Upcoming Events
Ken Nicol’s Lockstep
Back after last year’s sold out show!
“Ken Nicol is a consummate musician. A guitarist of broad scope, a sensitive singer and an intelligent writer of songs with stirring melodies. A musical paragon.” Maddy Prior
Playing with Ken in LOCKSTEP are: Paul Burgess (10CC) - drums, Norm Helm - bass, Wendy Ross - violin (Magna Carta)
Sabbotage - Tribute to Black Sabbath
The UK’s #1 Tribute to BLACK SABBATH!
SABBOTAGE arrived on the scene in November 2014. Formed from the ashes of the already established Sabbath Tribute SNOWBLIND. Immediately, it was obvious that this band would become the most authentic and by far the best Black Sabbath tribute in the UK.
For those that missed Sabbath in their first incarnation this is definitely the closest you are ever likely to get to the real thing.
Battle of the Big Bands! Ribble Valley Jazz & The Bay Big Band
This time we have TWO Big Bands for the price of one!
THE RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ BIG BAND and THE BAY BIG BAND. Both bands come to us fresh from taking part in The Great Northern Big Band Festival.
Cinema at The Continental
RECENT RELEASES OLD FAVOURITES
CULT CLASSICS HIDDEN GEMS
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY!
If like us you miss the big screen experience, the escapism it allows and the delight in discovering new cinema then worry no longer, as The Continental presents Cinema at The Continental, our fortnightly film club.
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii + Zvilnik & Geese
"Some of the most chaotic, disconcerting, fun and positively danceable music of the year." - Independent Music News
EROTIC SECRETS OF POMPEII play wild, weird apocalyptic lounge music - a twisted amalgamation of angular art rock and transgressive post-punk, transmitted directly from the heart of the forbidden zone.
Plus special guests ZVILNIK
Maybe Dick (Theatre)
"Absolutely brought the house down" - Lincolnshire World
"'Carry On Moby Dick'" - North West End
Herman Melville's classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive, comic retelling on the high seas from the company behind ‘Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show’ and ‘Dracula! One Bloody Fang After Another’.
All plot will be lampooned. All jokes will be harpooned.
The Soul Federation - Live 10-Piece PArty BAnd
There ain't no party like a Soul Feds party and you are invited!
Classic Soul, Northern Soul, Blues Brothers and more
THE SOUL FEDERATION
An award-winning ten-piece band playing classic Soul as it should be played – with a real horn section and harmony vocals!
Ultimate Stone Roses
The most authentic tribute to the music of The STONE ROSES. Reni's beats, Mani's grooves, John's riffs & Ian's monkey business.
Each member of ULTIMATE STONE ROSES is a die-hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their heroes.
The Rocketz (USA) + The Kingshakes
A RIOTOUS NIGHT OF AUTHENTIC ROCKABILLY!
Hailing from Los Angeles, USA, THE ROCKETZ perform revved up rockabilly with mild punk and celtic influences.
THE KINGSHAKES are one of the UK’s leading rockabilly bands.
Dean McPhee / Powders / Steve Barker aka DJ Old Rat (lǎoshǔ)
Bass Ritual and Them There present
Dean McPhee
Powders
Steve Barker aka DJ Old Rat (lǎoshǔ)
“Alien presences, spaced-out minimalism and celestial English guitar…an album tied together by the haunted and the alien, and rich with a welcoming abstraction – 8/10″ Uncut Magazine
The Doors Rising
The Authentic Sound of THE DOORS
The Doors Rising are a UK based Doors Tribute band capturing the sound, feel and experience of the psychedelic 60s.
Step back in time and re-live the music of The Doors recreated with stunning accuracy, using authentic instruments by true fans with an ear for the details.
Kyla Brox + The Violet Hours & Guest Jackson Ward
KYLA BROX
Described as “the finest female blues singer of her generation”. Winner of the UK Blues Challenge 2018 and the European Blues Challenge 2019, voted Best Female Vocalist in the 2019 European Blues Awards and semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge 2019 and 2020, Kyla Brox is at the very top of the UK Blues scene.
Daughter of cult blues figure, Victor Brox, the Mancunian vocalist began her career as a teenager in her father’s band and has now honed her own sophisticated sound.
THE VIOLET HOURS is a newly-formed blues-infused Americana duo and band featuring. Helen May (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Chris Preston (lead guitar)
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST JACKSON WARD
The Marley Experience
THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE is an eight piece BOB MARLEY tribute band with a difference, with lead vocalist Lionart & his undeniable vocal resemblance to the late great King of Reggae himself. Backing band The Hailers consist of drum and bass, guitars keyboards and female backing singers to complete the line up.
Expect all the famous hits and classics!
The Big Cuban Social
BACK FOR 2024!
Live Traditional Cuban Buena Vista style band CUBA SALSA
PRE SHOW CUBAN DANCE CLASS
THE FINEST CUBAN SALSA & TIMBA with your host DJ IRMITA, as heard on OSSR
Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back! (Theatre)
From DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR! Theatre Company
Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin returns as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes.
Be puzzled by the mysterious Red-Headed League, then join Holmes as he matches wits with the nefarious Professor Moriarty and Colonel Moran!
Unlocked: Danny Rampling & Special Guest DJs
DANNY RAMPLING was one of the first superstar DJ luminaries in the electronic music scene, remains a true pioneer, and a visionary in the global dance arena.
Through his legendary Acid House club Shoom in the 1980s, radio shows at Kiss FM, and his Saturday night residency for his Love Groove Dance Party at BBC Radio 1, Danny Rampling was a major catalyst that helped shaped the UK dance scene from the early days in the late 80s, and is widely recognised as a founding father of the UK dance scene.
John Helliwell quartet plays Classic Jazz
John Helliwell Quartet plays Classic Jazz from Stanley Turrentine to Jimmy Smith
John Helliwell is best known as the saxophonist, secondary keyboardist, and backing vocalist of SUPERTRAMP
Catch him here at The Conti for a Preston Jazz Fest special, where he heads up a Jazz supergroup with:
Andrzej Baranek on keys (of The Magic Hat Ensemble, Almeida Girl & Descarga, Gaz Hughes Trio)
Caroline Boaden on drums (leading session drummer who’s worked with everyone from The Jackie Graham Jazz Stars and Art Famer to Texas and Take That)
Gary Culshaw on bass (of Free Parking, Pinto Beans, Some Other Country, Nikki Isles and many more)
Twin Lizzy vs MÖtoRpace
A rockin’ good double-header featuring the music of THIN LIZZY and MOTÖRHEAD!
TWIN LIZZY faithfully recreate the energy and power of arguably one of the greatest rock bands of all time and has been described as the closest sounding tributes to the music of Thin Lizzy.
MÖTORPACE is the most authentic Motörhead tribute band in the UK chosen to carry on the incredible legacy performed by the Lemmy Legend!
The Windrush Warriors (Theatre)
The Windrush Warriors is a dramatic comedy. The show will affect people’s emotions whilst also making them laugh. The Windrush scandal is exposed and also the real-life trauma that affected so many innocent people.
The Pensioners share funny and heart-breaking insight into the experience of Caribbean migrants who helped shape the UK and are now being treated like undesirables. And their answer to this treatment?
To fight adversity with Warrior like ferocity!
The Windrush Warriors (Theatre)
The Windrush Warriors is a dramatic comedy. The show will affect people’s emotions whilst also making them laugh. The Windrush scandal is exposed and also the real-life trauma that affected so many innocent people.
The Pensioners share funny and heart-breaking insight into the experience of Caribbean migrants who helped shape the UK and are now being treated like undesirables. And their answer to this treatment?
To fight adversity with Warrior like ferocity!
The Windrush Warriors (Theatre)
The Windrush Warriors is a dramatic comedy. The show will affect people’s emotions whilst also making them laugh. The Windrush scandal is exposed and also the real-life trauma that affected so many innocent people.
The Pensioners share funny and heart-breaking insight into the experience of Caribbean migrants who helped shape the UK and are now being treated like undesirables. And their answer to this treatment?
To fight adversity with Warrior like ferocity!
The Forensics & Special Guests
THE FORENSICS are a four-piece indie rock band with a passion for creating catchy, forward-thinking anthems...
Since the formation of the band in late 2021, the Lancashire based four-piece have gained a loyal following through high-energy gigs and a string of well received releases. With an already impressive CV listing supports for The Snuts, Andrew Cushin and Deco, the band are definitely a must to see live.
Plus special guests TBC
GroovementaL - LIve 70s Disco BAnd
NEW to the Continental, GROOVEMENTAL is a flare-wearing, sequin-toting, booty-shaking 8-piece 70's disco tribute band.
Groovin' out the best feel good disco and dance tunes that we all know and love. It’s like having all your favourite disco tunes in one band. It’s LIVE Disco that promises to have the house ‘Groovin’!
Hung Like Hanratty
HUNG LIKE HANRATTY is the most talked about band on the punk circuit.
Heavily influenced by 1977 punk attitude, and bands like Toy Dolls, Macc Lads, Pork Dukes, The Damned, etc, this band is at the its game. What you see is what you get!
Plus special guests GRAFFITI CLUB
County Pilots plus Circus & Benjamin Hackett
With the sound of the 60s running through their veins, Preston’s COUNTY PILOTS are hitting the North West of England with something it’s been craving for years.
Taking inspiration from the greatest musical groups of all time (Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys, etc), County Pilots are a young and exciting band whose music has a familiar aftertaste.
Plus special guests CIRCUS and BENJAMIN HACKETT
Steely Don - Tribute to Steely Dan & Donald Fagen
STEELY DON is an eleven-piece band based here in the north and dedicated to playing the music of Steely Dan & Donald Fagen.
Their aim is to deliver authentic performances of back catalogue charts from the classic albums of these highly regarded musicians who worked with some of the finest session players of the day to produce music that blended elements of rock, jazz, Latin and R & B blues.
Tickets strictly limited for this all-seated show.
Unlocked: Graeme Park & Special Guest DJs
HE’S BACK!
GRAEME PARK: Over 3 decades on the decks, on stage and on the radio.
The story of DJ Graeme Park mirrors the story of the evolution of dance music and club culture itself.
Catch him here for amazing night of dance with guest DJs TONY CANNON and NICK ALMOND!
The Smiths UTD
The Smiths Utd bring the sound of The Smiths & Morrissey back to Preston in 2024 as part of a busy year touring the UK as one the best sounding tributes to this classic band.
AKA Noel Gallagher
AKA Noel Gallagher heads to Preston to play two hours of songs from Oasis and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
The ONLY Noel Gallagher tribute name-checked by The Chief himself...
In March 2015, the second Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds album, 'Chasing Yesterday' was released, & after years of deliberation, Matt put together a band of musicians to recreate the former Oasis leader's songs & shows, and fulfill a long held dream of playing a whole set of Noel's songs.
The Breath
*Please note date change from 26th April. All tickets remain valid.
The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly.
They met on the city’s gig circuit in the late noughties. An unlikely pairing though it was, he an acclaimed guitar whiz, ex long-time member of The Cinematic Orchestra and a softly spoken Manchester urbanite, she a folk singer with a larger-than-life personality and a powerful voice to match. Their connection was immediate; they formed The Breath in 2016, a singer-songwriter duo to present their contemporary take on alt-folk.
Mötley Crüde
The World’s No.1 Tribute to Mötley Crüe!
Established in 2015, Mötley Crüde is Europe's longest running and crowned winners of the world's most authentic tribute to Mötley Crüe, as voted by the official Mötley Crüe global fanclub.
Get ready for a night of non-stop anthems, face-melting riffs, and enough anarchy to make even Nikki Sixx proud!
Grunge Night: Pearl Scam & Angry Hair
PEARL SCAM
Pearl Scam are the UK's finest Pearl Jam experience. The band's musicians have come together with one common goal - recreating Pearl Jam's high energy live shows.
ANGRY HAIR
If you haven't been fortunate enough to see Angry Hair live already then this is your chance! Expect to hear Man in The Box, It Ain’t Like That, Would? and Rooster. Taking pride in sounding like the real thing, Angry Hair are the ultimate Alice In Chains tribute band.
Albert Bouchard of of Blue Öyster Cult
Albert Bouchard is best known as a founding member of Blue Öyster Cult.
Up close and personal, performing solo BÖC classics and stories from his amazing career.
Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live JOY DIVISION gig, TRANSMISSION emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Forty years on you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UKs number one Joy Division tribute act.
Mörderstein - The Ultimate Rammstein Tribute
MÖRDERSTEIN!
Yorkshire based rockers MÖRDERSTEIN are the ultimate tribute to German Industrial Metal Gods Rammstein. The six-piece band led by Bruno Stahl are a fusion of huge Guitars, haunting Electro Pop Keyboards, thunderous Percussion and soaring vocals.
Mörderstein deliver classic Rammstein anthems in an "over the top show" rammed packed full of face melting Pyrotechnics, dark humorous antics, and more S&M gear than a Mad Max movie!
The Real People 2024 Tour
ON SALE NOW!
THE REAL PEOPLE, or "The Realies" as they are known to their fans, formed in 1987 and over the following four years were as pivotal as The La's and The Stone Roses in reinventing rock & roll, after the synth-led new wave music which had dominated the 80s.
Green Haze - The #1 Green Day Tribute Band
GREEN HAZE are the ultimate tribute to one of the best rock bands the world has ever seen – Green Day.
Being inducted into the Rock’n’Roll hall of fame in their first year of eligibility, joining just a handful of bands to ever do so – Green Day have forever cemented themselves as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
The Continental Open Mic Night
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - FREE ENTRY
Whether you sing, play guitar, or do stand-up or spoken word, come along and take to the stage at the friendliest and best Open Mic Night in town, with hosts Typhaine & Colin. Or simply come along and sample some of the finest under-the-radar talent Preston has to offer!
Tygers of Pan Tang
Plus special guests SLANDER
Formed in 1978, TYGERS OF PAN TANG were one of the most notable bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. The late 70s / early 80s saw them release a flurry of very successful LPs, including 'Wild Cat', 'Spellbound' and 'The Cage' and today sees them still releasing albums, still touring the world and, most importantly, still ROCKING!
The Laughienda Comedy Club
Award winning The Laughienda Comedy Club returns to Preston for another big night of comedy, headlined by the INCREDIBLE MC Hammersmith! 🎤🔥
Polish Music Night with Kate S (+ special guest: Her Mum)
Polish Music Night with Kate S (+ special guest: her mum) …performing Polish covers of songs by such popular Polish artists as Lady Pank, Perfect, Dżem, Budka Suflera, Bajm, Maanam, Varius Manx, Myslovitz, Kombii, Doda, Szymon Wydra, T.Love, Enej, Feel, Lemon, O.N.A., IRA, Łzy, Urszula, Czerwone Gitary, 2+1, Maryla Rodowicz, Anna Jantar, Irena Jarocka, Irena Santor, Halina Frąckowiak and more. This over three hour show includes some tracks performed acoustically, others with backing tracks, some in a duo with her mum who is also a musician. Aimed mostly at the Polish community, but anyone interested in discovering Polish music is more than welcome to attend!
Kate S zaprasza na koncert specjalny "Polska Noc Muzyczna z Kate S (gościnnie w duecie z mamą)", na którym zaprezentuje przeboje polskiej muzyki rozrywkowej (wersje akustyczne i z podkładami muzycznymi), niektóre z nich w duecie ze swoją mamą. W planie utwory następujących artystów: Lady Pank, Perfect, Dżem, Budka Suflera, Bajm, Maanam, Varius Manx, Myslovitz, Kombii, Doda, Szymon Wydra, T.Love, Enej, Feel, Lemon, O.N.A., IRA, Łzy, Urszula, Czerwone Gitary, 2+1, Maryla Rodowicz, Anna Jantar, Irena Jarocka, Irena Santor, Halina Frąckowiak i innych. Przewidziane ponad 3 godziny muzyki na żywo. Katarzyna Stec pochodzi z Lublina, mieszka w Preston od 14 lat. Występuje zazwyczaj z repertuarem anglojęzycznym w lokalnych pubach, klubach itp., czasem z repertuarem polskim dla polskiej społeczności. Jej mama mieszka w Polsce, jest muzykiem, nauczyła córkę grać na gitarze. Wielokrotnie występowały jako duet wokalno-gitarowy.
One Eighty Two - UK’s #1 Blink-182 Tribute
One Eighty Two are the most authentic representation of the pop-punk legends blink-182. Bringing decades of experience and smashing out more than 30 years of material.
One Eighty Two will take you to California and back with an explosion of pop-punk anthems. With the iconic styles of Mark, Tom, and Travis replicated to a tee, from the much-loved stage banter to the most up-to-date image and sound, no stone is left unturned in the quest for Pop Punk Glory.
Damson Poets
Damson Poets is in The Boatyard on 24th April. This month is a purely open mic night. There is always a mixture of new and more experienced readers so it’s an evening that belongs to everyone.
As always, free entry.
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
The God of Hellfire is coming to Preston!
Arthur Brown is best Known for his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful wide-ranging operatic voice.
Considered a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock and influential on heavy metal music.
Bollywood Night with DJ Anavi
For the first ever time at The Continental, take a trip into the contagious beat-laden world of BOLLYWOOD with DJ ANAVI for an unforgettable experience that transcends borders and cultures.
A night of Bollywood fun with banging tunes, lights, visuals, and dressing up absolutely encouraged!
Djangobop in the Snug
BACK AGAIN BY POPULAR DEMAND!
GREAT FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG
Djangobop take their audience on a journey to a simpler time, a time of hedonistic café life on the streets of Paris where Jazz could be heard in its rawest form until the early hours.
Joel Knight
Joel Knight sees performing as an extension of his songwriting. It’s a heart-to-heart endeavour. There is no towering judgment, or desire to correct. Only to relate. A prolific mix of intent observation and heart.
February 2024 saw the release of Joel's sophomore single. The track has already received over 11,000 streams, and multiple placements on BBC Radio Lancashire. With a debut album in the works, Joel is setting up for a big year.
Cold Flame perform the music of Jethro Tull
“Love that Jethro Tull sound that Cold Flame capture ever so well" Dan James, Radio Wales
Five piece band COLD FLAME perform a two hour plus set list that covers many of the classic Tull songs as well as some rarely performed Tull material from albums such as Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, Stand Up, Benefit, Songs from the Wood and Rock Island.
Hellfire Preachers - Gothic Americana w/ Film Screening
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? is the Coen Brothers film set against the backdrop of the 1930s Mississippi Delta and the soundtrack features re-interpretations of popular Old Timey, Blues and Folk Music that was popular at that time.
The Hellfire Preachers present their ‘Oh Brother’ themed show.
Folk music and ballads from the Appalachian Mountains through the coal mines of Kentucky to the Devil at The Crossroads deep in the Mississippi Delta. All performed using authentic acoustic instruments…
Whitesnake UK
“Absolutely brilliant chaps!” David Coverdale
The UK's ultimate tribute to Whitesnake, featuring some of the UK's finest musicians.
With numerous festival appearances & sold out shows at venues including O2 Academy's Newcastle, Sheffield & Islington, The Globe Cardiff, Chepstow Castell Roc Festival, Wannasee Festival, Rock The Park Festival Wrexham, Tribfest, amongst many others as well as hosting the annual & extremely successful Deep Purple Family Tree Show.
“Absolutely loved them. Really good tribute band....and I don''t like many” Steve Bebee (Kerrang! / Planet Rock)
Mobius Loop - Dance While You Can Album Launch
Back from an exhilarating and triumphant tour of UK festivals, Mobius Loop are heading out to the UK’s best grassroots music venues on the second leg of their UK tour to bring their mesmerising festival vibrations indoors, launching their newest album DANCE WHILE YOU CAN!
Expect ecstatic dancing, majestic melodies, epic beats and vibrant voices all woven together in this celebration of life and death.
Plus special guests SPIRAL SCOUTS
Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout (Sold Out)
Martin McAloon was the bass player and a founding member of Prefab Sprout.
Martin will be performing a 2-hour show featuring a large selection of Prefab Sprout songs from their 40 years in the music industry, stripped back to the bare necessities, the raw elements of how they were first performed when originally written by his brother Paddy - before the bells, whistles and budget were added.
Expect all the hits; Cars and Girls, When Love Breaks Down & The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and much, much more!
Ska Face (Sold Out)
SKA FACE is a 10 piece Ska band playing all the best 2-Tone classics from Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat, Bad Manners and many more….
Ska Face keep it real and enjoy every minute with an infectious stage show of power, energy and damn good tunes that you just have to dance to. There is no better remedy to a stressful week than a few cheeky beers and dancing like a loon… and that’s just the band!
THIS SHOW ALWAYS SELLS OUT, SO DON’T HANG ABOUT!
Snug Sofa Sessions: Greenhorses (Unplugged)
ANOTHER GREAT FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG - LAST OF THE SEASON
Greenhorses, a 5-piece Americana Folk band from the North West. Sunshine Americana and road-worn roots. Influenced by the Laurel Canyon scene of the 60s and modern Americana of Wilco, REM and Drive by Truckers, with a side order of sea shanty vibes.
The AC/DC Experience
The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking… and back at The Conti in March!
THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE – arguably Britain’s best AC/DC tribute band, having rocked some of the biggest tribute festivals in the UK and also have six UK tours under their belts – are heading out on an eagerly-awaited sixth nationwide tour.
Their last three shows here sold out, so don’t hang about!
Total Jam: The UK’s Leading Tribute to The Jam
TOTAL JAM is the UK's leading tribute to THE JAM, performing all the hits and album tracks of one of the most successful British bands. The band replicates the sound of Weller, Foxton and Buckler, using the same instruments to try and get as close as they can to that unique sound...
Limehouse Lizzy (SOLD OUT)
The Boys are Back! Presenting the Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Now in their 3rd decade, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican (Sold Out)
“The greatest thing to come out of Barnsley since the A61 to Sheffield" Jarvis Cocker
“Always enjoy the boys from The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican. Great fun." Jason Manford
Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission!
Mik Artistik's Ego Trip
“Sweet Leaf of The North, my favourite song of the last decade” Iggy Pop
"Best live band I have seen all summer” Gideon Coe
Mik Artistik's Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close. Mik fixes the audience with his compelling stare, hypnotising and charming them with stories, songs, and poems. Every show is unique as Mik finds a new train of thought to ride.
Snug Sofa Sessions: Ian M Bailey
Great FREE ENTRY show in the Snug.
Lancashire based singer songwriter Ian M Bailey has been a part of the North West music scene for many years.
Performing material from his back catalogue up to current day, here’s a chance to hear these songs stripped back to just acoustic guitar and voice.
“This intimate collection is brimming with moments of sublime beauty that frequently take your breath away." (Shindig Magazine)
Lady in Red (Theatre)
Extensively and accurately researched, this highly acclaimed production - LADY IN RED - combines superb dialogue, a compelling plot, inspired performance and evocative colours to create an unforgettable experience - a journey through one woman's attempts to leave an abusive relationship.
Power and control, physical, emotional and psychological abuse, fear of the unknown and "Why doesn't she leave?" are just some of the issues raised in this contemporary look at domestic violence.
Entry is free but pre-booking is essential. Not suitable for children.
Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra don’t care what genre you choose to put them in – Western Swing, Blues, Country, Rock & Roll or whatever else– as long as you understand that they’re 100% sincere and 100% immersed in this stuff.
This is no lazy pastiche, no dressing up box. They live and breathe this music and want you to get immersed with them. The Tea Pad are eight years into a remarkable story that began with four friends studying at Newcastle University and now sees them playing venues and festivals across the UK and mainland Europe.
Sex Pistols ExposÉ + Blondie UK
Approved by all the former Pistols members, SEX PISTOLS EXPOSÉ is the world’s number 1 tribute, bringing back the true spirit of ‘77!
Catch them here on a punk-tastic double-bill with BLONDIE UK!
Whatever - Oasis Tribute (Sold Out)
WHATEVER - OASIS TRIBUTE are Manchester's finest Oasis Tribute act, bringing you all of the Oasis classics such as Don't Look Back in Anger, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova, Supersonic, Live Forever, Wonderwall & many more!
Formed in the Gallaghers’ home town of Manchester , Whatever - Oasis Tribute put on a banging live show using their trademark Epiphone & Gibson instruments.
You can't get any more authentic than that!
Man & the Echo
Plus special guest HARRISON RIMMER
MAN & THE ECHO is an eclectic and strange thing from Warrington, famed for their perfectly formed Political Pop with a huge dose of satire thrown in.
The four-piece create music for the modern person, known to make the listener think long and hard about the world we live in. Both of their albums have been named as “Album of The Day” on BBC 6 Music
The Laughienda Comedy Club
Award winning The Laughienda Comedy Club brings another quality night of comedy to Preston, headlined by the HILARIOUS Harriet Dyer! 😂
As seen on Comedy Central, The Russell Howard Hour, Dave, BBC Three and winner of 2022 Neurodiversity Representation Award.
Plus support from Jacob Nussey, Kim Smith, Charlie Lewis, and hosted by The Laughięnda's very own James Crook!
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera with Outreach Opera
Outreach Opera present some of the finest opera arias, duets and ensembles in the intimate candlelit setting of The New Continental theatre.