Under The Sea Saturday

Corporation Park Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Family

Step into a world of Under The Sea fun at Blackburn Central Library this Saturday! Celebrating National Storytelling Week, with free activities for all the family! Some activities available all day but the main activities will run 10-12pm and 1:30-3pm, with Story Times at 11am, 12, 2 and 3pm.

Free

Alan Shearer

King Georges Hall Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Join us for an electrifying event as we bring the legendary Alan Shearer to the stage, in conversation with Sky Sports host Pete Graves.Football royalty in action! Alan Shearer needs no introduction—the iconic figure in English football and beloved patriot of the United Kingdom. A powerhouse of passion, Shearer left his heart on the field, […]

Professor Brian Cox

King Georges Hall Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using […]

Beethoven – The Man Revealed

Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, Darwen, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

John will delve behind the public image of the permanently angry man struggling to hear his own music. John will reveal a Beethoven you did not know before — a complex character who could burst into a fit of anger one moment, and reveal a tender soul the next. And that is true of his […]

Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction

King Georges Hall Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

What does it take to save a species from extinction? Is it determination, luck, optimism, jurassic-park-style science... or just hard work? Well, in truth, its a combination of them all. We are so lucky to share our planet with so many spellbinding species - from sharks that use electromagnetic fields to hunt, sloths that have […]

Psychic Medium Craig Morris

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world. He has travelled up and down the country as well as overseas including Spain, Gibraltar, Switzerland & Sweden to demonstrate his ability and to teach others the gift of communicating with those on the other side. Craig had the pleasure of […]

An Evening With Blackburn Rovers Legends

Stanley House Hotel & Spa Whitehall Road, Mellor Brook, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Join us for an unforgettable night! An Evening With Blackburn Rovers Legends Craig Hignett, Chris Sutton, David May, and Colin Hendry. This exclusive event promises to be a celebration of football heritage, filled with laughter, nostalgia, and fascinating insights from the players who have etched their names in Rovers’ history. Special Host: Craig Hignett Craig […]

£69

Dick and Angel – Forever Home (avec le nitty gritty)

King Georges Hall Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4 hit Escape to the Chateau Dick and Angel Strawbridge and experience the Chateau like never before. Over the past eight years, millions of viewers across the world have been enthralled by the adventures of retired Lieutenant Colonel, engineer and chef, Dick, and his entrepreneur and […]

Simon Reeve

King Georges Hall Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most […]

Ronnie, Reggie & Me – with Fred Dinenage

Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, Darwen, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

The definitive insight into the real life of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer. For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by […]

Murder : Staged from Crime Viral

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time MURDER:STAGED. "So you think you could get away with murder?" The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – one that is […]

Evening with Paul Merson with host Perry Groves

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

Join us for An Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. He’ll talk about games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club. Merson will open up about his experiences […]

Wonders of Our Universe

Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Family

Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike. Stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, the search for life beyond Earth…we’ll explore them […]

Authors in the Crypt: With Zoë Richards

Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Spoken Word

📚 Authors in the Crypt: An Afternoon with Zoë RichardsJoin us for the latest in our Authors in the Crypt series, featuring a frank, fun, and fascinating afternoon with acclaimed North West author, Zoë Richards. Zoë is a podcast host, suicide survivor, and mindset coach whose debut novel has been described as “a hug in […]

Storytelling with Ian Douglas

Blackburn Market Church Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Family

Enjoy magical tales and captivating stories with storyteller Ian Douglas! This free 30-minute performance will take place three times during the day—at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm—outside Blackburn Market (corner of Ainsworth St and Church St). Perfect for families and children of all ages—come along and let your imagination soar!

The Fisher and his Wife

Blackburn Town Centre King William Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Family

Step into a magical world with this lively retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, The Fisher and His Wife. Long ago, a fisherman and his wife lived happily in their humble metal cottage—until a mysterious talking fish began to grant their wishes, changing their lives forever. This timeless tale gets a fresh twist […]