Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band – The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.
Featuring the classic, much-loved hits of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, right through to modern day crooners such as Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Matt Goss, Paul Anka and Harry Connick Jr.
Gareth is renowned for his top-class showmanship, performing from the heart with huge passion for the genre. His stage presence and natural rapport with the audience are second to none. Not surprising, as he has shared the stage with many household names, including The Beautiful South, The Specials and many more.
Gareth will also be joined by some very special guests on the night, including the fabulous female, close harmony group The Vixen trio.
Join one of the UK’s most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators Emma Kenny as she discusses what creates a serial killer.
Emma will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles. What creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their potential being activated, or were they simply born to kill?
Emma specialises in victimology, but she is mostly known in the media for presenting crime shows including Britain’s Darkest Taboos, Lady Killers, and The Killer in My Family. Emma has presented over 70 Crime shows analysing some of the most heinous crimes both here in the UK and the States, exploring what makes a killer, and why some people can be born into seemingly normal families, brought up without fear, or abuse, yet still choose a murderous path.
On the evening of 13th October 1939, six weeks after war has been declared on Hitler’s Germany, Winston & Clementine Churchill meet with Neville & Anne Chamberlain, for a private dinner.
Prime Minister Chamberlain has seen all his efforts to negotiate peace with Hitler shattered, whilst Churchill has been recalled to the cabinet, his dire warnings of the Nazi threat vindicated.
History tells us this was the only time the four ever met alone together socially, and there is no official record as to what transpired during that unique evening…
From the pen of Robin Hawdon (God and Stephen Hawking, A Night In Provence), this compelling new play is by turns epic and intimate, dramatic and moving, and never less than enthralling throughout as it asks the question, how far should one go to pacify a threatening dictator?
Presented as a radio-play-live-on-stage with sound effects and a cast of seasoned performers, you will be transported back to wartime London as Crime And Comedy Theatre Company bring to life the first ever production of this fascinating new drama.
This show sold out in 2023. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
The World’s premier show in tribute to Meatloaf, featuring the Ultimate ‘Dead Ringer’ to Meatloaf Craig Halford as seen on ITV’s ‘Stars in their eyes’ and Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’.
Experience all the hits from what is one of the best-selling artists of all time, culminating over 80 million album sales, a grammy award and the best rock and roll love anthems ever written.
I’D Do Anything for Love, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Dead Ringer for Love and many many more.
This show sold out quickly in 2023. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
Renowned as the original and very best, ‘Jive Talkin’ is the ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original group! In 1997 Gary & Darren performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.
As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin’ is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb and Darren’s son Jack joining the group in 2014 taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported by a fantastic four-piece band with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right!
Wherever the group play they receive superb plaudits; “The Soundalike quality is quite sensational” (The Stage), “Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees” (Wakefield Express), Absolutely Brilliant (Maurice Gibb), WOW (Barry Gibb)
For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits; Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin, etc, in a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!
Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats.
This isn’t your average sit-and-watch show – it’s a wild, interactive, and seriously rockin’ musical theatre experience.
Step into the spotlight and join our extraordinary cast of supremely talented performers.
They’re not just masters of mind-blowing vocals, unparalleled musicianship, and jaw-dropping dance moves; they’re also extending an exclusive invitation to YOU!
That’s right – unleash those iconic lines, flaunt your funkiest dance moves, and become part of the musical magic.
Featuring songs from Mamma Mia!, Grease, Frozen, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, SIX, Hairspray, We Will Rock You, The Lion King, Les Miserables, Rock Horror, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge, Jersey Boys and much more.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab those tickets, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to sing, and laugh until your cheeks hurt. “
Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Singalong. A night where the audience becomes the star, and memories are as golden as the spotlight.
Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a ROCKTACULAR experience; with a lot of laughs thrown in! All the ingredients that make up the phenomenal, ‘Rock for Heroes’! Performed by a superb 7-piece band, the show breathes new life into the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more! You’d be ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ if you miss it! A show for all the family and a must see for any rock fan! Experience an evening that will awaken nostalgia, have you laughing till your sides hurt and ROCKIN’ the night away!
So, Jump at your chance to get your tickets today! Let ‘Rock For Heroes’ remind you of where you were that Summer of 69 and join us for the BIGGEST celebration of the Heroes of Rock!
Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back!
Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic – The Everly Brothers.
Brace yourself for a thrilling journey from their roots in Kentucky to their glorious reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall, boasting signature guitar riffs and those unforgettable harmonies, and featuring smash hits like ‘Bye Bye Love,’ ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, each rendition is performed with infectious energy and captures the heartfelt essence of The Everly Brothers.
A Fun-packed Musical Journey Back to the Swinging Sixties!
Twist & Shout – an all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandie Shaw and many more.
Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties.
The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Something Tells Me I’m In to Something Good, Shout, Ferry Cross The Mersey and so many more.
It’s said that “If you remember the Sixties you really weren’t there”. Twist and Shout affords the opportunity to discover just what you missed!
This show will get you on your feet and dancing in the aisles!
“A Rollercoaster Ride of Happiness” – Liverpool Echo
“Watch out Dreamboats and Petticoats this is the hottest ticket in town” – The Stage
Spencer James has been the Lead Vocalist for Sixties Legends THE SEARCHERS for the past 37 Years. He has performed all over the world and in all the major venues in every country.
Now taking The Searchers mantle forward on his own with his SPENCER JAMES SEARCHERS, playing all the Big Hits and more!
Here all the Hits including “Needles and Pins”, “When You Walk In The Room”, “Sweets For My Sweet”, “Love Potion No 9”, “Sugar and Spice” And Many More
Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”, the World’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is coming with an award winning cast! – As Seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway”.
Described by Kenny Rogers as “Europe’s leading Dolly and Kenny impersonators” – this truly unique show is hosted by the star of The Show “The Dolly Parton Experience”. . .most recently seen on US TV’s Nashville CH5 Forrest Saunders Show.
TV and West End Dolly star Sarah Jayne has been performing as Dolly Parton for 30 years and is now Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country having worked Dolly Parton’s Last two World tours entertaining her V.I.P’s at London’s O2 Arena. Joined by award-winning TV Vocal impersonator Andy Crust, prepare to be taken on a journey back through time to meet the most influential icons to have shaped country music history. The show features Award Winning Impersonations of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen Campbell and Canadian country superstar Shania Twain and includes The Country Superstars Band.
Both Lead impressionists have appeared on Nashville’s Broadway (The strip) at the world famous Legends Corner and Johnny Cash Kitchen BBQ and were Honored at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for Tribute artists of the year as Featured on US TV’s CBS Nashville!
Each artist not only looks and sounds like the country star they portray, these professional performers transform themselves through hours of practice at their craft. Every detail is taken into consideration from script, choice of songs, hair, make-up and mannerisms, as well as professional costumes, props and Video backdrops.
The Voiceovers during our production are provided by members of Dollys family and Friends, there is even a special message from Dolly Herself.
Prepare for an evening of million-selling hits drawn from a repertoire that includes 9 to 5, The Gambler, Islands in the Stream, Annie’s Song, Stand by Your Man, Ring of Fire, Crazy, Always on my Mind, Blanket on the Ground, Jolene, Lucille, Here You Come Again, That Don’t Impress Me Much, I Walk the Line, Take Me Home Country Roads, Man! I Feel Like a Woman, Coward of the County, Standing Outside the Fire, The Dance and Rhinestone Cowboy.
Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and ‘TO THE LIMIT 2024’ will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
Revered by their peers and loved by their fans, this world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon. They have, over the last quarter of a century, truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’.
“Talon perform the songs of the Eagles with reverence and super talent” (Jack Tempchin – Eagles Hit Songwriter).
Three Artists celebrate the music of Rock n Roll Icons Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis in this two-hour uplifting Christmas Show with classic festive songs like Jingle Bell Rock and White Christmas, all done in true Rock n Roll Style!
Join Roy Orbison (Darren Page), Buddy Holly (Marc Robinson) and of course Elvis (Steve Halliday) as they perform all the hits you know and love – Crying, I Drove all Night, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Peggy Sue, That’s all-right Mama, G.I. Blues, & Jailhouse Rock.
Three West End Artists celebrating the music of Three Kings of Rock n Roll!
So, come along and be prepared to shake your Tinsel & Rattle your Baubles!
Will Rock n Roll in Clacton ever Die? That’ll be the Day!
Adam Parker Brown delivers a definitive tribute to the greatest welsh singer of all time, Sir Tom Jones.
With a live band and sensationally sassy backing singers, this show pays the ultimate tribute to the legend himself and his incredible catalogue of music.
It is clear from the outset, in every detail of his performance, just how much this established entertainer has studied his idol.
Sir Tom & The TJ Big Band is a show intended to encapsulate the magic only ever experienced at a concert given by the man himself.
Adam delivers the look, the songs and most importantly, ’The Voice’, in a performance that can only come from the heart.
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers.
Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.
The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.
The Dazzling Diamonds are coming to Clacton with their brand-new comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, stunning live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor!
Featuring favourite singalong songs from artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Adele, and Dolly Parton, as well as songs from some of your favourite movies, the show is certain to have something for everyone!
Receiving 5* reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds are a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally across Europe. Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter, and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!
* This show contains adult themes and strong language. Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael® Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman.
Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines.
It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.
It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters.
The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2023! Featuring Gordy Marshall’s, The British Carpenters, starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and with an incredible cast made up of musicians straight from London’s West End.
Join us for one very special night, on top of the world, to create a dream come true, celebrating the legendary music of the Carpenters.
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high-energy roller-coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.
So many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here, from the early piano and harmony heavy masterpieces to the later, catchy pop of the eighties and Rock anthems of the early nineties.
Whether it’s Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love or The Show Must Go On, Bohemian Rhapsody or Will Rock You/We Are the Champions, The Bohemians will have you on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping along in a truly memorable live re-enactment of the world’s greatest Rock Band.
Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2025 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s.
Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the 60’s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.
Starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (featuring Jeff Brown, former member of The Tremeloes), Steve Ellis (The Voice of Love Affair), The Fortunes, and Vanity Fare.
Full of timeless classics, hits include The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Everlasting Love, Storm In A Teacup, Hitchin A Ride, plus many more.
Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.
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DOZY BEAKY MICK & TICH. In 1964 the music scene was lit up with arrival of Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich. By 1966 on a massive roll the band were in the charts for 50 weeks out of 52. In Germany alone in 1967, record sales outsold The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Hits include Bend It, Zabadak and The Legend Of Xanadu plus many more. This fast-moving energetic set from DBMT will have you dancing and singing in the isles performing hit after hit after hit.
THE TREMS (former members of The Tremeloes). The Tremeloes had their first hit with Twist And Shout in 1963 and the world became their stage performing on it from 1963 through 2023.. They have earned a fantastic reputation as not only one of the most entertaining bands on tour today but, also for their distinctive harmonies. Other hits include Call Me Number One, Even The Bad Times Are Good, and of course their worldwide number one hit, Silence Is Golden.
THE FORTUNES. Hailing from Birmingham England, the band first came into prominence in 1963 with their hit single Caroline, which was used as the signature tune for the influential Pirate Radio Station of the same name. Other classics include, Storm In A Teacup, You’ve Got Your Troubles, Freedom Come Freedom Go. The Fortunes still continue to tour the world today. VANITY FARE. Formed in 1966, are a British pop/rock group famously known for such hits as, I Live For The Sun, Early In The Morning and the worldwide classic, “Hitchin A Ride” which scored the band a number one on the Billboard 100 in the USA. The harmonies of Vanity Fare a renowned throughout the sixties scene which makes them one of the best vocal groups still touring today.
Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.
It’s time to “put your beer in the sideboard here” and get yerself along to this wonderful show that celebrates the music of the great Chas & Dave.
Rabbit Rabbit will have you singing along with all the feel-good songs the boys did over three decades.
You will enjoy hits such as Gertcha!, Sideboard Song, London Girls, Margate, Poor Old Mr. Woogie, Ain’t No Pleasing You and of course – Rabbit. Plus plenty more including some surprises!
Performed by the renowned trio, Triple Cream with their fantastic musicianship and witty banter, this show will have you smiling from ear to ear.
Internationally acclaimed, 22-year-old Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning ELVIS PRESLEY theatre show to the UK.
Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis and wowed America’s Got Talent viewers with his appearance in the 2022 Final.
Supported by his own authentic 50’s live band, The Creoles, Emilio celebrates Elvis’ younger years in spectacular style. Put on your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and get ‘All Shook Up’ for the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll hits of all time including Jailhouse Rock, Devil in Disguise, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Hound Dog, Always on My Mind & many more.
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