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Michael Morpurgo's Farm BoyA Lichfield Garrick ProductionThursday 3rd April - Friday 4th April - 7.00pm, 10.00am (2 Shows) Following successful UK tours and a critically acclaimed run in New York, Michael Morpurgo's compelling sequel to 'War Horse' returns to the stage in this delightful, family-friendly show combining drama, storytelling, and original music - a moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifully crafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations. |
Boston Folk Orchestra @ 50Saturday 5th April - 7.00pmThis special year Boston Folk Orchestra are returning to home soil, with a celebration in Blackfriars Theatre. Proceeds will be divided between Blackfriars and Boston's Butterfly Hospice MORE INFO + TICKETS  |
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Wonders of Our Universe - The Next ChapterSunday 6th April - 2pmStep into a world of wonder with Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter, an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos that takes you deeper into the mysteries of space and time. This brand-new instalment of the acclaimed show stands proudly on its own, welcoming both returning fans and first-time explorers alike. |
Big Dick WhittingtonThe Adult PantomimeThursday 10th April - Saturday 12th April - 7.30pm (3 Shows) The Adult Pantomime is back for its 7th year with the pantomime paved with gold... BIG Dick Whittington. Big Dick offers everything that you've come to expect from these hilarious adult pantomimes... and more. So come and join the gang on the streets that are paved with gold for the purr-fect night out that will leave you wanting more! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE THE KIDS AT HOME! MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Blackfriars Comedy Night - April 2025Comedy HotspotFriday 18th April - 8.00pm Blackfriars Comedy Night this February offers another fabulous line up from the Comedy Hotspot Team. Over 18's Only. |
Born in the USABlackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom CentreSaturday 19th April - 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE ~ This show is located at our exciting new studio space 'Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre' ~ Just 70yards from Blackfriars Theatre. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Rock of AgesBOS Musical Theatre GroupTuesday 22nd April - Saturday 26th April - 7.30pm (5 Shows) BOS Musical Theatre Group, renowned for their acclaimed performances including "The Addams Family," "Big Fish," and "Guys and Dolls," are set to present "Rock of Ages: The Musical." |
UnversedBlackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom CentreFriday 2nd May - 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE ~ This show is located at our exciting new studio space 'Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre' ~ Just 70yards from Blackfriars Theatre. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Spirit of The BlitzWednesday 7th May - 2.00pmSpirit Of The Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain on the long road towards peace. Sing along to swinging hits like Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, Bless 'Em All, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, and of course, We'll Meet Again. |
Love Never Dies - with Medium TJ HiggsThursday 8th May - 7.30pmJoin Us for the Unforgettable 'Love Never Dies' Theatre Tour Celebrating 25 Years with TJ Higgs Embark on a mesmerising journey as we mark a quarter century of spirit service with TJ Higgs. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Sense & SensibilityThe PantaloonsFriday 9th May - 7.30pm Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen's classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles. |
13 The MusicalBTA Senior & Mid PerfromersFriday 16th May - Sunday 18th May - 7.30pm, 2.30pm (4 Shows) With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in - and standing out! MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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The Wild MurphysWednesday 21st May - 7.30pmJoin us for an unforgettable night of hand-clapping, toe-tapping music with The Wild Murphys, an award-winning tribute group renowned for their lively covers of Irish songs since 2005. |
Roy Chubby BrownFriday 23rd May - 7.30pmWith 50 plus years in entertainment & comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually, up and down the country. Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy! MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Flowers and Friendship BraceletsThe Ultimate Pop ConcertSaturday 24th May - 6.00 pm, 2.00pm (2 Shows) Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! |
An Audience with Anita HarrisA Musical Story, hosted by Freddie DaviesSunday 25th May - 2.30pm Get ready for an unforgettable evening or afternoon of entertainment as British showbiz legends Anita Harris and Freddie (Parrotface) Davies take the stage together for a limited tour! MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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A Big EggBy Steven LeeTuesday 27th May - 2.30pm From the new "Story Time" series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. |
Tony Christie, The Great FarewellThursday 29th May - 7.30pmThe legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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TeaseFriday 6th June - 7.30pmStep into the World of "Tease" - the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening. |
Confessions of a TeletubbyBlackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom CentreSunday 8th June - 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE ~ This show is located at our exciting new studio space 'Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre' ~ Just 70yards from Blackfriars Theatre. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Buddy Holly's Winter Dance Party 2025Thursday 12th June - 7.30pmFour West End Artists celebrate the music of four Icons of Rock n Roll Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Richie Valens & Dion Di Mucci, along with The Counterfeit crickets a lively Rock n Roll Band that hits the spot every time in a recreation of the last tour given in The Surf Ballroom, Iowa U.S.A. |
The Counterfeit BeatlesFriday 13th June - 7.30pmWith tours to India, Thailand and Europe under their belts; the Counterfeit Beatles have established themselves as one of the UK's most sought-after international acts. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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The Sound of Magic - Richard JonesSaturday 14th June - 7.30pmBritain's Got Talent Winner Richard Jones 2025 'The Sound of Magic' TOUR Richard Jones, The Military Illusionist, captivated the nation's heart and mind, earning his spot as the first and only magician to conquer the stage of Britain's Got Talent. Now, he's ready to raise the bar even higher. With his unparalleled talents and a bag of never-before-seen tricks up his sleeve, Richard will have you questioning the very fabric of reality! |
SPLATA Family Friendly Physical Comedy about ArtSaturday 2nd August - 11.30am, 2.00pm (2 Shows) SPLAT is a family friendly physical comedy about Art. Two artists one neat the other messy attempt to cover the history of art with chaotic consequences. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Paris Bubbles - The Ultimate Bubble ShowThursday 14th August - 11.00amRay Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! |
Sound of The LionessTribute to Amy WinehouseSaturday 30th August - 7.30pm Sound of The Lioness are an 8 piece band who authentically recreate the live sound of the Amy Winehouse touring shows of the 2000's, ranging from the jazz-inflection of the Frank era (2004) to the soul-drenched Mark Ronson style of the Back to Black years (2006-7). MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Top Secret - The Magic of Science - 2025Saturday 6th September - 2.30pmIS IT MAGIC... OR IS IT SCIENCE? Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination |
HamletThe PantaloonsFriday 12th September - 7.30pm "Though this be madness, yet there is method in't!" Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Killer Rhapsody - A Night of Queen 2025Saturday 13th September - 7.30pmFor over a decade, Killer Rhapsody have been blowing people's minds with the hottest and most riveting tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. Amazing harmonies and large orchestration. This is not your usual run of the mill QUEEN TRIBUTE. This is an EXPERIENCE! This is A NIGHT OF QUEEN. |
And Finally Phil CollinsThursday 25th September - 7.30pm'In The Air Tonight', Another Day In Paradise' and 'Sussudio' along with a visible touch of Genesis. Come and experience this world class 9-piece band, two drum kits and the esteemed 'And Finally Horns'. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Gary & RobbieThe unmissable Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute Show.Sunday 28th September - 7.30pm Two of the finest International Tribute Artists come together for a truly unforgettable evening of Barlow, Williams, and Take That Classics. |
The Searchers ExperienceFeaturing Spencer James of The SearchersFriday 3rd October - 7.30pm The Searchers Experience Show Presented by Spencer James Spencer James has been lead vocalist and guitarist with Sixties legends The Searchers for 37 years, prior to their retirement in 2019. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Hometown Glory - Candlelit ConcertTribute to Adele by Natalie BlackSaturday 4th October - 7.30pm The most intimate of evenings - a candlelit recital of Adele's delightful songbook, performed absolutely live. An acclaimed pianist delicately accompanies the devastatingly-talented Natalie Black as Adele. |
Private Livesby Noel CowardFriday 17th October - Saturday 18th October - 7.30pm, 2.30pm (2 Shows) Elyot and Amanda; glamorous, rich, reckless... and divorced. A surprise encounter on adjoining hotel balconies rekindles their passion and they fling themselves violently into love once more, and their newly married lives into chaos. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Dirty DustingSunday 26th October - 7.30pmTHIS IS AN EVENING OF PURE THEATRICAL VIAGRA Production company Entertainment Unlimited have embarked on another UK wide tour in 2025 with the laugh out loud comedy, Dirty Dusting. |
Villains UnleashedFriday 31st October - 2.00pmIt's time for the princesses to step aside as the Villains are unleashed! This devilishly fun show brings together all your favourite Villains for the ultimate Halloween party. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Talon - The Best of Eagles - Busy Being FabulousSaturday 1st November - 7.30pmTalon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS '25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. |
Florence Nightingale – the Lady with the HammerBlackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom CentreSunday 9th November - 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE ~ This show is located at our exciting new studio space 'Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre' ~ Just 70yards from Blackfriars Theatre. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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The Hungry CaterpillarSaturday 22nd November - Sunday 23rd November - 1.00pm, 4.00pm, 11.00am (3 Shows)Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. |
Cinderella 2025Tony Peers Productions presentsSaturday 13th December - Saturday 3rd January - 2.30pm, 6.30pm, 11.00am (33 Shows) Tony Peers Productions returns in 2025 with another fabulous Pantomime - CINDERELLA! MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Whole Lotta Shakin' 2026The Shakin Stevens StorySaturday 7th February - 7.30pm BACK FOR YOUR ANNUAL FIX! Book Early to avoid disappointment! Put your bopping shoes on, dust off the double denim, slick back your hair and get ready to sing-along, dance-along and join in with the biggest and best 'Shaky' party to hit UK theatres....ever |
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