Sunshine on leith at the Blackburn Empire Theatre

Blackburn Musical Theatre Company returns following the rip-roaring, whip-cracking success of 2023 show Calamity Jane, with the jubilant and heart-felt musical SUNSHINE ON LEITH - a story about the power of home, family and love, featuring the songs of The Proclaimers.

Sunshine On Leith follows the highs and lows of Ally and his pal Davy as they search for normality after returning from a tour in Afghanistan. Families, friendships and life are not all plain sailing in the funny and moving story about love and life.

Ally's marriage proposal is rejected by his childhood sweetheart, a nurse disillusioned with the state of the NHS who plans a move to the US to further her career. Meanwhile, Davy gets a call centre job, while his parents war over the discovery, years on, of his father's infidelity.

Sunshine On Leith is a vibrant, energetic musical, loved by audiences and critics alike, which had a successful film adaptation in 2013 starring Jane Horrocks and George MacKay, and directed by Dexter Fletcher.

Sunshine on Leith will run from Monday May 6th to Saturday May 11th 2024, performances are 7.30pm along with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Rehearsals are underway at the Blackburn Empire. Anyone wanting more information can contact Director Gary Worthy on 07752 637931 or email BMTC direct at bmtcmusicals@outlook.com

Tickets are now on sale from the Empire Theatre on 01254 685500 or online at the theatre's booking system.

Over 112 Years of Amateurs Dramatics in Blackburn.

Founded in 1912 in Blackburn, BMTC formally "Blackburn Amateurs" have entertained thousands of people around Lancashire for over a century. From the Blackburn Odeon and Oswaldtwistle Civic, to our current home, The Blackburn Empire Theatre; Blackburn Musical Theatre Company has tred many a board while building up a reputation as one of the best amateur musical theatre groups in the region.

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