WHAT’S ON SUMMER 2015 www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON SUMMER 2015
Be Bop a Lula Sparkle We’ve Only Just Begun Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames Well Really, Captain Mainwaring! Rave On The Story of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Hats Off to Led Zeppelin Truly Andrews The Chuckle Brothers – The Chuckles of Oz Little Red Riding Hood Clacton Comedy Night Only Men Aloud The Dietrich Letters (A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich)
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The Searchers Holiday Snap Broadway & Disney Spectacular Evolution Showcase – Class of 2014-15 Big Girls Don’t Cry To My Dear Father, a special Father’s Day Concert Clacton Comedy Night
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Famous Faces Local Talent Local Talent Local Talent Live Music Local Talent Comedy
Little Shop of Horrors Bespoke The Fortunes Tree Fu Tom Jackson Live in Concert The Best of The Beach Boys Sing-a-long-a-Frozen Clacton Comedy Night
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July Weds 01 - Sat 04 Thursday 09 - Sat 11 Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Friday 24 Saturday 25 Sunday 26 Friday 31
August Wednesday 05 - Thurs 27 The Clacton Summer Variety Show
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The Rolling Clones Joe Pasquale The Only Way is Elvis Lee Mead– Some Enchanted Evening Waterloo – The Best of ABBA Tribute Show Clacton Comedy Night Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise Best of British
Cover Photo by www.fmnphotography.co.uk – Clacton Summer Variety Show 2014
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BE BOP A LULA! Four giants of the Rock ‘n’ Roll world come together for the first time in BE BOP A LULA! A great show which will take your breath away from the first chord to the explosive finale! Join us for the biggest rock ‘n’ roll party in town with a live band, as we celebrate the music of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Roy Orbison.
“Well……Be Bop A Lula, she’s my baby….” You know you want to sing along!
Sparkle
An Amateur Production presented by Debbie Millar School of Dance
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Friday 01 May 7.30pm Tickets £18.00 Live Music
This year marks 25 years of DMSD teaching in Essex and “Sparkle” features updated routines from the nineteen shows in that time plus memories of the very first show from when the school was based in Suffolk. There will be a variety of dance routines including Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Jazz, Disco Freestyle, Street & Hip Hop performed by Toddlers, Saturday 02 – Children, Teenagers and Sunday 03 May Adults from the Debbie Sat 02 6.00pm Millar School of Dance, Sun 03 3.00pm based in Lawford. Proceeds in Support of Children’s Services at Colchester General Hospital
Tickets £12.00 £10.00 (Over 60s) £6.50 (Children Under 16) Local Talent
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We’ve Only Just Begun A celebration of the Carpenters music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Karen Carpenter had a unique voice, so unique in fact that it has proven almost impossible to duplicate, its deep smoky emotional edge creating that uniqueness that is so hard to perfect. Now for the very first time in over 30 years the voice that melted a thousand romantic hearts lives again through Toni Lee, in the touring two hour concert show “We’ve Only Just Begun, the Carpenters Greatest Love Songs.”
The greatest female voice in popular music history
“We’ve Only Just Begun” is a celebration of the Carpenters music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Every song in the show is a chart hit, brilliantly performed by vocalist Toni Lee, with her Big Band and singers. This high quality production includes an audio visual presentation.
Friday 08 May 7.30pm Tickets £21.00 Live Music
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Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Georgie Fame’s Yeh Yeh topping the charts, he will be hitting the road in 2015 with The Blue Flames. As ever, The Blue Flames feature the cream of the UK’s musicians; Alec Dankworth, Alan Skidmore, Guy Barker, Anthony Kerr, Tristan Powell and James Powell are all on board to provide the musical backdrop for Georgie and his Hammond Organ. Come and enjoy an evening with Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames – true British icons. Georgie’s greatest hits include Yeh Yeh, Get Away, Sunny, Sitting In The Park, Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde and Rosetta.
Saturday 09 May 7.30pm Tickets £26.00 Famous Faces
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Well Really, Captain Mainwaring!
Everybody loves Dad’s Army. Even after 50 years it continues to pull huge viewing figures becoming one of the all-time classic ‘greats’ of television, also enjoying West-End success, a Royal Variety Performance, a national tour, and now a new feature film. David Croft and Jimmy Perry chose Frank to create the role of the wonderfully eccentric vicar who was always slightly tetchy as he tried to come to terms with the elderly platoon’s invasion of his beloved church hall.
Sunday 10 May 2.30pm
Dad`s Army Vicar, Frank Williams, invites you to join him for a hilarious afternoon of television nostalgia.
Tickets £12.00 £10.00 (Over 60s) Famous Faces
Join Frank as he celebrates a lifetime on Stage, TV, Film and the legendary BBC TV series. In an entertaining trip down memory lane, Frank gives a unique glimpse behind the scenes and stories of the celebrated cast of Dad`s Army & a host of other TV classics such as Emergency Ward 10; All Gas & Gaiters; Morecambe & Wise; The Two Ronnies and many more. Frank is interviewed by author & entertainer Chris Gidney in a wonderful afternoon of television nostalgia which includes Franks rarely seen home movie of the Dads Army cast on tour, and Frank will sign copies of his best-selling autobiography, Vicar to Dad`s Army. “ He tells of his craft with an infectious geniality.” Daily Telegraph
Rave On Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets give an accurate performance of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, along with authentic attire, horned rimmed glasses, and the famous Stratocaster guitar. All the timeless classics from … Heartbeat, True Love Ways, Peggy Sue, & It Doesn’t Matter Anymore . Marc Robinson will be joined by Gavin Stanley who will give a sensitive tribute to Billy Fury, bringing you all his hits from Halfway to Paradise, I Will, Don’t knock upon my Door and many many more ! Marc Robinson from ‘Stars in their Eyes’ and ‘Buddy‘ The Musical will celebrate the music of the man himself, Buddy Holly !
Saturday 16 May 7.30pm Tickets £17.00
Will Rock n Roll ever die? That’ll be the day! www.marcjrobinson.com www.facebook.com/no1buddy
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Fred & Ginger The Story of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers The story of the great dancing pair of the thirties with some of the fantastic songs they introduced into their series of films. The show not only covers the eight great films they appeared in, but also coves the career of Astaire after Ginger left him to develop her own career. Songs include: Top Hat, Cheek to Cheek, The Continental, A Fine Romance, Night and Day, Change Partners and many others crooned by charismatic entertainer, Robert Habermann.
Sunday 17 May 2.30pm Tickets £12.00 £10.00 (Over 60s) Live Music
Hats off to Led Zeppelin The Official UK No.1 tribute to the gods of Rock and Roll! Hats Off to Led Zeppelin are proud to be the only tribute act in the UK officially endorsed by Marshall amplifiers and they are managed by none other than Warren Grant .. for the uninitiated, his father Peter was Led Zeppelin’s manager! With glowing endorsements from Led Zeppelin’s tour manager Richard Cole – “Worth seeing … entertainment with style”, Led Zep biographer Dave Lewis – “a refreshing no nonsense approach … this band delivers every time!” and the BBC – “an outstanding concert”, along with audience and critical acclaim – “Shut your eyes and you would think you were listening to the real thing”. This is a show not to be missed!
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If you want to see one of the most exciting live acts around then book your ticket now! Think you know tribute bands? Think again! Come and join the fun www.hatsofftoledzeppelin.co.uk
Friday 22 May 7.30pm Tickets £17.50 £16.50 (Over 60s) Live Music
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Truly Andrews A ‘practically perfect’ tribute to the wonderful music made popular by Julie Andrews. This one woman show, starring Singer & Actress Aimi Percival along with her live band of musicians, will take you on a musical journey looking at career highlights from this well loved Icon. Full of popular songs from classics such as The ‘Sound of Music’ and ‘Mary Poppins’ to ‘The King and I’ and ‘My Fair Lady’ and interspersed with some interesting stories and facts, this show is guaranteed to have you singing along, whether young or old. There’s only one word to describe it,
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Sunday 24 May 2.30pm Tickets £10.00 £9.00 (Over 60s & Children Under 16) Live Music
“My dad would have loved this” - Henry Tomlinson (son of David Tomlinson – Mr Banks)
The Chuckles of Oz Starring The Chuckle Brothers
Dorothy, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters who join the Wizards (Paul and Barry) for this sensational new version of the familiar Wizard of Oz story This enchanting production will give you a unique glimpse into the Emerald City in a family fun packed family show brimming with laugh – out – loud comedy. So be sure to click the heels of your ruby slippers and head to The West Cliff Theatre.
Monday 25 May 2.00pm Tickets £15.00 £14.00 (Children Under 16) Special Family Ticket £56.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children) Kids & Family
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There’s no place like “The Chuckles of Oz”
for all ages from 3 to 103, so be sure to book today!
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Meanwhile in another part of the wood a suave and sophisticated wolf is looking for something appetising to eat! There is only one person who can save the day – Little Red Riding Hood! However she is not alone, she is accompanied on her adventure by her best friends Muddles and Russell Sprout. Will they save the day and make it to a happily ever after…?
Little Red Riding Hood Brought to you by Magic Light Productions, this hilarious adaptation of the traditional story tells of how Granny Hood who lives in a cottage in the woods visits Red Riding Hood and unbeknowingly delivers her a Magic Red Cloak created by the Good Fairy of the forest.
This new dazzling pantomime style show of this classic story is
Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? A fun filled show for all of the family!
magically brought to life with amazing sets, stunning costumes, magic, illusion, special effects, song, dance, puppets and an abundance of laughter with a fabulous cast of characters. Directed by Magic Light Productions and starring Libby Edwards as Red Riding Hood, Steve Bloor as Muddles, Stuart and Jayne Loughland as Granny Hood and the Good Fairy and from the Chuckle Brothers live theatre shows Safire’s Magic Light Puppets.
Wednesday 27 May 2.00pm Tickets £10.00 £8.00 (Children Under 16) Kids & Family
Friday 29 May 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
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Only Men Aloud The Classical Brit Award winning vocal ensemble Only Men Aloud will be visiting venues across the UK in 2015 with their ‘On the Road’ Tour. With songs such as Mr Blue Sky, Here Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride and many more given the unique OMA twist, this show promises to showcase the versatility of this unique group. Since winning BBC’s Last Choir Standing in 2008, the Welsh 8 piece ensemble have thrilled audiences throughout the UK and
America with ten tours, festival performances and appearances at prestigious events such as the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, two Royal Variety Performances, the Ryder Cup Opening Concert and Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas Special. With over a quarter of a million worldwide album sales to date, their fifth studio album ‘Only Men Aloud: On the Road’ is due for release in Summer 2015.
Saturday 30 May 7.30pm Tickets £28.00 Famous Faces
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The show features various archive material, personal objects and letters from the Marlene Dietrich’s estate. Special thanks to Marlene Dietrich Collection Berlin, Deutsche Kinemathek. The special effects, projection and lighting design are created by Rob Halliday (award winning shows including My Fair Lady, Equus, Hello Dolly).
The Dietrich Letters A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich
Combining sumptuous, rich and tender vocals with intense, touchable emotion, Marina Laslo has a wealth of material to draw on and who better to reinvent it than she. Marina takes on the music Marlene made famous. Dietrich Letters is the stunning collection of songs by legendary Marlene Dietrich showcased by a timeless performer whose beautiful voice continues to captivate.
It showcases the best of young British jazz talent in a 7-piece band, under the direction of Rob Barron (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars). The music is wonderfully nostalgic, and carries a distinct theatrical hue. To paraphrase Marlene’s own final words in Touch Of Evil ‘It’ll be some kind of a show’.
Sunday 31 May 2.30pm Tickets £18.50 Live Music
The Searchers
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway The Searchers remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. They tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career spanning 5 decades. Their special ‘solo’ concert is a highly entertaining show and has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites.
Don’t miss The Searchers live in concert!
Saturday 06 June 7.30pm Tickets £20.50 £19.50 (Over 60s) Famous Faces
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Holiday Snap An Amateur Production presented by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society Holiday Snap is a tale of comic predicament and mistaken identity, with real wit and style. A Portuguese time-share villa has been double-booked unknown to the company Rep, the myopic tippler Commander ‘Chitto’ Chittenden. When Mary and Henry arrive shortly after Eve and Leslie, Chitto manages to remain unaware that there is more than one couple on the scene.
Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 June Wed 10 7.30pm Thur 11 7.30pm Fri 12 7.30pm Sat 13 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets £9.00 Wed Evening & Sat Matinee
£10 All other performances
The confusion is compounded when each couple mistakes the other for the servants! Henry seems to have the upper hand as he discovers that Eve is married, but not to Leslie, when his mother-in-law arrives and he has to bribe the other couple to impersonate his alibi, Sir Piers and Lady Marchbanks. Henry’s girlfriend, Mary, has to play the servant, much to her annoyance but it looks as though things might work out until the real Sir Piers arrives, followed by Henry’s wife. However, the final hilarious disguises donned by Mary, Perky, Eve and Leslie might just save the day!
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Broadway & Disney Spectacular
An Amateur Production presented by Clacton TheatreTrain
Sunday 14 June 6.30pm Tickets £14.50 £12.50 (Under 16s) Local Talent
This show is full of exhilarating dances, along with some of the most favourite songs and script from Disney and Broadway shows including Aladdin, Aristocats, Hairspray, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Matilda, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Annie, Oliver, Beauty & the Beast and Jungle Book. This show will be a night full of entertainment for Adults and children of all ages. Watch the stage come alive for one night only with a mix of 12 musicals altogether.
Evolution Showcase Class of 2014-15
An Amateur Production presented by Evolution Foundation College
Friday 19 June 7.45pm Tickets £15.00 £13.50 (Over 60s & Children Under 12) Local Talent
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This is to showcase what the students have achieved during their One Year course at Evolution Foundation College, before they embark onto their chosen 3 year Performing Art Colleges/Universities. The students will be performing all aspects of Dance (including Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Commercial and Jazz), Singing, Acting and Musical Theatre.
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Big Girls Don’t Cry Featuring The Eastcoast Boys celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Back at the West Cliff due to high demand! This great feel-good show features four phenomenal singers and a fantastic live band recreating the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Lots of fun… and dancing in the aisles encouraged! If you have seen this show before you won’t need reminding that this is one of the best nights of the
year. Now with a few new songs and one or two more surprises! Saturday 20 June 7.30pm
If you enjoyed Jersey Boys, then you’ll love this show!
Tickets £19.50 Live Music
Including all-time favourites such as, O Mio Babino Caro, Memories of the Alhambra, Papa can you hear me, The Impossible Dream and many more! Produced & Directed by Ilze Robertson & Performed by local and guest singers and musicians.
To My Dear Father
A Special Father’s Day Concert An afternoon of musical entertainment with vocal and instrumental music to celebrate this very special day…
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Sunday 21 June 3.00pm Tickets £7.00 Local Talent
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Friday 26 June 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
Little Shop of Horrors An Amateur Production presented by Clacton Musical Theatre Society. Written by Howard Ashman and based on the film by Roger Corman and screenplay by Charles Griffith From the award winning Clacton Musical Theatre Society, comes the story of Seymour Krelbourn and the events that happen in Skid Row after finding a strange plant after a total eclipse of the sun. The story is full of dark comedy, great songs and music by Alan Menken with famous songs like “Feed Me”, “Little shop of Horrors” and “Suddenly Seymour”. With unbelievable characters, like Audrey the withdrawn and quiet shop assistant, Orin Wednesday 01 – the Insanely driven Saturday 04 July dentist, Mr Mushnik Wed 01 7.30pm the fortune seeking Thur 02 7.30pm Florist and of course Fri 03 7.30pm Audrey 2 (....the Sat 04 2.30pm & 7.30pm plant?), how could Tickets £11.00 you not be drawn in?
Little Shop of Horrors isn’t your usual Musical. It has had a cult following since the release of the movie in the 1980s starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin and most people think they know the story...or do they? Come along and don’t miss the show! ...Believe me you may get a shock! So come along and you’ll “Git it!”
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Bespoke An Amateur Production presented by The Company Performing Arts
Following on from the SELL OUT success of the past three years’ performances, The Company Performing Arts are thrilled to be back at the West Cliff Theatre with their spectacular annual production. The Company students showcase their skills in a variety of song and dance.
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the ‘tailor made’ talent of The Company in BESPOKE…… made exclusively for your entertainment!
Thursday 09 – Saturday 11 July Wed 09 7.30pm Thur 10 7.30pm Sat 11 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50 £11.50 (Over 60s and under 16s) Local Talent
The Fortunes Past & Present Show New Songs, new stories, new anecdotes all brought together with narration and projection. This exciting show will bring back not only your memories of the swinging 60s, but also the golden age of the 70s, and a surprise or two. Many hit songs not only from The Fortunes, but also hits from Marmalade, Billy J Kramer and The Dakotas, Love Affair, Badfinger and so many more! ‘Past and Present’ is a two hour show full of hits, stories and fun! It’s a must see show!
Saturday 18 July 7.30pm Tickets £18.50 £17.50 (Over 60s) Famous Faces
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Tree Fu Tom Live on Stage! Premier Stage Productions Ltd & FremantleMedia bring you a spellbinding new show starring the world’s smallest superhero, direct from the smash hit CBeebies series. The world of Treetopolis comes to your theatre as we invite you to do Tree Fu and help Tom save the day! This brand new show, packed with adventure, fun, music and participation, sees Tom take to the stage in his first nationwide tour – be part of the magic.
Sunday 19 July 1.00pm & 3.30pm Tickets £13.00 £11.00 (Children Under 16) Special Family Ticket £46.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children) Kids & Family
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Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible Band and Dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational. Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ!
Jackson Live in Concert Starring Ben and his Incredible Band & Dancers
Friday 24 July 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 £14.50 (Under 16s) Live Music
Westcoast
Celebrate the Best of The Beach Boys This show is packed from start to finish with familiar foot tapping hits well known to audiences worldwide including Good Vibrations, Fun, Fun, Fun, Surfin’ USA, Sloop John B, Barbara Ann, God Only Knows, Surfin’ Safari, California Girls… to name just a few! The original and unique harmony sound of the Beach Boys is accurately recreated by these five great singers in a light hearted and entertaining “feel good” production. So whatever your age, nationality or musical preferences come have fun, fun, fun…. A night not to be missed! Westcoast are not another tribute act, they are a complete entertainment experience celebrating the iconic music of The Beach Boys.
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Saturday 25 July 7.30pm Tickets £20.00 £19.00 (Over 60s) Live Music
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Sing-a-long-a-Frozen A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film. Introduced by a live host who will guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of a couple of special princesses. Watch as we bring the film to life and help you experience this movie in a whole new light as we bring Elsa and Anna onstage as if they have walked out of the film. It’s the most popular Disney comedy-adventure to hit the big screen and, with the fairydust of Singalonga added, you are guaranteed a great time. Come on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa, the Snow Queen and put an end to her icy spell. Sunday 26 July 11.00am & 3.00pm Tickets £16.00 £11.00 (Children Under 16) Special Family Tickets: £50.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children) £36.00 (1 Adult, 2 Children)
So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a FROZEN where YOU the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+ Sooooo ‘do you wanna build a snowman…..?’
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Friday 31 July 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
The Rolling Clones THE UK’S PREMIER ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE ACT There are no better guardians of the back catalogue of hits from The Rolling Stones, one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll acts of all time. There are no better deliverers of vibrancy, edginess, masterly musicianship and charisma on the tribute circuit, and all this by the strutting, trout-pouting Jaggernaut-load. There is no better way to experience vintage juice from the best fruit on the rock ‘n’ roll tree: ladies and gentleman, we bring you The Rollin’ Clones.
Saturday 08 August 7.30pm Tickets £17.00 Live Music
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Wednesday 05 – Thursday 27 August Wed 05 Thur 06 Wed 12 Thur 13 Wed 19 Thur 20 Wed 26 Thur 27
7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 2pm 2pm & 7.30pm
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2pm & 7.30pm
6pm (Air Show!)
Gala Performance
Sat 26 September 7.30pm
Tickets £16.00 £6.00 (Under 16s) One child free per adult Special Group Rate 10+ £10 each Variety
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Joe Pasquale Yes, Joe’s back! This time he’s leaner, meaner, he’s a vacuum cleaner! Friday 14 August 7.30pm Tickets £21.00 Famous Faces
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Last year Joe and his twin brother Raynard opened a chip shop with the Dalai Lama in Skegness, called Batter Me, I’m Yours! But due to an accident with a pickled egg the Lama pulled out and opened a rival chip shop called the Dalai’s Deep Sea Sausage, which resulted in a surf and turf war, it was savaloys at 40 paces.... If you want to know more come and see this show, it’ll blow your mind, well at least your chips! Warning this show contains nuts! Special guest Paul Burling of Britain’s Got Talent fame.
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The Only Way is Elvis Starring Marshall King
The UK’s top Elvis tribute artist as voted number one on ITV’s best Elvis and the only Elvis tribute to perform at Wembley stadium. Marshall performs a fantastic interactive and entertaining tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, with all the fun and impact of Elvis’s original shows the performance will have you on a roller coaster of emotions from the first note! His on stage charisma and humorous personality has been winning lots of recognition in the Elvis entertainment world. This full concert show with live band and backing singers is the ultimate Elvis experience.
The on stage transformation is remarkable and vocally so close to the king you’d think he was miming! All presented with jumpsuits made by Elvis’s very own costume designers! This show will be held on Aug 15th which is the day before the anniversary of Elvis’s passing. Come and celebrate and remember the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Saturday 15 August 7.30pm Tickets £17.00 Live Music
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Lee Mead
Some Enchanted Evening In LEE MEAD’s brand-new show for 2015, he will take you on a journey back in time to when the fabulous MGM films and musical theatre shows of the 1940s and 1950s thrilled audiences around the world. Enjoy beautiful songs like ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ from the 1958 film ‘South Pacific’ and many other gorgeous melodies of that era. Lee Mead is best known for winning the TV programme ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and catapulting to stardom in ‘Joseph’ in Sunday 16 August 7.00pm Tickets £26.00
London’s West End. He additionally had starring roles in the musicals Wicked and Legally Blonde and was a founder-member of The West End Men concert show which played at the Vaudeville Theatre in London as well as around the UK and overseas. Lee has been taking his very successful concert show around the country touring his 3 albums. So come along and join Lee and his terrific band at The West Cliff Theatre. It’s a show not to be missed! www.easytheatres.com in association with Eclipse Artists Agency
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In 1974 the little known Swedish pop group Abba swept to superstardom with their Eurovision winning ‘Waterloo’, and four decades later the song and the band remain as popular as ever. Now the phenomenal new tribute show ‘Waterloo’ looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid and gives fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live Abba show! The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band - with stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.
Waterloo - The Best of ABBA Tribute Show Presented by Sweeney Entertainments Produced and directed by James Baker
Saturday 22 August 7.30pm Tickets £19.00 Live Music
Friday 28 August 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is a brilliant rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role! Now in its 5th year on the road, this incredibly talented cast brings you the show that never happened in the golden era of rock and roll, but delivered with all the flair of a 21st century live concert.
Saturday 29 August 7.30pm Tickets £20.00 £19.50 (Over 60s)
You’ll be blown away by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran, as these icons of rock and roll join each other on stage for this musical extravaganza. Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise has something for everyone in this feel-good, two hour celebration of the magic of rock and roll, with over 40 songs packed into this roof raising critically acclaimed show.
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Best of British
An Amateur Production presented by Clacton Musical Theatre Society This Country of ours has a voice... so let IT be heard! We have been listening to radio and watching top of the pops since we were young and now
Sunday 30 August 3.00pm Tickets £8.00 £7 (Over 60s & Children Under 16)
the television is full of music channels but when was the last time you heard good music live? “Best of British” is full of musical hits from pop to rock to rhythm and blues....Clacton Musical Theatre Society has brought together the best songs from British artists with local talent young and old, to give you a show worth watching and to get your feet bopping! The show will be in aid of a local charity and includes a presentation at the end. Please come along and #supportlocaltheatre, clap your hands and sing along if you want!
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Supporting the West Cliff T heatre The West Cliff Theatre is run by a Registered Charity for the benefit of the local community with Trustees drawn from local people who have an active interest in the theatre. Run largely by volunteer staff, the theatre offers a varied programme of star names throughout the year whilst supporting local community and youth groups from across the Tendring and Colchester Districts.
The Stage Door Bar is fully licensed and opens one hour before all performances and during the interval. The bar is also available for private hires lunchtimes and evenings (subject to availability) with a variety of quality menus to choose from. Regular art exhibitions are staged in the theatre’s foyer. Registered in England No. 02002819: Charity No. 1001022
Joining the Friends of the West Cliff The FRIENDS OF THE WEST CLIFF THEATRE is a friendly voluntary organisation founded in 1987 and has nearly 600 members. The Friends celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2012 and have provided tremendous support to the West Cliff raising well over £200,000 to purchase; • lighting and sound equipment, incl. new infrared sound enhancement system • carpets and furniture • stage curtains • refurbished toilets • a refurbished foyer • contributing more than half the cost of the purpose built storage facility The Friends hold regular social and fund-raising events, both at the theatre and elsewhere, and a regular coffee morning every Saturday in the Stage Door Bar from 10am to 12noon which is open to all. Many Friends also work as volunteer Front of House, Technical and Backstage Staff. Annual Membership is only £6 per person, joint membership for £10, family membership for £12 or a club, with a minimum of 25 people, can join for £15. Application forms are available from the theatre or by telephoning the Membership Secretary on 01206 824345.
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Second Act Charity Shop 29 Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea, CO15 5UH
In February 2012 the Trust opened Second Act, a hugely popular charity shop offering a variety of good quality clothing, jewellery, footwear, toys and books. The charity shop receives tremendous support from volunteers from the local community. All proceeds from the charity shop support the West Cliff Theatre.
West Cliff Theatre Co-Patron Jimmy Cricket cutting the ribbon on opening day. Photo Credit: Clacton & Frinton Gazette
Gift Aid Gift Aid is a government scheme, for UK tax payers, to encourage charitable giving. For every pound donated to the West Cliff Theatre, we will receive an extra 25p from HMRC helping donations go much further. Higher rate tax payers may also be able to reclaim additional tax. Your donation could make a huge difference to the theatre’s future, and it won’t cost you a penny! For detailed information about Gift Aid please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/giving
If you would like to support the theatre in this way, please collect a form from the Box Office or telephone 01255 43 33 44 and we will send you one with pleasure. Alternatively, you can download a form from our website. You need only fill in the form once, and this will cover all future donations until you notify us otherwise.
Gift Vouchers With over 200 performances each year, West Cliff Theatre gift vouchers offer a great opportunity to give the wonderful gift of theatre to friends, loved ones or colleagues all year round!
T he Perfect Gift for T heatre lovers!
Gift Voucher
• I deal gift for Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary or Fathers’ / Mothers’ Day presents • Ideal for employee incentive schemes • Valid for 2 years To order your gift vouchers please telephone 01255 43 33 44, buy online or call into the theatre during Box Office opening hours.
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The Theatre car park is FREE to show patrons but may become full quickly especially during daytime when the public are able to use the car park in return for a nominal charge. On-street parking is available nearby.
ACCESS
Our access facilities include: • Ramped access to the foyer • Accessible box office • Flat floor access to the auditorium • Dedicated wheelchair spaces • Accessible toilet • Assistance dogs are welcome • Infrared sound enhancement system (pre-booking recommended)
TRANSPORT
Find it difficult getting to and from our theatre? Ask our box office about the Tendring Community Transport Scheme.
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Booking Information HOW TO BOOK ONLINE www.westcliffclacton.co.uk EMAIL tickets@westcliffclacton.org TELEPHONE 01255 4333 44
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OPENING HOURS
the West Cliff, with the majority of the ticket price going to the artists, producers and promoters. Charging a booking fee ensures that 100% of this extra revenue comes to the theatre.
PAYMENTS
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the West Cliff Theatre.
The Box Office is open from 10am - 4.30pm from Monday to Saturday (closed lunchtime 12.30pm – 1.30pm) and 1 hour before performances. We accept all major credit and debit cards except American Express. Cheques should be made payable to ‘West Cliff Theatre’. Bookings should be paid for within five working days.
BOOKING FEE
A booking fee of £1 will apply on all ticket sales and reservations made online, over the phone or in person, whether paying by cash, cheque or credit/debit card. Prices that are displayed in this brochure include this fee. Why do we need to charge a booking fee? Since the loss of our Council grant, and in order to provide you with the best entertainment possible, we need to charge a booking fee to secure our share of the ticket income. On average, we receive less than 20% of the ticket price for the shows that you see at
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CONCESSIONARY TICKETS
Concessionary tickets are available for patrons over 60 years and children under 16 years on some shows. See show pricing to see if this is applicable.
GROUPS
Special Group rates for a party of 10 or more are available for some shows. Please call or email our box office for further information.
POSTAGE
Patrons who require their tickets to be posted should send a SAE. Alternatively we can post your tickets for £1.00 postage & handling charge.
RESALE
We will try to resell tickets that cannot be used, however this will only be possible in the event that we are sold out.
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C oming up this Autumn... Marty Wilde Saturday 19th September Swinging at the Cotton Club Saturday 3rd October Charlie Landsborough Friday 9th October An Evening of Dirty Dancing Friday 16th October The Lindisfarne Story Thursday 5th November Foster & Allen Sunday 15th November
Keep updated Create your own account via our website and make sure you select to receive regular emails from us and be the first to know what’s going on! DISCLAIMER – The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the programme if necessary. We cannot be held responsible for cancellations or changes made by external promoters/hirers of the theatre.
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