What's On
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One Act Drama Festival - Boston PlaygoersSaturday 31st May - Sunday 1st June - 7.00pm (2 Shows)Boston Playgoers One Act Drama Festival Unforgettable acts await as four fantastic local groups hit the Blackfriars stage for a weekend of powerful one-act drama! |
BRIDGET JONES, MAD ABOUT THE BOYBlackfriars Picture HouseWednesday 4th June - 7.30pm Blackfriars is bringing The Big Screen to our Little Theatre... Round up your family & friends, grab a drink & snack and enjoy some fabulous films at bargain prices.... 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. |
Boston History Book FestivalSaturday 7th June - Sunday 8th June - Alison Weir, Melita Thomas, Jonathan Foyle, Adrian Gray, Adam Cartwright, Rory Waterman an, Rosanna McGlone, Nicholas Bennett (8 Shows)Boston Book Festival returns once again with a line up of fabulous authors - Why not make a day of it?.... Any individual who purchases themselves tickets for 3 or more separate sessions in the same day, will receive a FREE LUNCH VOUCHER on that day, up to the value of £5.50 to be used in our refreshment marquee - (Issued on arrival) MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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BOBI Metal ShowcaseSaturday 7th June - 6.30pmFor the very first time, Blackfriars Theatre is proud to partner with the Boston Original Bands Initiative (BOBI) for a night of raw energy, original music and live local talent. |
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! |
Boston's Got Talent 2025Thursday 19th June - Friday 20th June - 7.00pm (2 Shows)GET READY FOR. . . BOSTON'S GOT TALENT Boston's Own Amateur Talent Show... Showcasing Groups, Individuals and Schools from the Boston Area. Come and Support Local Talent MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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Blackfriars Comedy Night - June 2025Friday 27th June - 8.00pmBlackfriars Comedy Night this June offers another fabulous line up from the Comedy Hotspot Team. Over 18's Only. |
Stage Door ShowcaseBTA Performers & PlayersWednesday 9th July - Saturday 12th July - 7.00pm (4 Shows) Lights, music, action! Get ready for a magical night of fun as our young stars take to the spotlight in BTA's STAGE DOOR SHOWCASE - our annual musical theatre variety show filled with big songs, big smiles, and even bigger talent! MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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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. |
Don Giovanni - OperaFriday 8th August - 7.30pmDON GIOVANNI Slick. Seductive. Deadly. Mozart's legendary opera gets a sharp new suit in this stylish reimagining set in the smoke and swagger of the 1960s. 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! |
Cilla & The Swinging SixtiesFriday 15th August - 7.30pmCelebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, which also includes a handpicked selection of her well-known contemporaries, including Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Beatles and many more. MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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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). |
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 MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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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. |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL - UK's #1 DRIFTERS TRIBUTESaturday 20th September - 7.30pmUK’s NO 1 TRIBUTE TO THE DRIFTERS TRIPLE AWARD WINNERS THE NATIONAL TRIBUTE AWARDS 2013 / 2016/ 2017 - Featuring RICHIE SAMPSON formerly in THE DRIFTERS |
Where is Mrs Christie?Boston Book FestivalSaturday 20th September - 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE ~ This show is located at our exciting new studio space 'Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre' ~ 26 South Street (PE21 6HT) Just 70yards from Blackfriars Theatre. Please call our Box Office for any queries. MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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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'. |
We Three Kings - of CountrySaturday 27th September - 7.30pmWe Three Kings - of Country The Music of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams & Jim Reeves 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. |
ABBA ROCKFriday 10th October - 7.30pmABBA ROCK is set to take the stage on Friday 10th October 2025 at Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre. MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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Private Livesby Noel CowardFriday 17th October - Saturday 18th October - 7.30pm, 2.30pm (2 Shows) A surprise encounter on adjoining hotel balconies reignites their old flame, and they hurl themselves headlong into love once more, along with their newly married spouses, straight into chaos. |
Agatha Christie's Black CoffeeBoston PlaygoersWednesday 22nd October - Saturday 25th October - 7.30pm (4 Shows) A superbly crafted whodunit with endless red herrings, subplots of infamous spies, and an astonishingly prophetic storyline about weapons created through "bombarding the atom", Black Coffee is one of Christie's most gripping country house murder mysteries. 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. |
Confessions of Sweeney ToddTuesday 28th October - 7.30pmAn original one-man performance featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself, Sweeney Todd! MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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Phantom of the Opera - Silent Film with a Musical AccompanimentThursday 30th October - 7.30pmPhantom of the Opera (1925) - Live with Minima A masked composer. A haunted opera house. A tale of obsession, revenge, and chilling romance. |
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. |
Sister Act - BOS Musical Theatre GroupFriday 7th November - Saturday 15th November - 7.30pm, 2.00pm, 7.00pm (7 Shows)Get ready to raise the roof this November! BOS Musical Theatre Group is back with Sister Act - the feel-good musical comedy that'll have you dancing in the pews. When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier is placed in protective custody in a convent (of all places), her glitzy habits shake up the choir and transform the sisters into show-stopping superstars. MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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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. |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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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! |
Roy Chubby Brown - 2026Friday 9th January - 7.30pmHE'S BACK!!... Our 2025 Roy Chubby Brown show has sold out, so don't miss out on seeing him in 2026, grab those tickets quick! MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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Janet Street-Porter is On The LooseThursday 5th February - 7.30pmJanet Street-Porter takes the mic at Blackfriars Theatre for one unforgettable night of no-holds-barred stories, wit, and wisdom. |
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 MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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Shape of You - The Music of Ed SheeranFriday 20th March - 7.30pmExperience the sensational live production, 'Shape of You', showcasing the phenomenal music of the world-renowned singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. Brought to you by Chameleon Music Marketing, this show promises an electrifying journey through Sheeran's iconic repertoire, performed live to mesmerize audiences. |
The Wizard of Oz - Adults OnlyHot Rock ProductionsThursday 2nd April - Saturday 4th April - 7.30pm, 4.00pm, 8.00pm (4 Shows) AN ADULT PANTO - Suitable for 16 and over. The Adult Pantomime is back for its 8th year with a trip over the rainbow for The Wizard of Oz - Adults Only! MORE INFO + TICKETS ![]() |
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