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May 2013
ME AND MY GIRL presented by Blackburn Musical Theatre Company
Any time you are Ewood way be sure to drop in to book a ticket for this wonderful show. Written in 1937 and first produced at the Palace Theatre in London where it ran for 1,646 performances "Me And My Girl" with music by Noel Gay is a perennial favourite. Last seen on the London stage in 1985,when it starred Gary Wilmot, it contains many classic musical theatre numbers.
Who turns out to be the long lost heir to the Baronetcy of Hareford, its 17th Barony and 8th Viscountcy? Why none other than good old Cockney sparra' himself Bill Snibson! He has a long standing girlfriend Sally but that does not stop Lady Jacqueline getting up to her old gold-digger tricks. Which girl will Bill choose?
With songs such as "The Lambeth Walk", "The Sun Has Got His Hat On", and "Leaning On A Lampost", this is a much loved show that will have you whistling gaily and dancing in the aisles. Blackburn Musical Theatre Company are past masters at presenting the very best in musical theatre.
"You'll find us all doing the Lambeth walk"
Tickets
Monday - Tuesday £10
Wednesday and Thursday- £12 Concessions £10
Friday and Saturday - £12 Family Ticket 2+2 £42
Tickets: £12 & £10 concessions
SUNDAY BIGHT CHURCH presented by Life Church Lancashire
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Join us for the first of Life Church's new touring event 'Sunday Night Church'!
As a community of people from right across East Lancashire we are thrilled to be in BLACKBURN for the kick off.
Live music, video, a brilliant message and free night out at the theatre!
Completely unmissable, invite everybody.
Tickets: FREE
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE CREATIVE WRITING TEAM presents 4 one act plays.
Four World Premieres on one day!! Wow!
This is something quite different. 4 students from Myerscough College bring 4 one act plays to the stage of the Empire. But, these are plays with a difference. Each one has been written by the students and will be performed in public for the first time by their colleagues. Under the expert tutelage of outstanding lecturer and dramatist Gordon Speed they delve into real life situations but with the edge on drama and conflict.
Play 1: A dying girl becomes a heroine and changes history.
Play 2: A disappointed X- Factor contestant seeks her revenge on the panel.
Play 3: A single mother takes extraordinary steps to provide for her daughter.
Play 4: A One Direction fan wants to marry her idol. What price will she pay?
Intrugued and tantalised, you ought to be!
Tickets: £2.50 All profits to the Roof Fund.
"HIT THE ROOF" - VARIETY SPECTACULAR Presented by Des Day
Des Day returns with a wonderful line up. All proceeds are going to the the roof appeal so there is even more reason why you should buy a ticket.
Compered by Des himself the show stars perennial favourite Carole Crowther, master magician Brian Sefton and ace accordionist Peter Koziura. As a special treat Michael Berry will also be singing a few of his favourite songs. With dancers from the Zoe Taylor Dance Academy adding a touch of glamour. Headlng this wonderful line up is the one and only Anne Cookson (straight from London's Barbican Theatre) with a selection of wonderful tunes from your best loved musicals. Colin Hilton is at the keyboards, so what is stopping you from coming along and having a cracking night out at The Empire...... and For The Empire?
Tickets: £10
JOE LONGTHORNE IN Concert
Hull born Joe is recognised as one of the most dynamic entertainers Britain has ever produced. His impressions have an uncanny ability for accuracy and his amazing voice takes you on a kaliedoscopic journey of music and fun. Perhaps most celebrated for his uncanny impersonation of Dame Shirely Bassey who commented, "Joe can do me better that I can do myself". Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums and enjoyed sell out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. He has toured extensively all over the world.
Tickets: £20
CIRQUE DU HILARIOUS present "DAREDEVILS AND CLOWNS"
Everyone loves "Circus Hilarious", superstars of slapstick and proud winners of the Ken Dodd Comedy Award. This is a brand new show full of daredevil acts from across the world. Danny and Clive will have you on the edge of your seat howling with laughter. They will be joined on stage by the fabulous legendary rock outfit "Clownforce"
If you have never experienced a Circus Hilarious Show... now is your chance.
Expect magic, mayhem and comedy ....
ALL WITH A TOUCH OF DANGER!
Tickets: £10
THE COPPER JAR
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The Copper Jar is a comedy drama based around the horrendously grumpy and extremely rude cafe owner Dups and his six regular customers- in fact, practically his only customers- as they go about their day-to-day lives.
Tickets: £9
June 2013
ROY CHAPPELL'S WORKERS PLAYTIME - MONDAY CLUB
This Monday Club is a very special show bringing back many memories. Roy Chappell is recreating Workers Playtime and the audience is invited to come in their work attire, dressed for the occasion.
Workers Playtime was a variety show famous in the forties, fifties and sixties.There will be a special appearance of a Wilfred Pickles type chappie who will be dragging two or three participants from the audience in a "Have A Go" sequence. Incredible prizes could be won (Ha Ha Ha).
Roy Chappell, Betzie, Pete Lindup, Michael (Pickles) Berry will appear under the guidance of our Musical Director the infamous Colin Hilton.
Tickets: Members £2.50 All others £3.50. Includes tea and biscuits.
3 in 1 PRODUCTION presented by BERNESE SCHOOL OF DRAMA
Tickets: £7.50
J Musa's 'WORLD OF COMEDY'
“The ultimate night of Stand up Comedy”
It’s returned! After a show stopping sell out launch night in April, ‘World of Comedy’ (or ‘WOC’, as its fans have dubbed it as) is back for another round of hard hitting, courageously edgy and mischievous night of Comedy.
Blackburn’s very own finest comedian J MUSA is back to host proceedings throughout the night, as is the popular ‘Comedy Roulette Wheel’ feature, which gives audience members a chance to tell a joke, come on stage.. and take a gamble on a spin of the wheel to win a massive cash prize, along with many other prizes including free tickets, bottles of wine, high street vouchers and a romantic dinner for two with the host himself..
With 6 Stand Up Comedians & a musical variety act, you couldn’t ask for more.. however we’re giving you more – because WOC offers a special chance for new, budding Comics to perform Stand Up in a special ‘Open Mic’ slot. It’s like karaoke for Comics! So if you’re interested in performing at this or a future ‘World of Comedy’ please contact JMin3D@yahoo.com or thwaitestheatre@yahoo.co.uk and we will get back in touch J
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Tickets: £5
"BEST OF BRITISH"- BLACKBURN AND DARWEN BAND
For the second of their four concerts with us this year Blackburn and Darwen Band bring you the "Best Of British". This promises to be a rousing evening of well known favourites. These are the songs that put the "Great" into Britain.
The Band return to this theatre on 20th September and 8th November.
For details of all the band's concerts visit www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk
Tickets: All tickets £8
CLARE BRUCE OF TALENT THEATRE SCHOOL
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SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES - EAST LANCASHIRE CONCERT BAND
"Founded in 1842 as Accrington Old Band, East Lancashire Concert Band will perform military marches, memorable movie themes and nostalgic wartime tunes in honour of our Armed Forces.
Be proud to wear your medals at this event."
Tickets: £10 and £9 Concessions.
July 2013
HITS FROM THE MUSICALS - DANCE CRAZY THEATRE SCHOOL
HITS FROM THE MUSICALS will entertain a magical audience over two performances. With an amazing cast of students and a few HIDDEN EXTRAS!! ( Not To Be Missed )
Come along and join us for an enchanting display of talent from the NorthWest.
We will be having a raffle in aid of the Ronald McDonald House Charity. We are raising money for the charity in aid of a special little girl called Scarlett who sadly passed away recently.
Dance Crazy Theatre School
Tickets: £10 & £8
JOE FISH PRESENTS COUNTRY LEGEND 'BILLY YATES IN CONCERT'
Top BBC RADIO LANCS personality Joe Fish is proud to bring legendary American Singer/Songwriter Billy Yates back to The Empire. Billy has written songs for such Country Superstars as George Jones, George Strait and Gene Watson. The recipient of many awards, he is a frequent visitor to the "Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville.
Backing Billy is "The Henry Smith Band", while Ronny J. Morson will be treating us to his tribute to Waylon Jennings. Your compere for the evening will be Joe Fish himself.
Tickets are now on sale but going fast.
Please note the change of date
Remember there is "Only one George Jones", Billy's latest cd, is in the shops now.
Tickets: £19 & £17 concession
THE J-FACTOR VARIETY SHOW presented by St James School, Lower Darwen. PRIVATE SHOW.
Tickets: PRIVATE SHOW
PRIVATE SHOW
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DANZWIZE - Presented by THE DANCE FACTORY
The DANCE FACTORY's ANNUAL CHARITY SHOWCASE EVENT raising as much as possible for ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY. (Ages 4 - 19 years pupils)
A spectacular event for all the family including musical theatre, "Hairspray" and the film "Nine", Ballet, Tap, Jazz (Lyrical and Street), Contemporary......with music to suit all tastes!
An excellent standard of technique and performance artistry with local talent!
Tickets: Adults £8.50 - Senior Citizen £7.50 - Child under 12 £7.50 - FT £30 2+2
DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES presented by KTZ Dance
Tickets: £6 & £5 Not available yet
August 2013
Polka Dot Productions present "HAIRSPRAY" workshop.
Last summer professional theatre company "Polka Dot Pantomimes" teamed up with us to present two fabulous weeks of workshops based around "Wicked" and "Annie". They were fantastically successful. Now this Summer Polka Dot return to present 2 separate workshops based on “Bugsy Malone” and “Hairspray”. Tutored by leading West End performers the weeks take students through all the processes needed to put on a show, culminating on the Friday evening with a short showcase performance demonstrating all the skills that have been learned.
Places are bound to go quickly so get your application today. The prices of just £60/£75 for the weeks include 2 free tickets for the Friday night showcase.
"This was the best workshop I have been on."
"Fantastic, brilliant: I learnt lots and made new friends."
For your application call the box office on 01254 685-500.
NB: Places are limited.
Tickets: Workshops for the week (4 days) £60, or £75 (5 days) include 2 free tickets for the Friday Showcase. Extra tickets are available at £3 each
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"BUGSY MALONE" workshop presented by Polka Dot Productions.
Last summer professional theatre company "Polka Dot Pantomimes" teamed up with us to present two fabulous weeks of workshops based around "Wicked" and "Annie". They were fantastically successful. Now this Summer Polka Dot return to present 2 separate workshops based on “Bugsy Malone” and “Hairspray”. Tutored by leading West End performers the weeks take students through all the processes needed to put on a show, culminating on the Friday evening with a short showcase performance demonstrating all the skills that have been learned.
Places are bound to go quickly so get your application today. The prices of just £60/£75 for the weeks include 2 free tickets for the Friday night showcase.
"This was the best workshop I have been on."
"Fantastic, brilliant: I learnt lots and made new friends."
For your application call the box office on 01254 685-500.
NB: Places are limited.
Tickets: Workshops for the week (4 days) £60, or £75 (5 days) include 2 free tickets for the Friday Showcase. Extra tickets are available at £3 each
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September 2013
ROY ORBISON and FRIENDS with BARRY STEELE
Tickets: £18.50
MAMA - GENESIS TRIBUTE BAND
Recently formed from a number of high caliber bands, Mama are dedicated to reproducing the sights and sounds of a high octane contemporary Genesis rock concert with great musicianship and a full light show. The music selection features the classic material from the full history of the band.
Mama contains a host of musicians from Merseyside and Bolton areas. They are led by frontman and lead vocalist John Wilkinson, highly acclaimed for his ability to deliver on the Phil Collins vocal sound of Genesis with power, passion and total precision.
On keyboards, the band benefits from the technical wizardary of John Comish.
Stunning guitars are provided by Mark Comish, backed up with the rock solid technical playing of James Cooper on drums and Mark Conroy on bass.
Performing all eras of Genesis and related solo works, Mama is a UK based Genesis tribute band
As you’ve probably noticed, Mama is an ‘all era’ Genesis tribute band. To this end, they perform pieces from every era of Genesis from the early Peter Gabriel Genesis albums, right through the Phil Collins era in the 70s and 80s and up to the final Genesis studio album, We Can’t Dance.
Tickets: £15 & £12 Concessions.
UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Band Show
Delivering a Powerful and Spectacular two-hour show of Pink Floyd's greatest hits, with lights, lasers and dynamic sound... you'll find it all with The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show.
The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show (UKPFTS / UKFloyd) gives fans a treat for the ears with a full two hour set and a feast for the eyes with a spectacular light and laser show.
The show spans almost three decades of Pink Floyd's history, from the first track on their very first album to the last chimes of 'The Division Bell', the Floyd's final studio album released in 1994. Performing classics such as 'Astronomy Domine', 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond', 'Another Brick in the Wall' and 'Comfortably Numb', as well as tracks from the seminal 'Dark Side of the Moon' album.
The Band have spent a lot of time and investment into getting the sound, show and performance just right, and we're sure you'll come away with the feeling that you've been watching and listening to the real thing!
Tickets: £17
THE MUSIC OF THE HOLLIES presented by The Hollywood Bees.
The Hollywood Bees are a superb and faithful reproduction of the original 60’s legends The Hollies, and in this spellbinding show they will recreate hits such as ‘Here I Go Again’, ‘Just One Look’, ‘Bus Stop’, ‘Jennifer Eccles’, ‘On A Carousel’, ‘Carrie Anne’, ‘Look Through Any Window’, ‘He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother’ and many more that were synonymous with this classic band. Bringing their interpretation of those wonderful Hollies hits, powerful, distinctive, catchy melodies with trademark harmonies treated in their own fashion but still holding true to the Hollies original recordings. An amazing nostalgic musical step back into the past!
"Get your hair out of curlers, time to get your butts outta bed, get down your hats and your baggage ... and get off to Thwaites Empire Theatre"
Tickets: £14
GERRY GRAHAM'S OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL
The Thwaites Empire proudly presents THE GERRY GRAHAM'S MUSIC HALL
starring NEIL HURST from the North Pier, Blackpool.
MISS LOUIS FRANC from London.
MR GERRY GRAHAM - comedian.
BILLY BEDLAM - Comedy Instrumentalist.
THE ZOE TAYLOR GAIETY DANCERS.
Your worthy Chairman GRAHAM SMITH.
Music Direction by the "COLIN HILTON SOUND"
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COME ON DOWN and have a jolly good night at THE MUSIC HALL!
In aid of the Roof Appeal and it is the inaugaration of the proscenium arch.
Tickets: £10
'BEST OF BRASS" - BLACKBURN AND DARWEN BAND
For their penultimate concert with us this year Blackburn and Darwen Band have chosen a programme to appeal to true band afficianados. Showcasing many of their outstanding soloists this is a concert to savour.
The band return for their final concert with us in the 2013 season on
November 8th.
For details of all the band's concerts visit www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk
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MAD ABOUT ABBA with Voulez Vous
“Mad About Abba” is wowing audiences across the country. Now in their third decade Voulez Vous still capture the sheer brilliance of ABBA. With close to forty costume changes within the show, this attention to detail means that perfection is the only solution to making this show sparkle with Abbasesque brilliance. You all know the songs, come along and join in
“Thank you, Abba, for the music”
Tickets: £16
POP UP BOWIE
Paul Antony as David Bowie, known as Pop Up Bowie, a stunning tribute to David Bowie.
Paul Antony performs the greatest hits of David Bowie from every era of 'the guy's' career, from the 70s through the 90s and beyond.
A huge fan of the great man, Paul's vocal and visual likeness to Bowie is unbelievable. Backed by a fantastic band of experienced pro-musicians, the show provides a pulsating night of pure authentic Bowie.
As a Bowie lookalike Paul is due to appear in the Ron Howard Hollywood blockbuster film Rush (due for release Autumn 2013).
In the words of the David Bowie Official Fan Club... "Amazing."
"Pop Up Bowie had us spellbound." Lucy Johnston, Daily Express
"I think you have really nailed the vocal on Let's Dance - got him off to a tee." Sarah Sheppard
"Amazing!" Diego Neon (award-winning Bowie impersonator)
Tickets: £20 and £18
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
A collection of music and song from Modern to Gilbert and Sullivan to showtime.
Tickets: £10
October 2013
MALONEYS BIG MOMENT
Tickets: £10
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
The only Johnny Cash Tribute to be endorsed by the Cash family.
This is the number one tribute to the great Johnny Cash featuring Clive John as the Man In Black. From his first hits in the 1950s right up to his last, the band plays a tribute to Cash with astounding accuracy capturing the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show!
This is no ordinary concert, you will be treated to a feast of sound and vision with the band closely replicating the unmistakable sound of Johnny Cash and a visual backdrop containing hundreds of evocative images and clips taken during his lifetime.
The Johnny Cash Roadshow celebrates the music of one of America’s greatest music performers in a unique and authentic show, unparalleled by any other within its genre.
Tickets: £17 AVAILABLE SOON
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
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Tickets: £8.50 Adults £6.50 children.
JASON PORTER AS THE DEFINITIVE BUBLE
Jason has now been awarded "Europe’s Number One Michael Bublé Tribute" - Ultimate Tribute Contest 2012.
Jason has just returned from competing against 30 other tribute artists at Blackpool’s prestigious Norbreck Hotel. Jason was awarded overall 2nd place, just one point behind Berlin legends star and Tom Jones tribute, Danny Roman. Congratulations to Jason, a fabulous achievement in only his second year as a full time tribute artist.
Jason closely resembles Michael Bublé in looks, performance and movement, but most importantly he sings and sounds just like Michael Bublé.
His theatre show is based on a Bublé concert, featuring a live band and performing over two hours of his hits and swing classics.
Jason’s musical director is Ian Russell who has been keyboard player and musical director for a total of seventeen UK hit recording artists during his thirty year career, and provides a top class band from a trio up to a ten piece.
Jason’s concert and cabaret shows focus more on the big hits such as ‘everything’ ‘haven’t met you yet’ ‘cry me a river’ ‘home’ ‘save the last dance’ etc., interspersed with the most popular Bublé swing classics.
Tickets: £15 & £13
BUDDY AND THE KILLER
Prepare to be amazed as West End star Billy Geraghty transforms himself into both Buddy Holly - 'The first gentleman of Rock 'n' Roll' and the original bad boy Jerry Lee Lewis known as 'The Killer'.
Enjoy an energy packed night as a multi-talented cast of singers and musicians bring you hits like Peggy Sue, Great Balls of Fire, The Wild One, That'll Be The Day and many more classics live on stage!
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A Chockfull of Rock and Roll Energy!
Tickets: £15
"CHARITY SPECTACULAR VARIETY SHOW" presented by Des Day.
Tickets: £10
THE RAT PACK
Tickets: £20
November 2013
"BRASS FOR HEROES" - BLACKBURN AND DARWEN BAND
For their final concert in the 2013 season Blackburn and Darwen Band, as is traditional, play a selection of popular tunes to honour and acknowledge our service people wherever they may be. Always a near sell out, this is a concert that nearly raises the roof creating an amazing atmosphere in "Blackburn's Liveliest Little Theatre." Do not forget to bring your Union Flags and get ready to sing along to all your favourite, much loved patriotic songs.
For details of all the band's concerts visit www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk
Tickets: All tickets £8
C'MON EVERYBODY - Celebrating the Golden Age of Rock n Roll.
Rock n Roll lives on for another year!
All the great musical stars of the 50s and the 60s come amazingly alive in this vibrant, action packed non-stop, rockin' show. Come on everybody and re-live the best loved hits by some of the most fantastic artsites of the great days of Rock n Roll including Eddie Cochrane, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Connie Francis, Duane Eddy and the one and only Bill Haley. This is a top class, fast paced show featuring musicians who live and breathe this kind of music - including the legendary CHRIS "FENDER" BLACK"!
"Well if you hear that music you can't sit still, if your brother won't rock then your sister will..ooooh...."
Tickets: £15
FOSTER AND ALLEN
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Foster and Allen are a musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen. In their 40 year career they have released twenty seven albums, all of which entered the UK Albums Chart. They started in the 1970s as a duo, but in 1982 (when the concert tours started) they added a band to their show. They have appeared on many television shows, including their own, and have achieved album and video sales in excess of 19 million worldwide.
Tickets: £20
January 2014
ON TOUR WITH ELVIS
Tickets: £16
SWING COMMANDERS
Tickets: £14 & £12
THEM BEATLES
Tickets: £15
February 2014
ROCK 'N' ROLL PARADISE
Tickets: £18.50
March 2014
NATIONAL POLE DANCING COMPETITION
Tickets: TBA
COLIN FRY
Tickets: £15
THE MODERN MYSTIC WORLD
Tickets: TBA