We are delighted to welcome back Blackburn with Darwen Band for their second in a successful series of brass band concerts. The band, along with their conductor Nick Sheppard, are currently preparing a varied programme packed with popular pieces which you are guaranteed to enjoy. From classical jazz, film to chart music and several soloists as well, the band will definitely be offering "The Best Of Brass". Regarded as one of the most entertaining brass bands in the country, B and D will give you a great night out at our wonderful little theatre. A fantastic audience enjoyed the first concert, why not join them and become a B and D fan? If you have not seen this fine band in concert before then come along. You won't be disappointed!

Thwaites Empire Theatre is proud to present...
"An Audience With Jack The Ripper"

Yes, "Whitechapel" comes to the streets of Blackburn!

Since 2002, retired Murder Squad Chief Superintendent Trevor Marriott has been investigating the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888.

The identity of the killer known as "Jack The Ripper" has remained a mystery for over 100 years. Now, joining evidence of the 19th century and technology of the 21st century, Trevor has uncovered information from hitherto secret police files pointing to new suspects. These challenge current understanding of the famous case casting major doubt on cherished but now outdated theories.

This is a great opportunity for the audience of Thwaites Theatre to get the full inside low down on the case of "Jack The Ripper" This is a very diverse show for the Theatre to be staging.

After 124 years will the identity of the real Jack The Ripper finally be revealed?

"This is a rare chance to get the real facts about one of the world's most baffling criminal enigmas" - Grace Davies

*WARNING*
Original crime scene and post-mortem pictures of a graphic nature will be shown which some people may find disturbing.

Written by Grace Davies

Presenting

THE 40's SHOW with

ROY CHAPEL and BETZEE

MICHAEL BERRY & COLIN HILTON.

PAGE2STAGE is proud to present...
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" by William Shakespeare.

Take some troublesome fairies, four runaway lovers, and a man with the head of a donkey and what do you get?

A Midsummer Night's Dream. .. still one of Shakespeare's most performed,most taught, most accessible plays.. and a whole lot of chaos of course.

PAGE2STAGE have an outstanding reptuation in providing engaging, entertaining professional theatre in wonderful settings.. as Shakespeare intended.

Special ticket prices for school groups - £5 plus vat and one free adult per ten students. N.B. All schools booking 120 or more tickets are entitled to recieve free Shakespeare workshops lead by the actors themselves.

"Accessible to a modern audience thanks to the company's lively sense of humour"

EDWIN STARR’S BAND THE TEAM

With Lead Vocalist ANGELO STARR + Special Guest Northern Soul legend LORRAINE SILVER

Performing Soul & Motown hits including

AGENT 00 SOUL * LOST SUMMER LOVE * 25 MILES

THE HAPPY FACES * STOP HER ON SIGHT * I’LL KEEP HOLDING ON * TIME * LANDSLIDE * WAR * GOODBYE NOTHING TO SAY * HEADLINE NEWS * I’LL DO ANYTHING * EYE TO EYE CONTACT

Summer is certainly not over and we have not yet parted because we welcome the late great EDWIN STARR’S brother ANGELO STARR is the original musical director of THE TEAM. He has now taken over lead vocals performing all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics, plus dynamic performances of some great Northern Soul covers. EDWIN STARR’S original 8 piece band THE TEAM who backed Edwin on all his shows are still intact, with sax, keyboard, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion & female backing vocalist.They have a new CD out called “Keeping the Faith ”The first track is titled “Bless My Northern Soul” www.theteam-online.co.uk

‘Northern Soul legend’ LORRAINE SILVER recorded “LOST SUMMER LOVE” when she was 13 years old in 1965. It became iconic at the legendary Wigan Casino in the 70’s without her knowledge. It is still a massive record on the Northern Soul & Scooter scene and is featured on numerous compilations. Find out more of her at www.lorrainesilver.com

A wonderful showcase spectacular to buy a wheelchair for 8 year old Enola Halleron-Clarke who has a very rare disorder, Mucopolysaccaride Disease.

Dancers from 4 to 21 will display a variety of techniques to perform classical ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre ending with an extract from the West End smash musical "Wicked".

Please support this event to raise funds for this excellent cause.

Tickets are now on sale