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Blackfriars Comedy Night - April 2025

Blackfriars Comedy Night - April 2025

Comedy Hotspot
Friday 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 USA

Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre
Saturday 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.


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Born in the USA
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."


Unversed

Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre
Friday 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.


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Unversed
Spirit of The Blitz

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.


Love Never Dies - with Medium TJ Higgs

Thursday 8th May - 7.30pm

Join 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.


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Love Never Dies - with Medium TJ Higgs
Sense & Sensibility

Sense & Sensibility

The Pantaloons
Friday 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 Musical

BTA Senior & Mid Perfromers
Friday 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!


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13 The Musical
Shed Stories

Shed Stories

Tuesday 20th May - 7.00pm

SHED STORIES, seamlessly blending theatre, movement and documentary to shine a light on the growing phenomenon of 'Men's Sheds' and the communities around them.


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.


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The Wild Murphys
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!


Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

The Ultimate Pop Concert
Saturday 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!


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Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
An Audience with Anita Harris

An Audience with Anita Harris

A Musical Story, hosted by Freddie Davies
Sunday 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!


A Big Egg

By Steven Lee
Tuesday 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.


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A Big Egg
Tony Christie, The Great Farewell

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.


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.


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Tease
Confessions of a Teletubby

Confessions of a Teletubby

Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre
Sunday 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.


Buddy Holly's Winter Dance Party 2025

Thursday 12th June - 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.


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Buddy Holly's Winter Dance Party 2025
The Counterfeit Beatles

The Counterfeit Beatles

Friday 13th June - 7.30pm

With 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.


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!


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The Sound of Magic - Richard Jones
SPLAT

SPLAT

A Family Friendly Physical Comedy about Art
Saturday 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.


Paris Bubbles - The Ultimate Bubble Show

Thursday 14th August - 11.00am

Ray 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!


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Paris Bubbles - The Ultimate Bubble Show
Sound of The Lioness

Sound of The Lioness

Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Saturday 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 - 2025

Saturday 6th September - 2.30pm

IS 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


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Top Secret - The Magic of Science - 2025
Hamlet

Hamlet

The Pantaloons
Friday 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 2025

Saturday 13th September - 7.30pm

For 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.


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Killer Rhapsody - A Night of Queen 2025
And Finally Phil Collins

And Finally Phil Collins

Thursday 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'.


Gary & Robbie

The 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.


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Gary & Robbie
The Searchers Experience

The Searchers Experience

Featuring Spencer James of The Searchers
Friday 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.


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
Private Lives

Private Lives

by Noel Coward
Friday 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.


Dirty Dusting

Sunday 26th October - 7.30pm

THIS 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.


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Dirty Dusting
Villains Unleashed

Villains Unleashed

Friday 31st October - 2.00pm

It'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.


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.


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Talon - The Best of Eagles - Busy Being Fabulous
Florence Nightingale – the Lady with the Hammer

Florence Nightingale – the Lady with the Hammer

Blackfriars Studio @ the Sam Newsom Centre
Sunday 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 Caterpillar

Saturday 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.


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The Hungry Caterpillar
Cinderella 2025

Cinderella 2025

Tony Peers Productions presents
Saturday 13th December - Saturday 3rd January - 2.30pm, 6.30pm, 11.00am (33 Shows)

Tony Peers Productions returns in 2025 with another fabulous Pantomime - CINDERELLA!


Whole Lotta Shakin' 2026

The Shakin Stevens Story
Saturday 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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Whole Lotta Shakin' 2026
The Wizard of Oz - Adults Only

The Wizard of Oz - Adults Only

Hot Rock Productions
Thursday 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!


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.