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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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.
The cast of Blackburn Empire’s Cinderella launch this year’s Pantomime
The cast of the brand-new production of Cinderella at Blackburn Empire Theatre officially launched their Pantomime with a visit to Blackburn Town Centre this weekend.
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The Search is on for Prince Charming
The Search is on for Prince Charming to join the cast in a star-studded Cinderella Panto this Christmas
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You will go to the Ball! The cast is revealed for Blackburn Empire’s Cinderella
The cast of this year’s brand-new production of Cinderella at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre has been revealed.
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Linda Lusardi is bringing the magic to Blackburn Empire’s Christmas Pantomime Cinderella
Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
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Theatre Director to Embark on 874-Mile Walk
Theatre Director, Howard Jones, will be embarking on a 874-mile "virtual" walk from John O' Groats to Lands End to raise money for the Blackburn Empire...
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Why are Theatre Tickets non-refundable?
In these uncertain times, we wanted to explain how most theatres work and why our tickets are non-refundable.
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A Brand-New Sparkling Pantomime Production of Cinderella is revealed for 2022!
With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.
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Local Community Theatre Thanks Supporters as they Look Forward to Raising the Curtain Again
The Blackburn Empire Theatre has thanked over 100 supporters who have helped to raise over £6,000 to enable the theatre to make vital improvements before it...
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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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