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Marty Wilde-A Lifetime in Music

SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

Marty began his career in 1957 – with his first UK chart hit “Endless Sleep” and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in the early formative and groundbreaking ‘Rock’n’roll’ years’. Today he celebrates 8 Decades as a hit recording artist and songwriter (hits for Kim Wilde, Status Quo, Tom Jones, Hot Chocolate, The Casuals, Lulu etc.) During the hot summer of 2022 Marty was joined on stage by family members, Kim, Roxanne, Ricky and Scarlett Wilde, the entire concert was filmed for DVD whilst a new recording “Two Eyes Streaming” was a number one hit on the Heritage Charts during 2024.  Marty continues to tour, write, record and release new material.

With his many hits, including “Teenager In Love”, “Endless Sleep”,” Donna”,” Sea Of Love”“Bad Boy”, “Rubber Ball”,” “Jezebel” and others, plus a host of hit songs from a golden era – Marty Wilde and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced.

A Lifetime in Music is a celebration of Marty’s phenomenal career. lifelong fans really shouldn’t miss this show!

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Rock for Heroes 2026

FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER 7.30pm

Get ready to turn up the volume, raise your fists, and relive the soundtrack of a generation! Rock For Heroes is the electrifying live show that brings the greatest classic rock anthems of all time to the stage—bigger, bolder, and louder than ever.

Featuring an exceptional cast of powerhouse vocalists and world-class musicians, this show takes you on a thrilling journey through iconic hits from legends like Bon Jovi, Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, The Eagles and many more. Every song is performed with explosive energy, jaw-dropping musicianship, and a contagious passion that pulls audiences to their feet.

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Abbamania 2026

SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 7.30pm

Touring Planet Earth since 1999

Come and experience how a LIVE concert would have felt all those years ago, with stunning vocals, masterful musicianship and accurate musical arrangements.

The ABBAMANIA show has been running since 1999 and is one of the longest running ABBA Tribute Concerts in the World.

Having worked meticulously they bring the most accurate and authentic LIVE ABBA Concert possible. ABBAMANIA captures the true essence, energy and excitement of what it would have been like to have experienced this truly wonderful band LIVE in concert.

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The Dusty Show

SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER 7.30pm

Welcome to ‘The Dusty Show’. The celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall to wall hits and classics spanning the decades of Dusty Springfields life and music.

The sensational ‘Louise Anne Masters’ takes you on a journey to remember through the years of Dusty’s impeccable career with the utmost grace, authenticity and vocal performance that is second to none.

Accompanied by her live seven piece band Louise takes you from the debut ‘I Only Want To Be With You’ and  ‘Stay A While’ through to the ‘Ready Steady Go’ Motown era’, ‘Dusty In Memphis’ ‘Son Of A Preacher Man’, The psychedelic ‘Ain’t No Sun Since You Been Gone’, The pinnacle ‘You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me’ and so many more…

The Dusty Show is the ultimate definition of a musical legacy that touches the soul and a life story that warms the heart.

Come and join us to reminisce in tribute to our very own ‘Queen Of British Pop’.

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Spirit Of The Blitz

SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2.30PM

To mark Remembrance Sunday, we open the 1940s songbook and remember the stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days.

Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain on the long road towards peace, paying tribute to our heroes through the music of their era.

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, Helen Farrell and Steve Barclay, this feel-good show recreates all your forties favourites, including Vera Lynn, George Formby, Max Miller, Arthur Askey, Anne Shelton and Gracie Fields.

For those who remember the 40s, the show 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.

Remember a generation of loved ones in the uplifting style that most reflects their resilient spirit.

This unmissable performance is devised and produced by Andy Eastwood, with musical direction by Wendy Richardson.

Why not bring a party to commemorate and celebrate with us?

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2.22 A Ghost Story – CADS

THURSDAY 12th – SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 7.30PM

+ 2.30pm SATURDAY MATINEE

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t buying into the nightmare.

Every night at exactly 2:22 AM, a terrifying presence makes itself known through the baby monitor. During a tense dinner party with an old friend and her new partner, the scepticism clashes with the supernatural. Heated debates, buried secrets, and mounting dread push the four friends to the edge.

To prove who is right, they make a pact: they are going to stay up until 2:22 AM to discover the truth.

Are you brave enough to stay up? Book your tickets now—before time runs out.

Suitable 14+

This is a community production presented by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society

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Story of Swing 2026

SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2026 7.30pm

Don’t miss the show our audience members and staff have been raving about!

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From the RatPack to Robbie, from Basie to Buble…..Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band – The Story of Swing (back by popular demand) takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

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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.

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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. It’s not surprising, as he has shared the stage with many household names, including The Beautiful South, The Specials and many more.

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Gareth will also be joined by some very special guests on the night.

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West End Christmas 2026

THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER, 7.30PM

Back by popular demand, A West End Christmas returns to The West Cliff to sprinkle a little festive magic on the holiday season!

Join us for an enchanting evening of Christmas cheer, featuring all your favourite classic and contemporary Christmas songs, alongside show-stopping hits from the world of musical theatre.

Now a beloved annual tradition at the theatre, this heartwarming celebration features a top West End Cast, is packed with dazzling vocals, festive sparkle and the kind of joy that reminds us why this really is the most wonderful time of the year!

So get your festive season off to a flying start with A West End Christmas – the perfect way to get in the mood. Bring your family, bring your friends and let the magic of Christmas and the music of the West End lift your spirits!

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Genesis Connected

FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER 7.30pm

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 that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles.

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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One Night of Billy Joel with Billy The Kid

FRIDAY 12th FEBRUARY 7.30pm

The ultimate celebration concert to one of the most iconic and best-selling artists of all time. In this brand-new touring theatre show Robert Schmuck (Billy The Kid) and his amazing 7 piece band perform breath-taking musical arrangements of multi-million selling songs.

‘My Life’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘River Of Dreams’, ‘Tell Her About It ‘, ‘Still Rock n Roll To Me’, ‘An Innocent Man’, ‘Movin Out’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘The Longest Time’ and many, many more, it’s a non-stop hits show!

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The ELO Encounter – 2027

SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY, 7.30PM

Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much-loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down.

The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World.


★★★★★ “A brilliant night out” – Steve Scruton – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “Amazing … a fantastic band” – Tony Fisher – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “Simply outstanding … thank you ELO Encounter” – Road House Birmingham

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Very Beautiful South

SATURDAY 6th MARCH 7.30pm

9-piece tribute band, Very Beautiful South, are the UKs most authentic tribute to The Beautiful South and the genius songwriting partnership of Paul Heaton & David Rotheray. Between 1989 and 2006, The Beautiful South clocked up no less than 20 UK Top 30 hits with most making it into the UK Top-10, including the No.1 hit A Little Time and other classic songs such as: Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Old Red Eyes, Good As Gold, and Don’t Marry Her; not to mention their Greatest Hits album, Carry On Up The Charts, which sold just under 2-million copies – making it the second highest selling album of 1994 and which went on to stay in the UK Album Top-30 for the whole of 1995 – achieving no less than six Platinum Disks!

Celebrating this legacy is a group of enthusiastic and experienced musicians who are, first and foremost, lifelong fans of The Beautiful South. Playing to venues across the UK and quickly gaining themselves a reputation for putting on a hugely entertaining show whilst playing hit after hit of sing-along classics – all lovingly recreated to transport you back into the heady days of Hull’s alternative pop-rock sound, quirky lyrics and catchy melodies.

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Bee Gees & Abba In Concert Experience 2027

SATURDAY 24th APRIL 7.30pm 

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Two of the biggest groups come together for an incredible night of music that is guaranteed to have you boogying the night away.

This Bee Gees and Abba double headline show featuring NON-STOP HITS like Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Tragedy, Dancing Queen, Mama Mia, Waterloo and so many more . . . .

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With over 2 hours of party, feel good anthems to get you dancing in the isles, this show is not to be missed.

World class Tribute Vocalists and Musicians will transport you back to the magic ear of Disco/Pop, so bring along all the Dancing Queens and let’s keep this music Stayin’ Alive!

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Ultimate Classic Rock Show 2027

SATURDAY 15th MAY at 7.30PM 

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let them take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit live, with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection show, they’re guaranteed to have you on your feet all night.

Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few!

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The Counterfeit 70s

FRIDAY 18th JUNE 2027, 7.30PM

 Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between.

Featuring the music of Slade, Sweet, T.Rex, The Bay City Rollers and many, many more, they will take you through a rollercoaster ride of the biggest 70s hits. The four-piece band have toured worldwide in their individual rights and have worked with some of the biggest names of that decade. Coupled with a stunning light show, costumes from the period and video footage of the bands and events from that era, makes this one show you don’t want to miss. So, whether you want to sit back and take a trip down memory lane, or get your glad rags on and boogie on down, this uplifting show will take you on a nostalgic trip back to the 70s!!

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Holding Back The Years-Simply Red Tribute Show

SATURDAY 19th JUNE 7.30pm

With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and a catalogue of chart-topping hits such as Holding Back The Years, Stars, Something Got Me Started, Fairground, Money’s Too Tight (To Mention), and If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Simply Red stand as one of Britain’s most iconic bands.

Paying meticulous attention to detail, Holding Back The Years faithfully recreates the authentic Simply Red concert experience.

Supported by a band of world class musicians and with exceptional lead vocals, the show faithfully reproduces the distinctive sound and era-defining style of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.

Join us as we honour one of the greatest British bands in history. Whether you’re a long-time Simply Red fan or simply appreciate superb musicianship and classic hits, you can look forward to a memorable evening filled with timeless music.

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