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King George's Hall, Blackburn“The Bon Jovi Experience” is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!…
King George's Hall, BlackburnDave’s hilarious new show examines many more situations in life where words really don’t come easy . These include tongue-tied parents explaining the facts of life , ridiculous newspaper stories , poems, pathetic adolescent chat-up lines , hospital speak , learning a foreign language and an extended selection of song lyrics that range from the lazy through surreal to the ridiculous. …
Fresh from her new TV series on Living TV, Britain's best loved celebrity psychic returns following her sell-out show here in February. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, and is most famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Sally now brings her amazing abilities to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.…
King George's Hall, BlackburnIndie pop band The Wombats formed in Liverpool in 2003, having met at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). The band released their debut single Girls, Boys, and Marsupials in 2006, and their best selling single was Moving To New York, which reached number 13 in January 2008. The band were chosen for the opening act at the opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture at the Liverpool Arena in 2008.…
Currently residing in his adopted home of Blackpool, Joe Longthorne is still a hugely popular and inspirational performer. Now watched by many on Royal Variety Performances, he first rose to fame after his success on the show 'Search for a Star' in 1981 with his talents as singer and impressionist. Having battled with Lymphoma, Leukaemia and still entertaining today, the Variety Club awarded him their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.…
King George's Hall, BlackburnThe most miserable man from Wales, Rhod Gilbert takes his hilarious performances to sell-out shows across the UK. Voted one of the Top 50 Comedians, Rhod makes regular appearances on top shows such as Mock The Week. A top-class comedian: buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.…
Francis Martin Patrick Boyle ('Frankie') is a popular Scottish-born comedian, famed for his dark humour and fairly pessimistic outlook. He has enjoyed TV success as a permanent panellist on 'Mock the Week' and has featured also on 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and 'Argumental'. In 2009 he published 'My Shit Life So Far' and continues to entertain live audiences with his comic improvisations and political satire.…
King Georges Hall, BlackburnFunny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand-up stage keeps on growing. In 2006 he became the first big name to perform in the virtual reality world 'Second Life'. He hosts TV's '8 Out of Ten Cats' and has guest presented 'Have I Got News for You'. Carr is an established writer also creating material for the likes of Frank Skinner, Bo Selecta and Lily Savage.…
King George's Hall, BlackburnRoy Chubby Brown is back in town…. Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain's most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned – If easily offended please stay away! Suitable for Adults only!…
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By Paul ArnoldAfter a weekend of pulsating FA Cup action there's a full set of midweek Premier League fixtures to look forward to.
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By Lucy MiddletonHollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has cast Scarlett Johannson to star alongside him in his directorial debut.
By Chris HaycockVeteran rock star and former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney has unveiled his plaque on the iconic…
By Lucy MiddletonA medieval building once dubbed 'the cathedral of Middlesex' has been bought by English Heritage to …
By Amanda ArnoldConvicted pedophile Gary Glitter is set to earn thousands from this years Superbowl in America.
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O2 Priority TicketsPriority is a brand new ticketing service for customers of O2 for concerts and gigs at the O2 and O2 Academy venues across Britain. You've probably seen the multi-million pound campaign on TV to launch it. We take a closer look at what's on offer.
Great British food festivalsThe French may think that we're just a nation of 'les rosbifs', but ask any Brit what they think of our cuisine and they'll tell you that we're a world-leader in high quality food. To celebrate and bring together the diversity of cuisine in Britain, food festivals are popping up all across the country. It's enough to make those Gallic chefs choke on their snails.
