blackburn-empire-Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime

Beauty and the Beast – Easter Pantomime

    FAMILY

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Sunday 12th April 2026 at 1:00pm


by Tom Rolfe Productions for one night only

Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions (the same team behind our smash hit Christmas panto Snow White!) return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.

Starring Tom Rolfe as the cheeky Tommy Teacup and Stee Leahy as the fabulous Tilly Teapot, join Belle on an unforgettable journey to break the Beast’s curse in this enchanting tale with a panto twist.

A spellbinding adventure awaits — don’t miss out, book your tickets now for a brew-tiful family day out!

 

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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

    MUSIC

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Sunday 12th July 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.

Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances, and some genuinely hilarious moments, there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience.

Audiences of all ages, all over the globe, have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand, and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for "more!"

So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!


Reviews

“The audience were dancing in the
aisles and roaring for more” The Stage

“Buddy brilliant!” Graham Norton, BBC One

“Fantastic…The best… tremendous
night out…I can’t praise the show enough” The Kent and Sussex Courier

“Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Buddy Holly and The Cricketers” Somerset County Gazette

 

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Calling Planet Earth

    MUSIC

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Friday 3rd July 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Recreating the electrifying 80s taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor!

Relive, sing, dance and party to many of the best 80s songs ever from artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, Visage, Tears For Fears, ABC, Japan, Yazoo, Human League, Eurythmics and more.

Unforgettable hits such as Planet Earth, True, Tainted Love, Vienna, The Look Of Love and many, many more!

Performed by an incredible live band, awesome arrangements combined with stunning vocals. This show is without doubt the most stunning 80’s experience ever brought back to the future! “Calling Planet Earth- The show that defines a decade” 

 

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BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA – The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience

    MUSIC

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Friday 27th February 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,
with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to
recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and
inspiration she has come to be known as.

Experience the energy and fun as P!nk’s biggest hits are
replicated with a full dedicated light show, authentic replica costumes, props
and motion backdrops and a full production to ‘Get The Party Started

Sing and dance as all the hits are covered from Just Like A Pill and So What through to the most recent hits
such as What About Us? and Beautiful Trauma.

If you are a P!nk fan then you will not want to miss
this show!

 

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Bon Jovi Forever

    MUSIC

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Saturday 28th March 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

BON JOVI FOREVER – The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! 

A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands.

BJF are committed to reviving the 80/90s style show, receiving rave reviews from fans and venue's all over the UK.

Every performance is action packed and delivered with the artistry, energy and passion of the real thing.

A stunning stage show coupled with effects and explosions will make you believe you're watching the Real Bon Jovi from back in their heyday.

This show is guaranteed to give any fan of Bon Jovi ‘One Wild Night’.

 

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An evening with Esoteric Medium David Holt

    VARIETY

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Friday 2nd October 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Join international Esoteric Medium David Holt for an evening of clairvoyance live at Empire Theatre, Blackburn.

David is renowned for giving exact names, dates, and details that could only be know to those in the unseen world. With no two evenings ever the same you are in for a unique supernatural experience.

Get ready to believe.

 

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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story – The Platinum Years

    MUSIC

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Saturday 31st October 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Celebrate 70 Platinum Years of iconic hits and Roy Orbison’s 90th birthday in this spectacular musical tribute! Barry Steele’s acclaimed Roy Orbison Story honours the unforgettable music of The Big O and the timeless sounds of the Traveling Wilburys. This special show marks a true milestone in rock ’n’ roll history, celebrating seven decades of legendary songs and what would have been Orbison’s 90th year.

Barry Steele is widely recognised as the real deal – with his uncanny ability to recreate the voice, look, and presence of Roy Orbison. His remarkable West End performances and international tours across New Zealand and Europe have earned rave reviews and standing ovations. Backed by a sensational live band, Barry delivers a show packed with passion, precision, and authenticity.

Audiences can expect world-class vocals, exceptional musicianship, and a heartfelt tribute that takes them on a nostalgic journey through some of the most iconic music ever written. From Orbison’s haunting ballads to the upbeat classics of the Traveling Wilburys, this is more than a concert – it’s a celebration of musical history.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of timeless music and lasting memories. Experience the Platinum Years – a night to remember with Barry Steele, the real deal!

 

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Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories

    VARIETY

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Saturday 31st January 2026 at 2:30pm


For one night only

Two of Britain's most beloved entertainers unite for this exceptional show, starring Anita Harris and Freddie Davies.

With countless television appearances, chart-topping recordings, and starring in Variety and Pantomime – and with Freddie Davies also featuring in Harry Potter – they’ve graced stages from the iconic London Palladium to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Together, they celebrate more than sixty remarkable years of captivating audiences with stories from behind the footlights and experiences that will leave you wanting to hear more!

 

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Annie the Musical

    MUSIC

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From Thu 2nd April 2026 to Sun 5th April 2026


by Create Theatre Academy – 6 shows to choose from.

Join us for the heartwarming musical "Annie," where hope shines bright even in the darkest times! This beloved tale follows the spirited orphan Annie as she dreams of finding her parents and escaping the cruel orphanage run by the infamous Miss Hannigan.

When Annie gets the chance to spend a week with the wealthy Oliver Warbucks, her unwavering optimism transforms the lives of everyone around her. With catchy songs like "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life," this production promises laughter, tears, and inspiration. Experience the joy of friendship, love, and resilience as Annie embarks on an unforgettable journey that proves a little hope can change everything. Don't miss your chance to be inspired—come see "Annie"!

 

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Beatles Complete

    MUSIC

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Friday 1st May 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

DIRECT FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.

Having now performed over 200 shows at the world-famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool-based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest-ever Beatles band to gain a residency at The Cavern Club, where they still perform on Thursdays and some Saturdays.

Aged between 18 and 22, Beatles Complete are the closest thing you will get to the unbridled joy of seeing the young Beatles when they first lit up the world. They can’t promise all the screaming and tears from the 60s, but they can give you a host of classic songs, brilliantly performed by a band who are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Beatle world.

Having performed at International Beatle Week for the last four years running, the lads have been invited to return again for 2025 and are continuing to take their extended show to theatres across the UK. The band has also appeared on BBC, as well as on TV in Japan and The Netherlands.

This show is not to be missed by all Beatles fans, performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess, boundless energy, and easy Liverpool wit.

The Beatles were a phenomenon in musical history – Beatles Complete remind you why.

“One of the most exciting Beatles tributes around.”Cavern Club, Liverpool