Ronnie, Reggie & Me – with Fred Dinenage

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

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 […]

The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

Join us on a journey full of uplifting songs, stories and laughter as we celebrate our 21st year of what has now become a permanent fixture on the Darwen entertainment calendar. Originally hosted by local comedian Don Banks and more recently by popular singer Glen South the monthly shows are now presented by the elusive, […]

Twin Lizzy

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

Twin Lizzy has gained a reputation for being the closest live sounding tribute to Thin Lizzy which includes an endorsement by the late Philomena Lynott who was quoted as saying Roger our front man has the closest sounding voice to Phil Lynott.

Freddy Quinne

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

Turns out laughter isn’t always the best medicine. Comedic powerhouse Freddy Quinne is set to embark on his debut nationwide tour! Well…that’s if he doesn’t end up in intensive care again. In his new no-holes barred standup show, Freddy fearlessly confronts his own mortality with his trademark wit and often brutal punchlines, covering everything from […]

Beethoven – The Man Revealed

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

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 […]

Darwen; Deeper Purple 10th Anniversary Tour

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

European tribute band Deeper Purple return to the UK to celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2024 delivering the most authentic tribute to the giants of Classic Rock that influenced generations of musicians and music fans for over 50 years! The band produce a performance unmatched in energy and musicianship with hits such as ‘Highway Star’, […]

Steve Harley – Come Up and See Me….And Other Stories

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

A prodigious kid who grew up on the poetry of Eliot and Lawrence, the prose of Steinbeck, Woolf, and Hemingway, and the music of Bob Dylan, Steve Harley soon realised his life would be preoccupied with words and music. He met The Rolling Stones as a kid, and the die was cast. After working as […]

Darwen Comedy Club

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

Angelos Epithemiou, Louise Young, Carl Carzana and MC Hatty Preston at Darwen Comedy Club! Scroll down for comedians' details and booking. Acts subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking […]

Robert Temple

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

LAUGH ’TIL YOU’RE RED IN THE FACE The Hypnotist: Red Raw” is a brand new show where volunteers from the audience unlock their imaginations and create a once-in-a-lifetime show of improvised comedy under the influence of hypnosis - live on stage. Things will be imagined, people’s identities forgotten, changed and their reality completely altered. All […]

The Amy Winehouse Experience Live

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experience provide an authentic tribute to the precocious talent featuring Caroline Lowe as Amy Winehouse plus a full backing band to recreate the authentic sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop. With a full stage show showcasing the talent of this songstress will take […]

Jimmy Jermain – Wired for Sound

Darwen Library Theatre Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen

Jimmy Jemain has been performing as a Cliff Richard tribute for over 30 years. Jimmy won Stars In Your Eyes performing as Cliff Richard and has been inspire by Cliff as a performer. Jimmy is proud to have been invited to sing for Sir Cliff both at his celebration for 50 years in show business, […]