Eastlife Autumn 2020

Essex
Essex
WHAT’S ON
THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS
29-Sep Philly Philly Wang Wang
Phil has made a name for himself exploring sex, romance,
politics, and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage with his unique
Wang brand of smart and silly.
Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
6-28 Oct Tales from Acorn Wood
An enchanting theatrical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and
Axel Scheffler’s best-selling books. Jam packed with toe
tapping songs, audience participation and fun!
Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
MUSIC
16-Oct Alexander O’Neal – My Farewell Tour
R&B and Soul legend performing his greatest hits along with
tracks from his new album with support from Mamma Freedom.
Charter Hall, Colchester, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue
Colchester, CO1 1YH
01206 573948. www.colchester-events.co.uk/
15-Nov Forever in Blue Jeans
Starring Carole Gordon with terrific singers, dancers and
musicians playing the best in Country music and Rock ‘n’ Roll.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
Arts & Culture
15Aug-18 Oct Jaywick Creatives Exhibition
Discover three artists from Jaywick Sands: Coralina Cattrell,
Josie Staessen and Steve Eden. Open every weekend 10am-
4pm.
Jaywick Martello Tower, The Promenade, Belsize Ave
Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 2LF
www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/jaywick-creatives
12-13 Sep Colchester’s Street of Tombs
Learn about the excavations at the front of the Essex County
Hospital, an area once crossed by this remarkable Roman street.
Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester
CO2 7GZ
01206 501785. www.romancircus.co.uk/events
13 Sep The Gibberd Garden
Featured on the BBC’s Hidden Gardens. An ideal place for the
whole family to visit with an on-site tea room and parking. Open
2-5pm.
The Gibberd Garden, Marsh Lane, Harlow, CM17 0NA
www.heritageopendays.org.uk
13 Sep Heritage Drawing Trail
Drink and Draw Chelmsford presents a drawing crawl of some
of the lovely Chelmsford landmarks. Booking required.
Chelmsford
07779 931401. www.chelmsfordcivicsociety.co.uk/
heritage-open-days.html
SPECIAL EVENTS
20 Sep Hylands Estate Farmers’ & Crafts Market
Outdoor event with seasonal food and handmade crafts
including soy wax candles, homemade jewellery and more!
Hylands House, Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ
01245 605500. www.hylandsestate.co.uk
07-Nov The East Anglian Winter Fair
Amazing shopping, great main ring acts, brilliant cookery
demos, Punch and Judy and more! Children under 5 are free.
Chelsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP
01728 685302. www.winterfairs.co.uk
31 Oct & 1 Nov Days Out with Thomas
Take a train ride behind Thomas, Daisy and Percy and meet
Toby and Henrietta. Watch re-enactments of Thomas stories
and see Thomas and Friends in our Model Railway displays.
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester
CO6 2DS
01206 242524. www.earm.co.uk/
22 Nov Crafts for Christmas
With unique, beautifully designed and handcrafted gifts,
the Essex Craft Guild fair is the perfect opportunity to purchase
your Christmas gifts.
Hylands House, Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ
01245 605500. www.hylandsestate.co.uk
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES
06-Sep A Summer Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market
Antique and vintage items for sale in picturesque grounds. Art
trail, model village, steam engines and museum. Vintage style
café and food stands.
Museum of Power, Langford, Maldon, CM9 6QA
www.haddonevents.co.uk/
11-Oct Southend Vintage Fair
Vintage fashion, jewellery, furniture, collectables, curios, kitsch,
kitchenalia and art. Vintage hair and make up, live music,
tearoom and more.
Garon Park Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, Eastern Avenue,
Southend on Sea, SS2 4FA
www.haddonevents.co.uk/
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