blackburn-empire-The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!

The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!

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Saturday 15th February 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Taking the UK by storm since
2004,
the Market Theatre’s
Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy
tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto.

Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all
together and pull off their very own adult version of Jack and the
Beanstalk using
a minimum of set props and costume?

Get ready for an evening of
slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only.

Not suitable for under 16’s.

 

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Tiny Tim’s Biggest Adventure

    COMEDY

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Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

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

With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.

Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date.

Come along for a night with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON.

Note: There will be moderate swearing throughout the performance. Suitable for 14 plus years.

 

The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That!

    COMEDY

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Sunday 6th April 2025 at 2:00pm


by Daniel Taylor Productions in association with Thats Entertainment Ltd for one night only

Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers.


Produced and performed by award-winning West End and BBC1’s Unbreakable star, Daniel Taylor, is the ultimate tribute to comedy giant, Tommy Cooper, this 90-minute show gives you a glimpse into the life of the big man himself and features his best one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.

The Production has the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.

 

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The Scummy Mummies: GREATEST HITS

    COMEDY

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Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess!

For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country.

Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee.
Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!
“Highly recommended! 5 stars” – One4Review
“Very funny” – The Guardian
“Hilarious” – Broadway Baby

 

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The Totally Improvised Musical

    COMEDY

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Thursday 17th October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Every night is opening night as this team of top improvisers compose brand new comedy musicals from your title suggestions.
Following sold-out shows at the Buxton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, join this award-winning group of comedians for the opening (and closing night) of your very own musical.
Previous shows titles include Frankenstein Joins An Acapella Group,I've Lost My Leather Trousers and My Grandma Is A Parasite!
What will your musical be about? Join the gang for a night of live music, laughter and songs and find out… Whether you're a fan of musicals or not The Totally Improvised Musical is a night of fun and laughter you won't want to miss!
Winners – Best Alternative Act –North West Comedy Awards 2022

"This Totally Improvised Musical certainly entertained and satisfied its audience and showed every sign of being able to do it again, and again, and again, and…" Buxton Festival Fringe Review 2023

"Loved it, as did my husband who isn't a musicals fan like I am! Very highly recommended." Audience Review edfringe.com 2023

 

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Living the Life of Riley

    COMEDY

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Monday 16th June 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma!

Starring Vicky Entwistle as Joanne Riley and Leah Bell as “Grandma”

• Strutting Player – Its raw! Its uncomfortable! It’s Hilarious! – Edinburgh Fringe
• Culture Vulture – Beautifully written and full of touching moments – Edinburgh Fringe

What our audience said:
** A brilliant story, true to life, a couple of tears but many laughs… Highly recommended. **
** The trials and tribulations of family life with serious issues and serious laughter, a fabulous cast and an amazing show. **
** Although very real and sad at times, it makes you realise you are not alone. **

 

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Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

    COMEDY

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Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

You wouldn't think it was possible for this 'rag and boning' duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are!

Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer! See your favourite moments from the smash hit BBC television series, being performed for you live on stage – just make sure you don't step in a present from Hercules the horse on your way in…

 

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Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

    COMEDY

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Saturday 14th June 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.

50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.

Countless DVDs (30 plus), numerous books & cds, thousands of live shows in a career spanning the decades and millions of fans worldwide are still testimony to the fact that even in these on going crazy times of woke, cancellation, political correctness culture Roy is still the Best of the Best.

Come and join him for his 2025 tour plus support

NOT MEANT TO OFFEND IT'S SIMPLY COMEDY TOUR.

 

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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster

    COMEDY

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Thu 31st October at 7:30pm & Fri 1st November 2024 at 7:30pm


Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster! 

Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.

As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, Clinton Baptiste comes armed with more tales from his extraordinary childhood; exposing himself in ways you could never imagine -the family that shaped him, the narrow minded who doubted him and the lovers that left him. He regales us with stories of his recent work on a cruise ship, his spirit readings round the UK and not to mention the day to day life with his Greenlandic spirit guide, Taruak.

Brace yourselves – Clinton will prove his mystical ability once and for all. This time, he guarantees you WILL believe!*

*No actual money back if you don’t. It’s not really a legal ‘guarantee’ as such. Look, it’s just an expression, okay?

Laugh, gasp, scream your head off…but whatever you do….strap in and hold tight as Clinton takes you on a rip-roaring ride through the twists and turns of his heady life.

The premier hands- on clairvoyant, medium and a psychic, Clinton is renowned as Britain’s foremost ‘can-do’ guru.

The self styled 'Can-guru'*

(*not kangaroo.)