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Blackburn’s After-Hours Identity Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?

Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock Box had become a focal point for Blackburn’s live music scene and a rare haven for fans of rock and alternative culture. Now shuttered after months of financial difficulty, its closure raises bigger questions about Blackburn’s ability to sustain drinking venues and night-time culture in a rapidly changing town centre.

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Every Night is Opening Night With the Totally Improvised Musical!

What do lovestruck beekeepers, menopausal mermaids, zombie prime ministers and deadly rival dentists have in common? They’ve all been the subject of a Totally Improvised Musical! Don’t miss the opening and closing night of your very own musical at The Blackburn Empire Theatre this Thursday.

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