, Mothership present a brand new show celebrating the music of the greatest rock band in history, this April at King George’s Hall. Join us to celebrate more than two hours of live classic Zeppelin, complete with fantastic light show and multi-media support. Kashmir, Going to …

We’re going to the theatre We’re going to see a bear hunt What a beautiful play! We’re not scared! Based on the book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated By Helen Oxenbury. See the smash-hit production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt this March at King George’s Hall and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the much-loved picture book by …

By Joseph L Mankiewicz Adapted and directed for the stage by Ivo van Hove Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) lead in All About Eve, broadcast live to Darwen Library Theatre this April from the West End in London. All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. …

Tove Jansson’s much-loved Moomins is brought to life this April at Darwen Library Theatre in Get Lost and Found’s charming interactive puppetry show. Discover the world of the Moomins where anything is possible! Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful. Based on …

When we were young we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well… This April, Blackburn Empire Theatre are proud to welcome one of the UK’s leading Carpenters shows, The Carpenters Experience. Featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, The …

Beethoven Overture: Leonora No.3 Mozart Piano Concerto No.17 in G, K453 Hallé orch. C. M. Wagner Souvenir and Scherzo Sibelius Symphony No.5 Jonathon Heyward conductor | Heejae Kim piano This special concert celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth, on 11 April, of Sir Charles Hallé, the orchestra’s founder. As well as being a pianist and conductor, Sir Charles was …

This March at Blackburn Empire Theatre, Bee Gees Fever celebrate their 20th anniversary as one of the most celebrated UK tribute shows. Bee Gees Fever have put their name firmly on the map as one of the most celebrated tribute bands to the legendary Bee Gees, working tirelessly to share the greatest hits of one of the world’s best disco …

You’re My World, a celebration of Cilla Black and The Beatles, heads to Darwen Library Theatre this April. This fun packed show celebrates the Brit-Pop music scene of the 1960s, recreating the atmosphere of The Cavern Club and glamour of performing to royalty at The London Palladium. During the show Cathryn Osborne captures Cilla’s infectious personality and brings you all …