Blackburn’s Panto Season to Get Off to a Roaring Start
The Blackburn Empire Theatre is thrilled to announce the official launch of its Christmas pantomime, Beauty and the Beast
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The latest from Blackburn Empire
Catch up with current news, updates and stories from Blackburn Empire Theatre, with a small look back at moments from the theatre's past below.
Current news
News, announcements and updates from the theatre.
Become a Part of the Best Theatre Community in Blackburn at our Open Day
Get ready for an exclusive glimpse behind the curtains and a chance to be a part of something big!
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Crown Paints helps to Brighten the Future for The Blackburn Empire
Crown Paints in Darwen has made a colourful donation to local charity, Blackburn Empire Theatre, to help give the spaces in the theatre a fresh new...
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New Trustee at Blackburn Empire Theatre given “Stamp of Approval”.
Blackburn Empire Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Sears as a Trustee and Board Member of the charity.
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Enchanting News as 90s Pop Sensation “Lolly” to Star in Beauty and the Beast Pantomime in Blackburn
Blackburn Empire Theatre is thrilled to announce that 90s pop sensation "Lolly" will be taking on the role of the Enchantress in Tom Rolfe’s production of...
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Blackburn Empire Theatre mourns the loss of their greatest Champion, Campaigner, Chairman and Friend
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our Theatre Chairman, Michael Berry
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Oh yes they did! Blackburn Panto bring Christmas magic to Derian House
THE YOUNGSTERS at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for Christmas.
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We welcome veterans & their families to the Theatre this weekend
This weekend, the Blackburn Empire is delighted to welcome veterans and their families who are supported by the Charity Blesma.
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What a busy week for the Theatre as we star on National TV
We were thrilled to be asked to be featured on BBC Breakfast this week, when Nina Warhurst joined us to do several outside broadcasts from the...
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A small selection of stories from Blackburn Empire Theatre's past.
“The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s” as a battle begins between TV & Cinema
From the 1940s through the 1950s, the Empire Theatre saw some remarkable changes!
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From the archives – Blackburn Empire, the River & the Corporation!
Delving into the archives, we uncover a significant event in the history of the Blackburn Empire that almost spelled its demise in 1928.
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