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The Simon and Garfunkel Story

    MUSIC

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Thursday 30th May 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

“WHAT A GREAT **** SHOW!”

Iconic words from Art Garfunkel himself who surprised the cast of The Simon & Garfunkel Story on stage in New York last week! Watch the moment on YouTube via the link below – please note, there is a single swear word in this video.

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits.

 

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Dazzling Diamonds

    VARIETY

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Saturday 11th January 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Dazzling Diamonds are coming to Blackburn with their brand-new comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, stunning live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor!

Featuring favourite singalong songs from artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Adele, and Dolly Parton, as well as songs from some of your favourite movies, the show is certain to have something for everyone!

Receiving 5* reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds are a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally across Europe. Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter, and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!

 

The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That!

    COMEDY

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Sunday 8th September 2024 at 7:30pm


by Daniel Taylor Productions in association with Thats Entertainment Ltd for one night only

Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers.


Produced and performed by award-winning West End and BBC1’s Unbreakable star, Daniel Taylor, is the ultimate tribute to comedy giant, Tommy Cooper, this 90-minute show gives you a glimpse into the life of the big man himself and features his best one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.

The Production has the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.

 

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It Takes Two – The Story Behind Motown

    MUSIC

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Monday 28th October 2024 at 2:00pm


For one night only

Do you love
Motown?!

Following a
great show last year, we are excited to be back at the Blackburn Empire
Theatre!

Let us take
you through the story behind Motown and once again you’ll be singing along and
dancing in the aisles to the classic hits of The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The
Temptations and many more! We will even bring you a touch of Soul by The
Drifters, Marvin Gaye, the list goes on!

A dazzling
show you do not want to miss with projected videos showing live footage of
classic Motown legends plus the man himself, Mr Berry Gordy Jnr the founder of
Motown.

A great
afternoon assured!

GET READY and
Come on down for a great afternoon!

"Think it's one of the best shows I've seen"
"What a fantastic show, can't wait to see you again"
"It was a fabulous show. We loved it. Loved the costumes too."

 

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Sound & Vision – A David Bowie Tribute Show

    MUSIC

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Friday 18th July 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!!

‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was
launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022.

While his career spanned five
decades, he maintained his relevance to both his long-term ardent fans and
younger emerging audiences. There has never been an artist that has offered
inspiration to so many people within the music industry. His songs still have
the ability to affect and influence
music lovers across the world.

What makes Sound & Vision so
special, is their note-perfect recreation of the legend himself and the iconic
musicians he loved to work with. The 7-piece band offers audiences a chance to
fully appreciate each complex nuance of his many, many songs. And they’re all
there… Ziggy Stardust, Life on Mars, Starman, All the Young Dudes, Rebel-Rebel,
China Girl… and so many more.

Chris Burke, has an unmatched vocal similarity to
Bowie. His vocal ability allows you to enjoy each song being performed as you’d
want them to be. Perfectly recreating his voice. Close your eyes… you’d think
he was in the room. But it’s not just about the vocals. The musicianship and
talent of the other band members is truly world class. The line-up includes
Jeff John (Lead Guitar), John Wilmott (Bass), Colin Elward (Keyboards), Simon
Harry (Rhythm Guitar), Gareth Addey (Drums) and Mike Davies (Saxophone).

The show is mesmerising with
lights and a wonderful soundscape, designed to stimulate all your senses… and
it includes a few surprises too. Suitable for all ages, and will have you
dancing in the aisles.

Celebrate David Bowie's amazing
music with us. It’ll be a memorable rock experience with the UK’s best
sound-alike Bowie show.

 

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A Foreigners Journey

    MUSIC

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Saturday 18th January 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR
(Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as
live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands have achieved massive
commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums,
with their supreme musical quality ensuring that they’ve never been victims of
trends or passing fashions, and even their earliest hits are still being played
on radio shows worldwide every day.

Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been
few and far between, and most fans of their music have not experienced the
thrill of hearing it played live.

Thankfully, however, the next best thing is here in the
shape of the award-winning band A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY.

A Foreigners Journey proudly won both the “UK’s Number 1
Tribute to Foreigner
” and the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Journey
awards at the National Tribute Music Awards.

Their talent has also been acknowledged by Jeff
Pilson, bass player of Foreigner,
who said “Check out this
amazing band, they rock!”

They have toured throughout the UK and Europe for the last
12 years, headlined a number of festivals and played to packed theaters and
venues, safely establishing themselves as one of the most respected and known
tribute shows around.

Featuring the incredible vocals and stage presence of Adam J
Oades, and cherry picking the very best and most iconic songs from each of the
two bands, to create a carefully balanced set- list, including bonafide rock
classics such as the massive anthem Don’t Stop Believin’, Cold As Ice,
Separate Ways, Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time,
to gentler
power ballads like the hits I Want To Know What Love Is, Faithfully,
Waiting For A Girl Like You, Open Arms
and many more, A Foreigners
Journey take things far beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and turn their show into a
living, breathing and powerful experience.

Ian Danter of Planet Rock summed
up their show in his review “Great mix of classic songs delivered
impeccably”

It is guaranteed to be an evening to remember and a real
treat for all those who love quality, commercial rock, performed with passion.

 

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Humpty Dumpty

    FAMILY

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Sunday 7th April 2024 at 1:00pm


by Tom Rolfe Productions for one night only

Once upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land.

Just when the village thought the Queen couldn’t cause anymore damage she manages to sabotage the village talent show and cast a spell to trap Humpty Dumpty to the confines of a magic egg. Still not content with Humpty’s continuous happiness she decides to push him from the wall in order to crack his egg into smithereens and disperses the pieces throughout the land. Luckily Fairy Mary manages to summon King Coles army to try and put Humpty together again.

But will Bo Peep manage to find her sheep and marry Boy Blue?

Will Mother Hubbard finally get to move out of the shoe?

Will the Queen of Hearts be banished from the village?

Will Humpty Dumpty get put back together again?

All shall be revealed in this brand new cracking family pantomime.

 

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Teach Rex LIVE – Velociraptors

    FAMILY

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From Tue 2nd April 2024 to Tue 2nd April 2024


After receiving over 2000 5* reviews for their events, the award-winning Teach Rex team are delighted to announce they will be visiting Blackburn Empire during their Easter Tour!!
 
The new show will delve into the jaws of one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever roam the world, the VELOCIRAPTOR. Delivered by primary school teachers, the team will take the audience on an interactive, prehistoric journey, pinpointing misconceptions surrounding the velociraptor and the audience will learn how this iconic beast would have actually looked. Meet various Velociraptors and the only fully feathered velociraptor in the WORLD amongst others, giving the audience a realistic insight into these fascinating creatures.
 
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1-hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerizing creatures that have ever roamed our planet. The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts.
 
Children will be greeted by baby dinosaurs and given a ‘Dino Booklet’ which includes a variety of educational activities. You will also be provided with coloured crayons, all that is included in the price of a ticket, in this educational experience delivered by teachers.
 
The show is suitable for children of all ages (3+ recommended) and has even proven to be extremely popular with adults. The live show runs for 1 hour followed by a dinosaur meet and greet when families can get photographs next to the beasts whilst enjoying a dance.

 

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Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

    COMEDY

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Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

You wouldn't think it was possible for this 'rag and boning' duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are!

Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer! See your favourite moments from the smash hit BBC television series, being performed for you live on stage – just make sure you don't step in a present from Hercules the horse on your way in…