Shows in June 2024

Spirit of the Blitz

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SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 2024 2.30pm

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To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we delve into 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.

Sing along to swinging hits like Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Bless ‘Em All, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, and of course, We’ll Meet Again.

Starring Andy Eastwood, Maggie O’Hara and Pete Lindup, this feel-good variety show recreates all your forties favourites, including Vera Lynn, George Formby, Max Miller, Bing Crosby, Anne Shelton and Gracie Fields… A truly heart-warming afternoon of live music and laughter, accompanied by the superb Matthew Bason & Phil Johnson.
For those who remember the 1940s, Spirit Of The Blitz is a trip down memory lane; for those who don’t, it’s a Sentimental Journey back through time to the glorious melodies and good clean comedy that accompanied a dogged nation’s battle for survival.

Why not bring a party to enjoy this afternoon of pure nostalgia?

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HOORAY FOR HUDD

SUNDAY 2ND JUNE, 7PM

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An Evening of variety entertainment to celebrate the fabulous Roy Hudd.

 

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All Proceeds raised from this show, will go towards a statue in his honour.

We reserve the right to make alterations to the advertised list of performers.

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Trextasy 2024

FRIDAY 7th JUNE 2024 7.30pm

Sweeney Entertainments Present:

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Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.  With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

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2h15m

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Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party

SATURDAY 8th JUNE 7.30pm

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In January 1959 Buddy Holly began a string of dates in the American Mid-West ‘The Winter Dance Party Tour’, this tour included Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper, Dion & The Belmont’s and was to be their last tour.

Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party will recreate the authentic feel of that era along with all the hits you know and love – True Love Ways, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Chantilly Lace, Running Bear, La Bamba, Let’s, The Wanderer and Run Around Sue – to name but a few.

Will Rock n Roll in Clacton ever Die? That’ll be the Day!

2h20m

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Lipstick On Your Collar

SUNDAY 9th JUNE 7.30PM

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Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

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From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

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Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

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MURDER ON THE NILE – CADS

THURSDAY 13th – SATURDAY 15th JUNE at 7.30PM 

MATINEE 2.30PM on SATURDAY

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Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.

This is a community production by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society.

Views and Characters presented in the play are reflective of the views and attitudes of the time, and not reflective of the views and attitudes of the society members.

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Last Days of Disco 2024

FRIDAY 21st June, 7.30pm

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The greatest disco show on earth, a complete history of the genre from the 70s into The Last Days of Disco the 80s.

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A set list like no other show, classics from Irene Cara, Lipps Inc, Debarge, The Pointer Sisters, Shalamar, Evelyn Champagne King, Kool and The Gang, Stephanie Mills, Stacey Lattishaw, Chic, Earth Wind and Fire and many more.

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So, join Diva from ITV’s The Voice UK along with their amazing band for the must see show of 2024.

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Prepare to travel back to the time of your life and revisit THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO

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Rat Pack Live

SATURDAY 22ND JUNE, 7.30PM

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They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. The trio – collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare.

Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patter and razzamatazz of their infamous live shows. So prepare yourself for the UK’s most authentic Rat Pack concert experience…

This brilliant production revives all-time-favourites such as New York, New York, That’s Amore, My Way, Mr Bojangles and That’s Life.

Rat Pack Live: Come Fly with us…

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

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The Counterfeit 60s

FRIDAY 28th June 2024 @ 7.30pm

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Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty-five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands

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The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees – to name but a few – all recreated in this stunning show.

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The band members have performed their unique tribute shows all over the UK and abroad, and have a wide range of experience in that field. The members of the band have individually worked with notable sixties’ artists such as The Searchers, The Ivy League, The Fortunes, The Tremeloes and many more.

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Join us for a fantastic night of sixties nostalgia!

2h30m

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Wired For Sound-The Music Of Cliff Richard

SATURDAY 29th JUNE 7.30pm

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Jimmy Jemain, together with the Undercover Shadows celebrate six decades of hit singles by Sir Cliff Richard.  This show is a MUST SEE for any Cliff fan. Jimmy Jemain, who won TV’s ’Stars in Their Eyes’ 30 years ago, is widely recognised as the number one Cliff tribute artist, with Cliff himself commenting “Spot on, a bit too good”.  The Daily Mirror writes that Jemain “Talks, walks, looks and sings like Cliff Richard”.  As The Shadows played an important part in the early years, no show reflecting on the career of Sir Cliff would be complete without some of their music, performed by a sensational five-piece band the Undercover Shadows.

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Theatre Train – A Tale of Magic

SUNDAY 30TH JUNE, 7PM

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We invite you to hold on tight as three marvellous witches and many well-known villains of Disney take you on a haunting journey. With spells, broomsticks & cauldrons we will travel through a story like no other via spellbinding songs and dances. Are you daring enough to join our wondrous cast of Theatretrain Clacton for this very special production?

PLEASE NOTE: This is a community production presented by the local Theatre Train School for young performers.

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The i denotes that seats are close to the main sound speakers. Your view of the stage will not be affected in these seats but sound levels will be a little louder for some shows.

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