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Don’t Think Twice Before Seeing Celine Dion’s Vegas Years at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Celine Dion's Vegas Years, the smash hit theatre production that is widely accepted as the foremost tribute show to Celine Dion arrives…
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Spend a Night in Dublin as Murphy’s Pub comes to Blackburn
For 15 years Middi and the legendary “Wild Murphys” have been playing Irish music to the masses and now they are bringing…
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Mark Thomas – 50 Things About Us at Darwen Library Theatre
Darwen Library Theatre welcome back Mark Thomas this February as he brings his new show '50 Things About Us'.
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“If it swings, they can, and will play it!” – The Swing Commanders at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Taking well-crafted songs from the 30s to the 50s, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing, overlaid with lush vocal harmonies and…
Comedy
Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chat Line that Really Cleans Up at Blackburn Empire Theatre
After five sell out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure…
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Indie Rock Band, The Illicits, Rocking at Home this December
It’s been an amazing 12 months for this local band – come and see what all the fuss is about at King…
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You ‘Can Can’ see Bad Manners at King George’s Hall this December
Buster Bloodvessel has been fronting Bad Manners for over 40 years and shows no sign of stopping. Start your Christmas celebrations early…
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King George’s Hall welcomes Big Country “Return To Steeltown” 35th Anniversary Tour, 1984-2019
Performing songs from the album, Steeltown as well as the classic hits and live favourites, Big Country will be live at King…
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New Twilight Markets begin in Blackburn this week!
Blackburn Market begins its Twilight Market this week. The weekly event runs every Thursday from 5th December
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A Christmas Carol at Darwen Library Theatre
Darwen Library Theatre will host Olivier Award-winning British producer and actor, Guy Masterson, for his brilliant solo performance of Dickens' A Christmas…
Comedy
Ben Elton brings his first tour in 15 years to King George’s Hall
More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live.
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Cash and Carter Together at Darwen Library Theatre Hoping for a ‘cell-out’ crowd!
This November, Darwen Library Theatre hosts ‘Cash and Carter, Together’, a touring tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter.