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Blackburn & Darwen Lockdown Live
If you have honed a new or existing talent during lockdown which you would be willing to share online then read on! This is your opportunity to join in and perform in the Blackburn & Darwen Lockdown Live.
Spoken Word
The World At Home
Join Lyngo Theatre to create words, images, music, art and theatre about ourselves and our houses.
Family
The Bureau: Shared Sounds
Free weekly music sessions for children from birth to 5yrs with their parents/carers! Join Sorrel every Tuesday at 10am for songs, rhymes & musical games
Classical Music and Opera
The Hallé – Best of British Cinema **CANCELLED**
Stephen Bell, the Hallé Pops Associate Conductor has created a playlist for us in lieu of the planned concert on 28th June.
Family
Scoop’s Space
This digital retelling is inspired by the 2018 production Junk . It will revisit Scoop, the junk lady, and show you into her secret space
Club Nights
Boogie Bingo XL
THE ONE STOP – DISCO – BINGO – PARTY NIGHT.
Postponed show from Sat 23 May 2020
Dance
BalletBoyz
Bradley 4:18, choreographed by Punchdrunk’s Maxine Doyle, is a dance performance inspired by the lyrics of spoken word artist Kate Tempest’s Pictures on a Screen, which tell the story of Bradley, a seemingly successful young man struggling to connect with the world around him.
Comedy
George’s Comedy Club
George’s Comedy Club runs on the first Friday of every month! Book early – it always sells out!!!
*APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2020 CANCELLED*
Comedy
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.
Community
Made in Dagenham **CANCELLED**
Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.
Community
NAC Centenary Concert **CANCELLED**
A grand musical celebration featuring the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band and a magnificent seven East Lancashire choirs – men’s, women’s, mixed and youth – for the National Association of Choirs centenary.
This event has been cancelled
Music
Bootleg Beach Boys
The Bootleg Beach Boys perform selections of classic hits, & cult favourites, from California’s most famous band
Family
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage!
Postponed shows from April 2020:
Tue 7 April – 2pm to Sat 10 October – 2.30pm
Wed 8 April – 11am to Sun 11 October – 11.30am
Wed 8 April – 2pm to Sun 11 October 2.30pm
Music
The South
The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles
Music
The Blockheads
Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys’ album ‘New Boots and Panties’ on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher became known as ‘The Blockheads’
Postponed show from 21st March 2020
Music
The Slow Readers Club
Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, and will be kicking off their accompanying tour here in Blackburn.
Postponed show from Monday 23 March 2020
Music
Toyah
From punk princess to cult stage actress to high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame.
Music
The Stylistics
Direct from the USA. Greatest Hits – Live!
Comedy
Jon Richardson: The Knitwit
Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one.
Music
Blancmange
A welcome return to KGH for Darwen born Neil Arthur and Blancmange
Music
Abbamania
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. Celebrating Over 40 years of ABBA.
Comedy
Paul Smith
A lot has changed for Paul in recent years. Join him for his 3rd and largest ever tour of the UK and Ireland as he once again mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life with his trademark off the cuff wit.
Postponed shows from 19 June 2020 to Fri 13 November 2020
Postponed shows from 29 July 2020 to Sat 14 November 2020.
Music
G4
Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting…
Comedy
Dave Spikey
Funny things happen all the time. Normal events don’t catch the eye but Dave’s special radar instinctively draws him to the small out-of-the-ordinary events and conversations that wash over most of us and pass us by.
Postponed show from Fri 27th March 2020
Club Nights
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80’s Party
Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet trades in his bass for the turntables to spin classic hits from the 1980s.
Postponed show from Sat 2nd May 2020
Music
Northern Live
The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show, keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North.
Postponed show from Sat 4 April 2020
Family
Snow White
A truly wicked pantomime comes to King George’s Hall this Christmas.
Music
The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles bring their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
Music
The Christians
Still headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry Christian who has only gained in vocal stature (and wit) over the years!
Postponed show from Sat 25 April 2020
Comedy
Carl Hutchinson : Live
After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show! Expect stories, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.
Music
Supreme Queen
Closely following the ethos of the original band, Supreme Queen have always strived to create the Original Queen Live Experience.
Postponed show from Sat 11 April 2020 and Thur 8 October 2020
Comedy
Steve Hughes
Returning to the UK for his first full length tour in six years, Australian (and adopted Brit) comedy legend Steve Hughes is known the world over for his hard hitting, take no prisoners stand up.
Postponed show from Fri 30 October 2020
Music
Big Country
Big Country return to KGH with the Wonderland Tour
Music
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott – Acoustic
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott will play a special stripped back acoustic show to celebrate the release of their brand new album ‘Manchester Calling’.
Postponed show from Sat 20 June 2020
Music
The Magic of Motown
Celebrating 60 magical years of Motown, immerse yourself in the sound of a generation as The Magic of Motown returns to the stage!
Postponed show from Saturday 31 October 2020
Music
The Skids (Unplugged)
The Skids featuring Richard Jobson, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson announce a series of ‘Unplugged’ dates in support of their recent acoustic album ‘Peaceful Times’.
Postponed show from Sat 18 April 2020
Music
80s Live
You may have heard of throwback Thursday, now it’s time for the ultimate throwback decade -80s Live!
Music
Fleetwood Bac
Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up.
Postponed show from Fri 22 May 2020
Comedy
Friends! The Musical Parody
Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production
Postponed show from Sunday 5th April 2020 and Wednesday 25th November 2020
Music
Barbara Dickson
Emerging from the Scottish Folk Revival of the 1960s, Barbara Dickson became the biggest selling Scottish female album artist of all time, earning 6 platinum, 11 gold and 7 silver albums.
Dance
Lancashire Schools Dance Showcase 2020
Guaranteed to get you on your feet! Stars Of Tomorrow Productions presents Lancashire Schools Dance Showcase 2020.
This show has been re- scheduled from Wed 20 May 2020
Comedy
Chris Ramsey – 20/20
Critically acclaimed comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour in 2020
Postponed show from Sun 29 March 2020
Music
Boyzlife
Two of the world’s biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together,
For the very first time, with a full band production show.
Featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.
Family
Twirlywoos Live!
The Twirlywoos are setting sail around the UK to welcome young fans along for a theatrical adventure
Postponed shows from Thurs 28 May 2020
Comedy
Milton Jones
One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.
Him with the shirts from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Radio 4.
Postponed show from Fri 23 October 2020
Comedy
Dom Joly
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live.
Music
Kate Rusby
Of all the stars in Folk Music’s wondrous firmament few shine as brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate Rusby.
Comedy
Ed Byrne
Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
Classical Music and Opera
Manchester Camerata
Manchester Camerata and its co-Leader, Katie Stillman, take to the stage in a diverse programme of chamber music.
Postponed show from Friday 24 April 2020
Dance
Little Red Riding Hood
Retelling the classic fairy tale with a Northern Ballet twist, Little Red Riding Hood is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.
Postponed shows from Wed 06 May 2020
Music
The Animals
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band The Animals say a farewell to their fans with a final performance, singing all their greatest hits.
Comedy
Jason Manford : Like Me
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit road.
Spoken Word
Psychic Sally
Wowing audiences young and old across the country for over 10 years, Sally’s show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she brings mediumship into the 21st century.
Music
Paul Weller
With his recently announced 2020 May tour already sold out, Paul Weller gets back on the road in October and November to play a further 19 dates across the UK and Ireland.
Postponed show from Saturday 7th November 2020
Music
Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
We are delighted to welcome back Jools and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra as part of his 2020 tour.
Postponed show from Thurs 16 July 2020
Music
Jethro Tull: The Prog Years
The Prog Years’ UK Tour.
Postponed show from Sat 3 October 2020
Spoken Word
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ many endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.
Postponed show from Monday 23 November 2020
Music
Stars from the Commitments
This outstanding live stage show features an amazing, live band with original Commitments cast members and musicians from the Bafta award winning and Golden Globe and Oscar® nominated smash hit Sir Alan Parker film and multimillion selling soundtrack albums
Postponed show from Thu 10 Sep 2020
Spoken Word
Ant Middleton: Mind Over Muscle
Ant Middleton is best known as the Chief Instructor for Channel 4’s hit show, SAS : Who Dares Wins. With four hugely successful series’ and a Stand Up to Cancer Celebrity Special and using the skills honed from his experience in the British Special Forces, Ant leads and completes extreme adventures often documented for TV programmes.
Postponed show from Fri 06 November 2020
Comedy
Tez Ilyas
The brand-new stand-up show from the star of The Tez O’Clock Show (Channel 4), TEZ Talks
(BBC Radio 4) and the multi-award-winning Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three).
Postponed show from Sat 28 November 2020
Music
Australian Pink Floyd
The critically lauded The Australian Pink Floyd Show have announced a brand new tour for 2020 featuring tracks from Pink Floyd’s classic albums.
Postponed show from Thurs 26 Nov 2020