Welcome

Welcome to Thwaites Empire Theatre, 'the entertainment venue provided by the people for the people in Blackburn with Darwen'. 

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About Us

We hire our professional theatre and conference facilities to community organisations, performing groups, local societies, dance and drama schools, businesses and education providers from across the North West.  We also work with Agents, Artists and touring companies to provide a wide range of entertainment and events of all genres which appeal to local audiences.

We provide affordable auditorium and technical facilities from as little as £35 + vat per hour and affordable solutions to ticket sales, marketing and publicity, and sound and lighting services. Because we are run entirely by volunteers both professionals and amateurs enjoy working our venue because of the intimacy of the space.  We are also unrivalled in the friendliness, passion and personal service provided by our committed team of unpaid staff.

We aim to work with all sections of the local community, and as a performing arts centre we attract weekly users of all ages and backgrounds.

Theatre Officers

Board of Directors

 

 Board Directors

Technical Manager Harold Carter

Lighting Assistant Alban 'Bud' White

Sound Assistants Edward O'Brien

Licensee Jamie Haddow

Bar Managers Sheila Wilkinson & Connie Carter

Raffles Coordinator Olive Sharples

Photographer Mike Johnson

Theatre Operations Manager Ken Wilkinson

Deputy Theatre Operations Manager Eric Parkington

Cleaning June Parkington

Tickets & Box Office Manager Linda Berry

Deputy Box Office Manager Margaret Greenhalgh

Older People's Projects Mandy Stableford

Tenants:

Pendle Productions Tim Lince Artistic Director

Blackburn Youth Theatre Tim Lince Artistic Director

Bernese School of Theatre Dance & Drama Bernadette Bolton Principal

Blackburn Drama Club Eric Nolan Secretary