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Wonders of Our Universe

    FAMILY

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Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 2:00pm


For one night only

Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike. Stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, the search for life beyond Earth…we’ll explore them all, as well as taking a poignant look at ‘The Power of Smallness’ and something truly profound and inspirational for our younger audience members, ‘Destiny’.

A wonderful show of inspiring family entertainment for all ages with a stunning soundtrack and live presenter.

Presented by: Ian Hall FRAS – Astrophysicist

 

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The Ultimate Bubble Show

    VARIETY

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From Fri 18th April 2025 to Fri 18th April 2025


Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment.

Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.

This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays.

Watch in amazement as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carrousel, a bubble ghost and even a tornado inside a bubble!!!!!

Join Ray and see if he can make THE ULTIMATE SQUARE BUBBLE!

 

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Women in Rock

    MUSIC

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Friday 28th March 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

You think you know rock?! GIRL now you do…Because The Night Belongs To Us!!

Join us
for a night of unforgettable and outrageous female rock!
The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming for one night
only, and this is a concert you don’t wanna miss!

Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis
Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more! Hell yeah if
we Could Turn Back Time we’d go see them all in one night too – you go girls.

With a cast of world-class musicians and vocalists that deliver a blistering 2-hour
performance, you’ll be singing, dancing and rocking out from the off with hit after hit. Don’t
worry boys, there’s something here for everyone, it’s a bring-the-whole-family affair!

A show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive
harmonies and audience interaction, you will not be disappointed. Join us for iconic songs
such as Piece Of My Heart, Black Velvet, You Oughta Know & Left Outside Alone as we
show you just what these women are made of. You’ll be left in awe of the vocal ability of the
Women in Rock cast and feeling like you can take on the world!
The reviews speak for themselves… So grab your mic, let your hair down and get your
tickets for the best night out ever!

 

The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That!

    COMEDY

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Sunday 6th April 2025 at 2:00pm


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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Ultimate 70s Show

    MUSIC

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Friday 4th April 2025 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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Tiny Tim’s Biggest Adventure

    COMEDY

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Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

7 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 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, 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 throughout the performance. Suitable for 14 plus years.

 

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Teach Rex LIVE!!

    FAMILY

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Sun 16th February at 11:00am & Sun 16th February 2025 at 1:30pm


After receiving over 3000 5⭐ reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows around the UK. The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show back to the families of Blackburn after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! 
 
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising 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 new show will delve into the jaws of one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever roam the world, the TREX. Delivered by primary school teachers, the team will take the audience on an interactive, prehistoric journey, pinpointing misconceptions surrounding this beast!
 
The show is suitable for children of all ages (3+ recommended) and has even proven to be extremely popular with adults. The educational part of the show runs for approximately 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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That’s So 90s!

    MUSIC

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Saturday 5th July 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90’s show that’s taking the UK by storm this autumn: That’s So 90s!

From iconic Britpop anthems to the revolutionary sounds of 90s dance, from Girl Power to Cool Britannia, join us for a celebration of the greatest decade EVER – reliving the energy, the fashion, and the unforgettable moments as we take you on a nostalgic joyride through the sights and sounds of the 1990s.

Featuring all of the decade’s greatest acts including the Spice Girls, Take That, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Fugees, Blink 182, Aqua… and of course, Blur and Oasis. So Don’t Look Back in AngerLet Us Entertain You with this immersive journey into 90s nostalgia!

 

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The Jerseys Live

    MUSIC

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Friday 24th October 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas – the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s – with a huge repertoire including 'Sherry', 'Walk Like A Man', 'My Eyes Adored You', 'Grease', Rag Doll', 'Stay', 'Lets Hang On', ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ before finishing off with headline hit 'Oh What A Night'! This is much more than just another tribute show – this is a celebration of fantastic music performed by an array of incredible talent.

The Jerseys have performed in various prestigious venues, visiting the length and breadth of the UK. Some notable shows include a performance for Her Majesty The Queen on The Long Walk, Windsor Castle for her 90th Birthday Celebrations, and internationally including The Paris Casino in Las Vegas.

Along with their LIVE 4 piece band of internationally renowned musicians, this all – singing all – dancing show features hit after hit, comedy and more – the complete night out which will have you dancing in the aisles of the theatre and leave you ‘beggin’ for more!

 

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The Magic of Science

    FAMILY

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Sunday 20th April 2025 at 2:30pm


For one night only

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the Empire Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!

Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.

New for 2025!

Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!! Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!