Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journeythrough the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award-winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwidesince its debut in 2005.

Fri 27 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.

Thu 22 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Jimi - The Legend Lives On Music

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The Jimi Hendrix Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for...

Sat 14 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Stadium Rock Experience Music

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The Stadium Rock Experience delivers all the excitement of arena rock with classic anthems from the biggest acts!

Fri 30 January 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music

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Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.

Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 - PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Family

Dust off your flying carpet and take a trip to Twankey’s Laundry as Tom Rolfe Productions return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for an adventure like no other – bursting with comedy, chaos, a magical Genie, and plenty of audience participation, as well as all the usual panto fun Lancashire audiences love year after year!More fun.

Sat 21 November 2026 // 1:30 pm

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Comedy Double Bill Drama

The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish by David Tristram Henry and Alice Smith’s marriage has lost its spark - so they each escape into wild fantasies to cope with the boredom of everyday life.

Wed 04 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories Variety

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Two of Britain's most beloved entertainers unite for this exceptional show, starring Anita Harris and Freddie Davies.

Sat 31 January 2026 // 2:30 pm

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Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family

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Return to the cosmos — or discover it for the first time — with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter: a brand-new, stand-alone instalment in the acclaimed live series from astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS.

Wed 28 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Music

THE ONLY AMERICAN TRIBUTE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE FOUR TOPS AND OTHER LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS TOURING THE UK Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines.

Fri 05 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music

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From London's West End to your doorstep Immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond's music with our internationally acclaimed production!

Fri 30 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Variety

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Following their 2026 SOLD OUT show and fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these“ladies”deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other.Featuring a cast of three internationally acclaimed performers, the show is a dazzling mix of outrageous comedy, sensational live vocals, and jaw-dropping dance routines.Expect iconic hits from Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga,...

Fri 15 January 2027 // 7:30 pm

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Amy's Wine-house & The Empty Cellars Music

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Experience the captivating essence of the extraordinary and unforgettable tribute act, AMY’S WINE-HOUSE AND THE EMPTY CELLARS.

Sat 17 January 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Too Much Too Young Music

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - THE BOX OFFICE WILL CONTACT ALL TICKET HOLDERS VIA EMAILThe UK’s biggest and only dedicated Ska theatre experience is sweeping the nation with a string of sell-out performances!Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a high-octane,...

Thu 12 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Bon Jovi Forever Music

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BON JOVI FOREVER - The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands.

Sat 28 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Music

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Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!!

Thu 29 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour Music

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This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades.

Thu 15 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Patience Music

In a world gone mad with lovesick ladies and pretentious men, the women abandon their handsome soldiers and instead pursue the fake poet Reginald Bunthorne, who thrives on admiration.

Wed 22 April 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Desperate Scousewives Comedy

Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street.

Wed 03 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure Comedy

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8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure, navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media.

Wed 25 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Forever Billy Joel Music

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Phil Mountford, multi award-winning film composer and renowned performer, leads the sensational Forever Billy Joel tribute show!

Sun 06 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Music

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With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and a catalogue of chart-topping hits such as "Holding Back The Years", "Stars", "Fairground", “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, and “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, Simply Red stand as one of Britain’s most iconic bands.

Thu 27 August 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees Music

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Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees!

Fri 12 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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A Foreigners Journey Music

Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s.

Sat 21 February 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy

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Come and join your family on the road for another cracking evening out with British funny woman, Katie Hopkins.

Wed 27 May 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime Family

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Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions (the same team behind our smash hit Christmas panto Snow White!) return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.

Sun 12 April 2026 // 1:00 pm

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Dolly Forever Music

“Dolly Forever” isn’t just a show – it is a celebration of one of the world’s biggest stars.

Wed 23 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Kilkennys Music

Following a landmark year celebrating 25 years together, The Kilkennys return to the road in 2026 with a brand-new international tour.

Wed 02 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety

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Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together.

Wed 29 April 2026 // 7:30 pm

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ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music

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Prepare to be mesmerized by an extraordinary tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow!Experience the magic in this spectacular live concert, featuring a full band, dazzling showgirls, and an electrifying celebration of Manilow’s iconic music and career.Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening as you journey through a collection of timeless hits, including:Copacabana, Mandy, I Write the...

Sat 12 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Rod Stewart Songbook Music

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The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be returning to Blackburn Empire Theatre. Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. ⭐️ Rod Stewart’s sister, Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”.⭐️ The Hull Daily Mail wrote, “Pete McCall is the next best thing to seeing Rod...

Fri 25 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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SPAMALOT Musicals

It’s just a flesh wound!

Mon 11 May 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Dublin Legends Music

The Dublin Legends – Sean Cannon, Paul Watchorn, Gerry O’Connor & Shay Kavanagh – keep the spirit of Irish folk music alive, performing all the classic songs and ballads loved the world over: Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover,...

Mon 16 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell Music

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Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, ‘The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band’.With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, and ‘Big...

Sun 07 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Total REX Music

Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T.

Sat 03 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Kilkennys Music

Following a landmark year celebrating 25 years together, The Kilkennys return to the road in 2026 with a brand-new international tour.

Wed 02 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Ultimate 70s Show Music

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Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies.

Sat 05 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories Variety

Two of Britain's most beloved entertainers unite for this exceptional show, starring Anita Harris and Freddie Davies.

Sat 31 January 2026 // 2:30 pm

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Colin Manford - Off the Record Comedy

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Music has shaped our lives — but have we ever stopped to investigate the madness behind it?

Thu 12 February 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The UK Rock Show Music

Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’!

Sat 26 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music

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International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as.

Fri 27 February 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Forever Billy Joel Music

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Phil Mountford, multi award-winning film composer and renowned performer, leads the sensational Forever Billy Joel tribute show!

Sun 06 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show - Starring Roy G. Hemmings Music

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Former Drifters member Roy G Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic labels: The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Stax Atlantic and Motown, in one live action-packed show.

Fri 23 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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9 to 5 The Musical Music

Clock in for a night of hilarity and mischief with Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical 9 to 5!

Thu 22 January 2026 // 7:30 pm

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This is DISCO Music

Grab your dancing shoes, flares and feather boas* as we take you on a whirlwind trip back to the 70s!

Thu 24 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Desperate Scousewives Comedy

Wed 03 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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MAMA presents - A Tribute to Genesis Music

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Experience the power, passion, and precision of one of the UK’s most acclaimed Genesis tribute bands – Mama.

Sat 02 May 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music

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Step into the world of Celine Dion like never before with My Heart Will Go On, a breathtaking concert experience that brings the legendary singer’s iconic hits to life.

Thu 01 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Music

Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!!

Thu 29 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees Music

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees!

Fri 12 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music

From London's West End to your doorstep Immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond's music with our internationally acclaimed production!

Fri 30 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Dolly Forever Music

“Dolly Forever” isn’t just a show – it is a celebration of one of the world’s biggest stars.

Wed 23 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Magic of Science "High Voltage" Family

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science.

Mon 25 May 2026 // 2:00 pm

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DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT Music

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DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 20261991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date.In On Every Street, Mark created some classic Dire Straits songs such as Calling Elvis, The...

Fri 09 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music

Sat 12 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Everly Brothers & Friends Music

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The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo’s of all time - The Everly Brothers.

Sun 08 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years Music

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Celebrate 70 Platinum Years of iconic hits and Roy Orbison’s 90th birthday in this spectacular musical tribute!

Sat 31 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family

Wed 28 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The ELO Encounter - Face the Music Music

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Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here!

Sun 23 August 2026 // 7:30 pm

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A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music

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Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band ‘The Rozzers’, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe.

Sun 27 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Happy Christmas from Blackburn Empire Theatre

A Christmas message from Blackburn Empire Theatre, thanking our audiences, performers, community groups, staff and award-winning volunteers - plus a record-breaking panto season

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The Perfect Gift This Christmas – Give the Magic of Live Entertainment!

Stuck for gift ideas? Skip the socks, ditch the perfume and give something truly unforgettable this Christmas — a night out at the Blackburn Empire Theatre!

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Blesma veterans enjoy a magical Snow White panto visit at Blackburn Empire

Blackburn Empire Theatre was delighted to welcome members of Blesma, The Limbless Veterans back to the theatre this week for their slice of Snow White panto fun. Blesma is a UK-based charity that supports serving and ex-service men and women who have lost limbs or the use of limbs, or their sight, speech or hearing,…

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Happy Christmas from Blackburn Empire Theatre

The Perfect Gift This Christmas – Give the Magic of Live Entertainment!

Blesma veterans enjoy a magical Snow White panto visit at Blackburn Empire

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