Friday 1st October

8pm

Off The Kerb Productions present

Shappi Khorsandi: The Moon On a Stick

Star of Radio 4's 'Shappi Talk' is back with a brand new show about wanting it all!

'On the brink of becoming a household name,' Evening Standard.

'Currently the country's most successful female stand-up comedian,' Time Out

'On the brink of becoming a household name,' Evening Standard

' ...one of Britain's brightest young comedians,'  The Daily Telegraph

Suitable for age 16 plus

Reserved theatre seating

£13 discounts £12

Saturday 2nd October

7.30pm

TANGO PASION

Último Tango

Two decades after the Broadway success of ‘Tango Argentino’, creators reignited the passion of Tango with a brand-new live spectacle, combining virtuosity with sensuality - the result Tango Pasiόn, has since taken the international stage by storm, enthralling audiences with its charm and zeal.

Experience the energy, zest and fervor of pure Argentinean Tango, music and song in this magnificent, captivating performance, presented by 12 of Buenos Aires finest Tango dancers, seamlessly choreographed by Hector Zaraspe - former tutor to Rudolf Nureyev and Dame Margot Fonteyn - accompanied by the salient sounds of the live seven-piece orchestra, ‘Tango Pasión Sexteto’, directed by Juan Carlos Zunini.


the dancing ... reaches astonishing new heights of choreographic invention... nothing short of miraculous ... the whole theatre lights up, magic" WHATS ON


"Thrilling dance ... the most exciting dance music of the western canon" INDIA WEEKLY

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: Tier £20 discounts £18 / Stalls £17 discounts £14

Sunday 3rd October

7.30pm

Northern Productions present

ANNIE

A truly delightful musical centred on Annie’s journey to find her real parents.

Featuring the debut performance of eleven year old Olivia Higham as Annie, inspiring actress Emma Matthews as Miss Hannagan and an extremely talented supporting cast of local children as the orphans

In the depths of the 1930's, Annie a fiery young orphan girl living in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannagan finds her seemingly hopeless situation come to a dramatic change when millionaire Oliver Warbucks takes her in. Quickly she charms the heart of the entire household and Warbuks helps Annie locate her real parents.

Tragedy, warmth, danger and fun come together in this moving musical masterpiece complete with big Broadway numbers such as Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life and Together At Last.

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £12 discounts £9.50

Monday 4th October

7.30pm

Illustrated Lecture in association with Burnley Central Library

JUST A LITTLE RUN AROUND THE WORLD

By Rosie Swale-Pope

2nd October 2003 (on her 57th birthday) Rosie Swale-Pope embarked on her solo, low budget, self supporting run around the world. Her remarkable journey took 5 years to complete, ending back where she started, her home town of Tenby on crutches.

Unreserved theatre seating

Tickets: £2

Tuesday 5th October

8pm

Off the Kerb Comedy presents

RICH HALL

“Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work” – THE GUARDIAN

“As close as it gets to a guaranteed good show” – SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

“Intelligent, passionate and angry comedy” – EVENING STANDARD

Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, Edinburgh fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road. Rich Hall has most recently been seen wowing audiences as one of the performers at both Channel 4’s Comedy Gala at the O2 in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and at the Comedy Benefit in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall.

Rich will be performing in his usual style as the grouchy, deadpan comic genius.

Looking like a Pearl Jam roadie, Rich is a master of absurdist irony – he particularly likes to lay into Americans and life across the Pond at every opportunity.

As Rich Hall the stand-up, he has visited the Edinburgh Fringe Festival several times and performed at the major comedy clubs in Britain and across the world. He is well known in the United States for appearing and writing on The David Letterman Show - for which he won an Emmy Award.

Rich Hall has been charming sell-out audiences each year at the Edinburgh Festival, on tours throughout the UK, at several festivals in Australia including Adelaide and Melbourne and at London's famous Comedy Store. At the 2000 Edinburgh Festival, Rich Hall as Otis Lee Crenshaw won the highly prestigious Perrier Award. Rich Hall’s TV work includes; Rich Hall’s Cattle Drive (BBC4), Rich Hall’s Fishing Show (BBC4) plus numerous appearances on BBC2 panel show QI.

Rich Hall has also written two books; Otis Lee Crenshaw: I Blame Society and Things Snowball, both published my Abacus Books.

Suitable for age 16 plus

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £15

Wednesday 6th October

7.30pm & School Matinee 2pm

Proper Job Theatre Company present

ROMEO & JULIET

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear."

Proper Job Theatre Company present's its unique and dynamic adaptation of Romeo and Juliet..

Set in the heart of Southern Europe, the visceral backdrop will launch the audience into the lives and woes of well-known lovers Romeo and Juliet.

The performance will be fast-paced and dramatic, with Shakespeare's text stripped back to its essential poetic prose, incorporating flamenco, physicality, singing and music, affecting the audience with a sensory blowout. This is a fresh and exciting interpretation of a classic text, which will take the audience on a journey of love and fear.

A pre-matinee performance workshop is offered for schools. This can be delivered in the school and is suitable for school years 8 - 10 (Key Stage 3 & 4). For more info on this, or to book a workshop, please contact Naomi Whitman:
E: naomi@properjob.org.uk
T: 01484 514687

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £10 discounts £6 - (Special Offer: Buy for both Romeo & Juliet and Farm Boy at a discounted rate of £5.50 per ticket)

Thursday 7th October

7.30PM

An Audience with one of the world's most gifted Spirit Mediums

SIMON PETERS

Living TV's "Most Haunted"

An absolutely amazing and compelling atmosphere in an evening filled with laughter and tears as Simon Peters passes messages from our loved ones in heaven to members of the audience! This incredibly gifted medium has the audience on the edge of their seats as he displays his incredible gift and ability to show the world "there is life after death" This mind blowing unique and enchanting experience is not to be missed but definitely one to be repeated.

One of the most sought after mediums in the UK. Simon Peters has astounded thousands of people. Complete sceptics have been converted by his convincing evidence of the continuation of life beyond the physical death.

Tickets: £12 discounts £11

Friday 8th October

8pm

RING OF FIRE – A Tribute To Johnny Cash

Europe’s ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute band take you back to those magical 1950's shows that became the birth of Rock’n’roll. From early classics such as Folsom Prison Blues and Walk The Line through to classic anthems such as The Ring Of Fire and One Piece At A Time along with favourites Orange Blossom Special and Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Performed with authentic 1950's equipment such as slap double bass, replica valve amps and retro guitars Ring of Fire, who have supported artists such as K.T Tunstall perform the closest thing to a live Cash concert you are ever likely to see. A ROCK N ROLL PARTY!!!

Unreserved seating

Tickets: £13 discounts £11

Saturday 9th October

7.30pm

Disco 7.30pm

SOUL DEEP

Following the fantastic success of their ten year reunion concert in 2009, Soul Deep return by popular demand to roll back the years to that classic soul era when hits such as Can't Turn You Loose, Sweet Soul Music,Take Me To The River, Rescue Me,The Sweetest Feeling, Higher and Higher, Knock On Wood,Dark End Of The Street,Son Of A Preacher Man, Mustang Sally and many more topped the charts.

This 9- piece outfit fronted by charismatic vocalist Geno and 'Deepettes' Michelle and Lisa, have gianed a huge reputation at the North's No 1 soul band.

Be Young!be Foolish! Be Happy! Be There!

Standing with limited seating

7.30pm - 8.30pm disco
Band on Stage at 8.30pm
Disco - 21.15 - 10pm
Band 10pm - 11pm

www.myspace.com/souldeepclassicsoul

Tickets: £10 up to 1st October then £13

Wednesday 13th October

8pm

TOMMY TIERNAN - Crooked Man

Multi Award Winning Irish Superstar Comic TOMMY TIERNAN is embarking on a long-awaited UK National tour.

Fresh from his sell out solo tour of Australia and New Zealand and his third appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman", TIERNAN'S high intensity, high octane shows are not for the faint-hearted.

This new show CROOKED MAN is a delicious journey of rich, honest unashamed laughs. A no holds barred roller coaster ride as TOMMY continues his relentless interrogation of the big ideas - Sex, Religion, Family, all viewed through the lens of his own curious quirks, personal demons and indignant sense of outrage.

Reserved theatre seating
TOMMY TIERNAN'S shows are simply legendary. He has an instinctive way of crafting words to bring his anecdotes to vivid life and make the jokes truly resonate.

To spend time in this mans company is an unmissable treat

Suitable for age 16 plus

Tickets: £16

Thursday 14th October

8pm

Lakin McCarthy Entertainment presents

ARTHUR SMITH at Large

Join comedian, broadcaster and writer Arthur Smith and bask in an evening of laughter and off the wall humour with one of the ‘alternative comedians’ who shook up the world of light entertainment in the eighties and nineties.

A BBC regular, well known for his appearances on TV’s ‘GRUMPY OLD MEN’, and Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’, ‘Balham Bash’ and Radio 2’s ‘Smith Lectures’, his recently published memoir ‘My Name Is Daphne Fairfax’ has won praise from literary critics.

Arthur is simply one of our funniest and most original comic performers and is guaranteed to bring you a night of hilarity, mirth and scandal...with a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure.

Suitable for age 16 plus
Unreserved seating

Tickets: £14 discounts £12

Friday 15th October

8pm

Sweeney Entertainments proudly presents

T.REXTASY

T.Rextasy are the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan’s Catalogue Management, are now officially recognised as the world’s No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan’s rock and pop anthems.

T.Rextasy are now regarded beyond the boundaries of ‘tribute’ and are respected in their own right. They are also the only band to have the blessing and support from Marc’s own family and Ex-T.Rex band members.

Now in it’s 17th year of touring, this sensational show will take you on a journey through all those fantastic hits - I love to Boogie, Children of the Revolution, Metal Guru, Jeepster, Telegram Sam, The list is endless…………..

‘They’re the closest you’re ever going to get to the real thing’
- Bill Legend (original T.Rex drummer)

‘T.Rextasy are a great tribute to my Dad. They have my support 100% - Rolan Bolan (Marc’s son)

‘T.Rextasy have my utmost approval and I wish them well’ - Gloria Jones (Marc’s girlfriend and Mother to Rolan Bolan)

‘T.Rextasy play a wonderful replica of Marc’s music and recreate his songs so authentically – Steve Harley (Cockney Rebel)

www.trextasy.com

RESERVED THEATRE SEATING

Tickets: £16.50 discounts £15.50 Unreserved theatre seating

Monday 18th October

7.30pm

Illustrated Lectures in association with Burnley Central Library

SWITZERLAND

By Stuart Holt

Unreserved theatre seating

Tickets: £2

Thursday 21st October

8pm

THE JESTER SOCIETY present

PHIL NICHOL - YIANNI AGISILAOU - JEN BRISTER

"A Genius" The Herald on PHIL NICHOL

if.comedy award winner 2006, Phil Nichol heads another great line-up of comedy talent. Featuring Yianni Agisilaou, whose electric material, sharp improvisational mind and smooth crowd control skills make him one of the most in-demand MC’s in the UK and Jen Brister, a BBC New Comedy Award semi-finalist who is fast developing a reputation as one of the most exciting, emerging stand-up’s currently touring the comedy circuit.

Unreserved theatre seating
Suitable for age 16+

Artists subject to change - Please note refunds are not available

Tickets: £10 discounts £8

Friday 22nd October

7.30pm

An Evening with

BERNARD WRIGLEY / OLDHAM TINKERS

Bernard Wrigley ‘The Bolton Bullfrog’ whose unique blend of songs, stories & hilarious monologues have been delighting audiences for 40 years shares the evening with The Oldham Tinkers, cultural ambassadors for Lancashire since the mid1960’s, whose patter and comic songs blend effortlessly with poems of pathos.

This Mother & Father of all Lancashire nights concludes with both performers joining together for an unforgettable finale.

www.bernardwrigley.com
www.oldhamtinkers.com

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £12

Saturday 23rd October

8pm

How Sweet It Is - MOTOWN'’S GREATEST HITS

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of MOTOWN is back by popular demand! In its 8th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music, together with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best MOTOWN experience you will ever have!

Over 50 Golden Years of MOTOWN music are remembered featuring songs from legendary artistes such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers and many, many more.

Let’s ‘Get Ready’.... to ‘Go Loco... Down in Acapulco’. The UK’s No’ 1 MOTOWN production is guaranteed to have you dancing ‘All Night Long’

Reserved theatre seating with dance area in front of the stage

Tickets:£18.50 discounts £17

Sunday 24th October

3pm

Classical Concert presented

BURNLEY MUNICIPAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Programme:

Brahms: Tragic Overture
Bruch: Kol Nidrei, soloist Robert Buller
Musorgsky: Night on Bare Mountain
Dvorak: Romance in F minor, soloist Clare Gorner
Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 6

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £8 / £9 on the day / students up to 18 £3

Tuesday 26th October

7.30pm

HIT ME!

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF IAN DURY

by Jeff Merrifield

This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads' lead singer tours direct from its second West End season, exploring the highs and lows of Ian Dury's extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring many of his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.

Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics. Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons and disability. This brilliant drama sees him reunited with his tour manager and friend Fred 'Spider' Rowe, blending amazing music with powerful scenes exploring Dury's incredible triumph over adversity.

'Spot-on live renditions of Dury's late-70s hits.' Time Out Critics Choice (4 stars)

'A bracing blast of pop's Noel Coward. Compelling.' Daily Telegraph

'There are stories, music, humanity and more within this fine production.' The Scotsman (4 stars)
'This resurrection is a glorious vindication of a wonderful spirit. Highly entertaining, and brilliantly theatrical.' Whatsonstage.com (4 stars)

'Brilliant. Tells a fascinating story with both humour and brutal reality.' British Theatre Guide (5 stars)

www.hitmetour.com

Tickets:£12 discounts £10

Wednesday 27th October

7.30pm

DEREK ACORAH

Derek is undoubtedly the UK's No.1 Spirit Medium. The star of numerous series for Living Television and most recently Sky Real Lives', Derek Acorah brings his hugely entertaining & enlightening evening of psychic ability to Burnley. His unique presentation style and the compassion he shows whilst making contact with his audience's loved ones make this an evening not to be missed.

Please note:
'An evening with Derek Acorah' is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of amusement/entertainment.

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £17

Thursday 28th October

7.30pm

THE BRIDGEND MALE CHOIR

The Bridgend Male Choir, Côr Meibion Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, was established in August 1960 originally as the Bridgend & District Police Choir. Later to become the Bridgend & District Male Choir and in 2006 to its present title.

Today, consisting of around ninety members they have firmly established themselves as one of the leading and most respected choirs in the country.

Their wide and diverse repertoire includes songs from West End and Broadway shows, a forces tribute, opera favourites, beautiful pieces of classical music and traditional Welsh compositions.

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £13 discounts £10

Friday 29th October

7pm

HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS

High energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana , Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers and Glee!

Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.

Don’t forget your dancing shoes and be prepared to rock out as HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS!

Wildcats - Get ready to PARTY!

Reserved theatre seating

Please note this show is not in any way affiliated to, nor representation of any Disney production and is purely a tribute to the music.

Tickets: £12 discounts £10

Saturday 30th October

7.30pm

And finally...PHIL COLLINS

In 2004 Phil Collins embarked upon his final solo tour, which he felt gave a broad overview of his 30 years in the music industry.

As one of the most respected all round entertainers of our time Phil cannot be confined to one single element of the industry. He is an accomplished singer/songwriter, producer, actor, drummer and all round musician. The common factor that binds all of these assets together is his attention to detail and quality.

The First Final Farewell Tour exemplifies all of his talents where musical excellence, pure production and all out theatrical exuberance come together to provide one of the most truly memorable live concert performances of this age.

‘And Finally…Phil Collins’ aspires to accurately represent the performance of his final tour, utilizing some of the top musicians in the UK tribute field who are all dedicated to reproduce the distinctive Collins sound.

This 11 piece band includes the “And Finally Horns” section which provides the final touch in creating that wonderful Phil Collins sound.

Fronting the show is a musician from Kettering, Pete Bultitude, who as a finalist in “Stars in your Eyes” captures Collins` distinctive vocal style as well possessing the ability and talent to play drums.

The 2 hour show captures the main highlights from the original concert, including such timeless classics as Against All Odds, One More Night, Can’t Stop Loving You, In the Air Tonight, Paradise, Easy Lover, and many more… as well as the impressive double drum solo featured at the beginning of the performance.

www.andfinally-philcollins.co.uk


Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £14 discounts £12