Things to do in Darwen

Black Parade - 00s Emo Anthems

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems all night from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic!

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John Lydon Aka Johnny Rotten

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.The fro…

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Fatiha El-Ghorri - Cockney Stacking Doll

BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is only embarking on her first ever stand-up tour, isn’t she?!

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Simon Yates

A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mou…

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The Cabinet of Dr Caligari

The CABINET of Dr CALIGARIThe silent masterpiece with a brand-new live scoreMade in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, The Cabinet of Dr.

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Trick & Treat Circus

The hour-long spooktacular is perfect entertainment for the October Half Term holidays, featuring family friendly characters, rib-tickling laughter, mind blowin…

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911

BODYSHAKIN’ INTO THREE DECADES: 90s ICONS 911 ANNOUNCE 30th ANNIVERSARY TOURGet ready to dust off the curtains and practice those backflips.

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Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout

Following the overwhelming response to last year's celebrated Two Wheels Good tour, Martin McAloon is hitting the road again this autumn - this time bringing Pr…

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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him…

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ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show

Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand...Using his language, your audience suggestions, and our overactive i…

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Trevor Horn

From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at…

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Fatiha El-Ghorri

BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is only embarking on her first ever stand-up tour, isn’t she?!

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Ian Stone

Life can't just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide of disease, decay and death.

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John Lydon

Lydon will reflect on the Sex Pistols, Public Image Limited (PiL), his art and his life’s story during informal evenings of conversation and audience questions.…

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All Things McCartney

The McCartney story as you’ve never heard it before!Following its launch in early 2025 ‘All Things McCartney - the McCartney Story’ has become one of the most t…

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An Intimate Evening With Peter Cox

Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the Jul…

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The Houghton Weavers

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS, The Northwest’s Premiere Comedy / Folk Group, have been entertaining folk for over 50 years!

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East Lancs School of Dancing

Step into a world of pure imagination as East Lancs School of Dancing proudly presents their spectacular bi-annual showcase: Golden Tickets and Emerald DreamsFo…

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M26 Christmas Showcase 2026

A magical night of dance featuring our wonderful First-Year, Second-Year and Leaver students.Watch as each group shares all they have learned, and celebrate our…

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Elvis: As It Was

In 1969, the King didn’t just return - he exploded back onto the stage. After the world saw him reclaim his crown in the ’68 Comeback Special, Elvis Presley sto…

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Elf and Safety

Get ready for one hour of festive chaos, belly laughs, and brilliant Christmas mayhem!In Elf and Safety, Santa’s workshop is about to get a high-tech upgrade...…

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The Puppet Folk Experience With the Muppet Christmas Carol

The Puppet Folk Experience is proud to present a “most sensational” festive event, combining live acoustic mayhem, heart and humour with a screening of The Mupp…

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HOH NYE Special

Another HIGHONHOPE special , as we see oot the old year and what a fantastic HOH year it was.

Sunbird Records, Darwen

Jane Eyre

Orphaned...Oppressed...Unbreakable.Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy cor…

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Steve Cradock

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years.

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Nik Kershaw

An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984.

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Thunderbirds Are Go!

Thunderbirds Are Go. Anything can happen in the next half hour.As one of Britain’s best-loved sci-fi series, Thunderbirds was loved by millions.

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Simon Fowler

He’s the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle,…

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