This is a showcase production of the students’ achievements during their One Year course at Evolution Foundation College, before they embark on their chosen 3 year Performing Art courses at Colleges/Universities.
The students will be performing all aspects of Dance (including Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Commercial and Jazz), Singing, Acting and Musical Theatre.
An array of wonderful musicals with pupils dancing, acting and singing in gorgeous bright sparkly costumes a show to thrill the whole family on a very entertaining night out!
THURSDAY 16th – SATURDAY 18th JUNE 7.30pm & 2.30pm on Saturday
Willie Beech is evacuated to a tiny English village in the country just before the outbreak of World War II. A lonely and deprived child, he finds himself living with the reclusive, gruff old widower, Thomas Oakley. Although the two find it hard to adjust to their life together at first, they gradually develop a strong, mutual bond. Willie begins to enjoy life and make new friends in the village.
However, everything is thrown into confusion when Willie is suddenly recalled to London by his neglectful and abusive mother. After several weeks with no letter from Willie, Tom Oakley becomes concerned for his welfare and sets out to London in search of him.
This superbly written and deeply moving tale, shows that even the most unlikely people can become exceptional parents. BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this performance has been cancelled. The Box Office will be in touch to organise a refund. Please accept our apologies for any disappointment.
Come and join the greatest party in town as Forever In Blue Jeans celebrates 23 happy and successful years “On The Road”.
A perfect feast of entertainment starring Carole Gordon with terrific singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in Country Music and Rock ‘n’ Roll. This big hearted show performs songs from Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Mavericks, Tammy Wynette, The Carpenters & Carol King to hits from the great Western Musicals such as Oklahoma and Paint Your Wagon plus many more all performed by the stunning “Red Hot Blue Jeans Band”.
Bring the whole family and come and enjoy the liveliest and happiest show of them all FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS.
“Britcom is a one-man impressions show in which The Man They Call G takes us on a trip down memory lane, with countless uncanny impressions of favourite characters from the world of British TV comedy through the years. Featuring G playing multiple sitcom roles, interspersed with impersonations paying homage to some of the greats of stand-up. The sheer range of voices has to be seen to be believed, and the show releases you back into the world with a fuzzy glow of nostalgia. If you love good old British comedy, don’t miss this!”
Travelin Man is the Uk’s first and only tribute show dedicated to the rock ‘n’ roll legend Ricky Nelson. This authentic show features all the hits of the man who was second only to Elvis in record sales between 1957 & 1962. ‘Hello Mary Lou, It’s Late, Fools Rush In, Lonesome Town and Travelin Man’ are just some of the hits that David B will be performing as he takes on the persona of Ricky. David is already well known for performing in the show Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise, as well as numerous TV, Radio and West End performances.
Backed by the all-star Travelin Man Band this is a Rock ‘n’ Roll feast not to be missed.
From wowing audiences of up to 120,000 across the UK & Europe, Women in Rock are ready to take you on a spectacular journey through five decades of female rock music! Featuring soaring vocals, choreography, audience interaction, striking costumes and backed by aband of world class musicians, this must-see show celebrates the phenomenal female rock songs ofCher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner &many more, Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet. Grab your tickets and let’s get ready to sing, dance and ROCK!
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!
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.
PLEASE NOTE: The show is on the 9th and not 7th. Nikki got too excited in the video clip.
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.
Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!
A full night of entertaining dancing from Theatretrain pupils with wonderful Costumes and many styles of dance to some of the best Movie songs of all time. An exhilarating show that will bring you Lights Camera and Action! A show that all ages will adore!
From the writers & producers of Hormonal Housewives & Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, it’s time to get away from it all and join the Housewives on Holiday! What’s better than letting your hair down with the girls? Letting your hair down with the girls on HOLIDAY! Holidays, like women, come in all shapes & sizes. From wild partying to wild swimming. From Club 18-30 to Club 80-130. Join the ladies as they romp through a tapas selection of Holiday Heaven, Holiday Hell but most of all Holiday Hilarity! Bring your passports & bikinis because we’re off on our holibobs. From the Costa del Sol to the Costa del Clacton there’s no sucking in your belly on our beach. You’re among friends. Slap on the Fun Factor 50 & let it all hang out! Cabin Crew, prepare for take-off because the Housewives are on Holiday.
Live stand-up comedy is coming to the West Cliff in 2022.
Chuckl. In association with West Cliff Theatre bring you the very best in live stand-up comedy.
See some of the biggest names in comedy along with our favourite handpicked artists.
Tonight’s lineup includes Hal Cruttenden (Live at the Apollo) / Tanyalee Davis (Live at the Apollo) / Emmanuel Sonubi (Live at the Apollo) / Ben Norris (Mock the Week) Please note the lineup maybe subject to change.
As featured in the BBC TV documentary “The Joy of the Guitar Riff”, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
In a “full on” show with costume changes, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs – basically THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME, as Purple Zeppelin take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians.
The accent is firmly on entertainment with Ritchie Blackmore’s on stage antics, Jimmy Page’s twin neck Guitar and Theremin, and a very special Violin Bow Solo!
Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show!
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. BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO
The Counterfeit Sixties make a welcome return to the West Cliff Theatre. As Britain’s No.1 tribute show they bring 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.
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.
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.
Join us for a fantastic night of sixties nostalgia!
With the Award Winning Comedy Magician-Christian Lee
Semi Finalist on Britain’s Got Talent 2016
The multi-instrumentalist and variety entertainer Andy Eastwood
Stunning vocalist Helen Farrell
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. Tell your family and friends to get booking now for two hours of pure theatrical joy!
Come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites.
During the sixties and seventies number one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom.
After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest.
It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You.
So it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!
Oh what a night it will be! It’s the time, it’s the place, it’s the motion.
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
Join Dame Dolly for an hour of creative fun with plenty of comedy, stories and joining in, with this interactive Kid’s show in our Stage Door Bar area. Spaces are limited to just 25 per performance and an Adult or Guardian MUST also be in the room for the performance.
After months of Lockdown, and with the comedy pressure valve set to explode, the people’s favourite is back with a brand-new show for 2022!
More outrageous than ever.
Jim Davidson OBE, one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians is unlocked and asks you to breakout too and join him on another hilarious white-knuckle get-away, coming to a theatre near you!
‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel…..
‘The audience could have stayed all night………. he speaks with a rare honesty’
5 stars Express
“Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again”
Immerse yourself in vocal bliss, with the smooth harmonies and classic songs of a group that will never be forgotten, in an all new production – The Beach Boys Smile, which has been touring the UK since 2017.
Love of music, vocal harmony and Brian Wilson’s composition are what brings five young and incredibly talented musicians together to form Beach Boys Smile (aka BBS). Their roots can be traced as far back as the 80s when three brothers sang along to the classic surf tunes of the Beach Boys in the car on their way to the sunny beach, radio cranked up high! Every time BBS put on a show, all these memories flood back and put a smile on audiences faces the world over. All the greatest songs and feel of The Beach Boys!!
Tickets: £21.00, or £20.00 (Children Under 16)
(Pricing includes £1 booking fee) For more information about our booking fee and why we need to charge it click HERE (opens in a new tab/window)
It’s time to lose that weight we’ve all put on over the past two years and get back to what we have missed most in our lives. . . laughing.
And the best antidote for all that gone before is – Joe Pasquale!
He’s been touring the country for 35 years and he’s coming to the West Cliff on Saturday 3rd September with his Fundemic Show.
Come and laugh, come and fall asleep if you want… just come!!!!
…AND SUPPORT ACT…
Lee Carroll is a Variety club award winning Comedian and equally at home in an intimate comedy environment, or on the world’s biggest stages including The Royal Albert Hall and the world famous London Palladium.
As Rock N Roll Paradise moves into its twelfth year, the show continues to bring to the stage an amazing number of tributes to the legends of rock and roll. This year will be no different!
Each performance will be unique as we try to fit in as many icons as we can, bringing to life the music of the giants of rock and roll. Backed by the dynamic Paradise Band, among the many legends we pay tribute to along the way are, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Big Bopper, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Everly Brothers – and the King himself, Elvis. Which of your favourites will the jukebox choose to bring to the stage on the night? Paradise rings the changes to keep the surprises going. Two hours of rock and roll magic, brought to you by the very best tribute artistes, that’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise.
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought-after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!
★★★★ ‘A cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns’ Guardian
★★★★ ‘More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers…Quite brilliant’ Scotsman
★★★★ ‘A master craftsman’ Times
★★★★ ‘One of Britain’s grandmasters of the one-liner’’ Chortle
A chance to see live on stage one of the only performing original Rock’n’Roll Pioneers in the World today.
Marty began his career in 1957 – and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative and groundbreaking ‘Rock’n’Roll’ years’. Today he celebrates 8 decades as a hit recording artist and songwriter.
Marty Wilde and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced with hits like – Teenager In Love, Endless Sleep, Donna, Sea Of Love Bad Boy, Rubber Ball and Jezebel.
Marty was awarded the MBE by the Queen for Services to Music and was recently back in the charts with his top ten hits CD,Dreamboats & Petticoats presents The Very Best Of Marty Wilde and also recorded his first ever Christmas double A sided single “Christmas Fantasia”/” Christmas All Over The World” with his daughters Kim and Roxanne Wilde.
So, get ready for a stunning musical roller coaster as Marty Wilde and the Wildcats bring you this much-acclaimed show – a show that has been rocking the audiences around the country.
Join some of TV`s best-loved comedy legends in a hilarious glimpse of life behind the camera in a bumper celebration of classic TV nostalgia. Starring JEFFREY HOLLAND (Hi-De-Hi; You Rang M`Lord; Dads Army); SUE HODGE (`Allo `Allo! & The Muppets); APRIL WALKER (Fawlty Towers; Yes Minister!; Morecambe & Wise; The Two Ronnies; Frankie Howard; The Navy Lark); JUDY BUXTON (Rising Damp; The Likely Lads; Get Some In; On The Up) and hosted by comedy legend DEBBIE HUDD.
With Keith `Paddington` Richards at the piano, plus the screening of some `rare` TV comedy moments, and with an opportunity to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to, prepare for some hilarious backstage stories and great laughs in a fascinating golden celebration of some of the greatest TV comedy moments of all time!
Michael English & his superband return to The West Cliff with his fantastic show to celebrate all things Irish!
Michael has gone from strength to strength in the last 5 years packing out venues all over Ireland & The UK for both concerts & dances. Michael & his talented Band are renowned for their energetic performances & with Michael’s musical talents he plays both his famous “red piano” & accordion at his shows. He is dedicated to giving his followers an unforgettable show each time they see him. And with accolades like “Best Country Dance Band” at The Irish Country Music Awards & “Performer of the Year” at The Sunday World country Music Awards under his belt there is no stopping the Kildare man! Michael is has enjoyed recent success with hit singles “Joey on the Fiddle” & “Music in my Heart”.
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, Sandy 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!
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