Club 80s Live

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Saturday 25th October 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music.

Hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns & Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham, Deacon Blue! and many, many more are crammed into a non-stop, musical trip, back-combed, to the time that fashion forgot.

A band tighter than a Spandex leotard and dancers shining brighter than all the neon in Vegas will support a cast that stands head and shoulder pads above the rest, in a show where the costume changes come just as thick and fast as the hits.

So, give the Rubik’s Cube a night off and get ready to be taken back to an era of music that people will never forget. Whether you were workin’ as a waitress in a cocktail
bar
or just a city boy, let Club 80’s take your hand back to the happiest days of your life.

 

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Whole Lotta Shakin’ – The Shakin’ Stevens Story

    MUSIC

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Saturday 12th April 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's – WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN'- THE SHAKIN' STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll!

Performing as Shakin' Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular with his live band, including rare footage and images which tell the story of the rockin' Welsh boy and his rise to chart-topping superstardom.

The show features unforgettable hits including 'Green Door', 'Oh Julie', 'You Drive Me Crazy' and 'This Ole House'….as well as the classic songs which were covered by Shaky from artists such as Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley.

Put your bopping shoes on, dust off the double denim, slick back your hair and get ready to sing-along, dance-along and join in with the biggest and best 'Shaky' party to hit UK theatres….ever!

www.wholelottashakin.co.uk

 

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Truly Collins

    MUSIC

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Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 7:30pm


by Presented by Seventh Avenue Arts for one night only

Truly Collins is
the hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins &
Genesis.
As seen on USA's NBC, the show is by far the most authentic sounding
tribute to Phil Collins. His performances have been described as breathtaking!

From Phil's
charting topping classics 'In the Air Tonight', 'Sussudio',and 'Easy Lover' to the Genesis hits 'I Can't
Dance', 'Invisible Touch' and 'In Too Deep' the show will have you waving your
arms and singing along all night.

“He sounds just like Phil Collins,
unbelievable!”– BBC Radio

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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

 

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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The ELO Encounter – Blue Sky Tour

    MUSIC

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Sunday 7th September 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here!

In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World.

Not only flawlessly recreating the wonderful music of ELO, it’s a spectacular live show from start to finish. Stunning lights and special effects create an atmosphere that will have you fully immersed in the whole experience. As the ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit, it’s guaranteed to have the hairs on the back of your neck dancing in time to the music!

As a recent reviewer remarked, “Not really a tribute, that cheapens what this band does, which is to transport you back to those days. So sensitively and authentically done, at times it felt like it was actually ELO being mirrored up there on the stage”.
That’s what The ELO Encounter tribute show is all about. 

★★★★★ “Certainly went down a storm!” – Quay Theatre
★★★★★ “A brilliant night out” – Steve Scruton – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “Amazing … a fantastic band” – Tony Fisher – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “I’ve never seen such a standing ovation here!” – Braintree Arts Theatre
★★★★★ “Simply outstanding … thank you ELO Encounter” – RoadHouse Birmingham
★★★★★ “Best Tribute band we have seen at the Fisher in a very very long time.” – Fisher Theatre

 

 

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The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals

    MUSIC

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Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Opera Boys return with their sell-out show, A Night at the Musicals – a fabulous evening of powerhouse vocals, immaculate four-part harmony, breath taking musical medleys, and stunning solo performances. All of this is delivered with the charm, style, and sense of humour that the boys have become known for.

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. It’s 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. Their unique show combines 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 Broadway in New York. They have also performed as backing vocalists for some of the world’s biggest superstars, including Russell Watson, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, and Elton John.

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 with their show. In 2018, they performed as soloists with The National Symphony Orchestra.

They have also 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.

 

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The Incident Room

    DRAMA

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From Wed 5th March 2025 to Sat 8th March 2025


by Blackburn Drama Club – 4 shows to choose from.

It's 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man's campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne's 'beautifully crafted' (Guardian) play goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

'Completely compelling to watch… intelligent, imaginative and, most of all, damn interesting' The Stage
'The ingenuity of this piece is that it gives you a pacey, clock-ticking sense of what things were like' Telegraph 

 

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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.