Eastlife Spring 2020

Cambridgeshire
Essex
01279 431945. www.playhouseharlow.com
28 Apr - 2 May The Taming of the Shrew
A lively, funny and highly energetic Shakespearean comedy,
with a lot of weird and wonderful people, clothes swapping,
gender swapping and lots of laughs!
PalaceTheatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
28 Apr - 2 May Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
‘Beautiful’ tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s
remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song-writing
team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with
fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann,
to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular
music history.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
29-Apr The Ladyboys Of Bangkok
Climb aboard for the ride of your lives as 16 of the world’s most
glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men!) take you
soaring to a new world of dazzling diamante dipped song and
dance destinations.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
08-May VE Day 75 Live
A two-hour, music-led concert featuring the Royal Philharmonic
Concert Orchestra, plus very special guests, to celebrate and
commemorate Victory in Europe Day.
Saffron Screen, Audley End Road, Essex, CB11 4UH
01799 500238. www.saffronscreen.com
10-May Spirit of the Blitz
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day we dust off the 1940s
songbook for a tribute to the legendary stars who kept us
smiling through our darkest days. ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ recaptures
the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain on the long road
towards peace.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
12-16 May Derren Brown - Showman
Now with his first brand-new theatre show in five years, Derren
Brown returns to astonish and amaze audiences up and down
the country. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0
7RA. 01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
15-May Menopause the Musical 2
Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain – these
are a few of our favourite menopausal things! For these four
ladies the menopause was not the beginning of the end, but
the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers,
and friendships never fail.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
17 & 31 May Romesh Ranganathan - The Cynic’s Mixtape
Romesh is putting showbiz aside to deliver a carefully curated
selection of all the things he has found unacceptable since
the last tour, including why trying to save the environment is a
scam, why none of us are truly free, and his suspicion that his
wife is using gluten intolerance to avoid sleeping with him.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
21-23 May Nasty Neighbours
This hilarious black comedy, written by Nativity’s, Debbie Isitt, is
a play which most audiences can relate to as we all experience
new neighbours at some point in our lives, with the one big
question being, who is going to move into the house next door?
PalaceTheatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
21-May Ian Waite & Vincent Simone - The Ballroom Boys
With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class
routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the
Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another incredible
Argentine Tango routine by the master! Princes Theatre, Station
Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE. 01255 686633
www.tendringdc.gov.uk
22-May James Bond Concert Spectacular
Featuring all the songs from the 007 movies, you can hear
the greats like Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall,
Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Goldeneye and Licence To Kill
amongst all the others. Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford,
CM1 1JG. 01245 606505. www.chelmsford.gov.uk
22-May Friends! The Musical Parody
‘Friends! The Musical Parody’ is an hilarious good-hearted romp
through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an
uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production.
The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
01279 431945. www.playhouseharlow.com
23-May Little Red’s Fairy Tale Forest
Little Red is your everyday kinda kid, loves music, gadgets,
social media and her hoodie, but she is in for a big surprise
when the power goes out! Can Little Red embrace the power of
her imagination to save The Fairytale Forest?
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
MUSIC
05-Mar Fisherman’s Friends
The original ‘buoy band’, bound together by lifelong friendship
and shared experience, for 30 years the Fisherman’s Friends
have met on the Platt on the harbour in their native Port Isaac to
sing the songs of the sea.
Princes Theatre, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE
01255 686633. www.tendringdc.gov.uk
13-Mar Complete Madness
A sensational theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing
talents of this five-piece band who will take you on a musical
rollercoaster ride through the story of one of Britain’s most
memorable, visual and fun bands.
PalaceTheatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
14-Mar Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party
This is always a popular show which has people singing along,
so be sure not to miss out on a great night out.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
14-Mar Bowie Experience
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the
sound and vision of David Bowie.
Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG
01245 606505. www.chelmsford.gov.uk
14-Mar Complete Madness
A sensational Theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing
talents of this 5-piece band who will take you on a
musical journey through the story of one of Britain’s most
memorable,visual and fun bands.
Princes Theatre, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE
01255 686633. www.tendringdc.gov.uk
16-21 Mar Million Dollar Quartet
This worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous
recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis
Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the
first and only time.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
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