Archives: Family

    FAMILY

Sat 22nd February at 2:00pm & Sat 22nd February 2025 at 5:00pm

by Tom Rolfe Productions – 2 shows to choose from.

Take a stroll down the yellow brick road this February as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present everyone’s favourite pantomime story The Wizard of Oz live on stage.

Expect dazzling scenery, beautiful costumes, hilarious comedy and much more! So what are you waiting for book your tickets, click your heels together and join Dorothy, Lion, Tinman and Scarecrow for the ultimate family treat!

    FAMILY

Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 2:00pm

For one night only

Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike. Stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, the search for life beyond Earth…we’ll explore them all, as well as taking a poignant look at ‘The Power of Smallness’ and something truly profound and inspirational for our younger audience members, ‘Destiny’.

A wonderful show of inspiring family entertainment for all ages with a stunning soundtrack and live presenter.

Presented by: Ian Hall FRAS – Astrophysicist

    FAMILY

Thu 19th February at 1:00pm & Thu 19th February 2026 at 4:00pm

by Darling Productions – 2 shows to choose from.

    FAMILY

Sunday 20th April 2025 at 2:30pm

For one night only

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the Empire Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!

Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.

New for 2025!

Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!! Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!

    FAMILY

Thu 20th February at 12:00pm & Thu 20th February 2025 at 2:30pm

by Darling Productions – 2 shows to choose from.

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.

The Princesses are tired of their royal duties. So they decided to come together and make the ultimate pop girl group. Cinderella's fairy godmother has given her a magic wand so she can give the other princesses a new look and style. With pop and musical theatre songs that will get the whole family singing and dancing along. Imagine your favourite princesses but as you've never seen them before. The ticket also includes a photo opportunity after the show with the characters.

Spread love and party along because this is Princess Live!

    FAMILY

Sun 16th February at 11:00am & Sun 16th February 2025 at 1:30pm

    FAMILY

Sunday 13th April 2025 at 1:00pm

by Tom Rolfe Productions for one night only

We are thrilled to welcome back the legendary Linda Lusardi and the sensational Lucy Kane to Blackburn Empire Theatre in the spellbinding Easter Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty! This magical production by Tom Rolfe Productions promises laughter, wonder, and an unforgettable family experience.

With Linda Lusardi as the enchanting Fairy, Lucy Kane as the beautiful Sleeping Beauty, the hilarious Tom Rolfe as Tommy, and the delightfully wicked Stee Leahy as Carabosse, this all-star cast is ready to dazzle and entertain.

Follow the tale of Princess Beauty, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the evil Carabosse casts a wicked spell on her 21st birthday. But with the Fairy’s magic, Tommy’s antics, and a host of delightful characters, can true love’s kiss save the day?

Packed with dazzling costumes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and spectacular songs, Sleeping Beauty is the perfect way to make magical memories with your family this Easter.

    FAMILY

From Sat 22nd November 2025 to Sun 4th January 2026

by Tom Rolfe Productions – 35 shows to choose from.

The Fairest Pantomime of Them All

Mirror Mirror On The Wall…What’s The Fairest Pantomime of Them all?

It’s SNOW WHITE, of course, and it’s heading to The Blackburn Empire at Christmas 2025… Oh yes it is!

Tom Rolfe Productions are thrilled to be back with a brand new production bursting with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, sensational singing, beautiful scenery, and the coolest Magnificent Seven ever!

Will the wicked Queen Horibella manage to win the hand of Prince Charming? Will Snow White find the secret cottage? Will everyone live happily ever after? Find out by booking your tickets today!

Join us for Christmas 2025 and enjoy the fairest pantomime of them all! It’ll be Wicked!

    FAMILY

Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 6:30pm

For one night only

"Masters of Deception" brings you the very best in magic and illusion, featuring none other than Richard Jones, "The Military Mind-Reader." As the only magician to have ever won Britain's Got Talent, Richard combines his 12 years of British Army training and expert knowledge of deception to deliver cutting-edge magic and psychological illusion.

Joining him on stage is Matricks Illusion, recently featured on Disney+, who bring their unique and innovative style to the stage. Fresh from London's West End and Wembley Arena, they blend danger, comedy, and charm to create a mesmerising experience you won't forget.

Praise for the Show:

• King Charles: "Absolutely Mind Boggling!"
• KSI: "Absolutely Love You Guys."
• ITV Studios: "Wow! Wasn’t that Fantastic." – What's On Stage