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The Sooty Show

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.


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.


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5, 6, 7, 8 The Steps Experience
Blackfriars Comedy Night - February 2025

Blackfriars Comedy Night - February 2025

Friday 28th February - 8.00pm

Blackfriars Comedy Night this February offers another fabulous line up from the Comedy Hotspot Team. Over 18's Only.


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 Importance of Being Earnest

Boston Playgoers
Wednesday 26th March - Saturday 29th March - 7.30pm (4 Shows)

Boston Playgoers bring you Oscar Wilde's classic The Importance of Being Earnest.


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The Importance of Being Earnest
The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

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.


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.


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Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy
Boston Folk Orchestra @ 50

Boston Folk Orchestra @ 50

Saturday 5th April - 7.00pm

This special year Boston Folk Orchestra are returning to home soil, with a celebration in Blackfriars Theatre. Proceeds will be divided between Blackfriars and Boston's Butterfly Hospice


Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter

Sunday 6th April - 2pm, 7.30pm (2 Shows)

Step into a world of wonder with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter, an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos that takes you deeper into the mysteries of space and time. This brand-new installment of the acclaimed show stands proudly on its own, welcoming both returning fans and first-time explorers alike.


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Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter
Big Dick Whittington

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!


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."


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Rock of Ages
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.


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

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
One Night with Elvis 2025

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.


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.


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The Counterfeit Beatles
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!


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).


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Sound of The Lioness
Top Secret - The Magic of Science - 2025

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


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.


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Hamlet
Killer Rhapsody - A Night of Queen 2025

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.


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
Hometown Glory - Candlelit Concert

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.


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
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
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.