The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That!

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Sunday 8th September 2024 at 7:30pm


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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Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

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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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Tiny Tim’s Biggest Adventure

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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.

 

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The Totally Improvised Musical

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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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The Peter Kay Experience

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Thursday 25th April 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Carlton entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UKs most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.

Peter Kays 2010 tour is still officially in the Guinness world book of records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time. Join us for an evening of laughter reminiscing over world famous jokes such as ‘Garlic Bread’ and ‘Its spitting’

 

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The Scummy Mummies: GREATEST HITS

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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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Stephanie Aird’s LOLS LIVE

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Thursday 12th September 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Stephanie Aird is a comedian from Hartlepool whose videos have been
viewed over 60 million times across her social media pages. 
Stephanie has amassed more than 650,000 followers on Facebook, which
has helped her gain fans from all around the world.
After posting comedy videos on her Facebook page during 2014,
Stephanie has grown a legion of fans known as ‘Phannies’ and often tours
around the country performing her show to SELL OUT audiences – we
must remind you that IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED, then PLEASE
STAY AWAY.
Stephanie said: “I can’t wait to arrive in Blackburn performing at The
Blackburn Empire, we’re going to have an absolute ball.
"It’s Comedy &
Music, in a hilarious fashion, but I do have a potty mouth so if you’re easily
offended then please don’t turn up!
“My best point is when I come out on a wrecking ball, as Miley Cyrus, with
just tights and tape. And I’ll tell you now my darling, it’s not a pretty sight!
“There’s so many elements to the show, so expect comedy and music in
this action packed show. Fans can also purchase a Meet & Greet ticket to
meet me before the show, and receive a free souvenir tour laminate too.”

 

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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

This year, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® are
pouring their legendary cock-eyed chaos into the Bard-shaped vessel that is A
Midsummer Night’s Dream. Think drunken donkeys, fandangled fairies and mullered
mechanicals… it’s hard to imagine anything more magical, right?

Each night, a rotating cast
member will get genuinely spiffingly splifficated and attempt to perform A
Midsummer Night’s Dream as you have never seen before. Making for a different
show every night, nobody (not even the cast) knows in which direction the show
will stumble. Come and get fuddled in the forest with us!

13 years ago, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® set out on
the world's longest bar crawl and have been staggering from theatre to theatre
ever since. From Edinburgh to Australia, Boston to Southend, this bunch of
irreverent drama queens have been shaking up The Bard, performing to sell-out
crowds and most importantly, making people roar with laughter ever since.

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® seek to
remind theatregoers that life is brighter when you are being stupid.

 

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Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

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Friday 14th June 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

After last year's SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.

After over 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again!!

30 totally different DVDs in 30 years, thousands of live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the fact that he is Britain’s King of Comedy.

Strictly 18 and over. Please stay away if easily offended.

 

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Katie Hopkins: Silly Cow

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Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

More madness from Bats**t Bonkers Britain.


Are you in need of a night out and a good laugh? Did you ever imagine KATIE HOPKINS, the SILLY COW would be the one bringing it?

Couldn’t stand her and now love her? Think she’s a silly cow? Sick of not being able to say what you really think?

Then this is the show for you.

Katie has never been one to say what you are supposed to say in order to be liked, and it turns out she’s bloody funny with it. Shredding idiot celebrities, ridiculing useless politicians, and tearing big chunks out of herself, nothing is off limits in this stand up show. Katie isn’t here to hide.

Exposing her epic fails and humiliating personal issues, Hopkins puts HERSELF in the cross hairs to make YOU hurt with laughter.

She says: "It’s a real sh*tshow in the UK right now. We’re freezing our tiny t*ts off and told the world is boiling; we can’t afford Christmas but have to go to Turkey if we want our teeth fixed; and, our criminal politicians walk free but there are security tags on cheese at ASDA. Laughter is our best defence. Join us for a glorious evening of fun at the Empire Theatre."