Darwen Library Theatre

Darwen Library Theatre is located in Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire, England. It is an extension to Darwen Library, hence the name.[1]

Darwen Library Theatre
Darwen Library Theatre
Location within Blackburn with Darwen
LocationDarwen, Lancashire, England
Coordinates53.6968°N 2.4662°W / 53.6968; -2.4662
OwnerBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council
TypeTheatre
Opened27 May 1908 (1908-05-27)
Website
www.darwenlibrarytheatre.com

The theatre was formerly home to Darwen Arts Council, Darwen Photographic Society, the Darwen branch of the British Red Cross and the Library Players. The theatre has hosted many local performances and some more famous performers, such as Steve Harley (3-man acoustic set), Frank Sidebottom, Journey South (the X Factor) and others. It is also the home of the QFX youth theatre group, who perform there occasionally.

References

  1. "Darwen Library Theatre". ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk.


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