REVIEW
✭✭✭✭☆ 4/5
THE BODYGUARD
Tue 13th January 2026 - Sat 17th January 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
"The Bodyguard is one of those musicals that never disappoints. With the iconic score and melodramatic storyline, it’s a sure fire winner in grabbing the audiences attention, emotions and anticipation, literally from the get go. You can’t help but be drawn into the drama that unfolds"
✭✭✭✭☆ 4/5
THE BODYGUARD
Tue 13th January 2026 - Sat 17th January 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
"The Bodyguard is one of those musicals that never disappoints. With the iconic score and melodramatic storyline, it’s a sure fire winner in grabbing the audiences attention, emotions and anticipation, literally from the get go. You can’t help but be drawn into the drama that unfolds"
2025 TONY® AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST MUSICAL & 2024 OLIVIER AWARD® WINNER FOR BEST NEW MUSICAL
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
ANNOUNCES A LANDMARK WORLD TOUR!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
ANNOUNCES A LANDMARK WORLD TOUR!
Rude Science
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 21 Feb 11.30am & 3pm
The revolutionary stage show making Britain’s
kids fall in love with science returns to Southend in February
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 21 Feb 11.30am & 3pm
The revolutionary stage show making Britain’s
kids fall in love with science returns to Southend in February
Dixon Sessions: Spoken Word Edition
Sam Browne, Hollie Dee & The Cherry Scott Project
The first Dixon Session kicks off the series with a Spoken Word evening. On Friday 30 January, local poet Sam Browne is joined by Hollie Dee and The Cherry Scott Project for a special night of performance poetry
Sam Browne, Hollie Dee & The Cherry Scott Project
The first Dixon Session kicks off the series with a Spoken Word evening. On Friday 30 January, local poet Sam Browne is joined by Hollie Dee and The Cherry Scott Project for a special night of performance poetry
Chris McCausland
Yonks!
UK Tour 2025- 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
31 January 2026
Over 100 brand new dates added due to phenomenal demand!
Yonks!
UK Tour 2025- 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
31 January 2026
Over 100 brand new dates added due to phenomenal demand!
Varna International Ballet brings two beloved classics to the Cliffs Pavilion in 2026
The Nutcracker
on Sunday 1 February
and
Swan Lake
on Sunday 8 March
"Daniela Dimova said: “We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.”"
The Nutcracker
on Sunday 1 February
and
Swan Lake
on Sunday 8 March
"Daniela Dimova said: “We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.”"
NIGEL HAVERS
TALKING B*LL*CKS
“BUY NOW BEFORE RIGOR MORTIS SETS IN” Julian Clary
Nigel Havers is delighted to announce that, due to popular demand, he will be setting out to tour the UK in Spring 2026 and will be stopping off at the Palace Theatre for one night only on Monday 16 March 2026
PLUS
INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL
TALKING B*LL*CKS
“BUY NOW BEFORE RIGOR MORTIS SETS IN” Julian Clary
Nigel Havers is delighted to announce that, due to popular demand, he will be setting out to tour the UK in Spring 2026 and will be stopping off at the Palace Theatre for one night only on Monday 16 March 2026
PLUS
INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL
HANNAH LOWTHER, GEORGE CRAWFORD
KAREN MAVUNDUKURE, & ADAM COOPER
TO STAR ALONGSIDE
AMBER DAVIES IN
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
UK AND IRELAND TOUR
17 – 21 March 2026
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED
KAREN MAVUNDUKURE, & ADAM COOPER
TO STAR ALONGSIDE
AMBER DAVIES IN
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
UK AND IRELAND TOUR
17 – 21 March 2026
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED
Little Wander in association with PBJ Management present:
BRIDGET CHRISTIE: JACKET POTATO PIZZA
UK TOUR 2026
Sunday 29th March 2026
Palace Theatre
Southend
On sale NOW!
"A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Creator and star of Channel 4’s The Change, Taskmaster legend and Annie in BBC’s Ghosts, Bridget Christie hits the road again with her new show Jacket Potato Pizza. Tour schedule below."
BRIDGET CHRISTIE: JACKET POTATO PIZZA
UK TOUR 2026
Sunday 29th March 2026
Palace Theatre
Southend
On sale NOW!
"A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Creator and star of Channel 4’s The Change, Taskmaster legend and Annie in BBC’s Ghosts, Bridget Christie hits the road again with her new show Jacket Potato Pizza. Tour schedule below."
WACKADOO!
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY UK AND IRELAND TOUR
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
ON SALE TODAY
BLUEY BROUGHT TO REAL LIFE IN SMASH-HIT LIVE SHOW
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
www.southendtheatres.co.uk
08 – 12 April 2026
Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show Bluey’s Big Play, with tickets on sale today!
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY UK AND IRELAND TOUR
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
ON SALE TODAY
BLUEY BROUGHT TO REAL LIFE IN SMASH-HIT LIVE SHOW
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
www.southendtheatres.co.uk
08 – 12 April 2026
Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show Bluey’s Big Play, with tickets on sale today!
DIVERSITY ANNOUNCE ‘SOUL’
A MAJOR NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR FOR 2026
Wednesday 6 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Thursday 7 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Friday 8 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Saturday 9 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion (matinee and evening)
*Sunday 10 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion (matinee)
*UK school holidays
*New Dates Added
Following the phenomenal sell-out of the tour pre-sale, additional dates have now been added
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026
A MAJOR NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR FOR 2026
Wednesday 6 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Thursday 7 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Friday 8 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Saturday 9 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion (matinee and evening)
*Sunday 10 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion (matinee)
*UK school holidays
*New Dates Added
Following the phenomenal sell-out of the tour pre-sale, additional dates have now been added
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026
ALFIE BOE
‘FACING MYSELF’ UK TOUR 2026
Saturday 23 May
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
‘FACING MYSELF’ UK TOUR 2026
Saturday 23 May
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Trafalgar Theatre Productions, the Dodgers, Tommy Mottola and TEG Dainty present
The electrifying new musical celebrating
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
Their music. Their love. Their story.
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY & JUNE
25th-30th May 2025
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
The electrifying new musical celebrating
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
Their music. Their love. Their story.
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY & JUNE
25th-30th May 2025
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
PEPPA PIG LIVE RETURNS AS BABY EVIE MAKES FIRST LIVE STAGE APPEARANCE IN BRAND-NEW SHOW
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
6th and 7th June 2026
Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage show: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Which will feature the new addition to the family, baby Evie!
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
6th and 7th June 2026
Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage show: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Which will feature the new addition to the family, baby Evie!
David Essex OBE
Announces ‘Thanks for the Memories’
UK Tour for September 2026
Southend Cliffs Pavillion
Friday 11 September 2026
Singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced a major 21-date nationwide tour for September 2026 titled ‘Thanks for the Memories’ to celebrate his monumental career. Tickets for ‘Thanks for the Memories’ go on sale from 10am on Friday 24th October
Announces ‘Thanks for the Memories’
UK Tour for September 2026
Southend Cliffs Pavillion
Friday 11 September 2026
Singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced a major 21-date nationwide tour for September 2026 titled ‘Thanks for the Memories’ to celebrate his monumental career. Tickets for ‘Thanks for the Memories’ go on sale from 10am on Friday 24th October
Tom Davis
to tour the UK with his new tour
Spudgun
Cliffs Pavillion, Southend On Sea
Saturday 26 September 2026
to tour the UK with his new tour
Spudgun
Cliffs Pavillion, Southend On Sea
Saturday 26 September 2026
INTERNATIONAL IRISH VOCAL SENSATION THE SHAMROCKS HEAD TO SOUTHEND ON DEBUT UK TOUR
SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion – Sun 18th October 2026
SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion – Sun 18th October 2026
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Photo credit: Robert French