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TWIST & SHOUT

SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

A Fun-packed Musical Journey Back to the Swinging Sixties!

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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.

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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

“Fabulous Voices, Beautiful Costumes” – The Stage

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Mark Watson

SUNDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2024 @ 7.30pm 

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Mark Watson’s 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner – now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys – returns.

He’ll consider the search for meaning that we’re all on, with or without Google. There’ll be a lot of jokes, and a show that’s different every night.

 

★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best… it’s magical to watch and just so funny’ Time Out Melbourne 

★★★★★ ‘Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe…witty, warm, perfectly judged’ Telegraph

★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent’ Chortle

★★★★ ‘A master at letting us in on his vulnerability’ The Times

★★★★ ‘This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game’ Independent 

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The Searchers Experience 2024

SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER 7.30pm

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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

The Searchers Legacy Continues!!!!!

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Country Superstars

FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

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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!

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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.

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Talon – The Best of Eagles

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Saturday 23rd November, 7.30pm.

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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).

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We Three Kings of Rock N Roll

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

 

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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!

Suits all ages

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The Tom Jones Songbook

THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER, 7.30PM

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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.

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Genesis Connected 2024

FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER 7.30pm

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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.

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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.

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The Christmas Show 2024

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The Dazzling Diamonds 2025

FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 7.30pm

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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!

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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!

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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.

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A Tribute to the Carpenters

FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 7.30pm

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It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters.

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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.

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Danny Lee Grew – 24K Magic

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SUNDAY 13th APRIL, 2.30pm

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Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand-new mind-boggling one-man show 24K Magic, featuring jaw-dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery.

You may have seen him on Susan Calman’s Summer by the Sea (Channel 5), The Real Stories of the Social Network (ITV/CBS America) or even on stage here at the West Cliff Theatre in The Summer Show (2018 / 2019) or Jimmy Cricket’s Laughter Show.

Danny is a popular live performer who recently completed the UK theatre tour of Marvels of Mystery, the live production of BBC’s The Good Old Days at the legendary Leeds City Varieties; plus he was handpicked to host The Magic Circle Christmas Show… an annual festive tradition in London’s West End since 1967.

Danny has entertained the likes of David Beckham, James Corden and Chris Hemsworth, and now he brings his 24K Magic to his hometown. Prepare to be amazed and astounded.

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The Sensational 60s Experience 2025

FRIDAY 25TH APRIL, 7.30PM

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

SATURDAY 26TH APRIL 2025, 7.30pm

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He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Madchester.

He’s touring in support of his new book: Happy Mondays – and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock’n’roll star dubbed Britpop’s answer to WB Yeats. Strap yourselves in and say Hallelujah for Shaun.

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Emilio Santoro as ELVIS 2025

FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 7.30pm

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Internationally acclaimed, 22-year-old Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning ELVIS PRESLEY theatre show to the UK.

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Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis and wowed America’s Got Talent viewers with his appearance in the 2022 Final.

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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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