Empire Comedy Club March 2026 @ Blackburn Empire Theatre

The Empire Comedy Club is back for another cracking night of stand-up at Blackburn Empire Theatre!

Headlined by Sam Avery - award-winning comedian, bestselling author, renowned speaker and viral blogger - this show brings together a top-tier line-up and a room full of laughs. Sam’s debut tour sold out venues across the UK, and his online videos have racked up 15 million+ views.

Joining him are two brilliant rising and established acts: Eddie Fortune, the Liverpool comic described as a “comedic tornado”, mixing rapid-fire gags with the occasional existential twist (and even the odd poem or song), plus Liam Alexander, a Manchester-based comedian who started in 2023 and has quickly become a fresh new name on the circuit.

Holding it all together is your host and MC Colin Manford - a razor-sharp compère with credits including writing for 8 Out of 10 Cats and Walk on the Wild Side, plus a growing reputation for handling any crowd and keeping the pace flying.