blackburn-empire-Strong Enough - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

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Friday 13th June 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.

Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more.
This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss!

This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits as we TURN BACK TIME and celebrate the queen of pop and rock.

‘Strong enough’ features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage… With full live band and dancers, come along and experience the passion, the flair and the glitter!

 

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Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

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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…

 

The King Of Pop – Starring Navi

    MUSIC

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Thursday 24th October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

King Of Pop is led by the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artist Navi, alongside his incredible live band and dancers. Michael Jackson personally gave Navi a standing ovation after he was invited to perform at one of MJ's birthday parties in Los Angeles. 

 Navi’s thrilling show will take you closer than ever imagined to an original Jackson concert. Don’t miss this outstanding production featuring hits such as “Smooth Criminal”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Black Or White”, “Man In The Mirror” and The Jackson 5 classics. 

 

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Thank ABBA for the Music

    MUSIC

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Saturday 8th February 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves!

Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Knowing Me Knowing You, SOS, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more!

With stunning costumes, a 7-piece live band, interactive video projection, some tongue-in-cheek Swedish humour, and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies – this is the ultimate feel-good party show!

ABBA and 70’s fancy dress optional…but encouraged!

★★★★★‘FABBATASTIC NIGHT OUT! – Times & Star
★★★★★ ‘THE BIGGEST PARTY WITH THE UK’S BEST ABBA TRIBUTE’ – The Sands Centre, Carlisle
★★★★★ ‘YOU WERE AMAZING!’ – The Sage Gateshead

 Disclaimer: Thank Abba For The Music is a tribute show and is not affiliated or endorsed by the original artist or management company.
 www.thankabbaforthemusic.co.uk

 

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The Scummy Mummies: GREATEST HITS

    COMEDY

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Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess!

For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country.

Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee.
Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!
“Highly recommended! 5 stars” – One4Review
“Very funny” – The Guardian
“Hilarious” – Broadway Baby

 

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The Totally Improvised Musical

    COMEDY

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Thursday 17th October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Every night is opening night as this team of top improvisers compose brand new comedy musicals from your title suggestions.
Following sold-out shows at the Buxton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, join this award-winning group of comedians for the opening (and closing night) of your very own musical.
Previous shows titles include Frankenstein Joins An Acapella Group,I've Lost My Leather Trousers and My Grandma Is A Parasite!
What will your musical be about? Join the gang for a night of live music, laughter and songs and find out… Whether you're a fan of musicals or not The Totally Improvised Musical is a night of fun and laughter you won't want to miss!
Winners – Best Alternative Act –North West Comedy Awards 2022

"This Totally Improvised Musical certainly entertained and satisfied its audience and showed every sign of being able to do it again, and again, and again, and…" Buxton Festival Fringe Review 2023

"Loved it, as did my husband who isn't a musicals fan like I am! Very highly recommended." Audience Review edfringe.com 2023

 

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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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The Rod Stewart Songbook

    MUSIC

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Friday 14th February 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational 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. 

Pete is a consummate professional, whose attention to detail shines through in every way, including stage presence and fabulous costumes. His vocal ability is unequaled and he has the closest voice in the business to the man himself. The Hull Daily Mail quoted on the 5th February 2020, “Pete McCall is the next best thing to seeing Rod himself”. Even the great Rod Stewart would be proud of the tribute paid to him by Pete McCall, in fact Rod’s sister Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”.

At the show you could easily think you were at an actual Rod Stewart concert, where the atmosphere is electric and the audience are encouraged to participate, sing along and even dance in the aisles. Unlike the majority of other theatre productions that use backing tracks, the band play 100% live, which provides that authentic flavour Rod was famous for. Wherever the venue your audience will be guaranteed a night they will never forget and will feel as though they have not just seen a show, but have had “an experience”.

 

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The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals

    MUSIC

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Friday 25th October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

After a SOLD OUT show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the
Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony,
breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!
Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Jersey Boys, Mamma
Mia, Wicked and Frozen, prefer the classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin
and Rodgers & Hammerstein, or adore the definitive masterpieces like Les
Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, this show has something
for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
With beautiful vocal arrangements, spectacular close part harmony and a great
line in humour, The Opera Boys have been delighting audiences all over the world
with their unique show combining beautiful, powerful and emotional music with
funny, engaging and light-hearted entertainment.
The boys trained at some of the UK’s finest schools including The Royal Academy
of Music, and have each become highly successful performers in their own right.
Between them they have performed lead roles on London’s West End and on
Broadway in New York. They have performed as backing vocalists to some of the
world’s biggest superstars including Russell Watson, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones
and Elton John, and in 2015 one of the boys appeared as part of the Belgian entry
for The Eurovision Song Contest, performing to a global audience of 200 million,
and placing a very respectable 4th in the competition!
Together the boys have performed in theatres and concert halls throughout the
UK and have travelled all over the world performing their show. In 2018 they
performed as soloists with The National Symphony Orchestra.
They have been invited to perform at a number of prestigious events including the
10th Anniversary of the world’s most famous cruise ship, Cunard’s superliner
Queen Mary 2, and the inaugural voyage of P&O’s largest cruise ship Britannia,
launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.