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BITTER SWEET

    MUSIC

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Monday 25th August 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo

From the creators of the smash-hit theatre & arena show Taylor Fever!

Carpenters and Livvies, get ready! BITTER SWEET is the incredible tribute concert celebrating pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo!

This spectacular show is packed with pop smash-hits, heartbreak anthems, and the undeniable thrill of friendly rivalry.

Expect an unforgettable, high-energy concert experience featuring chart-topping hits like Drivers License, Vampire, Espresso, Nonsense, and many more!

Dazzling lighting effects and incredible performances make this the ultimate duel-concert event for pop fans everywhere.

Gather your friends and family for an epic evening you’ll never forget!

 

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DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’25

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Sunday 20th July 2025 at 3:00pm


by DanceSyndrome for one night only

Act 1 will bring together performances from DanceSyndrome’s DS Youth performance collective and group pieces created in Everybody Dance community dance workshops across Lancashire.

In Act 2, DanceSyndrome’s DS Collective performance company will present “A Dream of Keys” – a magical journey through the evolution of dance. When a young aspiring musician falls asleep after her first piano lesson, she enters a dream where the keys of a piano transform into dancers, each embodying a different era of dance, from elegant ballet to rhythmic rock and roll and the limitless opportunities of the future!

 

blackburn-empire-ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie

ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie

    MUSIC

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Friday 17th April 2026 at 7:30pm


For one night only

“You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!”

The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel Richie at the very height of his powers.

Jack Brindle and his amazing live band bring this astounding portrayal of The Commodores’ ‘ballad king’ to the stage in this incredible full-length tribute production showALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie.

Fresh from his winning appearance on ITV’s STARSTRUCK, Jack has been wowing audiences nationwide with his immaculate presentation, effortless vocals, and incredible natural charisma.

This is ‘Truly’ a celebration of one of Motown’s best and most beloved artists. You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ to all of the hits… All Night Long!

 

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The Swing Commanders

    MUSIC

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Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more!

Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays at least one instrument, sometimes three! Yet what makes them stand out even above their incredible music ability is their joie-de-vivre. The band members have a wealth of musical experience, from bar room to classical concert hall, as well as an understanding of dance and theatre. This results in a stage show that is technically precise and wildly entertaining.

People who experience the band for the first time are amazed at the energetic showmanship, the instrument swapping, the intricate arrangements, and sophisticated vocal blend. Whether you want to sit and listen, or dance the night away, this is the band for you!

 

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1940’s Variety Show

    VARIETY

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Monday 3rd November 2025 at 2:00pm


For one night only

This 1940s Variety Show returns by popular demand in a light-hearted, yet respectful look at wartime entertainment known as ENSA. The talented cast re-creates stars of the period in music, song, and battle-dress.

Join us for a Cockney sing-along and our grand finale, “Land of Hope and Glory”.

 

Carpenters Experience

    MUSIC

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Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well… 

The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.

Karen’s silky contralto is combined with Richard’s delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage.

The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits – it’s yesterday once more…

 

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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story

    MUSIC

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Friday 17th October 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Join Barry
Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the
legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys!

Experience
captivating performance’s that brings the timeless hits and heartfelt stories
to life. Enjoy classic hits like "Oh, Pretty Woman,"
"Crying," and "Only the Lonely,"
performed with passion and
authenticity and relive the magic of the Travelling Wilburys with favourites
such as "Handle with Care" and "End of the Line." 

With a
sprinkling of selected songs from Johnny Cash, ELO, and Tom Petty, The Roy
Orbison Story showcases the vast influence of The Big O and his friends on rock
and pop music. 

Barry
Steele, a celebrated performer, captures the essence of these musical icons
with his dynamic stage presence and vocal talent. – Not only is this production
perfect for fans of all ages, this show also promises to take you on a
nostalgic journey through some of the greatest songs in music history. 

Feel the
energy of live performance as the show  brings these classic songs to life
in a way that only a live show can. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic
of Roy Orbison and his contemporaries! Grab your friends and family and get
ready for a night filled with unforgettable music and memories. 

 

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An Audience with Mick Miller

    COMEDY

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Thursday 28th August 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Mick
Miller is a comedy legend who has been at the top of his game for over 40
years.
His workload is as busy now as it has ever been, he never stops! His
deadpan delivery and his unique hairstyle are what people remember, but he
constantly works on his act and is forever adding new gags and stories to keep
it fresh. He can’t leave a venue without performing his set piece, Noddy
routine. The audience just wouldn’t let him!

In
this show, Mick performs a full comedy set in the 1st half and in
the 2nd half is interviewed by comedian and close friend, Ryan
Gleeson. The interview is very funny and informative, and it’s never the same
twice. Ryan is always trying to find out new things and Mick keeps trying to
make Ryan laugh.

This
show is a must for comedy fans.

This event is for 16 and over

 

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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!