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Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition

Richard Hildred
Monday 30th September - Saturday 26th October - 10am - 1pm, 10am - 2pm (24 Shows)

Richard Hildred, is proud to present "Moments in Time." An exhibition of 'Treescapes' here at Blackfriars.


Blackfriars Comedy Night - October 2024

Comedy Hotspot
Friday 25th October - 8.00pm

Blackfriars Comedy Night this October 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 - October 2024
Crossing The Tracks - 2024

Crossing The Tracks - 2024

Saturday 26th October - 7.30pm

With a repertoire drawn from country, blues, folk and rock and artists ranging from classic Creedence through to Richard Thompson and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to the Allman Brothers, the band return to Blackfriars with their acclaimed electric, eclectic and entertaining live set.


The Ladykillers

Boston Playgoers Society
Wednesday 30th October - Saturday 2nd November - 7.30pm (4 Shows)

Boston Playgoers are excited to bring you their latest production following the success of last years CLUE on stage. The Ladykillers is a classic black comedy; a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing.


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The Ladykillers
The Acoustic Itch - 2024

The Acoustic Itch - 2024

REVUE BAR GIG
Friday 8th November - 7.30pm

The Acoutic Itch are all still warm from their gig in the theatre a couple of weeks ago with Country/Rock/Americana band "Crossing the Tracks." They had a joint urge to pursue their love of acoustic music outside the band...hence "The Acoustic Itch."


Guys and Dolls

BOS Musical Theatre Group
Tuesday 12th November - Saturday 16th November - 7.30pm, 2.30pm (6 Shows)

Award-winning BOS Musical Theatre Group presents Guys and Dolls, considered by many to be the most perfect of musical comedies, full of colourful characters and well-known songs.


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Guys and Dolls
Bye Bye Baby - 2024

Bye Bye Baby - 2024

Saturday 23rd November - 7.30pm

Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.


The Nutcracker - Ballet Theatre UK

Sunday 24th November - 2.30pm

Experience the enchantment of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, The Nutcracker. Brought to life with lavish costumes and glittering sets by Ballet Theatre UK.


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The Nutcracker - Ballet Theatre UK
Nativity! The Musical

Nativity! The Musical

Blackfriars Theatre Academy
Sunday 1st December - Saturday 7th December - 6.00pm, 2.00pm, 7.00pm, 1.00pm (8 Shows)

Blackfriars Theatre Academy bring you their winter production - Nativity! The Musical Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette's School they're attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone's Christmas wish come true.


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!!


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.


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Tony Stockwell - psychic medium 2025
Bringing on Back the 60s - 2025

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.


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.


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Harriet - Trying To Get The Feeling Again
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.


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!


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
Roy Chubby Brown

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!


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
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.