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Pre Show Curry for Comedy Night

Pre Show Curry for Comedy Night

Friday 13th December 2024
Friday 13th December - 6pm, 6.30pm (2 Shows)

Have you booked tickets for our December Comedy night? Why not enjoy a Curry before the show.......


Blackfriars Comedy Night - December 2024

Comedy Hotspot
Friday 13th December - 8pm

Blackfriars Comedy Night this December offers another fabulous line up from the Comedy Hotspot Team. Over 18's Only. PRE-SHOW CURRY NOW AVAILABLE FIND OUT MORE HERE!


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Blackfriars Comedy Night - December 2024
Bah Humbug!

Bah Humbug!

On a Role
Thursday 19th December - 7.30pm

This bitter/sweet comedy brings a modern twist to the Scrooge experience, and is guaranteed to make the audience both laugh and cry. Recommended 14+ - strong language.


Beauty and the Beast 2024

Tony Peers Ltd presents
Saturday 14th December - Saturday 4th January - 2.30pm, 6.30pm, 11.00am (32 Shows)

Join us for another Pantomime extravaganza from Tony Peers Ltd as they follow 2023's Peter Pan success with another NEW show - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!


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Beauty and the Beast 2024
Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Saturday 25th January - 7.30pm

Whole Lotta Shakin' is returning for 2025!! Due to his HUGE popularity we've had to get tickets on sale a whole year in advance!! Do not miss out and get the good seats NOW!!


Romeo & Juliet

Box Clever
Thursday 30th January - 7.00pm

Box Clever is proud to be bringing its touring production of ROMEO & JULIET to Blackfriars. Shakespeare sets his exploration of young, romantic love, as bright as starlight, against the darkness of feuding families, street fights and, ultimately, death. This gripping adaptation is brought fully to life by our three actors.


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Romeo & Juliet
Tony Stockwell - psychic medium 2025

Tony Stockwell - psychic medium 2025

Wednesday 5th February - 7.30pm

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous. The popular star of TV's Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has shared the stage all round the world with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams.


Bringing on Back the 60s - 2025

New Amen Corner
Friday 7th February - 7.30pm

New Amen Corner with their touring show Bringing On Back The 60s. The show is a fast moving ride through the era, which bought us the mini car, the mini skirt & exceptional music. The authentic sound of the 60s with New Amen Corner. It's a show with that real feel good factor.


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Bringing on Back the 60s - 2025
Harriet - Trying To Get The Feeling Again

Harriet - Trying To Get The Feeling Again

Friday 14th February - 7.30pm

Due to incredible demand, Harriet has announced more shows on her Trying To Get The Feeling Again Tour, which sees her perform intimate interpretations of her favourite sounds of the 70s, including hits by The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King and The Carpenters, interlaced with her nostalgic original material.


The Sooty Show

Tuesday 18th February - 11.30am, 2.30pm (2 Shows)

Blackfriars Theatre is thrilled to welcome The Sooty Show! Join Sooty, Sweep, and Soo with presenter George Akid, for a magical, laugh-out-loud performance that's perfect for all ages.


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The Sooty Show
5, 6, 7, 8 The Steps Experience

5, 6, 7, 8 The Steps Experience

Friday 21st February - 7.30pm

This high energy tribute to Steps faithfully recreates the flawless vocals and slick choreography of the 90's & 00's party favourites in a fast paced, spectacular concert. With iconic costumes and incredible visuals, get ready for a trip down memory lane.


Purple Zeppelin - The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show! 2025

Saturday 1st March - 7.30pm

The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show! As featured in the BBC TV documentary "The Joy of the Guitar Riff", Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. In a "full on" show with costume changes, you'll hear more than 30 classic songs - basically THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME, as Purple Zeppelin take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians.


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Purple Zeppelin - The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show! 2025
Buddy Holly's Winter Dance Party 2025

Buddy Holly's Winter Dance Party 2025

Friday 7th March - 7.30pm

Four 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 Witches of Eastwick

BTA Senior Performers
Thursday 13th March - Saturday 15th March - 7.30pm (3 Shows)

Blackfriars Theatre Academy Senior Performers proudly present - The Witches of Eastwick The Musical.


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The Witches of Eastwick
Looking For Me Friend : The Music of Victoria Wood

Looking For Me Friend : The Music of Victoria Wood

Thursday 20th March - 7.30pm

"The most feel-good show in town" (Daily Mail) has served up nostalgia, music and laughter across the UK since 2022, with the seal of approval from Victoria's own colleagues, school-chums and fans. So grab a custard cream and join us!


Alfie Moore: Radio Warm Up Show

Friday 21st March - 7.30pm

Alfie Moore brings a fun-filled radio 'warm up' show to Blackfriars ahead of recording a new series of his hit BBC Radio 4 comedy 'It's A Fair Cop'. Alfie 'swears in' the audience as police officers before sharing a brand new, real-life scenario from his 'casebook'. He playfully challenges the 'audience cops' to say what they would've done in his shoes - with often unexpected and entertaining results!


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Alfie Moore: Radio Warm Up Show
The Elton John Show 2025

The Elton John Show 2025

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Saturday 22nd March - 7.30pm

The Elton John Show brings "Young Elton" back to the stage at his energetic best - Always a sell out, so grab your seats QUICK!


The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

Wednesday 2nd April - 7.30pm

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup! Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'Night Stalker' Delroy Grant.


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The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy

Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy

A Lichfield Garrick Production
Thursday 3rd April - Friday 4th April - 7.00pm, 10.00am, 1.00pm (3 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.


Big Dick Whittington

The Adult Pantomime
Thursday 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!


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Big Dick Whittington
Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

BOS Musical Theatre Group
Tuesday 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."


Spirit of The Blitz

Wednesday 7th May - 2.00pm

Spirit 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.


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Spirit of The Blitz
The Wild Murphys

The Wild Murphys

Wednesday 21st May - 7.30pm

Join 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 Brown

Friday 23rd May - 7.30pm

With 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!


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Roy Chubby Brown
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

The Ultimate Pop Concert
Saturday 24th May - 6.00 pm

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!


Tony Christie, The Great Farewell

Thursday 29th May - 7.30pm

The 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.


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Tony Christie, The Great Farewell
Tease

Tease

Friday 6th June - 7.30pm

Step into the World of "Tease" - the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening.


One Night with Elvis 2025

Saturday 7th June - 7.30pm

Tony 'Memphis' King returns to Blackfriars with his Elvis Tribute show, including the Jive Amour Dancers.


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One Night with Elvis 2025
The Sound of Magic - Richard Jones

The Sound of Magic - Richard Jones

Saturday 14th June - 7.30pm

Britain'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!


Hometown Glory - Candlelit Concert

Tribute to Adele by Natalie Black
Saturday 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.


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Hometown Glory - Candlelit Concert
Talon - The Best of Eagles - Busy Being Fabulous

Talon - The Best of Eagles - Busy Being Fabulous

Saturday 1st November - 7.30pm

Talon 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.


Blackfriars undoubtedly plays a very important role as Boston's centre for entertainment and the arts. It is home to two very successful local amateur dramatic and operatic groups, as well as hosting a varied program of professional stage productions.