TV focus on Bacup theatre group

3:45pm Friday 2nd January 2009

A THEATRE group has been the centre of attention in a documentary that is to be aired in the new year.

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New breed of RATS in Ribchester!

11:41am Tuesday 9th December 2008

RIBCHESTER Amateur Theatrical Society (RATS) managed to recruit some new members at a taster evening event held earlier this season.

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Burnley playwright in final of international competition

4:10pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

A BURNLEY playwright has secured a place in the final of an international competition.

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Meeting fulfils Edenfield actor’s ambition

11:49am Wednesday 3rd December 2008

A BROADWAY celebrity visited the Coronation Street set yesterday, fulfilling Edenfield actor Anthony Cotton’s lifelong ambition.

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Blackburn girl is feline wonderful at panto

3:22pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008

THERE was pantomime magic in the air at the Thwaites Empire Theatre when a child's prize-winning drawing was brought to life.

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Darwen teacher directs Culture City showcase

10:59am Monday 1st December 2008

A DRAMA teacher from Darwen is set to direct one of Liverpool’s biggest Capital of Culture showcases.

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Blackburn girl's panto cat is a winner

8:10pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

Gabrielle Faulkner, of St Peter’s RC Primary School, Blackburn, designed a cat costume for this year’s Thwaites Empire pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Ribble Valley mayor to swap rugby field for ballroom

4:30pm Monday 17th November 2008

A MAYOR who is the self-confessed ‘worst dancer in the world’ is leading a borough’s fitness drive by taking up ballroom dancing.

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Darwen dancers are morris majors

9:58am Saturday 15th November 2008

Morris dancers from Darwen were crowned world champions at a competition at Blackpool Tower.

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Pendle drama pupils get theatre tips from the inside

2:30pm Wednesday 12th November 2008

DRAMA students at Nelson & Colne College learnt from some of the best in the business last week.

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Theatre production in memory of murdered Sophie Lancaster

5:40pm Tuesday 11th November 2008

A THEATRE group is donating profits from its latest production in memory of Sophie Lancaster, who used to perform with them.

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Iraq tour beckons for Rossendale theatre company

2:40pm Wednesday 5th November 2008

AN East Lancashire theatre company is in Iraq meeting with the local government about touring in the war-torn country.

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Ribble Valley author pens new panto

11:35am Tuesday 4th November 2008

A CHILDREN’S author has written a new pantomine to mark the 25th anniversary of a popular Ribble Valley theatrical group.

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Blood service says 'fangs' to Bacup vampires

3:20pm Friday 17th October 2008

A GROUP of actors set to suck blood on stage donated some in a bid to raise awareness.

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Ramsbottom youngsters set for panto stardom

12:47pm Friday 10th October 2008

TWO youngsters from Ramsbottom are taking their first steps to stardom after winning parts in a high-profile pantomime.

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Darwen sisters scoop dance awards

12:10pm Friday 10th October 2008

TWO sisters have taken top spots at the British Isles Dance Championships in Pwllheli.

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Community spirit ensure Bacup family theatre success

10:40am Tuesday 7th October 2008

A BACUP community centre received a £9,000 grant to ensure its family theatre week could go ahead.

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Rawtenstall singer to star in award-winning musical

3:20pm Monday 6th October 2008

SINGING teenager Jodie Hamblet is well on the way to stardom after landing a top role in an award-winning musical.

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Britain's Got Talent stars are Flava of month with Blackburn students

5:31pm Friday 3rd October 2008

BLACKBURN schoolchildren learned that hoodies can be goodies during a visit from a street dance group from Britain’s Got Talent.

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Colne dancers star at Jordan's clothing launch

8:10pm Monday 22nd September 2008

A GROUP of East Lancashire dancers have helped to launch a top celebrity’s new clothing range.

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Rossendale drama group’s kitchen sink drama

11:59am Tuesday 16th September 2008

ROSSENDALE Interiors stopped a drama becoming a crisis when they stepped in to help Rossendale Players.

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