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PRINCES THEATRE
TOWN HALL, CLACTON-ON-SEA
WHAT’S ON GUIDE
AUTUMN 2015
PRINCES THEATRE
AUTUMN 2015
AUTUMN AT A GLANCE
WELCOME
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s a result of a great season, and
due to some spectacular customer
reviews, we are pleased to announce
that Tripadvisor has awarded the Princes
Theatre with a “Certificate of Excellence”.
May we take this opportunity to sincerely
thank you for your continued support and
feedback. It really does mean a lot to us.
If you have visited our theatre in the last
few months we hope you have noticed our
vibrant new red carpet and the Princes
Theatre signage above the stage which has
given the theatre a completely fresh look.
We aim to make further improvements and
will keep you informed.
Exciting News! As mentioned in our
summer brochure we have welcomed a new
member to the theatre team and we are
really excited to introduce him to you today.
Please meet our new Mascot “BUDDY”!
Buddy will be making appearances at
some of our family shows and workshops
throughout the year, as well as outside
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events. If you see Buddy please come
and say hi and don’t be afraid to ask
for a picture. Buddy is a happy-go-lucky
character and will bring lots of fun to the
Princes Theatre and our customers.
Talking of fun, we certainly have some
amazing shows for you this autumn. For the
adults and music fans we start the season
off with Roy Orbison and Friends, followed
by a weekend of rock and comedy with
legendary Sir Bob Geldof performing on the
Friday, The Blockheads on the Saturday and
top comedian Jasper Carrott on Sunday.
Comedy is a huge feature in our autumn
programme with the return of Lee Nelson
and his brand new Suited and Booted tour.
Celebrating their 10th anniversary reunion
tour, G4 will be with us in September
and if you are a fan of John Denver,
Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton then don’t
miss the Country Superstar Experience.
We have autumn matinees “My Life in
Showbusiness” starring legend of stage
and on screen Anita Harris along with old
favourite bringing his Neil Sands Production
“Christmas Memories” both are sure to be
a hit. The kids will not be disappointed and
can come along in their favourite costumes
and sing along with Peter Pan the Musical,
and as an educational and historical treat
we are thrilled to announce that “Dinosaur
Zoo” will be coming to our theatre in
November!
We finish the season off with our ever
popular pantomime. Be ready to join us for
a magical carpet ride and a Christmas full
of adventure with Aladdin starring Scott
Robinson from boy band FIVE. Last year’s
pantomime broke box office records and we
are hoping Aladdin will be an even bigger
hit and achieve greater success.
The Blockheads
- page 5
Jasper Carrott
- page 5
La Traviata
- page 6
G4
- page 7
Vienna Festival Ballet
- page 8
Country Superstars
- page 9
The Kast of the Kinks
- page 16
Peter Pan the Musical
- page 17
Sally Morgan
- page 17
Sinatra Centennial Concert
- page 19
Circus of Horrors
- page 21
Christmas Memories
- page 21
We look forward to welcoming you to our
theatre very soon.
Wendy Bilsby
General Theatre Manager (Marketing)
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SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
7.30PM
Tony Denton Promotions Presents
7.30PM
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
7.30PM
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
7.30PM
Tony Denton
Promotions
Presents
Using original film footage
and backed by his fabulous
band, Barry Steele recreates
the magic of Roy Orbison.
Add to the mix star guests
celebrating the musical
legacy of Elvis Presley &
Jerry Lee Lewis, you have
yourself a spectacular fusion
of good old “Rock n Roll”
and contemporary musical
genius all on one stage.
“True Identikit Brilliance” –
The Stage
Tickets £18
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FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER
SIR BOB GELDOF IN CONCERT
THE BLOCKHEADS
STAND UP & ROCK FEATURING
SUPPORT ACT - SID & JOE
SUPPORT ACT - THE LOWRIDERS
JASPER CARROTT WITH BEV BEVAN AND GUESTS
Sir Bob Geldof is probably best known for the formation of The Boomtown Rats in 1975,
and for the single ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ named after the answer given by a schoolgirl in
San Diego when asked why she’d killed her classmates.
News reports on the Ethiopian famine in 1984, Geldof and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure
co-wrote the charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Performed under the name Band
Aid, it featured some of the biggest stars of the time, and became the bestselling single in
UK history – raising millions for charity.
Following this, Geldof became heavily involved in plans for Live Aid, a charity concert to
raise money for the African poor. Two marathon shows were held simultaneously in July
1985, one at Wembley Stadium in London and one at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. The
event raised millions for charity, and is still widely applauded as one of the greatest live
shows ever.
His charity work has been recognised throughout the world, and as a result, he has been
nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize and received a knighthood.
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has
grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day.
Rarely off the road since the demise of Ian Dury in 2000, but now with Derek Hussey fronting
the band, the Blockheads are still one of the most underrated British bands of all time, with
a legion of fans of all ages.
Derek Hussey’s lyrics in the band’s new songs keep the combination of poetry, word play,
earthy humour and deadly-accurate observations of everyday, British working-class life, that
Ian Dury had perfected, but with an added bite for the 21st century.
Along with some new material you can expect to hear “Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick”,
“Wake Up And Make Love With Me”, “Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)”, “What A Waste”,
“Clevor Trever”, “Sweet Gene Vincent” and many more from the illustrious back catalogue.
The Blockheads are fronted by Derek ‘The Draw’ Hussey, and Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy,
John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band.
www.theblockheads.com
Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock does what it
says on the tin....Jasper is back to his very best....mic
in hand regaling the audience with his inimitable
stand up routines before introducing his musical
compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all
over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper’s
mate has rock star credentials that most dream
of from the Move through ELO and has one of the
finest bands around. Rockin’ Berries lead singer
Geoff Turton, celtic rock band Quills lead singer ‘Joy’ and the Bev Bevan band comprising
some of the country’s finest musicians.
So do not miss this unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great
legendary artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he
belongs......making us laugh!!
Tickets £25
Tickets £20, Concessions £18
Tickets £25
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SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
7.30PM
SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
7.30PM
Tony Denton Promotions Presents
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This haunting tragedy with its beautiful areas will transport you to the
world in which it is set.
La Traviata is an Opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, set to an Italian
libretto by Francesco Maria Piave - a love story shrouded in sacrifice and
misunderstanding. Masterpiece in its own right, it contains some of Verdi’s
most beautiful and memorable music.
The title La Traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps
more figuratively, The Woman Who Strayed. It is based on La Dame aux
Camélias, a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils. It
recounts Dumas’ true-life affair with the beautiful demi-mondaine, Marie
Duplessis.
A courtesan called Violetta is stuck in a round of endless parties until
Alfredo, a geeky writer, convinces her to live in the country. Deeply in love,
all is blissful contentment until some home truths convince her to leave
Alfredo and head back into the arms of another…
Shadowing Violetta is the disease that so often afflicts morally
questionable 19th-century women: consumption.
Verdi’s music encompasses an astonishing range of moods and emotions,
from Alfredo’s fresh-faced charms to Violetta’s vivid effervescence, which is
perfectly captured in ‘Sempre libera’, a vocal showpiece to rival any other.
A tragic and resonant tale of society and morality, La Traviata combines
compelling characters with hugely powerful, moving and instantly
recognisable melodies, making it still, 160 years after its 1853 debut, one
of the most emotionally engaging and popular Operas of all time.
To see this opera is to have an experience of unforgettable emotive power
and reflection.
2004 X factor finalists and multi-platinum
selling vocal quartet G4 are excited to
announce that, due to unprecedented
demand, they have confirmed a schedule
for a multi-date UK tour to celebrate their
10th Anniversary. The Reunion Tour will
take two halves, the first in April, the second
in the autumn.
G4 set an exciting trend by bringing
classical music to British reality TV screens
for the first time in 2004 with their
performance of Nessun Dorma. However,
it was their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody
that became their signature tune, storming
the charts in 2005. Their eponymous debut
album went straight to No.1, selling more
than 245,000 in the first week, making it
Tickets £29.50, Concessions £27.50
Tickets £22.50, Concessions £21, VIP £75
THE REUNION TOUR
SUPPORT ACT - CHARLOTTE JACONELLI
SOPRANO & BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT RUNNER-UP
the fastest-selling album of the year . In
2007, after three albums, over two million
album sales and five sell-out tours with
performances in many of the UK’s iconic
venues, they decided to disband to follow
individual interests.
The Reunion Tour has been inspired by the
overwhelming response to G4’s 10 Year
Reunion concert at London’s Barbican
Centre on November 17th.
Experience G4’s trademark sound: expect
to hear the tunes that helped make them
famous, such as My Way, Nessun Dorma
and Bohemian Rhapsody, alongside some
fresh takes on music of more recent years.
It’s sure to be an evening to live long in the
memory: not to be missed!
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FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER
7.30PM
A lively production, infused
with old world charm, Coppélia
appeals to audiences of all
ages with its captivating story
of an eccentric toymaker and
his beloved doll. The colourful
costumes, lively characters and
beautiful music from Delibes all
combine to create a magical and
comical classic that warms and
entertains from start to finish.
Coppélia is guaranteed to lift the
hearts of all the family.
VFB’s eternal production of
Coppélia embellishes the original
E.T.A. Hoffmann tale with
fabulous dancing and beautiful
storytelling. We follow the
adventures of old Dr. Coppelius
and his prized doll, and the two
lovers, Swanhilda and Franz on an
enchanting evening of mischief,
frivolity and a lovers‘ tiff.
Returning by popular demand,
Vienna Festival Ballet’s production
of Coppélia promises to delight
audiences of all ages.
“A truly spellbinding performance”
“Talented array of young artists”
Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18, Under 16 £13, Ballet Student £11
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SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 7.30PM
FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER
7.30PM
SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER
7.30PM
A VISION OF ELVIS
A Vision Of Elvis is one the world’s leading touring Elvis
productions. Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley from
Sun Studio’s through to ‘68 Comeback with the finale being
the Concert Years engaging audiences with an uplifting and
authentic Elvis experience. Fresh from a smash hit European
tour, A Vision Of Elvis returns to the UK to bring Elvis fans
old and new a night not to be missed. On stage, the award
winning, Rob Kingsley has the total package - the look... the
sound... the charisma, and together with his spectacular live
10 piece band this show leaves the audience in no doubt
that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show.
Tickets £18, Concessions £16.50
COUNTRY SUPERSTARS
LEE NELSON
EXPERIENCE
SUITED AND BOOTED
Europe’s Leading Country Multi-Tribute Show
This show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 22 years
and is Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country - Dolly Parton. Sarah Jayne and Award
Winning Vocal Impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey back through time meeting
some of the most influential icons who shaped Country history and the music.
Country music will live on forever, a must see for any fans of Country Music!
Due to exceptional demand Lee Nelson’s brand new show has been extended into autumn
2015! You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo, caught him singing on The X Factor,
or trying to board the plane to the World Cup with the England squad, now come and
experience the world through Lee’s eyes as he takes on the big issues: family, fatherhood,
politics… and the true value of the Cadbury’s Creme Egg.
“Never less than ingenious. . . a seamlessly entertaining touring show” The Times
“Comedy Genius” Daily Mirror
Tickets £18.50
Tickets £20
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TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER
2.00PM
FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER
7.30PM
SEATING PLAN
HOW TO FIND US & PARKING
Free after 3pm
Please be aware that in addition to Tendring District Council offering a free car park permit
for every household in the District, the Council is operating free after 3pm parking for
everyone. All TDC car parks are free from 3pm to 8am.
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ANITA HARRIS
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JUST LOVING YOU - MY LIFE IN SHOWBUSINESS
Anita Harris sings live on stage in a wonderful new show of music and chat charting her life
in showbusiness with rare film and tv clips of her work.
There’s comedy and surprises and a very special ‘questions and answers’ segment where you
can personally put a question to Anita.
Anita’s breathtaking career includes starring in Las Vegas and on London’s West End where
she appeared for two years as the star of the musical Cats. Her work includes Carry On films
and she has featured in seven Royal Variety shows.
Anita is a Pantomime legend, and has worked alongside Tommy Cooper, Morecambe & Wise
and Kenneth Williams to name a few.
The show is not to be missed and includes live music with the fabulous Peter Gill musicians.
Why not bring along a group party booking !
Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems revive the golden age of
pop. A fabtastic night of hits from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, 10CC, David Essex, Suzi
Quatro, David Cassidy, ELO, The Carpenters, Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more.
Sparkling vocals, starring supercool musicians that have performed with Mike Oldfield,
Asia and Ultravox, step back to a time of Pans People and Eurovision; Luke Skywalker and
Saturday Night Fever; Danny and Sandy. . .Dastardly and Muttley.
The top of the pops time of your life guaranteed!
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Please note: Seating arrangements change for certain shows. Please check at the time of booking.
Limited wheelchair spaces are available. Please state that you require a wheelchair space when booking.
Tickets £14.50, Concessions £13
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Tickets £19.50, Senior £18.50, Under 16 £10
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PRINCES
Sir Bob Geldof in Concert
The Blockheads
Stand Up and Rock
- Jasper Carrott
La Traviata
G4
Fri 11th
Sat 12th
Sun 13th
Sat 19th
Sat 26th
A Vision of Elvis
Country Superstars
Lee Nelson
Anita Harris
Solid Gold 70s Show
Halloween Workshops
LDN Wrestling
The Kast Off Kinks
Peter Pan the Musical
Sat 10th
Fri 16th
Sat 17th
Tues 20th
Fri 23rd
Tues 27th
Thurs 29th
Fri 30th
Sat 31st
Dinosaur Zoo
Victorian Christmas Market
Shakespeare Schools
Festival
The Frank Sinatra
Centennial Concert
The Sherry Babys
The Circus of Horrors
Tues 10th &
Wed 11th
Sat 14th
Tues 17th
Sat 21st
Fri 27th
Sat 28th
Aladdin
Sat 12th Sun 3rd Jan
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BOX OFFICE: 01255 68 66 33
BOOK ONLINE: www.essex-live.co.uk
WHAT’S ON: www.tendringdc.gov.uk
Christmas Memories
Tues 1st
DECEMBER
Sally Morgan
Fri 6th
NOVEMBER
Coppelia - Vienna Festival
Ballet
Fri 2nd
OCTOBER
Barry Steel’s Roy Orbison
Sat 5th
SEPTEMBER
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AUTUMN AT A GLANCE
BOOKING & INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS
Tickets for shows are available from the Box Office in the Town
Hall, Visitor Information Centre. You can visit in person or by
telephone on 01255 686633. Tickets are also available to buy at
the Box Office on the night of the performance, but it is always
best to phone first to be sure. We accept all major credit and
debit cards. You can also buy online at www.essex-live.co.uk
(subject to booking fee). Doors open 45 mins before show time
(unless stated otherwise).
ORGANISE A GROUP NIGHT OUT
Why not organise a group night out for friends and family or
work colleagues? We can offer group booking discounts at many
performances and will provide you with publicity and other
support to help you organise a great night out. Contact the
Theatre Management team on 01255 686653 to discuss.
MOBILE PHONES
We ask that you consider others, and please ensure that your
mobile phone is switched off during performances.
FACILITIES AND ACCESS FOR
DISABLED PEOPLE
The Princes Theatre aims to be accessible and welcoming to
all and we are committed to making your visit as easy and
enjoyable as possible. Disabled people who are unable to attend
without assistance may bring a personal assistant for free
(proof of DLA will be required). Please inform the Box Office of
any special requirements at the time of booking. The Theatre is
accessible by wheelchair and also has an induction loop system.
PARKING
High Street Car Park available from 3.00pm to 8.00am - Free
of charge.
TUESDAY 27th OCTOBER
THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER
7.30PM
DATA PROTECTION
We are committed to upholding the data protection principles
of good information handling practice. When processing your
booking, the box office will ask for your name, address and
telephone number and will ask if you would like to be kept
informed about forthcoming events at The Princes Theatre.
BOOKING THE THEATRE
The Princes Theatre is the ideal venue for business meetings,
corporate events, conferences, product launches, Weddings and
Christenings. We have a number of rooms available, including
a licensed bar area and we can also provide catering and
conference support services if required.
YOUR BUSINESS CAN PLAY A PART
Supporting the arts can significantly raise your business profile,
with such a wide variety of performances taking place at the
theatre, including those by the Princes Theatre Youth Company,
there are plenty of opportunities for you to become involved.
We can offer a range of sponsorship opportunities with added
benefits enabling you to entertain your clients, promote your
business objectives and enjoy a great night out at the same
time.
For information about booking the theatre or sponsorship
opportunities, contact the theatre management team on 01255
686653 or e-mail [email protected]
BOX OFFICE / VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTRE
Opening times Mon – Thur:
Fri:
Sat:
BOX OFFICE:
01255 68 66 33
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10.00AM & 4.30PM
9.00am – 4.30pm
9.00am – 4.15pm
9.30am – 3.30pm
TICKETS
Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
BOOK ONLINE:
www.essex-live.co.uk
www.tendringdc.gov.uk/leisure/princes-theatre
REFUNDS/EXCHANGES:
Please note tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged once sold.
E-CIGARETTES
We do not permit the use of e-cigarettes or vaping indoors at the
Princes Theatre. This is in line with World Health Organisation
Guidance.
REFRESHMENTS
Bar – Our bar is open 45 minutes before the performance and
during intervals. A wide selection of drinks are available as
well as a selection of crisps, nuts, tea and coffee. We also offer
advance ordering to avoid the interval rush.
SWEETS & ICE CREAMS
A selection of sweets and ice creams are available for purchase
prior to the commencement of the show and during the interval.
Conditions: The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going
to press. Please note performance start times may vary. We reserve the right
to make alterations to the programme if necessary and will endeavour to give
ticket holders plenty of notice as and when this may occur. We cannot be held
responsible for cancellations or changes made by external promoters/hirers
of the theatre. Admission may be refused under certain circumstances and a
refund may not be made. Please check tickets at the time of purchase to ensure
they are correct.
BOX OFFICE: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • BOOK ONLINE: www.essex-live.co.uk
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS
SPOOKY EXTRAVAGANZA
LDN WRESTLING
A spooky half term fun-filled spooktastic adventure – jam packed with drama, physical
theatre, and make up.
Experience our drama workshop with this fun filled one-day extravaganza! Children shall use
games and exercises to create atmosphere and devise thrilling and insightful accounts of
various chilling dramatic characters such as the witches from Macbeth.
Students will also be given the opportunity to create their own spook characters and design
and apply make-up.
The Technical workshop will give students an introduction to sound, lighting and special
effects.
Ages 6 - 16
Bring Packed Lunch
2015 is the year that LDN Wrestling celebrates10 plus years of presenting the very best in
live wrestling events throughout the UK.
Top stars from all corners of the globe will be appearing on this very special event to face
the very best of British wrestling personalities in this brand new 2 hour action packed
family event.
Look out for the future stars of WWE and some faces from the glory days of the Saturday
afternoon, World Of Sport TV wrestling days as they join the audience to celebrate this
history making achievement.
LDN Wrestling is the best family show out there. Come see for yourself and we guarantee
you will not be disappointed.
After the show, you can meet all the stars with the Backstage pass, you shake their hands
and get their autographs! Great Family fun!
Doors 7pm, Bell time 7.30pm
Tickets £10 each workshop or £15 both, Technical Workshop £15
Tickets £13, Concessions £11
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FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER
7.30PM
SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER
2.30PM
FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER
7.30PM
SALLY MORGAN
Not to be missed! The Kast off Kinks are former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’,
back together to re-live the good times. This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original
drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60’s & 70’s),
Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80’s & 90’s and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke
(guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).
Expect all the hits, including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny
Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out!
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Tickets £20, Concessions £18
Second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning!’
A spectacular musical adaptation of the timeless tale about the boy who never grows up.
Let your imagination take you to Neverland with Peter and Wendy meeting Lost Boys,
Indians and the villainous Captain Hook - not forgetting his silly sidekick Smee!
Why not add to the fun and dress as your favourite character? There will be a
special prize for the best dressed and everyone will have the chance to meet the cast
after the show. With enchanting songs, plenty of fun and laughter and a sprinkling of fairy
dust, this is the perfect way to make literature come alive for the whole family.
Tickets £8.50, Concessions £7.50
World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns
with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes
that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave.
Sally’s infectiously fun and down-to-earth personality often leaves audiences in fits of
laughter, bringing a refreshing twist to the work of mediums.
This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see
this phenomenal psychic in action!
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
Tickets £23
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TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER, 4.30PM & WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER, 10.30AM & 4.30PM
SAT 14th NOVEMBER
9.30AM
TUES 17th NOVEMBER 7.00PM
SAT 21st NOVEMBER
7.30PM
DARE TO GET UP CLOSE
AND PERSONAL!
Now introducing the
Tyrannosaurus Rex to the
stage, Dinosaur Zoo brings
these awesome prehistoric
creatures to life as you’ve
never seen them before.
From cute baby dinos to teethgnashing giants, marvel and
interact with extraordinary
life-like dinosaurs in this
imaginative and hilarious live
show.
But watch out. Not all of these
ravenous reptiles are as tame
as they seem…
Direct from the West End,
Dinosaur Zoo is fast becoming
a world-wide phenomenon,
offering guaranteed fun for
all the family. A Tryannosauric
treat for all ages 3+. Book now
for this truly dinosaursome
live show.
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www.dinosaurzoolive.com
Danger seats £16
(Rows A&B)
Tickets £13.50
Schools £9.50
Buy 10 get one free
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
MARKET
THE FRANK SINATRA
CENTENNIAL CONCERT
Clacton’s Princes Theatre will be transformed on Saturday
14 November into a Victorian Christmas Treasure Trove.
Over 30 local community groups will be offering a wide
range of festive fayre to raise vital funds for local charities.
The event, which is one of Clacton’s most popular, opens
the doors from 9.30 until 3.00pm and stallholders clad in
Victorian costume will be selling Christmas gifts and crafts,
stocking fillers, Christmas cards, home crafted jewellery,
sweets and soft toys, to name just a few.
Santa Claus has promised to make an early visit for those
children wishing to hand him their Christmas goody list by
kind invitation and as a guest of The Clacton Rotary Club.
This annual event usually attracts over 1,500 people, who
have never been disappointed with the goods on offer.
The Princes Theatre is thrilled to welcome local talent to the
stage as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival.
Four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays.
Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools
while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You
will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it
before!
The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth
drama festival and enables over 1,000 primary, secondary,
and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare
productions in their local professional theatre. 35,000
young people will take to stages across the UK.
Details of participating schools and the plays they are
performing can be obtained from the Box Office.
With Special Guests: Kenny Lynch and Anita Harris
Celebrating one hundred years since the icon was born in
Hoboken, New Jersey, this show is far more than a Tribute
to Frank Sinatra. The magic of Sinatra live in concert is
captured perfectly by the award winning David Alacey.
This lavish production features the stunning L.A Showgirls,
The Swinging Buddy Greco Band, under the Direction of
Paul Drakeley and guest stars including Anita Harris and
the evergreen British Entertainer – Kenny Lynch.
All of the hit songs and anthems made popular by the
legendary performer such as “Come Fly With Me”, “The
Lady Is A Tramp”, “My Way”, “Strangers in The Night” and
of course, New York New York are included along with many
rarer gems.
Entrance fee £1, Children free
Tickets £9, Concessions £7,
Groups booking of 20+ £6
Tickets £22 Concessions £20
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FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER
7.30PM
SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER
7.30PM
TUESDAY 1st DECEMBER
2.00PM
THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS
21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR - WELCOME TO THE CARNEVIL
THE SHERRY BABYS
A Celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons presented by Europe’s number 1
tribute “THE SHERRY BABYS “
”THE SHERRY BABYS “ will take you on a musical journey through the sounds of one of the
most successful bands of all time. Classic songs such as “Sherry, Walk like a man, Oh what a
night and many more. THE SHERRY BABYS” recreate the iconic sound of the “Four Seasons”
The first part of the show the Boys will take you back to where it all began, performing the
classic 50’s songs as the “Four Seasons” once did. Hits included; Still of the night, Oh Carol,
Teenager in love and Why do fools fall in love.
Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18
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With slick choreography and the recognisable falsetto, this really sets the scene for a great
night. Acoustic versions of songs are a highlight in this part of the show which demonstrate
the diversity and harmonic sounds as once done by the great band themselves.
By the end of the first half you will definatly be “hanging on” to your seats and”beggin” for
more. The second half of the show is truly party time, where all the famous hits come out
such as, Can’t take my eyes off you, let’s hang on, Ragdoll, Grease, Working my way back to
you and many more.
This is a show you definitely don’t want to miss.
The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & now a West End smash is
back to mark its 21st Anniversary in spectacular style.
The last few years has seen the profile of The Circus of Horrors jump tremendously after
rampaging into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & to this date it is still the only circus ever
to reach the finals.
The latest incarnation ‘Welcome to the Carnevil’ is set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack
the Ripper was still at large and this was the age of the Freakshow. A young girl dreamt of
running away to join the Circus only to see her dream become a nightmare in a decrepit
and corpse ridden Carnevil, plagued by a swamp of Killer Klowns, Sword Swallowers, Demon
Drawfs, Death Deifying Aerialists, a Guiness World Record holding Hairculian Diva swinging
solely from her hair, back flipping & fire limboing acrobats & lots lots more. A show ruled by
the undead & climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse.
Some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by an almighty cast
with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. www.circusofhorrors.co.uk
Tickets £22, Concessions £18
Not suitable for children! Parental Awareness
From the producers of Remember When At Christmas comes a brand new Christmas
matinee nostalgia show. Neil Sands and his brilliant cast are back with their all new 2015
production, which promises to be their biggest and best yet.
This enchanting Christmas production is a truly wonderful mixture of all of your favourite
Christmas songs and carols, stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun, and a
unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winters day, taking you back to
a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.
Tickets £11, Concessions £10
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