WHAT’S ON A UTUMN 2015 www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON AUTUMN 2015
The Unforgettable Show Fusion 2015 Marty Wilde Totally Tina Clacton Comedy Night The Clacton Summer Variety Show You’re Never Too Old
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Billy Fury Years Swinging at the Cotton Club Charlie Landsborough Supreme Queen Clacton & District Organ Society An Evening of Dirty Dancing Rhydian A Taste Of International Folk Song & Dance (Part One) Louis Hoover’s Salute to Sinatra 100 Milkshake! Live ‘Party Party’ Young, Gifted & Talented Clacton Comedy Night T.Rextasy
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Live Music Live Music Famous Faces Live Music Local Talent Dance Famous Faces Live Music Live Music Kids & Family Local Talent Comedy Live Music
Jurassic Adventures The Lindisfarne Story Jim Davidson The Best of the Eagles Back to Our Future (A New Beginning) Genesis Connected The Counterfeit Sixties Foster & Allen Time 2 Shine And Then There Were None Think Floyd
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Kids & Family Famous Faces Famous Faces Live Music Local Talent Live Music Live Music Famous Faces Local Talent Local Talent Live Music
Clacton Comedy Night We Say Yeah Chorus Iceni The Company Awards Rotary Carol Concert The Clacton Christmas Variety Show
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Cinderella
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The Unforgettable Show Rock & Roll through to Motown Back at the West Cliff after last year’s superb show! Michael Williams of The Drifters is to join the cast of Unforgettable for this year’s tour. This fast moving and impactful show features two hours of sheer vocal brilliance with back-to-back hits from these decades – complete nostalgia! Including high tempo favourites such as Rockin Robin, Ain’ t No Mountain, Let it Be Me, Say a Little Prayer, Shake Rattle and Roll and many of the Beatles early hits in medley along with Hit the Road Jack, Blue Suede Shoes and Frankie Valli and Drifters’ medleys of their greatest hits!
Saturday 05 Sept 7.30pm Tickets £21 £20 (Over 60s) Live Music
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Fusion 2015
An Amateur Production presented by Ilaz Dance Company
After a successful production last year, Ilaz Dance Company return to the West Cliff Theatre with their annual dance and song spectacular featuring some of Colchester’s most talented young performers. With a fusion of ideas and styles from Hip-Hop to Tap, Jazz to Musical Theatre, including songs from popular musicals and films, current chart topping hits as well as famous songs from the past, Fusion 2015 promises to be an enjoyable night for all.
Featuring hits from Made in Dagenham, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Legally Blonde, Frozen and The Lion King and songs by Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Abba, Michael Jackson, Ed Sheeran and many more… Sunday 13 Sept 2.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets £16 £10 (Over 60s & Children Under 16) Local Talent
Marty Wilde Born to Rock and Roll A chance to see live on stage, one of the only performing Rock’n’Roll pioneers in the world today. Marty began his career in 1957 and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative and groundbreaking Rock’n’Roll years. With his many hits and a host of wonderful songs from that era, Marty and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced. A fantastic evening awaits as Marty and the band entertain you on this stunning musical roller coaster, which has become one of the most acclaimed shows in the country today. Don’t miss it!
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Saturday 19 Sept 7.30pm Tickets £21.00 £19.50 (Over 60s) Famous Faces
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Totally Tina The Internationally acclaimed award winning show Having headlined the 2015 Glastonbudget Festival in May earlier this year (the biggest tribute festival of the year), TOTALLY TINA comes back to The West Cliff Theatre on Sunday 20th September! Totally TINA! is an award-winning tribute to the Queen of Rock and Soul, Tina Turner. Tina Turner is a phenomenon, having won 8 Grammys, sold over 200 million albums and more concert tickets than any other artist in a career lasting four decades. TOTALLY TINA! recreate the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul.
Sunday 20 Sept 7.30pm Tickets £19.50
We take you from the early days with Ike, and songs like River Deep, Mountain High, through Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s with her incredible cover of the Al Green classic, Let’s Stay Together, to her massive solo hits like The Best and What’s Love Got To Do With It. With hand-made replica costumes and dance routines recreating the look and feel of Tina at her best, this is one spectacular show. We hope you enjoy it!
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Friday 25 Sept 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
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Saturday 26 Sept 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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“STEVE WOOD’S WRITING IS FUNNY, EMPATHETIC AND HEARTWARMING” Edinburgh Spotlight
Anton Benson Productions Presents
You’re Never Too Old Written by Steve Wood, Starring Diane Keen & Graham Cole When Tommy and Ada meet on a park bench it is all too clear they are from very different backgrounds; but as they begin to confide secrets and recount memories, could this be the start of something special for such an unlikely pair?
Tuesday 29 Sept 7.30pm Tickets £17.00 £16 (Over 60s)
Diane Keen (best known for her roles as Fliss Hawthorne in The Cuckoo Waltz, Jenny Burden in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries and Julia Parsons in the long-running BBC soap Doctors) and Graham Cole (best known for his role as PC Tony Stamp in the long running drama The Bill) star in this one-act bittersweet comedy that examines relationships, loneliness and humanity.
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Billy Fury Years New Songs… New Costumes… and a New Show for 2015… The Billy Fury Years takes you on an unforgettable journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller.
Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting two hour show filled with Fury’s greatest hits and more, including Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts of You and Halfway to Paradise to name but a few, all delivered in true Fury style. Hailed as ‘The Best Fury since Fury’, Michael bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Fury which is further enhanced by a series of wonderful costume changes. But if that is not enough, the production also has the addition of a fantastic audio and video presentation setting each and every scene to perfection. The Billy Fury Years really is the definitive Billy Fury stage show…….ever!
Friday 02 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 Live Music
Swinging at the Cotton Club Featuring: The Jiving Lindy Hoppers & Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra Take a step back into 1920s New York City and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, ‘The Cotton Club’! ‘Swinging at The Cotton Club’ is the action-packed show celebrating the music, dance and songs of the Cotton Club – New York City’s famous nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Fats Waller would have had the club swinging – whilst dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit up the stage with their breathtaking routines. In this show, the exciting dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Jiving Lindy Hoppers, the world’s premier jazz dance company and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra featuring vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs Etherington. “A positive pleasure to behold” The Guardian
“The London based Jiving Lindy Hoppers worked themselves and their unbuttoned audience into a fine lather … their collective performances manage to retain the wholly spontaneous, improvisatory, uninhibited spirit of swing dance in its heyday” The Washington Post
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Saturday 03 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 £18.50 (Over 60s) Live Music
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Charlie Landsborough Charlie has played all over the world and is one of the biggest selling artists in Irish music history. His reputation continues to grow and he has won numerous country music awards including Best Male Vocalist at the British Country Music Association Awards three years in a row.
Friday 09 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £21.00
Most of his 25 albums reached the No. 1 spot and he is well on his way to selling two million songs, resulting in a British Country Music Hall of Fame induction. His work has been covered by Jack Jones, Pat Boone and Foster and Allen, to name just a few.
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Supreme Queen SUPREME QUEEN have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic Rock band, Queen, since 1995, and in that time have had a huge impact on audiences across the UK, Europe and Asia. Front man, Scott Maley, plays a uncannily realistic ‘Freddy’ with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice! Scott is joined on stage by an enormously talented band including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May.
Saturday 10 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £19, £17.50 (Over 60s)
Their attention to detail is truly impressive and extends to their use of the exact same equipment used by Queen on stage in their heyday.
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Clacton & District Organ Society Tony Stace and Andrew Nix are firmly established as one of the keyboard world’s top duos. Their great friendship is always in evidence on stage, and both have a wicked sense of humour resulting in a very entertaining and funny show.
Sunday 11 Oct 3.00pm Tickets £9.50 Local Talent
An Evening of Dirty Dancing The Tribute Show
Embarking upon its 5th Anniversary tour An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is a 5 star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Often imitated but never bettered, this is the original celebration of the iconic music from the multi-award winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing. A high energy emotional roller-coaster of an evening with breathtaking choreography and buckets of nostalgia. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life! Includes the classic songs: Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide “All singing, all dancing, highly watchable entertainment.” The Stage
“90 minutes of high-energy, colourful outfits and a good looking cast who left you wanting more.” North West Evening Mail
“Will set your heart and feet alight!” LovingLivingLondon.com
Friday 16 October 7.30pm Tickets £21 £19 (Children Under 16 & Over 60s) Special Group Rate 10+ £16 each Dance
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Rhydian Rhydian
with special guest Lucy Kay
Rhydian, the double platinum award-winning Classical Brit nominated Welsh baritone, returns to theatres this autumn to celebrate the success of his 5th, and latest Classical Crossover album – One Day Like This. Since its release Rhydian enjoyed 10 weeks at Number 1 in the Official Classical charts, making it one of the biggest selling classical albums of 2014. He has also completed two successful tours and starred in Beauty & The Beast and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Over the past 8 years Rhydian’s career has seen him sell in excess of a million albums Worldwide. He has performed and duetted with a wide cross section of the biggest names in music from Bryn Terfel to Idina Menzel. He presented and performed in his own 10 part TV series and has starred in many lead roles in Musical Theatre. Simon Cowell described him as ‘World Class’ and Celine Dion said ‘Rhydian is in a different league, he’s amazing’. Rhydian is pleased to invite soprano Lucy Kay to join him as a special guest. Since appearing on Britain’s Got Talent last year, Lucy has had a Classical Number One debut album with ‘Fantasia’, and toured with Collabro and Andrea Bocelli.
Saturday 17 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £28.50 Famous Faces
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A Taste Of International Folk Song & Dance (Part One)
In aid of ‘Help Alexia Walk” & ‘Christmas for Colchester General Children’s Ward’ This show is a Variety of Folk song & dance including, American Dance music, Blue Grass & Traditional English and songs from around the UK plus Irish & Morris dancers. The concert is in aid of the Help Alexia Walk & Christmas on the Children’s Ward of Colchester General Hospital. All the artist have given their time freely for these two great causes so book your tickets SOON for a good night out. Come and meet The Dream Promotions (Dream Team).
Sunday 18 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 Live Music
Louis Hoover’s Salute to Sinatra 100 THE CENTENNIAL GALA WORLD TOUR Featuring The Hollywood Orchestra & Very Special Guests 2015 sees the hundredth anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth. In full celebration of Sinatra’s fabulous music, Louis Hoover, the original star of the West End smash hit show THE RAT PACK LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, is here on stage at The West Cliff Theatre with the 17 piece Hollywood Orchestra and very special guests. Louis now comes to the West Cliff Theatre with his SALUTE TO SINATRA 100 on this auspicious Centennial Gala World Tour.
Friday 23 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £25 £23 (Over 60s) Live music
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Milkshake! Live ‘Party Party’ Starring Milkshake! favourites Little Princess, the Bananas in Pyjamas, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Bello from Jelly Jamm, Chloe from Chloe’s Closet, Tommy and Tallulah from Tickety Toc, Toby and Dolores from Toby’s Travelling Circus, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this musical extravaganza is bound to have audiences up on their feet, singing along and jumping with delight. Saturday 24 Oct 1.00pm & 3.30pm Tickets £13.50 £11.50 (Children Under 16) Family Ticket £46.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children)
As the preparations for Milkshake Monkey’s surprise birthday party get underway, all the guests are busy with their very special party jobs! But what happens when Milkshake Monkey disappears? The presenters will need the audience’s help to find him in time for the party!
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Young, Gifted & Talented An Amateur Production
Youngsters from in and around Essex with a Love of Music & Dance have come together to create a showcase to raise money for The East Anglian Children’s Hospice.
Sunday 25 Oct 7.30 pm Tickets £8, £7 (over 60s) Local Talent
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Friday 30 Oct 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
T.Rextasy I Love to Boogie In 1973 a record was released which would bridge the generation gap and become a rock anthem to both young and old – ’20th Century Boy’ was written and composed by Marc Bolan, who with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic of the original glam rock era. T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages. If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!
Saturday 31 Oct 7.30pm Tickets £19 £18 (Over 60s) Live Music
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Jurassic Adventures is a brand new production, set on a magical island where anything might happen. With a brave cast of amazing actors, a great fun script, superb scenery, and of course DINOSAURS Get transported to a prehistoric place full of fun, thrills and screams, be amazed and awed by the birth of a baby Dinosaur, but beware of the T. REX mother who wants her egg back! An absolutely brilliant show for all the family from age 4+
Jurassic Adventures The most exciting family show since time began, is about to be discovered… by you! Sunday 01 Nov 1.30pm Tickets £17 £15 (Children Under 16) Family Ticket £54 (2 Adults and 2 Children) Kids & Family
This fully scripted adventure, allows you to follow the footsteps of Doctor Grant’s team of explorers and laugh at their crazy antics, as they search for proof that Dinosaurs still exist! This will leave you in “raptor raptures” and “pre-hysterics!” There is a magic place where Dinosaurs live and it’s right before your eyes. World on Stage and the team behind Disney on Ice, return to the UK with this wonderful show for all the family. Contains mild peril and HUGE DINOSAURS! A Dino-Mite show!
The Lindisfarne Story
Lindisfarne, UK rock groups and the music of the 60s and 70s, then this show is for you.
With Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw
“A fantastic night with The Lindisfarne Story. There are so many words to describe the show and you will feel many emotions with it. It is a real insight into the history of the band and the talented individuals that have forged many fantastic songs over five decades. It really is very special. Catch it before it’s gone.”
When Tyneside group Lindisfarne exploded onto the UK music scene in 1970 they became the standard bearers for acoustic based rock music. Their sparkling song-writing cut through the prevailing pop and glam sounds of the seventies. The group achieved international success and Lindisfarne’s music is still ever-present on UK radio in 2015. Former group members Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw tell The Lindisfarne Story from the very beginning featuring acoustic versions of the classic songs and ‘behind the scenes’ stories, all illustrated with archive video and stills. If you are a fan of
Thursday 05 Nov 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 Famous Faces
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From drummer to window cleaner via shelf stacker, to a theatre near you.
Guaranteed to be irreverent, outrageous and truthful. For one night only! | Adults only ‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel… ‘The audience could have stayed all night… he speaks with a rare honesty’ 5 stars Express
“Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again”
Jim Davidson
Sunday Express *****
Charlton Nil
The Mirror ****
The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE takes to the road with his brand new show Charlton Nil.
“Standing ovation to packed houses every night“ “Davidson was cheered to the rafters” The Telegraph
“A master of his art” The Spectator
Son of a Glaswegian father, born and bred in Charlton.
Friday 06 Nov 7.30pm Tickets £23.50 Famous Faces
The Best of the Eagles Now in their eighteenth year together Talon have been recognised by the ‘Agents’ Association of Great Britain’ at the ‘National Tribute Awards’ as the ‘OFFICIAL UK No. 1’ Eagles tribute show. In 2015 their latest production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more. Although the show now features a host of world class musicians it is the immensely powerful four part vocal harmony and exact musical production on which Talon have built their reputation. Their ability to evolve and go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues once again with what promises to be an EVENT…A night not to be missed!
Saturday 07 Nov 7.30pm Tickets £20.00 £19.00 (Over 60s) Live Music
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Back to Our Future (A New Beginning) Presented by Tendring Brass Band
(Formerly Harwich Royal British Legion Brass Band)
Tendring Brass (formerly known as the Harwich Royal British Legion Brass Band) return to the West Cliff Theatre for their annual Remembrance Day concert.
Prior to the concert the band’s Brass Quintet will set the scene and perform in the foyer / bar area as the audience arrives. Guest vocal group ‘The Harmonettes’ from Frinton-on-Sea, will add to the occasion with a selection of 1940s swing numbers in the style of the Andrews Sisters.
Sunday 08 Nov 3.00pm Tickets £8 £7 (over 60s) Local Talent
Genesis Connected This show celebrates the hits of Genesis, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Mike and the Mechanics. Hits spanning the late 70s onwards will be brought to life on the night, 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 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 well known “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.
Friday 13 Nov 7.30pm Tickets £19 £18 (Over 60s) Live Music
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They have received rave reviews around the country for their accurate portrayal of many sixties bands which, coupled together with their unique lighting show and video footage of the era, makes this the ultimate sixties show!
The Counterfeit Sixties
This show is the real deal belting out an endless stream of 60s classics which will have you in raptures. From the opening bars, these four lads from Tyneside have the audience in their pockets.
A night of pure sixties magic comes to The West Cliff as The Counterfeit Sixties make a welcome return.
Saturday 14 Nov 7.30pm
The band who have been touring for many years both here and abroad return to The West Cliff Theatre as part of their 2015 theatre tour.
Tickets £18 £16 (Over 60s) Live Music
Foster & Allen
40th Anniversary UK Tour International Recording artists Foster & Allen are bringing their 40th Anniversary Tour to the U.K. this October and November. Celebrating 40 years together in the music business they will be performing a string of their hits including ‘Bunch of Thyme’, ‘Maggie’, ‘After All These Years’, ‘I Will Love You All My Life’ and ‘Old Flames’. They will also be playing some of their recent recordings like ‘Gold & Silver Days’, ‘A Hug’ as well as some songs from their new 40th Anniversary “Celebration” CD due out in early Autumn. Foster & Allen’s style and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever. “We really enjoy the business we are in, especially the live concerts.” Tony Allen
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Sunday 15 Nov 7.30pm Tickets £23.00 Famous Faces
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Time 2 Shine An Amateur Production, Produced, Directed and Performed by young local performers. This fabulous musical youth showcase returns for its fifth year and features a line-up of the very best youth talent from across the Tendring District & surrounding areas. The concept of the show embodies the energy and passion of live performance enhanced by the vibrancy and enthusiasm of a host of talented young performers. Established in 2011 in memory of former West Cliff Trust Chairman Mike Freeman, the profits from the show fund the Mike Freeman Award. The award supports successful applicants in furthering their education in technical theatre and the performing arts.
Saturday 21 Nov 7.30pm Tickets £9 £7 (over 60s and children under 16) Local Talent
And Then There Were None An Amateur Production presented by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society
Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 Nov Wed 25 7.30pm Thur 26 7.30pm Fri 27 7.30pm Sat 28 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £ 9 Wed Evening & Sat Matinee £10 All other Performances
Ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one they are accused of murder; one by one they start to die. In this superlative mystery comedy statuettes of little soldier boys on the mantel of a house on an island off the coast of Devon fall to the floor and break one by one as those in the house succumb to a diabolical avenger. A nursery rhyme tells how each of the ten “soldiers” met his death until there were none. Eight guests who have never met each other or their apparently absent host and hostess are lured to the island and, along with the two house servants, marooned. A mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder and then one drops dead - poisoned. One down and nine to go!
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Think Floyd T he 2015 Tour
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wish You Were Here
This extraordinary show, dubbed The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, is renowned for its stunning celebration of one of the world’s greatest musical phenomena. Established in 1994, the incredibly talented musicians who make up Think Floyd, have managed to faithfully recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage. It’s no wonder they have long been regarded as The UK’s finest tribute to Pink Floyd. The brand new Think Floyd production for 2015 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, arguably one of the band’s finest albums. The show will feature a performance of the entire masterpiece, complete with an impressive laser light show, along with music from the whole range of classic Pink Floyd including Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Sunday 29 Nov Bell and much more. This is a must- see for all Pink Floyd fans!
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Friday 04 Dec 8.00pm Tickets £13.00 Groups of 10+ £11 Each Pre-booked Curry £4.50 Comedy
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We Say Yeah Cliff Richard & The Shadows across the decades. We Say Yeah! is a show full of nostalgia, celebrating the music of Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Steve Halliday will be taking you through five authentic costume changes and a musical journey that will revive all the memories and fun Cliff Richard has created across the decades. Songs from Move it, Living Doll, Bachelor Boy, In The Country, to We Don’t Talk Anymore, Carrie and not forgetting the Christmas feel of Mistletoe and Wine and Blue Christmas! Alongside Steve Halliday, The Undercover Shadows remind us of the talent and nostalgic sound of The Shadows playing F.B.I., Wonderful Land, Apache and Walking in the Air all but to name a few!
Saturday 05 Dec 7.30pm
Two musical legends whose music everyone can enjoy in this uplifting two hour show!
Tickets £18.50 £17.50 (Over 60s)
So remember to ‘Put on Your Dancing Shoes’ and at the end of the performance when they ask do you want more please shout: WE SAY YEAH!
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Searchlights and Snowflakes An Amateur Production presented by Chorus Iceni & Friends A show packed with memories of yester year to welcome in the festive season. Once more Chorus Iceni gets Christmas off to a flying start with a show to delight all ages and add a whiff of nostalgia to your festive season. Featuring wartime favourites, foot-tapping tunes and a host of talented performers, the show is guaranteed to provide a fun-filled afternoon for all the family. Chorus Iceni have been entertaining audiences across the country for over 30 years. They are delighted to be returning to the West Cliff Theatre and look forward to entertaining you with their own unique brand of a capella harmony along with a variety of guest acts to make your Christmas season sparkle.
Sunday 06 Dec 3.30pm Tickets £10 £9 (Over 60s) £6 (Children Under 16) Local Talent
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The Company Performance Awards An Amateur Production Presented by The Company Performing Arts
The Company Performing Arts present their annual ‘Performance Awards’. Students perform in vocal, dance and drama categories for guest judges from the entertainment industry. Don’t miss your chance to witness the incredible talents of ‘The Company’ in a festive celebration of artistry and achievement.
Saturday 12 Dec 7.00pm Tickets £11 Local Talent
A Carol Concert Presented by the Rotary Club of Clacton-on-Sea
The Rotary Club of Clacton-on-Sea present their annual carol concert once again at the West Cliff Theatre. An afternoon of carols and traditional songs for your enjoyment and participation, featuring a school and guest choirs. Service led by Ben Marlow from Frinton Free Church. A Collection will be taken with proceeds going towards Christmas Day meals for the elderly and disadvantaged. Sunday 13 Dec 3.00pm Tickets FREE Local Talent
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Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 Dec 2pm & 7.00pm Tickets £16.00 £6.00 (Under 16s) One child free per adult Special Group Rate 10+ £10 each Variety
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This year bring your family to see Clacton Musical Theatre Society’s 45th Pantomime –Cinderella. The story of the girl who goes from Rags to Riches with a little help from a Fairy Godmother and some very helpful friends. This classic fairytale has been a huge success with boys and girls of all ages since the early days of our society and around the country! This year it comes back to Clacton’s very own West Cliff Theatre. Full of Magic, Laughter, Song and Dance....you won’t want to miss the Ugly Sisters, the Prince himself or the Girl with Cinders on her face who becomes the most loved Princess of all! Come and join the fun, get involved Friday 01 – Sunday 03 and giggle as we celebrate our 45th Pantomime January with your friends and family! Fri 01 2pm & 7pm Sat 02 2pm & 7pm Dreams do come true! Sun 03 2pm Tickets £12 £11 (Children Under 16) £35 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) Local Talent
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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
• Ideal 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)
NO SMOKING POLICY We operate a No Smoking Policy throughout our building. This Policy includes the smoking of Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping.
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Booking Information How to book ONLINE www.westcliffclacton.co.uk EMAIL tickets@westcliffclacton.org TELEPHONE 01255 4333 44
POST West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
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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 Spring... The Modfathers Friday 5th February Eric and Little Ern Saturday 5th March Only One Direction Saturday 26th March The Barron Knights Saturday 2nd April The Bohemians Saturday 9th April Rapunzel Sunday 10th April
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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