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The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show – Starring Roy G. Hemmings

    MUSIC

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Friday 23rd October 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Former Drifters member Roy G Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic labels: The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Stax Atlantic and Motown, in one live action-packed show.

Featuring hits by: The
Three Degrees, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Stevie Wonder, Billy Paul, The
Four Tops, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, O’Jays, Otis Redding
plus songs by The Drifters.

Starring the fabulous Roy G. Hemmings

Enjoy hit after hit including: Me & Mrs Jones,
Superstition, Ain’t too Proud to Beg, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, How
Sweet it is to be Loved by You, Young Hearts Run Free, I’m Coming Out, Love
Train, You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, Givin’ Up Givin’ In, Get
Ready, When Will I See You Again, Hold Back the Night, Dock of the Bay, My Girl
and lots more.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An excellent show; thoroughly recommended”

What’s Good to Do

 “The carefree energy and laid-back atmosphere encourages audience
participation that feeds into the feel-good concert”

Frankly My Dear UK

www.RoyGHemmings.com

 

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Tits Up!

    DRAMA

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Tuesday 27th October 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Three women. Three lives. One fight!

Tina is a devoted mother, Rachel, a career-driven businesswoman, and Rosie, a rebellious young 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 deeply moving play about life, choices, and the bonds that get us through the rollercoaster of emotions felt by anyone who has ever travelled this road.

Crissy Rock – Leah Bell – Alison Stanley – Rosie Fox

 

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The UK Rock Show

    MUSIC

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Saturday 26th September 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’!

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top-end rock arena tour.

Expect fireworks, flames, amazing lighting, and exacting attention to detail as this amazing 5-piece band recreate hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, and many more!

If you are a fan of live classic rock, this is the show for you!

www.theukrockshow.co.uk

 

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The Searchers Experience Show – Starring Spencer James

    MUSIC

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Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Spencer James has been lead vocalist and guitarist with Sixties legends The Searchers for 37 years, prior to their retirement in 2019.

Touring with his own band, The Spencer James Band, during the interim, Spencer and the rest of The Searchers are uniting for a reunion tour.

They have performed in just about every prestigious venue in the world, including Wembley Stadium (with Sir Cliff Richard), National Indoor Arena (Millennium New Year with Sir Cliff), London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, and Madison Square Garden, including tours of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Las Vegas. He has remained hugely popular throughout this time.

Spencer James was also a member of the band called The First Class, which gave Spencer his first big hit with a song called “Beach Baby” in 1974. They appeared on many TV shows, including Top of the Pops, Lift Off with Aysha, and many European television shows.

Continuing with the legacy of The Searchers, Spencer now presents The Searchers Experience with his backing band – a show that recreates the magic from a band which successfully spanned five decades.

The show offers all the hits and more of The Searchers’ live show, presented with all the personality for which Spencer is known and loved.

 

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This is DISCO

    MUSIC

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Thursday 24th September 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Grab your dancing shoes, flares and feather boas* as we take you on a whirlwind trip back to the 70s!

Starring the sensational, world’s greatest, LIVE Disco review – Uncle Funk. Famous globally for their electrifying performances and impeccable renditions of all your favourite DISCO anthems, they have been setting festivals and dance floors alight (quite literally) for over 25 years. Infectious energy, stunning stage presence and world-class musicianship awaits as the band captures the very essence of the disco era.

Direct from Glastonbury and into your theatre, this 9-piece Supergroup have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages including multiple appearances at Glastonbury Festival, Standon Calling, Cambridge Club Festival, Camper Calling, Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Smukfest Denmark and many more – including a recent appearance at London’s O2 with legends Heather Small, Sybil and Galaxy.

The evening promises to be an unforgettable night of music, dance, and nostalgia, as the band transports you back to the glamorous and exuberant heyday of DISCO. Expect classics from Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Chic, Earth, Wind & Fire – hits including Stayin’ Alive, Le Freak, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more. Performed with Uncle Funk’s legendary flair and passion, alongside eye-popping costumes and super-fly choreography.

You’ve heard the hype, now buy the ticket!
Fancy dress is not mandatory, but wholly encouraged.

Praise for Uncle Funk

Bootsy CollinsGodfather of Funk
Thanks For Keepin’ The Funk Alive.

Robert ‘Kool’ BellKool & The Gang
I LOVE Uncle Funk! Keep on funking!

Graham Gouldman10cc
If you wanna get down with the hippest, funkiest band in the land then go and see Uncle Funk!

 

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Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure

    COMEDY

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Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure, navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media.

With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.

Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date.
Come along for a night with Tiny Tim – LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON.

Note: There will be moderate swearing, adult material and sexual references throughout the performance.
Suitable for ages 16+.

 

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Ultimate 70s Show

    MUSIC

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Saturday 5th September 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies. The Ultimate 70’s show rolls back the years and takes you on a roller coaster ride with a show encompassing all the biggest glam hits form that era.

It was the decade that time forgot – so dust off your tank tops, lace up your platform boots, spray on the Old Spice, it’s time to rock!! A six piece line up faithfully recreate huge anthems by Slade, T-Rex, Bowie, The Sweet, Mud, Alice Cooper to name a few.

The audience are encouraged to dress with the times and join in the fun in this high octane show.

Leave your inhibitions at the door for a night of pure seventies glam rock!!

Fancy dress not necessary but strongly encouraged!!

 

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We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton

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From Thu 23rd July 2026 to Sun 26th July 2026


by Made for Stage – 6 shows to choose from.

WE WILL ROCK YOU – THE MUSICAL by QUEEN & Ben Elton

Presented by Made For Stage UK Ltd & ALTD Productions

Get ready to rock as we bring you the iconic, high-energy musical We Will Rock You to the stage!

Set in a dystopian future where live music is banned, instruments are forbidden, and individuality is crushed, We Will Rock You follows a group of rebel Bohemians fighting to bring back freedom of expression — and rock ‘n’ roll.

At the heart of the story is Galileo, a dreamer who hears strange words in his head. Alongside the fierce and fearless Scaramouche, they join the rebellion to challenge the tyrannical Globalsoft Corporation, led by the Killer Queen. Their mission? To rediscover the lost power of rock and unleash the spirit of Queen once more.

Featuring over 20 of Queen’s greatest hits — including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Under Pressure,” and of course, “We Will Rock You” — this electric jukebox musical is a celebration of music, rebellion, and staying true to who you are.

With spectacular vocals, epic rock anthems, and plenty of laughs along the way, this is a night out that will have you clapping, stomping, and singing along from start to finish.

We Will Rock You is presented through special arrangement with and all
authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights
Worldwide (TRW) www.theatricalrights.co.uk

Music and Lyrics by QUEEN

Story and Script by BEN ELTON

Original Vocal Score by MIKE DIXON, BRIAN MAY and ROGER
TAYLOR

Original Orchestrations by STEVE SIDWELL

Music and Lyrics by QUEEN and Script by BEN ELTON
Original

Vocal Score by MIKE DIXON, BRIAN
MAY, & ROGER TAYLOR

Original Orchestrations by STEVE SIDWELL

 

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The Rod Stewart Songbook

    MUSIC

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Friday 25th September 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be returning to Blackburn Empire Theatre. 

Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. 

⭐️ Rod Stewart’s sister, Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”.

⭐️ The Hull Daily Mail wrote, “Pete McCall is the next best thing to seeing Rod himself”. 

Along with his fantastic Live Band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of rock music’s greatest icons sold over 250 million records worldwide. 

These unforgettable hits include Sailing, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Some Guys Have All The Luck, Baby Jane, Rhythm Of My Heart, You Wear It Well, Hot Legs and many many more.

 

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Total REX

    MUSIC

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Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T. Rex – a must-see for all Bolan, Glam Rock, and 70s music fans alike.

The show features all of T. Rex’s biggest hits from the 1970s, along with fan-favourite album tracks and much, much more!

Formed in 2021, the band – all lifelong T. Rex fans – have quickly established themselves as one of the UK’s favourite and leading T. Rex tribute acts. They are officially endorsed by The Official Marc Bolan Fan Club (OMBFC).

Bolan still has a large and loyal fan base worldwide, and his status as one of Britain’s leading music stars has recently been recognised with T. Rex’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.