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Leigh Operatic Society will be returning to the stage with their version of LIttle Shop of Horrors this week!
JOOLS HOLLAND
AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA FEAT. RUBY TURNER
ANNOUNCE 2020 AUTUMN/WINTER TOUR
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Thu 28 & Fri 29 Oct 2021
FOR THE FIRST TIME HE WILL BE JOINED BY
VERY SPECIAL GUEST LEO SAYER
ON SPECIAL DATES ALI CAMPBELL AND ASTRO FROM UB40
AND RETURNING FRIEND CHRIS DIFFORD
PLUS LOUISE MARSHALL AND GILSON LAVIS
AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA FEAT. RUBY TURNER
ANNOUNCE 2020 AUTUMN/WINTER TOUR
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Thu 28 & Fri 29 Oct 2021
FOR THE FIRST TIME HE WILL BE JOINED BY
VERY SPECIAL GUEST LEO SAYER
ON SPECIAL DATES ALI CAMPBELL AND ASTRO FROM UB40
AND RETURNING FRIEND CHRIS DIFFORD
PLUS LOUISE MARSHALL AND GILSON LAVIS
Tickets on sale NOW!
ANT MIDDLETON
MIND OVER MUSCLE TOUR 2020
A NEW AGE OF THINKING
Sun 31 October 2021
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
ANT MIDDLETON
MIND OVER MUSCLE TOUR 2020
A NEW AGE OF THINKING
Sun 31 October 2021
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
The Ghost's Party
a spooktacular family theatre show!
Belchamps Activity Centre | 30th October | 4.30pm
Tickets £10
A charming ghost story performed in an outdoor amphitheatre in an actual forest. A perfect, affordable family treat for halloween! Suitable for ages 5 - 10.
a spooktacular family theatre show!
Belchamps Activity Centre | 30th October | 4.30pm
Tickets £10
A charming ghost story performed in an outdoor amphitheatre in an actual forest. A perfect, affordable family treat for halloween! Suitable for ages 5 - 10.
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS
‘UNLOCKED & UNLEASHED’ UK TOUR 2021
5th November 2021
Southend's Cliffs Pavilion
Britain’s oldest boy band emerge from lockdown and hit the road as The Fisherman’s Friends – combined age 365 (and three-quarters) – announce their ‘Unlocked & Unleashed’ tour for 2021
‘UNLOCKED & UNLEASHED’ UK TOUR 2021
5th November 2021
Southend's Cliffs Pavilion
Britain’s oldest boy band emerge from lockdown and hit the road as The Fisherman’s Friends – combined age 365 (and three-quarters) – announce their ‘Unlocked & Unleashed’ tour for 2021
We chat to actor, Jack Byrne, who has a leading role in Southend Shakespeare Company's latest production, The Vortex, this November at Southend's Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff
DIANA VICKERS TO JOIN STRICTLY WINNER TOM CHAMBERS IN
Dial M For Murder
Palace Theatre, Southend Box Office: 01702 351135
Tue 9th – Sat 13th Nov www.southendtheatres.org.uk
Dial M For Murder
Palace Theatre, Southend Box Office: 01702 351135
Tue 9th – Sat 13th Nov www.southendtheatres.org.uk
KATHERINE JENKINS OBE
2021 HEADLINE UK TOUR
15th November 2021
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
The biggest selling classical artist of the century, Katherine Jenkins sets off on her highly anticipated headline tour this November. Bringing back the magic of live music to venues across the UK, Katherine will be performing songs from her latest album and favourites from throughout her incredible career
2021 HEADLINE UK TOUR
15th November 2021
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
The biggest selling classical artist of the century, Katherine Jenkins sets off on her highly anticipated headline tour this November. Bringing back the magic of live music to venues across the UK, Katherine will be performing songs from her latest album and favourites from throughout her incredible career
‘THE MASKED SINGER’ STAR RELEASES NEW ALBUM
‘DO IT AGAIN’ ON MARCH 5TH
NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE HERE
FEATURING THE NEW SINGLE ‘STOP RIGHT NOW’
LISTEN HERE
Gabrielle will follow the album release by embarking upon the ‘Rise Again Tour 2021’ this November. Any remaining tickets for the shows, listed below, are available here.
‘DO IT AGAIN’ ON MARCH 5TH
NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE HERE
FEATURING THE NEW SINGLE ‘STOP RIGHT NOW’
LISTEN HERE
Gabrielle will follow the album release by embarking upon the ‘Rise Again Tour 2021’ this November. Any remaining tickets for the shows, listed below, are available here.
BILLY BRAGG
Thursday 25th November at
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA'S - Cliffs Pavilion
Thursday 25th November at
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA'S - Cliffs Pavilion
RUSSELL WATSON
CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE VOICE
With an upcoming tour celebrating the twentieth anniversary of his first CD release, The Voice, Russell Watson chats to Southend Theatre Scene’s Andrew Walters. He talks about some of his favourite memories and what audiences can look forward to at his Cliffs Pavilion Concert on Sunday 28th November
CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE VOICE
With an upcoming tour celebrating the twentieth anniversary of his first CD release, The Voice, Russell Watson chats to Southend Theatre Scene’s Andrew Walters. He talks about some of his favourite memories and what audiences can look forward to at his Cliffs Pavilion Concert on Sunday 28th November
Il Divo's Carlos Marín chats to Southend Theatre Scene's opera buff, Andrew, via Zoom ahead of the group's tour which begins at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on the 1st and 2nd December 2021 We find out how he auditioned for Il Divo, who his influences are, what the fans tell him at meet and greets and what he likes to do once the show is over!
CHRISTMAS WITH
Il Divo
1st and 2nd December 2021
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 2021
ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID FOR RESCHEDULED DATES
EXTRA DATE (1st Dec) ADDED AT SOUTHEND CLIFFS PAVILION
Due to demand an extra date has been added at Southend Cliffs Pavilion on Wednesday 1st December 2021
Il Divo
1st and 2nd December 2021
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 2021
ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID FOR RESCHEDULED DATES
EXTRA DATE (1st Dec) ADDED AT SOUTHEND CLIFFS PAVILION
Due to demand an extra date has been added at Southend Cliffs Pavilion on Wednesday 1st December 2021
THE KING OF COMEDY RETURNS TO THE CLIFFS PANTOMIME
BRIAN CONLEY IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, STARRING AS BUTTONS IN CINDERELLA THIS CHRISTMAS
The Cliffs Pavilion has today announced that comedy legend, musical theatre, television, Strictly and soap star Brian Conley will lead the cast of this year’s spectacular production of the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes, Cinderella, from Monday 13 December 2021
BRIAN CONLEY IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, STARRING AS BUTTONS IN CINDERELLA THIS CHRISTMAS
The Cliffs Pavilion has today announced that comedy legend, musical theatre, television, Strictly and soap star Brian Conley will lead the cast of this year’s spectacular production of the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes, Cinderella, from Monday 13 December 2021
2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOSEPH and THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
COMES TO THE CLIFFS PAVILLION, SOUTHEND
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend Performance Dates
Monday 26th September – Saturday 1st October 2022
ALEXANDRA BURKE stars as Narrator
reunited with JASON DONOVAN in the role of Pharaoh.
JAC YARROW will wear the Dreamcoat, following his
critically acclaimed professional stage debut in the iconic lead role
COMES TO THE CLIFFS PAVILLION, SOUTHEND
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend Performance Dates
Monday 26th September – Saturday 1st October 2022
ALEXANDRA BURKE stars as Narrator
reunited with JASON DONOVAN in the role of Pharaoh.
JAC YARROW will wear the Dreamcoat, following his
critically acclaimed professional stage debut in the iconic lead role
KAY MELLOR’S
SMASH HIT
FAT FRIENDS THE MUSICAL
TO TOUR THE UK AND IRELAND
STARRING LEE MEAD
TUESDAY 3 MAY – SATURDAY 7 MAY 2022
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
ON SALE NOW
SMASH HIT
FAT FRIENDS THE MUSICAL
TO TOUR THE UK AND IRELAND
STARRING LEE MEAD
TUESDAY 3 MAY – SATURDAY 7 MAY 2022
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
ON SALE NOW
‘HERE COME THE BOYS’
22nd June 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
“A NIGHT OF FABULOUS FUN. A HIGH-OCTANE CELEBRATION OF DANCE.” – THE DAILY EXPRESS
NIKITA KUZMIN JOINS FELLOW STRICTLY STARS FOR ‘HERE COME THE BOYS’ 2022 UK TOUR
Nikita Kuzmin will join fellow Strictly stars Graziano Di Prima, Nadiya Bychkova, Pasha Kovalev, and Strictly finalist Karim Zeroual for a 28-date UK tour in 2022 of the critically acclaimed West End smash hit show Here Come The Boy
22nd June 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
“A NIGHT OF FABULOUS FUN. A HIGH-OCTANE CELEBRATION OF DANCE.” – THE DAILY EXPRESS
NIKITA KUZMIN JOINS FELLOW STRICTLY STARS FOR ‘HERE COME THE BOYS’ 2022 UK TOUR
Nikita Kuzmin will join fellow Strictly stars Graziano Di Prima, Nadiya Bychkova, Pasha Kovalev, and Strictly finalist Karim Zeroual for a 28-date UK tour in 2022 of the critically acclaimed West End smash hit show Here Come The Boy
INITIAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR
WORLD PREMIERE OF
THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL
UK & IRELAND TOUR OPENING AT CURVE IN FEBRUARY 2022
Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jul
Cliffs Pavilion SOUTHEND
Interview with Jay Osmond coming soon!
WORLD PREMIERE OF
THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL
UK & IRELAND TOUR OPENING AT CURVE IN FEBRUARY 2022
Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jul
Cliffs Pavilion SOUTHEND
Interview with Jay Osmond coming soon!
FIREDANCE
23rd March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Back on our screens and soon to be Back Live On Stage! Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are finally able to bring their Latin spectacular FIREDANCE to a stage near you in 2022, in association with Raymond Gubbay & Kilimanjaro Live
23rd March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Back on our screens and soon to be Back Live On Stage! Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are finally able to bring their Latin spectacular FIREDANCE to a stage near you in 2022, in association with Raymond Gubbay & Kilimanjaro Live
JACK DEE
OFF THE TELLY
2021 - 2022 TOUR
** BRAND NEW AND RESCHEDULED DATES ANNOUNCED **
When everyone’s favourite grumbler, Jack Dee, announced he was returning to the stand-up stage in 2019 with Off The Telly, his first solo tour in six years, tickets flew off the shelves selling out the initial dates at incredible speed, and the was tour extended in to 2020 in order to meet exceptional public demand
OFF THE TELLY
2021 - 2022 TOUR
** BRAND NEW AND RESCHEDULED DATES ANNOUNCED **
When everyone’s favourite grumbler, Jack Dee, announced he was returning to the stand-up stage in 2019 with Off The Telly, his first solo tour in six years, tickets flew off the shelves selling out the initial dates at incredible speed, and the was tour extended in to 2020 in order to meet exceptional public demand
THE ESSEX SCHOOL OF SCREEN ACTING IS READY FOR ACTION!
Following an enforced sabbatical due to COVID, The Essex School Of Screen Acting is thrilled to announce that they are, once again, OPEN!
The Essex School Of Screen Acting has a new and innovative approach to camera acting. They run a weekly evening class for adults aged 18 and over at all levels in their screen acting journeys. They are committed to training actors of all ages in a creative, educational and fun environment and with very affordable fees. The school believes that acting training should be available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances
Following an enforced sabbatical due to COVID, The Essex School Of Screen Acting is thrilled to announce that they are, once again, OPEN!
The Essex School Of Screen Acting has a new and innovative approach to camera acting. They run a weekly evening class for adults aged 18 and over at all levels in their screen acting journeys. They are committed to training actors of all ages in a creative, educational and fun environment and with very affordable fees. The school believes that acting training should be available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances
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James Arthur Announces Highly Anticipated Tours Of The UK, Ireland And North America
20th March
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
James Arthur today delights fans by announcing tours of both UK & Ireland and North America in 2022
20th March
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
James Arthur today delights fans by announcing tours of both UK & Ireland and North America in 2022
Paul Carrack
4th March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea, Essex
with the Good and Ready Tour PLUS brand new album - first in three years!
4th March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea, Essex
with the Good and Ready Tour PLUS brand new album - first in three years!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Phil Mcintyre Live proudly presents:
TOM HOUGHTON
HONOUR
UK TOUR 2022
3rd March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Phil Mcintyre Live proudly presents:
TOM HOUGHTON
HONOUR
UK TOUR 2022
3rd March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
ANTON AND ERIN
SHOWTIME is a glittering celebration that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest icons of entertainment as Anton & Erin present world class dance inspired by an array of classic performers including Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, Elton John and many more
Cliffs Pavilion
11-12th March 2022 (3 performances)
SHOWTIME is a glittering celebration that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest icons of entertainment as Anton & Erin present world class dance inspired by an array of classic performers including Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, Elton John and many more
Cliffs Pavilion
11-12th March 2022 (3 performances)
JOHANNES RADEBE: FREEDOM
UK TOUR TO OPEN 16 MARCH 2022
27 March 2022
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
UK TOUR TO OPEN 16 MARCH 2022
27 March 2022
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
CHRIS McCAUSLAND: SPEAKY BLINDER
He's blind. He's a dad. He's a husband. He’s third in command. And that's just the half of it.
Extended national tour announced for comedian Chris McCausland.
Palace Theatre, Southend
April 28th, 2022
He's blind. He's a dad. He's a husband. He’s third in command. And that's just the half of it.
Extended national tour announced for comedian Chris McCausland.
Palace Theatre, Southend
April 28th, 2022
DIVERSITY
Presents
‘CONNECTED’ 2022 TOUR
CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO
10 EXTRA DATES ADDED DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND
coming to Southend's Cliffs Pavilion 18th and 19th June 2022
DIVERSITY’S CONNECTED TOUR NOW TOTALS 78 SHOWS - THEIR BIGGEST EVER TOUR TO DATE
120,000 TICKETS ONSALE IN THEATRES AND ARENAS ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND
DIVERSITY TO VISIT 33 TOWNS & CITIES IN 4 MONTHS IN 2022
Presents
‘CONNECTED’ 2022 TOUR
CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO
10 EXTRA DATES ADDED DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND
coming to Southend's Cliffs Pavilion 18th and 19th June 2022
DIVERSITY’S CONNECTED TOUR NOW TOTALS 78 SHOWS - THEIR BIGGEST EVER TOUR TO DATE
120,000 TICKETS ONSALE IN THEATRES AND ARENAS ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND
DIVERSITY TO VISIT 33 TOWNS & CITIES IN 4 MONTHS IN 2022
IMELDA MAY
ANNOUNCES MADE TO LOVE APRIL 2022 UK TOUR
FORTHCOMING SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘11 PAST THE HOUR’
RELEASED ON DECCA RECORDS FRIDAY 16TH APRIL 2021
Globally revered Irish artist Imelda May has today announced her first major UK tour in over five years in support of her highly anticipated new album ‘11 Past The Hour’. Tickets for the 2022 tour go on general sale Friday 23 April 2021 at 10am
ANNOUNCES MADE TO LOVE APRIL 2022 UK TOUR
FORTHCOMING SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘11 PAST THE HOUR’
RELEASED ON DECCA RECORDS FRIDAY 16TH APRIL 2021
Globally revered Irish artist Imelda May has today announced her first major UK tour in over five years in support of her highly anticipated new album ‘11 Past The Hour’. Tickets for the 2022 tour go on general sale Friday 23 April 2021 at 10am
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK: THE OFFICIAL TOUR
RU-TURNS TO THE UK FOR 2022
EXTRA DATE ADDED!!
Southend Cliffs Pavilion – Friday February 11
Southend prepare yourself! Drag Royalty will Ru-Turn in 2022 for the UK’s biggest ever RuPaul tour
RU-TURNS TO THE UK FOR 2022
EXTRA DATE ADDED!!
Southend Cliffs Pavilion – Friday February 11
Southend prepare yourself! Drag Royalty will Ru-Turn in 2022 for the UK’s biggest ever RuPaul tour
Texas
Announce Rescheduled
2022 UK & Irish Tour Dates
Monday 7th March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend on Sea
Acclaimed Single ‘Hi’ Out Now
Following the release of their acclaimed new single ‘Hi’ earlier this year, everyone’s favourite Scottish rock band, Texas, have announced that their UK tour has been rescheduled to 2022. Kicking off with two dates at the Olympia in Dublin on 10th and 11th February, the extensive tour includes a must-see date at London’s Palladium on 16th March
Announce Rescheduled
2022 UK & Irish Tour Dates
Monday 7th March 2022
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend on Sea
Acclaimed Single ‘Hi’ Out Now
Following the release of their acclaimed new single ‘Hi’ earlier this year, everyone’s favourite Scottish rock band, Texas, have announced that their UK tour has been rescheduled to 2022. Kicking off with two dates at the Olympia in Dublin on 10th and 11th February, the extensive tour includes a must-see date at London’s Palladium on 16th March
JOHN COOPER CLARKE
‘I WANNA BE YOURS’ UK TOUR 2021/2022
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED
7th April 2022
Southend's Palace Theatre
“…One of Britain’s outstanding poets”
- Sir Paul McCartney
‘I WANNA BE YOURS’ UK TOUR 2021/2022
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED
7th April 2022
Southend's Palace Theatre
“…One of Britain’s outstanding poets”
- Sir Paul McCartney
THE OLIVIER AWARD NOMINATED
MUSICAL TO EMBARK ON UK TOUR
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
5-9 APRIL 2022
Jonathan Church and Andrew Wright to lead the creative team
Tour follows London season at Sadler’s Wells this summer
MUSICAL TO EMBARK ON UK TOUR
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
5-9 APRIL 2022
Jonathan Church and Andrew Wright to lead the creative team
Tour follows London season at Sadler’s Wells this summer
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
UK Tour comes to SOUTHEND ON SEA
Palace Theatre
postponed to April / May & June 2022
“Fresh Air“ - World Tour 2020
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
The most Famous Bagpipe Band in the World, ever!
UK Tour comes to SOUTHEND ON SEA
Palace Theatre
postponed to April / May & June 2022
“Fresh Air“ - World Tour 2020
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
The most Famous Bagpipe Band in the World, ever!
DAVID ESSEX
2022 UK TOUR
Thu 22 Sep 2022 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
2022 UK TOUR
Thu 22 Sep 2022 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Kilimanjaro presents
DON McLEAN
Wed, SEP 21, 2022
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom
Mr ‘American Pie’ announces UK Tour to celebrate 50 years of his huge hit single and remarkable, enduring music career
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Don McLean’s much loved American Pie album and in celebration, today Don announces his European tour which rolls into the UK Sept 22
DON McLEAN
Wed, SEP 21, 2022
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom
Mr ‘American Pie’ announces UK Tour to celebrate 50 years of his huge hit single and remarkable, enduring music career
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Don McLean’s much loved American Pie album and in celebration, today Don announces his European tour which rolls into the UK Sept 22
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