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Stage Door ShowcaseBTA Performers and Saturday Mini & KidsWednesday 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! |
The Magic of Musicals with JCADAThursday 17th July - Sunday 20th July - 7.00pm, 1.00pm (5 Shows)JCADA are returning to our stage to bring you dazzling performances in 'The Magic of Musicals'..... 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). |
Blackfriars Comedy Night - September 2025Friday 5th September - 8.00pmBlackfriars Comedy Night this June offers another fabulous line up from the Comedy Hotspot Team. Over 18's Only. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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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 |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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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. |
UnversedThursday 18th September - 10.00amShakespeare's stage didn't want her. So she made her own. Don't miss Unversed - fierce, funny, and feminist theatre done right. 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'. |
Born in the USAFriday 26th September - 1.00pmFollowing 4 and 5 star reviews in Edinburgh and at London's Park Theatre, this enthralling and timely solo play is touring the UK in 2025. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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We Three Kings - of CountrySaturday 27th September - 7.30pmWe Three Kings - of Country The Music of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams & Jim Reeves |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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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. |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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ABBA ROCKFriday 10th October - 7.30pmABBA ROCK is set to take the stage on Friday 10th October 2025 at Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre. |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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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. |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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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! |
The Witch Who Couldn't SleepWednesday 29th October - 2.30pmThe Witch Who Couldn't Sleep By Steven Lee A "Story Time" family musical from the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. 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. |
A Christmas CarolSunday 16th November - 3.00pm, 7.00pm (2 Shows)Box Clever Presents.... A CHRISTMAS CAROL Box Clever's adaptation of A Christmas Carol brings Dickens' atmospheric Ghost Story of Christmas to life through the company's characteristic cocktail of textual accuracy, fun, lively action, music and audience participation in order involve and inspire. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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MacbethThursday 20th November - 7.00pmBox Clever Presents.... MACBETH Shakespeare's exploration of the equivocation of evil and the unleashing of its brutal, destructive force is brought vividly to life by Box Clever in this physically and emotionally charged production. |
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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Bye Bye Baby - 2026Saturday 17th January - 7.30pmBye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. |
Made In Tennessee - 2026Saturday 24th January - 7.30pmCountry fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions' sell-out show Made in Tennessee - A Night of Country Music. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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Janet Street-Porter is Off The LeashThursday 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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The History of Rock - 2026Sunday 8th February - 7.30pmTHE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time! |
Across the SquareTuesday 10th February - 7.30pmOn a cold December day 1917 Lady Ottoline Morrell, patroness of the Bloomsbury Group has crossed Bedford Square to the home of Millicent Fawcett, leader of the suffragists to express her condolences for the loss of a beloved sister. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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The Rock of Ages ExperienceFriday 13th February - 7.30pmAn amazing tribute to the music of the smash hit Hollywood musical and film. |
Forbidden Nights - 2026Thursday 19th February - 7.30pmBrace yourself for something truly spectacular... Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 11 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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The Haunted BrideFriday 20th February - 7.30pmRumpus Theatre Company presents The Haunted Bride, a spine-chilling play by John Goodrum based on the delectably eerie tale To Be Read At Dusk by Charles Dickens When they set off for their honeymoon in Italy, Thomas Manning is happy and carefree, but his young bride Clara is troubled |
Our Little hourThursday 26th February - 7.30pmFollowing its critically acclaimed, sell out success in 2024 OUR LITTLE HOUR comes to the Blackfriars Theatre as part of its 2026 revival tour. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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New Amen Corner - 2026Friday 27th February - 7.30pmExperience the sound of a golden era with Bringing on Back the 60s, musical journey presented by The New Amen Corner. |
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. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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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! |
There's A Monster In Your ShowWednesday 29th April - Thursday 30th April - 1.30pm, 10.00am (3 Shows)A musical, magical adventure for big imaginations - inspired by the bestselling books by Tom Fletcher. MORE INFO + TICKETS |
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