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THEATRE & SHOWS 1 – 17 Nov The Hound of the Baskervilles The famous detective Holmes and his trusty sidekick Watson are summoned from Baker Street to investigate the legendary curse of Baskerville Hall. Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 1 – 17 Nov Top Girls Caryl Churchill’s provocative play set in Thatcher’s Britain. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 1 - 3 Nov Annie A brilliantly memorable score including “It’s The Hard Knock Life”, “Easy Street” and the legendary “Tomorrow”. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 1 – 2 Nov Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back with his ‘The Only Way Is Epic Tour’. Civic Theatre , Chelmsford, 01245 606505
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Hornchurch, 01708 443333
12 - 17 Nov Haunting Julia Alan Ayckbourn’s haunting play. Starring Duncan Preston, Richard O’Callaghan and Joe McFadden. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135
25 Nov Frankie Boyle The Last Days of Sodom tour. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135
12 Nov TJ (Tracy) Higgs An Evening of Clairvoyance. West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on Sea, 01255 433344 13 - 17 Nov Hapgood Tom Stoppard drama. Dixon Studio at Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 13 - 17 Nov Les Misérables Victor Hugo’s epic tale of two men embroiled in a feud spanning two decades, against the backdrop of the French revolution. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505
3 Nov The Leading Ladies Brentwood Theatre, 01277 200305
13 Nov The Canterbury Tales A unique version of Chaucer’s ‘The Canterbury Tales’ to Braintree. Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01376 556354
3 Nov Alan Davies Alan Davies makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up with his ‘Life Is Pain’ tour. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135
14 Nov Beyond the Barricade Show celebrating the great songs of the West End and Broadway. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945
4 – 5 Nov Room on the Broom A spellbinding adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505
14 – 17 Nov Fiddler on the Roof Featuring the unmistakable numbers: ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker’ and ‘If I was a Rich Man’. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135
6 - 7 Nov Dara O’Briain The Irish funnyman hits the road again with his brand new show, ‘Craic Dealer – Live 2012’. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 6 - 7 Nov Seussical When the Cat in the Hat leaves the page for the stage an evening of delightful imagination is sure to follow. Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford, 07765 772059 6 Nov Paul Foot Stand-up comedian returns to the touring circuit with his brand new show, ‘Kenny Larch is Dead’. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 7 - 8 Nov A Christmas Carol Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 9 Nov Imran Yusuf ‘Bring the Thunder!’. Hard-hitting topical commentary on contemporary issues. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 9 Nov Vampires Rock A rock spectacular. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 10 Nov The Magic of Motown A concert tour from The States bringing the Detroit sound to Essex. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 10 Nov An Evening with Richard Digance Celebrating 40 years of touring, Richard Digance, comedian, singer and poet, is touring with his new one-man show. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505
11 Nov Michael Portillo – Life: a game of two halves Hear his story told in his words. Towngate Main Auditorium, Basil-
15 - 17 Nov Doubt: A Parable A gripping story of suspicion by John Patrick Stanley. Brentwood Theatre, 01277 200305 15 Nov Chez Moi + Ni Omnibus Experienced duo Didier Andre and JeanPaul LeFeuvre bring their unique circus skills to the UK once again. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900
25 Nov Tango Pasión Tango Pasión is an exhilarating show featuring the best tango dancers in the world. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 26 Nov – 1 Dec Driving Miss Daisy Starring Gwen Taylor and Don Warrington. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 27 Nov – 1 Dec The Alchemist Ben Jonson’s classic farce. Dixon Studio at Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 29 Nov – 1 Dec Arsenic and Old Lace A black comedy about murder, marriage, plays and Boris Karloff. Company. Brentwood Theatre, 01277 200305
MUSIC 1 Nov Jools Holland Autumn Tour Featuring the astounding vocals of Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and acclaimed trombonist Rico Rodriguez. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 2 Nov Tim Aves & WOLFPACK Blues band. Highbarn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 3 Nov The Stylistics The Philadelphia soul group perform their hits live. Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465 4 Nov Last Night of the Autumn Proms Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 4 Nov Freddy Kempf Recital Pianist. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 4 Nov Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945
18 Nov Sean Hughes In his lastest show, ‘Life Becomes Noises’, Sean deals with the recent death of his father. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135
4 Nov The Brentwood Theatre Country Music Club A Tribute night featuring songs from Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond. Brentwood Theatre, 01277 200305
19 Nov The Circus of Horrors Show packed with daredevil and bizarre circus acts from all four corners of the World. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505
4 - 5 Nov The Elvis Years Tribute Show. Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333
20 - 21 Nov Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro Political maverick, Mark Thomas turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900
9 Nov Rachael Sage Award-winning singer/ songwriter. Highbarn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291
21 - 24 Nov Candleford A snapshot of village life in the late 1890s. West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on Sea, 01255 433344 22 - 24 Nov Cash on Delivery British farce written by Michael Cooney. Performed by The New Venture Players. Brentwood Theatre, 01277 200305 23 Nov La Bohème: The Concert Puccini’s classic masterpiece. Queen’s Theatre,
5 Nov Jackie Oates Folk. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900
9 Nov The ELO Experience Tribute show. Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465 10 Nov Colchester Chamber Choir O Sacrum Convivium. St Teresas Church, Colchester 10 Nov David Essex The Rock Tour. Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, 01277 215151 11 Nov Stealing Sheep + The Doomed Bird of Providence Colchester Arts Centre,Colches-
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