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An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many ,many more.
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.
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.
Europe’s leading abba tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance’s live on stage.
Now in their 26th year of touring plant earth this widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking and timeless hits including “waterloo” “dancing queen” “mamma mia” “super trouper” “gimmie gimmie gimmie” and “lay all your love on me” all of these plus many, many more, will have you dancing and having the time of your life.
So, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA.
Get ready for a night of laughter and jaw-dropping entertainment with the Paul Zerdin – Jaw Drop UK Comedy Tour! Featuring the remarkable talents of ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, the show brings to life a delightful cast of characters including Sam, the cocky teenager; Albert, the 96-year-old with a razor-sharp wit; and the Baby, who hilariously believes the world revolves around him. Adding to the hilarity are Paul’s dim-witted American bodyguard Roger and an outrageous Urban Fox. This tour also marks the return of Paul’s TV and radio personality character, Alasdair Rimmer, who is eager to make a comeback with Paul’s help. As a former America’s Got Talent winner, Paul promises an evening of top-notch stand-up comedy and ventriloquism, including his famous human dummy routine with an exciting new twist. Don’t miss this unforgettable show!
A fabulous dance show from Theatretrain Clacton dancing their way through the Alphabet using song names and well-known artists to bring all styles of dance to life. A great family show for all ages with stunning costumes so join them for an amazing feel good, foot tapping evening out!
A Community Production presented by the young Performers from Clacton TheatreTrain.
Don’t miss the show our audience members and staff have been raving about!
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.
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. It’s 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.
In this new adaptation of Stevenson’s classic, young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a treasure map that leads him to the legendary, but perilous, Treasure Island. He embarks on a thrilling journey with a crew aboard the Hispaniola, facing the treacherous Long John Silver and other pirates, facing mutiny, battles, and the allure of buried riches.
This is a community production by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society
Live on stage and in person, television favourites COLIN BAKER (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and PETER PURVES (Blue Peter, The Office) lead the cast in a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic – which also features a rare, specially recorded appearance by TOM BAKER (Doctor Who, Monarch Of The Glen) as Jacob Marley!
“On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is warned by the ghost of Jacob Marley that he will be visited by three Spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet To Come.
They whisk Scrooge to the past and his happy boyhood Christmastimes, to the present to meet Tiny Tim at Bob Cratchit’s Christmas feast, and to the future and Scrooge’s own miserable grave – all to show him the error of his ways. But will Scrooge wake on Christmas morning a changed man?”
Presented as a radio-play-live-on-stage, our setting is a radio studio, our actors ready as if for a radio broadcast, and our sound effects created live, all combining to transport the audience to Victorian London, for Dickens’ timeless tale of charity, forgiveness and redemption at Christmas.
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.
Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK’s biggest selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid.
After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s ‘The One and Only’ and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler.
In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since. Now he’s ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation’s most-loved performers.
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.
Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 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.
“Talon perform the songs of the Eagles with reverence and super talent” (Jack Tempchin – Eagles Hit Songwriter).
Roll over Beethoven because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra are back. Featuring soaring strings and striking vocal harmonies the ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies!
So, Hold On Tight as the band reel off all those classic hits 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
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.
The live music, Irish dancing and banter is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds. The show itself features All Ireland champion musicians and world champion dancers who combine a unique blend of light hearted audience interaction with fascinating stories about the music and the instruments themselves.
The original show was set up in Dublin by a group of musicians who wanted visitors to the city to experience what a real Irish house party is like. It’s all presented in a fun and humorous way resulting in a fabulous theatre going experience.
Don’t miss the chance to experience a true taste of an Irish House Party live on the theatre stage!
Think Floyd’s 2025 tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘Wish You Were Here’. This brand new production features a complete performance of the iconic album, as well as the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell and more.
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason describes the band as “Brilliant! – They are really good.” In an interview on LBC the legendary drummer commended Think Floyd and rather generously called them “better than we are”.
Think Floyd pride themselves in faithfully recreating Pink Floyd’s timeless music, backed by their dedicated team of sound and lighting engineers and an impressive laser light show, this exciting production will recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.
Back by popular demand, A West End Christmas returns 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, including Les Misérables, Wicked, Miss Saigon, and more.
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!
And this year, adding an extra sprinkle of Christmas magic, the talented little elves from PQA Manningtree make a special guest appearance – guaranteed to warm your heart and light up the stage!
So get your festive season of 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!
This performance is scheduled to last 1 Hour and 30 minutes. There will be NO interval and the Stage Door Bar will be closed. No ticket required, just turn up on the day.
The Rotary club return for their annual carol concert at the West Cliff with a wonderful afternoon of traditional songs, featuring Tendring Brass. They will be joined by the Chase Lane Primary School choir and The Octavia choir from Colchester.
A collection will be taken on the day, which helps to fund Christmas Day meals for the elderly and disadvantaged.
*Line up subject to change*
This is a free event run by the Rotary Club but please contact the Box Office to book one of our dedicated wheelchair spaces.
Get ready for a (smoky) mountain load of fun with the cast of Tennessee Country Christmas. Performers from the hugely popular Country Superstars are back with a show packed with plenty of festive cheer, some holiday classics, and a plethora of top country tunes, all hosted by the Number one Dolly Parton tribute artist Sarah Jayne, along with the amazing Andy Crust.
Join Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Garth Brooks along with a few Surprise performers in this festive treat for all the family to enjoy. Christmas done the Country Superstars way!
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.
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!
FRIDAY 30th 7.30pm, SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 1pm & 6pm, SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2.30pm
Join the legendary Robin Hood and his band of merry misfits – Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan a Dale, Much and more – as they take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, who’s out to tax the fun out of Sherwood Forest!
But evil doesn’t have it easy… especially with two bumbling henchmen, Nickit and Scarper, who couldn’t catch a cold, and a batty Soothsayer whose crystal ball needs a serious service!
Will Robin win the heart of the fair Maid Marian? Will the Sheriff finally get his comeuppance? And what exactly is going on in the “School Room” and “Sheriff’s Dream” scenes?
Expect plenty of slapstick, surprises, and sing-alongs as Nanny Nora Tittle Tattle keeps everyone on their toes with her outrageous antics – all leading up to a show-stopping finale at “Nottingham’s Got Talent”!
Perfect for all ages – packed with toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and traditional panto magic!
This is a community production presented by Clacton Musical Theatre Society.
A full-scale production set in a world of rivalry, rebellion, and forbidden love. In the heat of Verona, two young lovers are torn between loyalty and desire, family and fate. As the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets rages on, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for a love that defies their world.
But as passions ignite and tempers explode, their story hurtles toward its tragic and unforgettable end. Experience Shakespeare’s greatest love story in all its breathtaking intensity, with fierce sword fights, searing emotion, and a romance that burns against the odds.
Age Recommendation: 11+
Warnings: Choreographed fights, flashing lights (not strobes), use of stage blood, haze and loud noises.
Running time including interval 3 hours
PLEASE NOTE: We would expect several schools to book for the performance which is part of their English Syllabus.
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.
The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock ’n’ Roll music since the 1960s and were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that conquered the US in 1964. They ran neck and neck with The Beatles in the popularity stakes with the late sixties and early seventies considered by many as their Golden Age.
Their live shows are legendary and The Stones musical legacy is up there with the very best. They’ve recorded some of the most phenomenal Rock ‘n’ Roll songs of all time – Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Not Fade Away, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Start Me Up…to name just a few.
You can now relive all these classic hits in The Rolling Stones Story, a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and the world’s No.1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth.
The Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it!
“…BRILLIANT, ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING …MAGNIFICENT” Absolute Radio
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.
Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours the music, legacy, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.
Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night.
Please note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear: Dobie Gray – “Out On The Floor”, R Dean Taylor – “There’s A Ghost In My House”, Frank Wilson – “Do I love You – Indeed I Do”, Gloria Jones – “Tainted Love”, Al Wilson – “The Snake”, Yvonne Baker – “You Didn’t Say A Word”, Jimmy Radcliffe – “Long After Tonight Is Over”, Garnet Mimms- “Looking For You”, Dean Parrish – “I’m On My Way” and many, many more.
THURSDAY 19th – SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY 7.30pm & 2.30pm Matinee on Saturday.
The award-winning West Cliff Performers are proud to follow up the success of “Jesus Christ Superstar “with a very different musical “We Will Rock You”.
Set in a future where rock music is banned by the all-powerful Globalsoft Corporation, two outsiders, Galileo Figaro and Scaramouche, discover the lost art of rock and roll and join a group of rebels called the Bohemians to bring music back to the world.
Featuring over 20 Queen songs including favourites such as “We are the Champions”, “Killer Queen” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” and with a witty updated script by Ben Elton it promises to be a fun filled experience of song and dance.
A Community production by our inclusive West Cliff Performers
All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!”
So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!