Archives: Musicals

From Wed 12th March 2025 to Sun 16th March 2025

by Create Theatre Academy – 6 shows to choose from.

This iconic Rock Musical celebrates human authenticity, love and pride! Taking a raw look at life back in the late 1980’s – New York City – where a group of artists and musicians come together and learn how to live a life true to who they really are, exploring themes of friendship, poverty, homosexuality, love and loss.

With an award winning rock score by Jonathan Larson, Rent tells the story of Mark, Roger, Mimi, Tom, Angel, Maureen, Joanne, and Collins as they navigate the hardships of life while embracing their individuality and living life on their own terms.

Rent the Musical is a beacon of hope, love, and acceptance, shining a bright light on the vibrant and resilient LGBTQ+ community.

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exhilarating Musical performed by an incredible cast of young talent, you will be moved from laughter to tears. Book your tickets now!

From Mon 31st March 2025 to Wed 2nd April 2025

by Act One Beginners – 3 shows to choose from.

From Thu 29th May 2025 to Sun 1st June 2025

by Create Theatre Academy – 6 shows to choose from.

Join us for a thrilling adventure as we bring Roald Dahl's beloved novel to life on stage!

Meet Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant, intelligent, and imaginative young girl who will capture your heart. With her extraordinary abilities and unbreakable spirit, she dares to challenge the odds and take control of her destiny.

ith a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly and music & lyrics by Tim Minchin, this musical features a witty and clever score that will have you humming along after the curtain closes.

This unforgettable story of strength, imagination and belonging comes to life with an incredibly talented cast of actors.

Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Matilda the Musical! Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and wonder!

Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 7:30pm

by Bill Elms Productions and Asa Murphy for one night only

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a musical
play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music
through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.

Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a
fun night out of comedy and music, featuring original songs written for the
show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including
Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Danny Boy and many more.The show has audiences laughing, singing, and
dancing the night away.

Starring TV legend Ricky Tomlinson (The Royle Family), also
starring Lynn Francis, Asa Murphy, Richard Barry, Lynne Fitzgerald and Nathan
Murphy. Featuring brand new songs and characters, it has also been known for a
special guest to walk through the pub doors too.

Produced by Bill Elms Productions and Asa
Murphy.

From Sat 3rd May 2025 to Sat 10th May 2025

by Blackburn Musical Theatre Company – 9 shows to choose from.

Blackburn Musical Theatre Company invites you to Be Our Guest, as we return to the Empire with the ‘tale as old as time’ – Disney’s Beauty And The Beast.

Step into an enchanted world, where Belle – a young woman trapped in a provincial town, is looking for more in life, and the Beast – a young man trapped under an enchantress’s spell, must learn to love to break the curse or be doomed for all eternity. But time is running out…

Featuring the much-loved characters from the Academy Award-winning animated feature, prepare to meet the castle’s enchanted residents, debonair Lumiere and stuffy Cogsworth, motherly Mrs Potts and her adorable child Chip, and more.

This live adaptation of the classic movie promises wonderful music from Alan Menken (Little Shop Of Horrors, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid) Howard Ashman (Aladdin, Little Shop Of Horrors, The Little Mermaid) and Tim Rice (Chess, Evita, The Lion King), spectacular costumes and dazzling dance routines.

If you loved BMTC’s foot-stompingly joyous 2024 hit production Sunshine On Leith or the whip-crackingly brilliant Calamity Jane in 2023, don’t miss out on the international sensation and Olivier Award-winning musical Disney’s Beauty And The Beast!

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast – the Broadway musical 
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Originally directed by Robert Jess Roth
Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International