DIVERSITY
Presents…
SUPERNOVA
CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO
BRAND NEW SHOW
66 SHOWS IN 40 TOWNS AND CITIES
ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND
ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST-EVER TOURS
Fri 29 Mar Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 30 Mar Southend Cliffs Pavilion MATINEE
Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK
Presents…
SUPERNOVA
CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO
BRAND NEW SHOW
66 SHOWS IN 40 TOWNS AND CITIES
ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND
ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST-EVER TOURS
Fri 29 Mar Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 30 Mar Southend Cliffs Pavilion MATINEE
Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK
EX-SPECIAL FORCES SERGEANT & BROADCASTER TO TAKE ON NEW EXPEDITION CHALLENGE WITH
2023 TOUR
JASON FOX - LIFE AT THE LIMIT
Southend, Cliffs Pavillion – Sunday February 12th
From gunfights, hostage rescues, daring escapes and heroic endeavours that defined Jason Fox’s service, to a very different battle that awaited him at home, Life At The Limit will present a breath-taking story of Special Forces soldiering - a chronicle of operational bravery, adventure and courage on and off the battlefield. A vivid, searing account of his life, that tells some incredible moments of strength and courage.
2023 TOUR
JASON FOX - LIFE AT THE LIMIT
Southend, Cliffs Pavillion – Sunday February 12th
From gunfights, hostage rescues, daring escapes and heroic endeavours that defined Jason Fox’s service, to a very different battle that awaited him at home, Life At The Limit will present a breath-taking story of Special Forces soldiering - a chronicle of operational bravery, adventure and courage on and off the battlefield. A vivid, searing account of his life, that tells some incredible moments of strength and courage.
Belinda Carlisle – ‘Decades’ Tour 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
13th February 2023
Following the unfortunate covid induced postponement of Belinda’s tour in 2021 we now have all the rescheduled shows firmly in place and, to make up for the wait, we are very pleased to announce that Belinda is going to be joined on this tour by some very special guests, The Christians
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
13th February 2023
Following the unfortunate covid induced postponement of Belinda’s tour in 2021 we now have all the rescheduled shows firmly in place and, to make up for the wait, we are very pleased to announce that Belinda is going to be joined on this tour by some very special guests, The Christians
THE MULT-MILLION SELLING, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING, ICONIC ALBUM
Mike Oldfield’s
TUBULAR BELLS
The 50th Anniversary Celebration
UK Tour
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
18th February 2023
To celebrate next year’s 50th anniversary of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in concert for a celebratory UK tour
Mike Oldfield’s
TUBULAR BELLS
The 50th Anniversary Celebration
UK Tour
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
18th February 2023
To celebrate next year’s 50th anniversary of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in concert for a celebratory UK tour
‘NOTHING IN MODERATION’
The legendary Prue Leith is to embark on her first ever live tour ‘Nothing in Moderation’ in 2023
23rd February 2023
Palace Theatre, Southend
Nothing is off the menu in this frank, revealing and very funny all-new show. Prue will share a myriad of fascinating anecdotes about her life: taking audiences through the ups and downs of being a successful restaurateur, novelist, businesswoman and Great British Bake Off judge; feeding the rich and famous, cooking for Royalty and even poisoning her clients - all told for the very first time
The legendary Prue Leith is to embark on her first ever live tour ‘Nothing in Moderation’ in 2023
23rd February 2023
Palace Theatre, Southend
Nothing is off the menu in this frank, revealing and very funny all-new show. Prue will share a myriad of fascinating anecdotes about her life: taking audiences through the ups and downs of being a successful restaurateur, novelist, businesswoman and Great British Bake Off judge; feeding the rich and famous, cooking for Royalty and even poisoning her clients - all told for the very first time
IN CONVERSATION WITH
STACEY DOOLEY
Fri 24th February 2023
SOUTHEND – Palace Theatre
STACEY DOOLEY
Fri 24th February 2023
SOUTHEND – Palace Theatre
THE ORIGINAL STAGE PLAY
THAT SPAWNED THE HOLLYWOOD FILM
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
EMBARKS ON 2023 UK & IRELAND TOUR
HARRIET THORPE
TO STAR ALONGSIDE
LAURA MAIN, DIANA VICKERS & LUCY SPEED
7 – 11 March
Palace Theatre, Southend
“WITTY, WARM AND UPLIFTING” – THE GUARDIAN
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Steel Magnolias, the hilarious and heart-warming play based on a true story, which enjoyed huge global success in the hit 1989 film adaptation starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, is embarking on an extensive UK and Ireland tour in 2023
THAT SPAWNED THE HOLLYWOOD FILM
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
EMBARKS ON 2023 UK & IRELAND TOUR
HARRIET THORPE
TO STAR ALONGSIDE
LAURA MAIN, DIANA VICKERS & LUCY SPEED
7 – 11 March
Palace Theatre, Southend
“WITTY, WARM AND UPLIFTING” – THE GUARDIAN
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Steel Magnolias, the hilarious and heart-warming play based on a true story, which enjoyed huge global success in the hit 1989 film adaptation starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, is embarking on an extensive UK and Ireland tour in 2023
FIREDANCE
10th March 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
7.30pm
Strictly Stars Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and their scintillating cast return in 2023 with FIREDANCE, featuring fresh flavours and super-charged choreography
10th March 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
7.30pm
Strictly Stars Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and their scintillating cast return in 2023 with FIREDANCE, featuring fresh flavours and super-charged choreography
Lloyd Griffith: ONE TONNE OF FUN
is heading to Southend!
In January, Lloyd Griffith will embark on a tour of the UK. It stops off at the Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday, 14th March
is heading to Southend!
In January, Lloyd Griffith will embark on a tour of the UK. It stops off at the Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday, 14th March
James Haskell the #1 podcaster with The Good, the Bad and the Rugby, author of Sunday Times Bestselling book “What A Flanker”, smash-hit follow up “Ruck me” and host of Amuse Douche is back on the road once again with his new stage show –
“S*x, Tries & Videotape”
28th March 2023
Palace Theatre, Southend
“S*x, Tries & Videotape”
28th March 2023
Palace Theatre, Southend
DANNY BAKER UK TOUR 2023
‘AT LAST… THE SAUSAGE SANDWICH TOUR’
29th March 2023
Palace Theatre
Southend
Danny Baker is back on tour in 2023! Buckle up at Curtain Up because here we go again! The third (and final) part of the trilogy that began with the sell-out tour ‘Cradle To Stage’, charged on through the ‘Good Time Charlie’s Back!’ shows, now reaches its peak with ‘At Last… The Sausage Sandwich Tour’. Tickets are on sale now
‘AT LAST… THE SAUSAGE SANDWICH TOUR’
29th March 2023
Palace Theatre
Southend
Danny Baker is back on tour in 2023! Buckle up at Curtain Up because here we go again! The third (and final) part of the trilogy that began with the sell-out tour ‘Cradle To Stage’, charged on through the ‘Good Time Charlie’s Back!’ shows, now reaches its peak with ‘At Last… The Sausage Sandwich Tour’. Tickets are on sale now
DARREN HAYES
ANNOUNCES THE DO YOU REMEMBER? UK TOUR 2023
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SAVAGE GARDEN, SOLO HITS AND MORE
29 March 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Darren Hayes, the multi-award-winning songwriter, iconic performer and one half of the globally revered Savage Garden, has today announced a major UK tour for 2023, his first in over a decade! The tour will celebrate 25 years of Savage Garden, his well-established solo career and more.
ANNOUNCES THE DO YOU REMEMBER? UK TOUR 2023
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SAVAGE GARDEN, SOLO HITS AND MORE
29 March 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Darren Hayes, the multi-award-winning songwriter, iconic performer and one half of the globally revered Savage Garden, has today announced a major UK tour for 2023, his first in over a decade! The tour will celebrate 25 years of Savage Garden, his well-established solo career and more.
Nadiya & Kai Announce UK Dates for ‘Once Upon A Time’
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
31st March 2023
Starring together on their own headline tour for the first time, ballroom superstars Nadiya and Kai’s new dance production is a fairytale like no other, with the couple having created a stunning show that showcases their incredible journeys and shines a spotlight on their love affair with dance
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
31st March 2023
Starring together on their own headline tour for the first time, ballroom superstars Nadiya and Kai’s new dance production is a fairytale like no other, with the couple having created a stunning show that showcases their incredible journeys and shines a spotlight on their love affair with dance
BILLY OCEAN
CLIFFS PAVILION
12 APRIL 2023
Billy Ocean is Britain's biggest black recording star, with worldwide record sales of over thirty million and six top ten singles on both sides of the Atlantic.
He also holds a Grammy award for best male R&B Vocal Performance, the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, and in 2020 was awarded an MBE for services to music.
CLIFFS PAVILION
12 APRIL 2023
Billy Ocean is Britain's biggest black recording star, with worldwide record sales of over thirty million and six top ten singles on both sides of the Atlantic.
He also holds a Grammy award for best male R&B Vocal Performance, the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, and in 2020 was awarded an MBE for services to music.
BUFFY REVAMPED
Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike.
Written and Performed by Brendan Murphy
Directed by Hamish MacDougall
UK & IRELAND TOUR 2023
Coming to the Palace Theatre, SOUTHEND
on Saturday 15th April
8.00pm
Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike.
Written and Performed by Brendan Murphy
Directed by Hamish MacDougall
UK & IRELAND TOUR 2023
Coming to the Palace Theatre, SOUTHEND
on Saturday 15th April
8.00pm
CALL THE MIDWIFE’S
HELEN GEORGE
TO STAR AS ANNA IN MAJOR UK TOUR OF
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S
THE KING & I
18 – 22 April 2023
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Winner of Four Tony Awards
including Best Musical Revival
HELEN GEORGE
TO STAR AS ANNA IN MAJOR UK TOUR OF
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S
THE KING & I
18 – 22 April 2023
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Winner of Four Tony Awards
including Best Musical Revival
Photo of previous cast
MIDGE URE "VOICE & VISIONS" 2022 UK TOUR RESCHEDULED
Due to the ongoing uncertainty around Covid-19, dates for Midge Ure's - Voice & Visions UK Tour - set to take place between February and April 2022 have been rescheduled to 2023. Original tickets remain valid for rescheduled dates.
The Southend show will now take place on 7th May 2023 at Cliffs Pavilion
Due to the ongoing uncertainty around Covid-19, dates for Midge Ure's - Voice & Visions UK Tour - set to take place between February and April 2022 have been rescheduled to 2023. Original tickets remain valid for rescheduled dates.
The Southend show will now take place on 7th May 2023 at Cliffs Pavilion
SQUIRRELS! ISN’T IT TIME FOR… HEY DUGGEE’S FIRST LIVE UK TOUR
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion – May 13-14 2023
Hit children’s show HEY DUGGEE is to tour the UK for the first time ever in a vibrant and interactive stage show
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion – May 13-14 2023
Hit children’s show HEY DUGGEE is to tour the UK for the first time ever in a vibrant and interactive stage show
Tom Allen: Completely
UK TOUR 2023
Pre-sale: Friday 27th May at 10am
General sale: Monday 30th May at 10am
“a riotous rollercoaster of a set from a skilful stand-up perched on the cusp of major fame” – Evening Standard
UK TOUR 2023
Pre-sale: Friday 27th May at 10am
General sale: Monday 30th May at 10am
“a riotous rollercoaster of a set from a skilful stand-up perched on the cusp of major fame” – Evening Standard
YES Announce UK Dates For
The Relayer Album Series Tour 2023
Progressive legends YES have announced UK dates for their long-awaited Album Series 2023 Tour featuring their 1974 Relayer album in its entirety together with a selection of other classic YES favourites. Tickets are on sale now!
The Relayer Album Series Tour 2023
Progressive legends YES have announced UK dates for their long-awaited Album Series 2023 Tour featuring their 1974 Relayer album in its entirety together with a selection of other classic YES favourites. Tickets are on sale now!
Carrie Hope Fletcher - An Open Book
NEW SOUTHEND SHOW ADDED TO WEST END AWARD-WINNER
CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER’S DEBUT UK TOUR
Southend Cliffs Pavilion – Friday June 9
Award-winning stage sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher will be bringing her new debut solo tour to Southend due to phenomenal demand
NEW SOUTHEND SHOW ADDED TO WEST END AWARD-WINNER
CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER’S DEBUT UK TOUR
Southend Cliffs Pavilion – Friday June 9
Award-winning stage sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher will be bringing her new debut solo tour to Southend due to phenomenal demand
THE OFFICIAL TAKE THAT MUSICAL
GREATEST DAYS
FURTHER DATES ANNOUNCED
20 – 24 June
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
"GREATEST DAYS features more than 15 of Take That’s record-breaking songs alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, Our House, Kinky Boots)."
GREATEST DAYS
FURTHER DATES ANNOUNCED
20 – 24 June
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
"GREATEST DAYS features more than 15 of Take That’s record-breaking songs alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, Our House, Kinky Boots)."
SHALAMAR CELEBRATE THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF
‘FRIENDS’ ALBUM
by performing the ENTIRE album live in concert for the first time!
Live At The London Palladium Friday 2nd June 2023
Birmingham Symphony Hall Sunday 25th June 2023
Southend Cliffs Pavilion Friday 30th June 2023
‘FRIENDS’ ALBUM
by performing the ENTIRE album live in concert for the first time!
Live At The London Palladium Friday 2nd June 2023
Birmingham Symphony Hall Sunday 25th June 2023
Southend Cliffs Pavilion Friday 30th June 2023
CORONATION STREET STAR
KATIE MCGLYNN
JOINS THE CAST OF PETER JAMES’
'WISH YOU WERE DEAD'
FROM 2 MAY 2023 FOR THE
UK TOUR WORLD PREMIERE
3 – 8 July 2023
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea
KATIE MCGLYNN
JOINS THE CAST OF PETER JAMES’
'WISH YOU WERE DEAD'
FROM 2 MAY 2023 FOR THE
UK TOUR WORLD PREMIERE
3 – 8 July 2023
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea
Review
Horrible Histories Live Onboard!
Terrible Thames
✭✭✭✭✭ 5/5
Horrible Histories Live Onboard!
Terrible Thames
✭✭✭✭✭ 5/5
Southend Theatre Scene and our friends, Otis, Odette, Orla and Emmie took a ride on the Horrible Histories Terrible Thames Tour
as it re-launched again this year just in time for the Easter holidays. Check out their trip and if you'd like to make a booking, check out their website !
as it re-launched again this year just in time for the Easter holidays. Check out their trip and if you'd like to make a booking, check out their website !
SHREK THE MUSICAL
29 August – 2 September 2023
The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
On sale 8 June
A BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION OF ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ HEADS OUT TO PAINT THE TOWN GREEN IN 2023
THE PRODUCERS OF ‘HAIRSPRAY’ AND ‘PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’ HAVE JOINED FORCES WITH DIRECTORS SAM HOLMES AND NICK WINSTON, AND DESIGNER PHILIP WITCOMB, TO RE-IMAGINE THIS CLASSIC STORY FOR A NEW AUDIENCE.
FEATURING A HOST OF LOVEABLE FAIRYTALE CHARACTERS AND MEMORABLE SONGS, INCLUDING ‘I’M A BELIEVER’, ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ IS A FUN FILLED NIGHT AT THE THEATRE THAT EVERYONE WILL ENJOY.
29 August – 2 September 2023
The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
On sale 8 June
A BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION OF ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ HEADS OUT TO PAINT THE TOWN GREEN IN 2023
THE PRODUCERS OF ‘HAIRSPRAY’ AND ‘PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’ HAVE JOINED FORCES WITH DIRECTORS SAM HOLMES AND NICK WINSTON, AND DESIGNER PHILIP WITCOMB, TO RE-IMAGINE THIS CLASSIC STORY FOR A NEW AUDIENCE.
FEATURING A HOST OF LOVEABLE FAIRYTALE CHARACTERS AND MEMORABLE SONGS, INCLUDING ‘I’M A BELIEVER’, ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ IS A FUN FILLED NIGHT AT THE THEATRE THAT EVERYONE WILL ENJOY.
ALFIE BOE
LIVE IN CONCERT
NATIONWIDE UK + IRELAND TOUR ANNOUNCED
SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER 2023
PERFORMING CLASSIC SONGS, FAN FAVOURITES AND MORE
Wed 20 Sep 2023 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
*TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER AT 10AM*
LIVE IN CONCERT
NATIONWIDE UK + IRELAND TOUR ANNOUNCED
SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER 2023
PERFORMING CLASSIC SONGS, FAN FAVOURITES AND MORE
Wed 20 Sep 2023 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
*TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER AT 10AM*
FOLLOWING HUGE DEMAND FOR TICKETS
STEVE BACKSHALL ANNOUNCES
2023 DATES FOR OCEAN UK TOUR
17th October 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Steve Backshall said: "Following a sell-out success in 2022, I’m taking my Ocean tour back on the road! It’s full of stunts, tricks, stage science, outtakes, big screen beauty and bad bad dad jokes… it’s dolphin-itely worth Sea-ing. I am so so sorry”
STEVE BACKSHALL ANNOUNCES
2023 DATES FOR OCEAN UK TOUR
17th October 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Steve Backshall said: "Following a sell-out success in 2022, I’m taking my Ocean tour back on the road! It’s full of stunts, tricks, stage science, outtakes, big screen beauty and bad bad dad jokes… it’s dolphin-itely worth Sea-ing. I am so so sorry”
CELEBRITY CHEF
JAMES MARTIN
TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH BRAND NEW TOUR FOR 2023
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion – Fri Oct 20
Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat as he plans to hit the road with a brand-new tour for 2023
“If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen,” said James. “I love the heat so this is going to be a brilliant tour."
JAMES MARTIN
TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH BRAND NEW TOUR FOR 2023
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion – Fri Oct 20
Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat as he plans to hit the road with a brand-new tour for 2023
“If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen,” said James. “I love the heat so this is going to be a brilliant tour."
GABRIELLE ANNOUNCES THE 30 YEARS OF DREAMING TOUR 2023
1st November 2023 at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion
also INCLUDES A PRESTIGIOUS SHOW AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Gabrielle today announces details of her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour 2023. The tour will see her celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of her era-defining smash hit #1 single ‘Dreams’ and perform highlights from her catalogue of hits, which also include ‘Rise’, ‘Out Of Reach’ and ‘Sunshine’.
1st November 2023 at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion
also INCLUDES A PRESTIGIOUS SHOW AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Gabrielle today announces details of her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour 2023. The tour will see her celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of her era-defining smash hit #1 single ‘Dreams’ and perform highlights from her catalogue of hits, which also include ‘Rise’, ‘Out Of Reach’ and ‘Sunshine’.
The Ultimate Evening of Entertainment With Anton Du Beke
20th November 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Anton said: “This tour has everything I love, songs, dance, chat and laughter – it’s my idea of a perfect evening – I hope it will be for many people around the country.”
20th November 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Anton said: “This tour has everything I love, songs, dance, chat and laughter – it’s my idea of a perfect evening – I hope it will be for many people around the country.”
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Photo credit: Robert French