Promotional image for the show 'Hannay Stands Fast' in April 2027 at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Hannay Stands Fast

A thrilling sequel to The 39 Steps, Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay, back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. Engaged on a top-secret case by MI5, Hannay makes his way to Cornwall to infiltrate a secretive organisation and uncover its…

Promotional image for the show 'Pride and Prejudice' in March 2027 at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Pride and Prejudice

This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous and wonderfully theatrical, Kate Hamill’s acclaimed adaptation of Pride and Prejudice breathes fresh life into one of literature’s most beloved stories. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined never to marry, despite mounting pressure from family and society. But as she navigates a world of expectations, misunderstandings and…

Promotional image for the show 'Abigail’s Party' in May 2027 at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Abigail’s Party

Step inside the living room of 1970s suburban Britain for one of the most celebrated and darkly comic plays ever written. Beverly and Laurence are hosting a drinks party for their newly arrived neighbours, Angela and Tony, along with the anxious Susan, whose teenage daughter Abigail is holding a party of her own nearby. As…

Promotional image for the show '2:22 A Ghost Story' in November 2026 at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

2:22 A Ghost Story

Can you stay awake until 2:22? Jenny is convinced something is wrong. Every night, at exactly 2:22am, she hears footsteps near her baby daughter’s cot through the monitor. Is it simply an old house settling, or could something more sinister be lurking in the shadows? When friends Lauren and Ben join Jenny and her husband…

Promotional image for the show 'Tits Up!' in October 2026 at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Tits Up!

Three women. Three lives. One fight! Tina is a devoted mother, Rachel, a career driven businesswoman and Rosie a rebellious spirit. They couldn’t be more different. But when breast cancer brings them together, they find strength, laughter and resilience in the most unlikely of places – Oncology Outpatients!! “Tits Up” is a powerfully funny and…