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Alice In Wonderland – Presented by CMTS

Thursday 1st – Saturday 3rd February 7.30pm

2.30pm on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February

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CMTS are back with another fun packed Panto for all ages to enjoy.

Jump into the rabbit hole and join Alice in Wonderland! How mad is the Mad Hatter? Will the White Rabbit ever be on time? Did anyone actually steal the Queen of Hearts jam tarts?

Alice meets Duchess Dolly Dollop and Wally the White Rabbit, as they guide Alice through Wonderland and round up all of their friends to take on the Evil Queen of Hearts and save Wonderland!

This is a community production staged by Clacton Musical Theatre Society.

BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO

February 2024, Kids & Family, Local Talent Alice In Wonderland, C.M.T.S, family panto, West Cliff Clacton, West Cliff Theatre

The Sooty Show

SATURDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2024 at 2.30pm

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Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan! The party preparations are well underway: Sooty gets messy baking the birthday cake, Soo’s trying to find the perfect party dress, and Sweep’s practising his dance moves and needs some boys and girls to join in with musical statues! Sooty is planning his biggest magic trick yet making a member of the audience float in the air! Oh, and watch out for Sooty’s new water pistol. It’s turbocharged to reach right to the back of the theatre, so don’t forget your raincoat!

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The special guests are on their way-Butch the bulldog, Ramsbottom the snake and circus superstar Michael Jordan, who joins us direct from Blackpool’s famous Tower Circus to stun us with his jaw-dropping juggling! With buckets of audience participation and gallons of giggles, this spectacular celebration of the longest-running children’s television show in the world will delight Sooty fans old and new and is a must-see treat for the whole family. Plus–join us after the show to meet Richard and Sooty!

BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO

February 2024, Kids & Family Richard Cadell, Sooty, Sue, Sweep, The Sooty Show, West Cliff Clacton, West Cliff Theatre

Sing-a-Long-a-Matilda The Musical

SUNDAY 7th APRIL AT 2PM

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Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga The Greatest Showman.

Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape!

Find the “magic” inside of you and join our gang at the latest film to get the singalong treatment, the Tony and Olivia Award winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel.

Matilda is an extraordinary girl, who armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Our host will help you have “a holiday in your head” as they teach you some dance moves, show you how to use your free props bags and have you booing the villains and championing the heroes.

YOU the audience are the stars!

It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

Do you want to change your story and be a little bit naughty? Well, this is your chance…

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

2h30m

BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO

April 2024, Kids & Family Matilda The Musical, Sing-A-Long-A, West Cliff Clacton, West Cliff Theatre

The Summer Show 2024

Get ready for a show packed with comedy, song, dance and all the Glitz & Glamour you’d expect from the team behind the Summer & Christmas Show.

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Featuring the amazing Ben Nickless

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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursday 8th 7.30pm, Friday 9th & Saturday 10th 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thursday 15 & Friday 16th 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wednesday 21st 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Friday 23rd 7.30pm, Saturday 24th 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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‘It was a wonderful evening. My Grandson & I really enjoyed it. A wonderful family show’

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‘From start to finish we enjoyed every minute’

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‘Enjoyed it. Full of laughter. West Cliff, keep doing what you do!’

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Quotes taken from Facebook comments. All images from the 2023 production.

BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO

August 2024, Comedy, Dance, Kids & Family, Local Talent, Variety AJL Theatrical, The Summer Show, West Cliff Clacton, West Cliff Theatre

High Jinx

Matinée

SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2.30pm

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High Jinx is back on tour for 2024 with another jam-packed show filled with amazing magic, incredible illusions and crazy circus thrills that are sure to leave you amazed, puzzled but above all entertained. presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan and supporting cast! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts.

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Direct from the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus and the prestigious “International Festival de Magie,” Michael effortlessly blends mesmerising magic with awe-inspiring feats of juggling and daring stunts. With his captivating showmanship, he will leave you on the edge of your seat, gasping with disbelief, and cheering for more. Whether you’re a fan of mind-boggling illusions or heart-stopping circus acts, the high jinx show promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

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