SHANE RICHIE AND FAYE TOZER TO STAR IN CLIFFS PAVILION PANTOMIME
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
this December!!
Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
this December!!
Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Breaking The Cycle: The Power of Hormones – Dr Louise Newson
Thursday 11 June 7.30pm
Palace Theatre, London Road, Southend
Thursday 11 June 7.30pm
Palace Theatre, London Road, Southend
Glassfrog Theatre present
THE ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
12th June 2026
Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre
Westcliff
THE ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
12th June 2026
Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre
Westcliff
G4: Phantoms of the Popera Tour
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea
Friday 12th June 2026
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems.
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, The Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, The Rocky Horror Show and many more…
ALSO,
Spotlight on Michael Conway, who lives in Rochford, Essex
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea
Friday 12th June 2026
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems.
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, The Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, The Rocky Horror Show and many more…
ALSO,
Spotlight on Michael Conway, who lives in Rochford, Essex
The Overtones to Star in New Song and Dance Spectacular Jukebox Idols
Saturday 13 June
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend
Saturday 13 June
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend
Original Northern Soul Icon Lorraine Silver Joins The Signatures for Spectacular Southend Homecoming Show
Soul fans in Essex are set for an unforgettable night as original Northern Soul legend Lorraine Silver joins forces with the UK's premier Northern Soul band, The Signatures, at the Palace Theatre on Saturday 13th June 2026
Soul fans in Essex are set for an unforgettable night as original Northern Soul legend Lorraine Silver joins forces with the UK's premier Northern Soul band, The Signatures, at the Palace Theatre on Saturday 13th June 2026
BEVERLEY KNIGHT
‘BORN TO PERFORM’ UK TOUR JUNE 2026
All the songs & stories from a life onstage
23rd June 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
‘BORN TO PERFORM’ UK TOUR JUNE 2026
All the songs & stories from a life onstage
23rd June 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
Club Tropicana at the Maritime Room
Whether you’re a soul boy, a Duranie or into Club classics, The Maritime Room has the party night for you. For more than a decade, Tropicana nights have been filling the dance floor in the Maritime Room at the Cliffs Pavilion. Celebrating the best in Soul, 80s and 90s hits, Tropicana events are fun-filled nights with a friendly crowd and a great DJ
26th June 2026
Whether you’re a soul boy, a Duranie or into Club classics, The Maritime Room has the party night for you. For more than a decade, Tropicana nights have been filling the dance floor in the Maritime Room at the Cliffs Pavilion. Celebrating the best in Soul, 80s and 90s hits, Tropicana events are fun-filled nights with a friendly crowd and a great DJ
26th June 2026
STEP RIGHT UP!
AS FULL CASTING IS REVEALED FOR
BARNUM
At the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend 30 June – 4 July 2026
“A DAZZLING, ALL-SINGING, ALL-JUGGLING MUSICAL”
The Observer
Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth!
PLUS INTERVIEW WITH STAR OF THE SHOW AND SOUTHEND SUPER STAR, LEE MEAD!
AS FULL CASTING IS REVEALED FOR
BARNUM
At the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend 30 June – 4 July 2026
“A DAZZLING, ALL-SINGING, ALL-JUGGLING MUSICAL”
The Observer
Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth!
PLUS INTERVIEW WITH STAR OF THE SHOW AND SOUTHEND SUPER STAR, LEE MEAD!
Anything for Love
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
on 9th July
Meatloaf Musical Director Mark Alexander joins Steve Steinman on tour
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
on 9th July
Meatloaf Musical Director Mark Alexander joins Steve Steinman on tour
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
CELEBRATE 30 YEARS WITH TWO SPECIAL GALA PERFORMANCES
AT THE CLIFFS PAVILION
Sunday 19 July & Monday 20 July 2026
CELEBRATE 30 YEARS WITH TWO SPECIAL GALA PERFORMANCES
AT THE CLIFFS PAVILION
Sunday 19 July & Monday 20 July 2026
HIGH SOCIETY
starring Helen George and Freddie Fox
is coming to the
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
from
28 July – 1 August 2026
INTERVIEWS with Helen George and Freddie Fox
This glittering new production promises a heady cocktail of romance, wit, mistaken identity and irresistible musical charm. Featuring Porter classics such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I Love Paris, Well Did You Evah?, Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, You’re Sensational, and the swooningly romantic True Love, HIGH SOCIETY will be the unmissable musical event of the year
starring Helen George and Freddie Fox
is coming to the
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
from
28 July – 1 August 2026
INTERVIEWS with Helen George and Freddie Fox
This glittering new production promises a heady cocktail of romance, wit, mistaken identity and irresistible musical charm. Featuring Porter classics such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I Love Paris, Well Did You Evah?, Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, You’re Sensational, and the swooningly romantic True Love, HIGH SOCIETY will be the unmissable musical event of the year
HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE!
BARMY BRITAIN - THE BEST BITS!
RETURNS TO THE WEST END FOR A SECOND SUMMER SEASON BY POPULAR DEMAND
The most beloved Horrible Histories stage spectacular is back playing the greatest hits!
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
30 July – 31 August 2026
BARMY BRITAIN - THE BEST BITS!
RETURNS TO THE WEST END FOR A SECOND SUMMER SEASON BY POPULAR DEMAND
The most beloved Horrible Histories stage spectacular is back playing the greatest hits!
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
30 July – 31 August 2026
2025 TONY® AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST MUSICAL & 2024 OLIVIER AWARD® WINNER FOR BEST NEW MUSICAL
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
ANNOUNCES A LANDMARK WORLD TOUR!
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Mon 31st August 2026 - Sat 5th September 2026
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
ANNOUNCES A LANDMARK WORLD TOUR!
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Mon 31st August 2026 - Sat 5th September 2026
PALACE THEATRE SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT
presents
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 August 2026
Head down to the swamp this summer, at the Palace Theatre!
There’s a fairytale of talent stomping onto our stage at the Palace Theatre this August as the Summer Youth Project production of Shrek the Musical splashes into Southend
presents
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 August 2026
Head down to the swamp this summer, at the Palace Theatre!
There’s a fairytale of talent stomping onto our stage at the Palace Theatre this August as the Summer Youth Project production of Shrek the Musical splashes into Southend
‘THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75’
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 NATIONAL TOUR
Thursday 10th September
Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Timothy Bentinck (David Archer), Charles Collingwood (Brian Aldridge), Annabelle Dowler (Kirsty Miller), Ryan Kelly (Jazzer McCreary), Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter), Ben Norris (Ben Archer), Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy) and Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin) confirmed to appear in live tour celebrating 75 years of the iconic radio drama
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 NATIONAL TOUR
Thursday 10th September
Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Timothy Bentinck (David Archer), Charles Collingwood (Brian Aldridge), Annabelle Dowler (Kirsty Miller), Ryan Kelly (Jazzer McCreary), Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter), Ben Norris (Ben Archer), Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy) and Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin) confirmed to appear in live tour celebrating 75 years of the iconic radio drama
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
KATHERINE JENKINS OBE
CELEBRATES A PHENOMENAL 25 YEARS IN MUSIC
ANNOUNCING HER ANNIVERSARY TOUR
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
CELEBRATES A PHENOMENAL 25 YEARS IN MUSIC
ANNOUNCING HER ANNIVERSARY TOUR
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Francis Rossi
‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present,
Future’ Tour 2026
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea
18th October 2026
‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present,
Future’ Tour 2026
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea
18th October 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
Justin Hayward
‘The Story In Your Eyes’ Tour
21st October 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
‘The Story In Your Eyes’ Tour
21st October 2026
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
NISH KUMAR
Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy
PALACE THEATRE, WESTCLIFF
Wednesday 25 November 2026
COMEDY’S LEADING POLITICAL COMEDIAN NISH KUMAR BRINGS HIS BRAND-NEW STAND-UP SHOW TO SOUTHEND
‘Roaringly funny’ ★★★★ The Times
‘The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy
PALACE THEATRE, WESTCLIFF
Wednesday 25 November 2026
COMEDY’S LEADING POLITICAL COMEDIAN NISH KUMAR BRINGS HIS BRAND-NEW STAND-UP SHOW TO SOUTHEND
‘Roaringly funny’ ★★★★ The Times
‘The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Southend Theatres and Veritas Live Entertainment are pleased to announce that 2026 festive season of parties in the Maritime will again be brought to the Cliffs Pavilion by Veritas
Wednesday 2 December with My! My! Abba – The Concert.
Events from last year are back by popular demand such as The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands, 24K Bruno and Twist & Shout. New for 2026 are Fleetwood Shack, Women in Rock and the fantastic Motown, Soul and Swing tribute, The Flyrights
Wednesday 2 December with My! My! Abba – The Concert.
Events from last year are back by popular demand such as The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands, 24K Bruno and Twist & Shout. New for 2026 are Fleetwood Shack, Women in Rock and the fantastic Motown, Soul and Swing tribute, The Flyrights
This year Wind Song will create a brand new original adaptation of Christmas classic The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker: Magic and Mischief will open on Wednesday 16 December and run until Sunday 27 December and will be suitable for the whole family.
Wind Song Theatre’s production of The Snow Queen at the Palace Theatre for Christmas 2025 received glowing reviews and brought the story to life with imagination and wonder. The company has established a reputation for creating performances that engage and delight audiences both young and old, with original music and novel design.
Wind Song Theatre’s production of The Snow Queen at the Palace Theatre for Christmas 2025 received glowing reviews and brought the story to life with imagination and wonder. The company has established a reputation for creating performances that engage and delight audiences both young and old, with original music and novel design.
Phil McIntyre Live and Live Nation Gaiety proudly presents
DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
IRVINE WELSH’S
TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL
UK TOUR: 19 OCTOBER – 27 MARCH 2027
1-6 February 2027
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
On Sale 15 May
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London's West End, Trainspotting The Musical will embark on a major UK tour
DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
IRVINE WELSH’S
TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL
UK TOUR: 19 OCTOBER – 27 MARCH 2027
1-6 February 2027
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
On Sale 15 May
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London's West End, Trainspotting The Musical will embark on a major UK tour
The Fratellis
Confirm New Dates for Sold-Out Tour following Postponement Due to Illness
heading to Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on 12th March 2027
Scottish indie-rockers The Fratellis have announced the new dates for their sell-out UK tour celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their Brit Award-winning debut album ‘Costello Music’, following its postponement due to lead singer & guitarist Jon Fratellis’ ongoing health issues
Confirm New Dates for Sold-Out Tour following Postponement Due to Illness
heading to Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on 12th March 2027
Scottish indie-rockers The Fratellis have announced the new dates for their sell-out UK tour celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their Brit Award-winning debut album ‘Costello Music’, following its postponement due to lead singer & guitarist Jon Fratellis’ ongoing health issues
OH MY… WILDLIFE FILMMAKER
GORDON BUCHANAN BRINGS MORE TALES OF LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS TO
SOUTHEND ON 2027 TOUR
Palace Theatre – Friday 19th March 2026
Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is heading to Southend as he returns to the road with his hugely successful Lions and Tigers and Bears tour
GORDON BUCHANAN BRINGS MORE TALES OF LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS TO
SOUTHEND ON 2027 TOUR
Palace Theatre – Friday 19th March 2026
Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is heading to Southend as he returns to the road with his hugely successful Lions and Tigers and Bears tour
The Bootleg Beatles In Concert 2026-2027
Saturday 10th April 2027 – Cliffs Pavilion SOUTHEND
Saturday 10th April 2027 – Cliffs Pavilion SOUTHEND
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