Comedy & Curry Night - 8 September

Feast on a great selection of homemade curries and sides whilst you enjoy being entertained by Mike Wilmot, Richard Morton + Tom Wrigglesworth

The Black Veil

John Goodrum’s The Black Veil is one of the most spine-chilling pieces of theatre you are ever likely to see.

The Rocky Horror Show

With Christopher Biggins as Narrator

A Night At The Movies with The Soundpower Orchestra

James Bond, Slumdog Millionaire, Stars Wars, Mamma Mia, Out of Africa, Schindler’s List…These are just some of the memorable big screen hits to which the 35 piece SoundPower Orchestra pays harmonious tribute in a magnificent evening of Music from the Movies.

Quiz & Curry Night - 12 September

Come and test your knowledge in our Quiz night

Spirit of the Dance

Bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines breathtaking Irish Dance with dance styles from around the world in a heart-pounding production.

Abbamania

ABBA MANIA returns bringing old and new Abba fans a night not to be missed. Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more.

The Kings of Swing

The ‘Kings of Swing’ is a live concert featuring the ‘Kings of Swing Orchestra’ under the direction of Paul Francis, celebrating the hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Benedict, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole

Jim Davidson

The return of Southend favourite, the incomparable Jim Davidson in his brand new stand up show. STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY

Magic - A Kind of ELO

MAGIC famous for their incredibly successful ‘A Kind Of Queen concert’ have done it again in this new concert ‘Magic – A Kind of ELO’.

Tango Pasion - Ultimo Tango

Experience the energy, zest and fervor of pure Argentinean Tango, music and song in this magnificent, captivating performance, presented by 12 of Buenos Aires’ finest Tango dancers.

An Evening of Claivoyance with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell

Route 66

Route 66’s incredibly talented cast will take you on a once in a lifetime journey that you will never forget through a very special era.

Tenors Un Limited

Using talents honed in their previous solo careers in the opera, theatre and recording worlds, Jem, Paul & Scott set out to bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements - along with original compositions - to the classical crossover genre.

The Vagina Monologues

Following a sell-out season last Autumn, The Vagina Monologues comes to the Palace Theatre with an all star cast including the brilliant Nikki Sanderson (Coronation Street, Heart Beat) and the multi-talented Roxanne Pallett (Emmerdale, Dancing On Ice) and the legendary Sue Jenkins (Brookside).

Benjamin Grosvenor - Piano Recital

Already established at age 18 as one of the most gifted and sought-after young pianists in the world....

Help for Heroes - Band of the Grenadier Guards

This exciting charity concert in aid of HELP for HEROES is presented by Red Star Productions. The concert features the magnificent BAND OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS, one of the world’s premier military bands which has a distinguished history dating back 300 years.

Sixties Gold

Starring Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes

Kevin Bridges

Star of BBC ONE’s ‘Live at the Apollo’ & ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’ brings his own blend of comedy to Southend.

The Drifters in Concert

As one of the biggest selling and longest serving bands of all time.....

Rhod Gilbert and the Cat that looked like Nicholas Lyndhurst

Extra date due to Public Demand!

The Titfield Thunderbolt

Starring David Lonsdale (Heartbeat) and Sarah Thomas (Last of the Summer Wine). Adapted by Philip Goulding from the Ealing Comedy screenplay by TEB Clarke

Sean Lock -

We welcome to Southend, star of BBC2’s ‘QI’ and team captain of Channel 4’s ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ with his stand up show.

Jane McDonald

One of Britain’s greatest divas, Jane McDonald, returns to Southend in her smash-hit new show.

FILM - Glorious 39 (Cert 12A, 128 mins)

It’s 1939, and, at the country estate of the aristocratic Keyes family, appeasement of Nazi Germany is seen as the way for their privileged way of life to continue. But events are moving rapidly and their illusory idyll is about to founder…

John Barrowman

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

Kevin Bridges

Extra date added due to popularity. Please note this is a repeat show of the date we are currently on sale for.

The Bon Jovi Experience

The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Laurel and Hardy

Trapped between this world and the next, Stan and Ollie pass their time in limbo, reprising old routines, swapping gags, bickering and making up.

The Official Jake & Elwood Blues

Jake & Elwood invite you to spend an evening in Chicago to witness masters at work as they explode on stage for their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza.

Charlie Landsborough

The hugely popular CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH takes to the road again, returning to Southend this autumn..

The Philharmonia Orchestra

Concert 1 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Leif Segerstam Soloist: Alice Sara Ott, piano

The Tennessee Three

Throughout his whole career Johnny Cash chose to work with only one band. THE TENNESSEE THREE are synonymous to the Cash legend.

Micky Flanagan - The

It's time for Micky to hit the road performing the best of his last two Edinburgh shows

The Hollies

In 2010, the Hollies will be honoured by the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.....

Southend Girls Choir -

With guests Digby Fairweather and Tony Compton.

Dreamboats & Petticoats The Musical

The West End sell out sensation DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS THE MUSICAL, features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

LODS present The Music Man

One of the most beloved celebrations of Americana ever to grace the stage

The Sounds of Philadelphia and more

A full evening show that spans the hits of The Ojays, The Tramps, Billy Paul, Candi Stanton, MFSB, and The Stylistics, to mention but a few.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Jimmy Carr - Laughter Therapy

‘Laughter Therapy’ is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter.......

Manic Street Preachers

LTC - Little Shop of Horrors

This fantastic Musical Comedy tells the story of downtrodden florist shop worker, Seymour, and his “Strange and Interesting” new plant ...

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance

From Gershwin to Grease and Lloyd-Webber to Wicked via Les Mis, Lerner and Lowe; a cast of top West-End performers take you on an exhilarating ride through the world of musical theatre in this fully staged and choreographed show.

John Bishop: Live

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

Level 42

'The 30th Anniversary Tour' plus Special Guests

Jethro 'Too Late To Grow Up'

After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country......

SSC - The Lower Depths

Maxim Gorky’s masterpiece transports us to the lower depths of Russian society ...

That's Amore

That’s Amore is a perfect mix of Dean Martins’ live cabaret performances and the best of the long running and enormously successful NBC Dean Martin Variety Show.

An Evening With Lionel Rabbi Blue

Rabbi Lionel Blue is known to millions through his broadcasting on BBC Radio. Many others know him from his numerous TV appearances and his books, among them Bolts from the Blues and Simply Divine.

Vampires Rock

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in Rock N Roll Hell.

Ardal O'Hanlon

In his new stand-up show, Ardal laughs in the face of mounting adversity - recession, inclement weather, an aging body, and impending doom. He fearlessly turns the spotlight on surviving relationships, raising children and…the Swiss.

Eyes Front with Isla St. Clair

Combining live performance with unique film footage, singer and television personality Isla St Clair presents this delightfully nostalgic, poignant and humorous look at the effects of music in wartime.

Ross Noble 'Nonsensory Overload'

Your chance to see one of the bet live comics working internationally today.

Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio

Concert 2 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Terje Mikkelsen Soloist: Alena Baeva, violin

Who's Bad

Following a successful show earlier this year, Who’s Bad returns for another night paying tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson!

The Anderson and Wakeman Project

A special evening is in store as two legends of music take to the stage.

The 80's Rocked

The 80s Rocked presents the best rock anthem tracks of the 1980’s, with classics from Aerosmith, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Queen and many more.

Al Murray The Pub Landlord - Barrel of Fun

Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for 2010.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

With Special Guest Alison Moyet Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

Tell Me On A Sunday

A rare opportunity to see Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s TELL ME ON A SUNDAY. Starring Claire Sweeney

The Armstrong and Miller Show Live

Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting to road in Autumn 2010.....

Jimmy Carr 'Laughter Therapy'

‘Laughter Therapy’ is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter......

The Madness of George III

Starring Simon Ward (Zulu Dawn, Young Winston, All Creatures Great And Small) and Susan Penhaligon (The Land That Time Forgot, No Sex Please We’re British, Bouquet of Barbed Wire)

Status Quo

We are delighted to announce that Britain’s best-loved rockers, STATUS QUO, will be coming to the Cliffs Pavilion this Autumn, as part of a 28 date UK tour.

UB40

UB40 Plus Special Guests

Southend Drama Society - Outside Edge

Set in a cricket Pavilion, Outside Edge deals with an eventful Saturday afternoon ...

Recital: Natalie Clien & Katya Apekisheva

Concert 3 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Natalie Clien, cello & Katya Apekisheva, piano

Marc Almond

Marc Almond celebrates 30 years in music, singing only hits and singles.

Paul Carrack

The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanics and the voice behind world-wide hits such as Ace's 'How Long', Squeeze's 'Tempted' and of course, timeless classic 'The Living Years', returns to Southend.

Roger Dean Sings Johnny Cash

Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing The Tennessee Flat Top Box Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Show

Featuring some of the best musicians from the Fab Four’s own home town of Liverpool, and backed by a spellbinding new light show, original big screen animations and a host of fun surprises, this show is a must for Beatles Fans old and new!

Room on the Broom

The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand.

Brian Conley

Brian Conley will return to Southend this Autumn with the best sketches from his television series ‘The Brian Conley Show’.

An Audience with Jimmy Greaves

Britain's favourite ex-footballer takes to the stage with his unique brand of comedy and riveting and irreverent anecdotes.

Fawlty Towers

East Essex Players present two very funny episodes of Fawlty Towers: "The Builders" and "Basil and the Rat".

Hamlet : Prince of Denmark

Does revenge justify murder? Shakespeare’s most iconic and challenging play goes for the jugular without hesitation.

Rich Hall

Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, Edinburgh fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road, performing in his usual style as the grouchy, deadpan comic genius.

An Evening with Elvis at Christmas

The Official Elvis Disabled Fan Club are proud to present for one night only! The Elvis Trilogy Extravaganza!! 3 amazing Elvis Tribute Artists.

Joe Pasquale

One of Britain's most popular comedians

Dara O'Briain

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to catch the most charming, charismatic, fast-talking funny man working on the UK's live comedy circuit today

Jedward

Only a matter of months after finishing fifth on The X-Factor, Jedward embark on a national tour.

SSC - Romeo & Juliet

The story of two forever-feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets

Michael Bolton

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

RAF in Concert

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

That'll be the Day

Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg

Concert 4 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Ivor Bolton Soloist: Freddy Kempf, piano

House of Ghosts - An Inspector Morse Mystery

Starring Colin Baker (Doctor Who) as Morse. Inspector Morse takes to the stage in Autumn 2010 in an all-new murder mystery, House of Ghosts.

Diversity

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

Carols for Christmas

Come and get in the mood for the festive season with an evening of entertainment from the Southend Festival Chorus and Southend Band

Season's Greetings

A dysfunctional family Christmas at the home of Neville and Belinda descends into black farce.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra - In the mood for Chrsitmas

Maximum Rhythm and Blues

Starring The Manfreds and their special guests Alan Price & Cliff Bennett

Thank you for the Music - The Christmas Party Concert Show

ABBA meets the Bee Gees in a live festive spectacular packed full of hits and starring ABBA Magic and Bee Gees Magic

FILM- It Happened on 5th Avenue (Cert U, 116 mins)

Our Christmas offering is a rare screening of the ‘Hit of 1947’. The Oscar nominated story follows a mysterious vagrant who winters in the boarded up New York mansion of the “second richest man in the world”, while he’s away on holiday, and invites ‘guests’ in.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Peter Pan

starring Bradley Walsh

Roy Chubby Brown

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

The Moscow State Circus

The much-awaited return of The Moscow State Circus, after their sensational visit in 2007.

Sally Morgan - Psychic Sally on the Road

Now dubbed as Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by over-whelming public demand.

Russell Kane 'Smokescreens & Castles'

Co-host of ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house

The Sensational 60's Experience

Starring The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits and The Union Gap, hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers

European Union Chamber Orchestra

Concert 5 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Director: Hans Peter Hofmann Soloists: Nicola Benedetti, violin: Daniela Koch, flute

Spamalot

Following it's huge sucess in the West End, the new musical based on Monty Python & the Holy Grail comes to Southend as part of a UK Tour.

Gyles Brandreth 'The One-to-One Show'

They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case its tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up.

Recital: Nikolai Demidenko

Concert 6 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Nikolai Demidenko, piano

Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir with Lee Mead

A Celebrity Concert with special guest Lee Mead

Felix Dexter - Multiple Personalities in Order

Felix Dexter brings his new stand-up and character show to the Palace Theatre.

Up Pompeii

Starring Damian Williams as ‘Lurcio’ the Slave. The popular BBC sitcom that starred Frankie Howerd makes its first appearance as a stage comedy by Miles Tredinnick complete with its outrageous characters originally created by ‘Carry On’ stalwart Talbot Rothwell.

As if by Magic

Southend’s own Magic Club presents ‘As if by Magic’ at the Dixon Studio, a week of amazing magic, illusion and fun for the whole family.

Micky Flanagan

Extra date added due to popularity. Please note this is a repeat show of the date we are currently on sale for.

Vienna Tonkunstler Orchestra

Concert 7 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Andrés Orozco-Estrada Soloist: Natasha Paremski, piano

Chess

Chess has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night In Bangkok, Pity The Child, Anthem, You And I and, of course, I Know Him So Well.

The Saturdays

The Saturdays plus Special Guests.

All Star American Superslam Wrestling

See former WWE favourites and Best of British wrestlers in this two hour family-friendly, action-packed show.

Sarah Millican

Star of Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, the sweet and filthy Geordie’s show promises jokes about life, love and what to do when your boyfriend puts a sock on your boob during sex.

Calendar Girls

Following the huge success earlier this year, Calendar Girls is returning to Southend.

George's Marvellous Medicine

The Birmingham Stage Company presents a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s best-loved stories about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper.

Orchestre National d'Ile de France

Concert 8 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Yoel Levi Soloists: Anna Vinnitskaya, piano

Peppa Pig's Party

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

The Bootleg Beatles

The BOOTLEG BEATLES in Concert

St Petersburg Quartet

Concert 9 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Ensemble

Concert 10 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Soloist: Hamish Milne, piano

English Chamber Orchestra

Concert 11 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Director/violin: Stephanie Gonley Soloists: Nick Van Bloss, piano

Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra

Concert 12 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Alexei Stepanov Soloists: Principals from the Bolshoi Opera

Jane McDonald

Extra date added due to popularity. Please note this is a repeat show of the date we are currently on sale for.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

A phenomenally multi-talented cast come together to tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.