Blackburn Drama Club Archives - North West End UK

21Sep

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Cluedo – Blackburn Empire

Blackburn Drama Club’s staging of Cluedo is an absolute blast of nostalgic entertainment. Based on the beloved board game and the iconic cult classic film, this production delivers a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud whodunit that keeps the audience guessing - and giggling - from the opening storm to the final reveal. The premise is as timeless as it is chaotic. On a dark and stormy night, a colourful array of eccentric guests arrives at the ominous Boddy Manor for a mysterious dinner party. With aliases assigned, a sinister butler handing out lethal weapons, and a host who rapidly turns up dead, the iconic roster - Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Reverend Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard - must race against time to unmask the killer before they become the next victim. Wha...

Calendar Girls – Blackburn Empire Theatre

What an absolute privilege and pleasure to return to beautiful, Blackburn Empire Theatre, for Blackburn Drama Club’s first play of the 2025/2026 season, and what a cracker of a show to kick off with! Calendar Girls, based on the true story of eleven members of the Rylstone and District Women’s Institute, who, back in 1998 came up with the somewhat shocking idea of posing nude for a charity calendar. W.I. member, Tricia Stewart, was inspired by her friend’s husband, John Baker, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and who sadly passed away aged just 54, to create an unconventional calendar to raise funds to buy a new sofa for visitors, at the local hospital where John was receiving treatment. John’s wife, Angela Baker, said they discussed the idea of the nude calendar with John b...

The 39 Steps – Blackburn Empire

Well, what an absolutely wonderful, joyful evening at the theatre! The 39 Steps, performed by multi award-winning, Blackburn Drama Club, had all the elements for a fabulous show… Firstly, the stunning home of this historic Drama Club, Blackburn Empire Theatre, which has a wonderful blend of traditional and modern decor, including exposed brick walls, an exquisite red proscenium arch decorated with ornate gold details, a beautiful plush red curtain, as well as carefully laid out seating, ensuring all an excellent view. There could not have been a better location for this production, which is set in 1935, but has a modern twist! From the off, the auditorium was used to full effect, with actors using the sides and the seated area to heighten the desperation and urgency of Annabella Schm...