Standing Ovation for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Blackburn – A Must-See Musical Hit

6th May, 2025
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A full house, a standing ovation, and wave after wave of applause — Beauty and the Beast has roared into Blackburn Empire Theatre with style, spirit, and spectacle.

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Produced by Blackburn Musical Theatre Company, this stunning live stage version of Disney’s beloved tale opened this weekend and is already being hailed as one of the company’s finest productions. With lavish costumes, heartfelt performances, and a live orchestra, the production is winning hearts and selling out seats fast.

The musical features Leanne Wharf as the fiercely intelligent Belle and Matt Whatley as the tormented but tender Beast. Paddy Darnell-Walsh is larger-than-life as Gaston, and young audiences especially loved Dawn-Marie Nicholls’ moving performance of the title song as Mrs Potts, with Patsy and Nora sharing the role of Chip.

Lumiere, Cogsworth, and the castle’s enchanted residents bring fun, warmth, and flair to the stage, played by Matthew Garnerbundy-Higgs, Kris Wlodarczyk, Brenda Murray, and Laura Ashworth respectively.

Directors Tony Fry and Gary H Worthy, choreographer Katie Fry, and musical director Nick Sanders lead a creative team that’s delivered something truly magical.

Audience reactions have been overwhelmingly positive:

“What voices, dancing and music – wow, just incredible.”
“Can’t wait to see it again Saturday night!”
“Gaston was hilarious – see it if you can.”

With several performances already sold out, this is one show not to miss.

Dates: Until 10 May 2025
Venue: Blackburn Empire Theatre
Tickets: Book online
Photos courtesy of Rachel Nicola Weddings

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Barbara Leonard

22 days ago

Yes myself and my family can 100% vouch for this incredible performance by one and all ! The costumes are out of this world 🌍! And a magnificent stunning performance 🎭 from our amazing 🤩 star 🌟 Dawn Marie as the illustrious mrs Potts ! A must go see show! Well done 👏! And big hugs to this incredible cast and our one and only mrs Potts … DAWN MARIE 🤩🎭👊👏🌻🫶💝xx

Tracey Holden

22 days ago

I watched this production on Saturday afternoon and was blown away by the amazing talent of all the cast members.
I was extremely proud of my nephew
Matthew Garnerbundy-Higgs who played lumiere.
Outstanding performance by all the cast.

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