West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea - What's On Summer 2016

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Walking Through The Alphabet An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe The Martin Daniels Comedy Show…

You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor and Carole King Theatretrain’s Magnificent Global Adventure!

Be Bop A Lula Roy Hudd’s Very Own Music Hall An Evening with Pam Ayres Bobby Davro The Johnny Cash Roadshow Dirty Dusting Pop Factor

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Starman – David Bowie A Musical Celebration And Finally…Phil Collins Par For The Course Evolution Showcase Class of 2015-16 The Simon & Garfunkel Story Oh What a Night!

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The Magic of The Beatles Rat Pack Live The Company No. 5 Summer Dreaming Fusion 2016 Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party Marty Wilde and the Wildcats Jim Davidson - Live!

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The Summer Show Big Girls Don’t Cry Joe Pasquale The Only Way is Elvis The Searchers The Good Old Days

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Dancing Through The Alphabet An Amateur Production Presented by Debbie Millar School of Dance Show proceeds to go to charity The Debbie Millar School of Dance continues to be very busy after celebrating its 25 year anniversary last year. Many pupils have taken their ISTD examinations in Disco, Tap and Ballet before turning their attention to the well-established annual show at the West Cliff Theatre. They are also preparing to perform at Disneyland Paris in August.

Saturday 30 April – Sunday 01 May 6pm (Sat) 3pm (Sun)

The summer programme is also filling up with performances at various school and village fetes, culminating with the Tendring Show in July.

Tickets: £12 £10 (over 60s) £6.50 (Children Under 16) Local Talent

An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe A Touch of Class…

Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will remember forever…The Strictly Come Dancing favourites will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you. The pro-pairing are best known for their high intensity performances on the hit BBC show. Ian and Natalie have become family favourites, as they are always pushing the boundaries of dance to bring the best out of their celebrity couple.

On the night they will dance a mix of Ballroom and Latin, transporting you away to a place of wonderful moments with fun filled entertainment and a Thursday 05 May close up history of all 8:15pm things related to their Tickets: £26 life. £24 (over 60s & children under 16) Famous Faces

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Martin Daniels Comedy Show… with a bit of Magic Martin Daniels Comedy Show is “a shining example of clean, clever comedy with a touch of magic”.

Comedian, entertainer, magician and presenter Martin Daniels is a spectacular stage and screen performer, captivating audiences with his uproarious sense of humour, charming personality and consummate magical skill.

The son of legendary TV magician Paul Daniels,

Martin harboured ambitions to become a performer from a young age.

Martin is also a published author, having penned a book entitled Cunning Stunts – The 50 Best Pub Tricks and Brain Teasers. In recent times, he demonstrated his magical ability in a special guest appearance with his father on ITV’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, managing to bamboozle the great illusionists themselves!

We are delighted to welcome Martin back to the West Cliff after he wowed our audiences during our Summer Season in 2014.

Friday 06 May 8.00pm Tickets £12 £10 (over 60s & children under 16) Comedy

You’ve Got A Friend

The Music of James Taylor and Carole King From the creators of the smash hit WEST END show ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ comes a brand new theatre experience celebrating two of the World’s greatest songwriters of all time – James Taylor and Carole King.

Telling the delicate story of friendship, this musical journey intertwines all the hits including ‘I Feel The Earth Move’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’, ‘Fire & Rain’, ‘You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman)’ and the beautiful ‘You’ve Got A Friend’.

Saturday 07 May 7:30pm Tickets: £19.50, £17.50 (over 60s) Live Music

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Theatretrain’s Magnificent Global Adventure!

An Amateur Production Presented by Clacton Theatretrain

Sunday 08 May 6.30pm Tickets: £14.50 £12.50 (children under 16) Local Talent

Be Bop A Lula

Direct from London’s West End

Lars Young and Gavin Stanley star as tributes to the greats including: Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Roy Orbison, plus special guest.

Four giants of the Rock ‘n’ Roll world come together for the first time in BE BOP A LULA! A brand-new show which will take your breath away from the first chord to the explosive finale!

legends with passion and a very real ‘feel’ of the artists and their music.

Both artists have had extensive experience performing in London’s West End and Broadway. Don’t miss this chance to see them.

“Well…… Be Bop A Lula, she’s my baby….”

You know you want to sing along!

Backed by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Gavin Stanley and Lars Young recreate these

Saturday 14 May 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 Live Music

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Roy Hudd’s Very Own Music Hall The stories, jokes, monologues and songs and the secrets and scandals of the stars of Music Hall and Variety are fully revealed in this dazzling show.

Robb Wilton, demonstrate his amazing versatility and uncanny ability to become, “before your very eyes” the great performers themselves.

Roy Hudd OBE gives a solo performance (with a pianist) covering Music Hall and Variety from 1750 up to the 1960s and all stops between.

Now in his fifty-seventh year in show business Roy tells the stories as direct from the mouths of music hall stars he worked with in his early days: Max Miller, G,H, Elliott, Hetty King, Randolph Sutton and more. His cameo appearances in the show, from Bud Flanagan, Billy Bennett and Albert Chevalier to Max Miller and

He is, probably, our greatest expert on music hall, its history and songs. As President of The British Music Hall Society he is the first port of call for anyone researching the subject.

Roy Hudd’s very own Music Hall is back on the road due to public demand, his joy of being in front of a live audience and love of great performers and songs.

Sunday 15 May 7.00pm Tickets: £21 £20 (over 60s) Famous Faces

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An Evening with Pam Ayres Pam Ayres brings her current show to the West Cliff Theatre after the recent publication of her latest book, You Made Me Late Again!

Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years.

Her work is funny, and approachable. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art.

Recent radio broadcasts include Just A Minute, Loose Ends, and her own series of Ayres On The Air for Radio 4, and on TV the Paul O’Grady and Alan Titchmarsh shows, The TV That Made Me, Countdown, and The One Show.

Thursday 19 May 7.30pm Tickets: ÂŁ22.50 Famous Faces

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Bobby Davro After coming fourth in this year’s Celebrity Big Brother Bobby Davro will once again be hitting the road with his brand new show.

Bobby is one of the country’s greatest entertainers after gaining popularity in the 80s with TV shows such as Bobby Davro on the Box & Bobby Davro’s TV Annual.

Guaranteed to be a funny night out.

Friday 20 May 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 Famous Faces

The Johnny Cash Roadshow We welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow!

A show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

The UK’s No1 Tribute, fronted by respected singer/songwriter Clive John, with The Spirit

Band, re-create with astounding accuracy and truly capture the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! Featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, all aspects of Cash’s life are covered with impeccable taste.

All the greatest hits are included, Ring of Fire, Walk the Line as well as the Johnny and June duets Jackson and If I Were a Carpenter and so many more, all the while accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family!

Saturday 21 May 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 £18 (over 60s) Live Music

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Dirty Dusting A hilarious comedy in which three elderly cleaning ladies start a telephone sex chat line that really cleans up!

When three cleaners, Olive, Gladys and Elsie, are threatened with redundancy, they feel that their lives are coming to an end until a chance wrong number gives them a new business start-up idea – why not run a telephone sex line? They’ve got motive, opportunity and a lifetime of experience – some more than others, mind you.

Provided Elsie can teach the other two a few new tricks, there’s no reason why they can’t get rich quick, providing they can keep their operation a secret from their bosses… and their husbands… and their children…and their grandchildren.

Saturday 28 May 7.30pm Tickets: £22.00

A searing indictment of ageism in the 21st Century heavily disguised as a hysterical, laugh-out-loud, heartwarming comedy.

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Pop Factor A fantastic family show!

The number 1 pop show touring the UK right now. Pop Factor the Concert is a celebration of the biggest pop stars and current chart hits!

From Taylor Swift to Justin Bieber, Little Mix to Fleur East, we’ve squeezed in smash hits from all your favourite pop stars to create your very own pop concert!

Featuring a cast of top professionals performing a current set list, this show is the perfect night out for kids (both young and old!) Let Pop Factor take you partying on a non-stop, high energy ride that leaves you dancing and singing all night! We challenge you to come along and be able to sit still!

Meet the cast after the show! Pose for photo opportunities and get cast autographs!

Sunday 29 May 3.00pm Tickets: £16 £14 (over 60s & children under 16) Kids & Family

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Fully live vocals and energetic choreography, plus dance competitions with prize giveaways make this a must-see, fantastic concert experience for the whole family!

Get ready to join us for the ultimate party!!

“It’s like a fun night out, but for kids…”

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Starman David Bowie | A Musical Celebration

Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke, Major Tom and more. The many personas of David Bowie with one thing in common….. all delivered many of the most memorable, inspiring and lasting songs of a generation.

From Rebel Rebel to China Girl, Let’s Dance to Young Americans, Ashes to Ashes, Life On Mars, Changes, Heroes, Sound And Vision, Golden Years, Absolute Beginners, the list goes on and on.

Songs from all eras of David Bowie’s celebrated career are performed to perfection in this highly charged show.

The finest musicians and singers combined with an amazing performance from theatre stage star Michael King. Include big screen audio visual footage plus various costume changes and you have an awesome show taking the audience on a ‘Fantastic Voyage’ of Bowie hits.

‘STARMAN’ is not only the ultimate tribute to a legend, but also a highly entertaining, emotional and thought Friday 03 June provoking musical celebration 7.30pm that you will want to see again and again.

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And Finally…Phil Collins From The Creators of Talon – The Best of The Eagles And Finally… Phil Collins is recognised throughout the industry as the market leader and definitive Phil Collins & Genesis tribute show. Now in its eighth year together this truly amazing eleven piece band which includes the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-creates all the classic hits from the Phil Collins and Genesis timeless back catalogue.

In 2016, as part of its major re-launch, there are over sixty theatre dates with a brand new show that has been truly enhanced with new lighting, stage sets and world class musicians to get even closer to that immense Phil Collins production to ensure an exciting spectacle is totally guaranteed. As always the ‘two drummer’ line up remains an integral part of the act but in 2016 the addition of a dedicated percussionist performing the Louis Conte role, has moved the ‘And Finally’ experience both musically and visually to a whole different league. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better… it did… so why not come and check out this sensational brand new show for yourself and…‘Take a look at him now’.

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Saturday 04 June 7.30pm Tickets: £19 £18 (over 60s) Live Music

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Par for the Course An Amateur Production Presented by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Captain’s Day at the Seven Lakes Golf Club gets off to a bad start when the men’s Captain is indisposed. Club secretary, Simon, relishes the chance to take over but is soon thwarted by the arrival of Vice Captain, Nick, and his girlfriend, Tiffany. Lady Captain, Fran, and enthusiastic but hopeless Barry add to the confusion as a series of disasters mount.

With the unexpected arrival of Simon’s wife, Laura, tensions build and things go from bad to worse.

Set on the club house patio, the characters soon discover that personal relationships OFF the course are more dangerous than the hazards ON the course!

Wednesday 08 Saturday 11 June 7.30pm Nightly, 2.30pm Matinee

Love or loathe golf, it will never seem quite the same again!

Tickets: £9 Wed Evening & Sat Matinee £10 All other Performances Local Talent

Evolution Showcase – Class of 2015-16 An Amateur Production presented

by Evolution Foundation College

Saturday 18 Jun 7.45pm Tickets: £16 (Standard) £14.50 (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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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Brand new show for 2016! Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

Saturday 25 June 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50, £17.50 (over 60s) Live Music

The Magic of The Beatles Join the authoritative live concert show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Yesterday!

1966 saw Lennon and McCartney come of age as songwriters: the Beatles’ 11th EP, Yesterday, and seventh studio album Revolver, both topping the charts.

The Magic of the Beatles returns us to this golden era, and more. Taking you from the Beatles’ Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond. From Love Me Do to Let It Be. Fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals and incredible musicianship Come Together in a lavish Magical Musical trip back to Yesterday.

Yesterday with The Magic of the Beatles celebrates the most exciting time in pop music history live and in concert.

As seen by David and Victoria Beckham, Sir Richard Branson, Madonna and Guy Ritchie, Tiger Woods, Wayne Rooney, Gordon Ramsay and a host of other worldwide stars.

Friday 01 July 7.30pm Tickets: £21 Live Music

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The West Cliff Theatre in Clacton has played host to an annual summer season since 1894 - the longest running summer season in the UK! Come and indulge in the glitz and glamour of our great British revue show.

Featuring laugh out loud comedy, spell binding performances and spine tingling vocals, together with a company of eight gorgeous dancers plus our junior ensemble...

The Summer Show is not to be missed!

A feast of family entertainment, flavoured with tradition.

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Rat Pack Live An all-new spectacular brings together the UK’s No1 Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr and Frank Sinatra for the first time ever in the “swingsational” hit show.

The brand new production combines the sound of big band swing with the charisma, panache and swagger of the original trio, featuring an all-star cast: Dean Martin: comes fresh from a triumphant portrayal of Dino, both in the West End and international touring productions Sammy Davis Jnr: has toured the UK playing Sammy and performed alongside Judy Carmichael at New York’s famous Rainbow Rooms

Saturday 02 July 7.30pm Tickets: £21 Live Music

Frank Sinatra: played Ol’ Blue Eyes at the West End’s Strand, Savoy and Adelphi Theatres and on UK, European and US tours.

With all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, join the UK’s number one Dean, Sammy and Frank live concert extravaganza.

Summer Dreaming “The singing & dancing were faultless”

Somerset Gazette

Fancy dress is HIGHLY recommended!

Saturday 16 July 7.30pm Tickets: £21 £19 (over 60s & children under 16) Live Music

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From the team who brought you An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show comes SUMMER DREAMING, the greasiest homage to a bygone era when Elvis was King and all a girl dreamed about was becoming Prom Queen. This fully choreographed, highly interactive roller coaster will celebrate iconic music from the movies, musicals and pop sensations of the 50s & 60s.

Relive the good old days with the Summer Dreaming gang as they take you back to a time of jiving, soda shops and high school hops, featuring the music of The Shangri-Las, Frankie Avalon, Connie Francis, Elvis, Neil Sedaka, Peggy Lee, The Drifters, Patsy Cline, Ben E King, The Temptations, Lulu, Bill Haley, Nancy Sinatra, Grease and more! Summer Dreaming is a fully interactive extravaganza featuring authentic costumes and iconic dance moves, so be prepared to find your inner Teddy Boy or Girl, and sing along!

Please note that this show is not affiliated with Grease the Musical

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The Company No.5 An Amateur Production Presented by The Company Performing Arts

Following on from the SELL OUT success of the past four 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, drama and dance. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the incredible talents of The Company in No. 5 - A celebration of their five year anniversary.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Thursday 07 Saturday 09 July 7.30pm Nightly Tickets: £14 £12 (children under 16 and over 60s) Local Talent

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Fusion 2016 An Amateur Production Presented by Ilaz Dance Company

Sunday 17 July 2.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets: £15 £10 (Over 60s, Students & Children Under 16) Local Talent

A song and dance spectacular featuring some of Colchester’s most talented young performers.

A ‘Fusion’ of styles and ideas from Hip-Hop to Ballet, Musical Theatre to Pop, Tap and Classical.

Featuring songs from Matilda, We Will Rock You, Grease, Hairspray, Annie and music by Justin Bieber, Adele and Bruno Mars to name a few...

Promises to be an enjoyable night, suitable for all.

Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party 80th Birthday Anniversary!

2016 is a year of celebration for all Buddy Holly fans as Buddy Holly would have been 80 years old! To this very day Buddy Holly and his music are respected worldwide and so Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets will not be sad at the loss but bring you a show to celebrate the man and his music.

Four West End artistes pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Dion Di Mucci along with the four piece band, The Counterfeit Crickets, in a recreation of the last tour given in the Surf Ballroom in Iowa, U.S.A. All the classic hits will have you up and out of your seats for a two hour uplifting show, pure Rock ‘N’ Roll at its best!

Saturday 23 July 7.30pm Tickets: £17 Live Music

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Marc Robinson from the original ‘Stars in their Eyes’ , ‘Buddy’ The Musical and many more Hit shows around Great Britain and Europe, shares the passion of celebrating the music of Buddy Holly.

Will Rock ‘N’ Roll ever Die? That’ll be the Day!

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Marty Wilde and the Wildcats One of the greatest names of the ’50s and ’60s music scene looks back at a career spanning over fifty years of rock ‘n’ roll and pop music.

Join Marty Wilde as he presents a stunning evening of rock memories from his own vaults and also pays homage to friends who helped shape the nature of British Rock and Roll, including his personal favourites: Bad Boy, Jesamine, Teenager in Love, Rubber Ball, Jezebel, Sea of Love and many many more…

Reg Smith (aka Marty Wilde) was a massive pop star in the ’50s and ’60s with a plethora of hits including Rubber Ball and Teenager In Love.

Marty is still touring the nation’s concert halls and getting a great reaction from audiences up and down the country. His own show, ‘Born to Rock ‘n’ Roll’, in which he performs with his Wildcats, has received wonderful critical acclaim and has not only attracted his original fans but a whole host of new ones, who are just discovering the man and his individual brand of rock ‘n’ roll. The show has acquired a cult status and is definitely one not to be missed.

Friday 29 July 7.30pm Tickets: £22 Famous Faces

Jim Davidson – Live!

The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, JIM DAVIDSON OBE telling it ‘like it is’.

The antidote to this PC world we now live in.

Don’t worry, it will be outrageous and as truthful as ever!

For one night only! | Adults only “Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel…

The audience could have stayed all night…

Express he speaks with a rare honesty” “Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again” Sunday Express “Standing ovation to packed houses every night” The Mirror “Davidson was cheered to the rafters” The Telegraph “A master of his art” The Spectator

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Sunday 31 July 7.30pm Tickets: £23.50 Famous Faces

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Big Girls Don’t Cry Featuring the Eastcoast Boys celebrating the music of FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS Oh what a night awaits for all music fans... during the 60s and 70s No1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom.

Selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons’ song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart.

Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features solo hits that range from the exuberant – the rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to the spine-tingling – show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You.

Saturday 13 August 7.30pm Tickets: £21 Live Music

Drawing from a repertoire that includes Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, Who Loves You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin you’re never more than a song away from another classic hit. Big Girls Don’t Cry – the critically-acclaimed spectacular that is taking the UK by storm.

Joe Pasquale Yes, Joe’s back! This time he’s leaner, meaner, he’s a vacuum cleaner! 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.

Friday 19 August 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 Famous Faces

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TheThe Only Way is Elvis Only Way is Elvis What would the summer be like without the mighty Marshall King as ELVIS gracing our stage?!? We are very pleased to announce the return of The Only Way is Elvis to the West Cliff this August.

Don’t miss this fantastic interactive, entertaining tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, with all the fun and impact of Elvis’s original shows. Marshall faithfully includes the full range of jokes and audience interaction as well as a complete recreation of Elvis’s band for a hugely memorable show which will have you on a roller coaster of emotions from the first note. This jawdropping concert show with a twelve piece band, including top musicians, brass section and backing singers is the ultimate Elvis experience not to be missed. All presented with jumpsuits made by Elvis’s very own costume designers!

Saturday 20 August 7.30pm Tickets: £17 Live Music

The Searchers

John McNally | Frank Allen | Spencer James | 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 selfcontained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites.

Friday 26 August 7.30pm

Don’t miss The Searchers live in concert!

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The Good Old Days

An Amateur Production Presented by Clacton Musical Theatre Society The Good Old Days is a family variety show. It is based on the popular BBC television programme offering a feel good atmosphere.

Sunday 28 August 3pm Tickets: £8, £6 (Over 60s & Children Under 16)

It will recreate an authentic atmosphere of the Victorian / Edwardian music hall with songs and sketches of the era performed by CMTS performers in the style of the original artistes.

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Come and See us Perform in Oh What a Night!....

A Musical showcase starring all our young performers from aged 5+ Thursday 30th June at 7pm – All Tickets only £5 each!

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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 licenced and opens one hour before all performances and during the interval. The bar is also available for private hires (subject to availability).

Please be advised: Only food & drink purchased on the premises may be consumed in the stage door bar. We are sorry but we are unable to accept cards.

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 its 25th Anniversary in 2012 and has 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, Backstage and Maintenance 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.

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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!

Gift Voucher

T he Perfect Gift for T heatre lovers!

• 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.

BOX OFFICE 01255 43 33 44

Did you know that we now redeem & sell National Theatre Tokens? Ask our box office for more info.

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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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BOOK ONLINE westcliffclacton.co.uk

Booking Information HOW TO BOOK ONLINE www.westcliffclacton.co.uk EMAIL tickets@westcliffclacton.org TELEPHONE 01255 43 33 44

POST West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

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OPENING HOURS

The Box Office is open from 10am - 4.30pm from Monday to Saturday (closed lunchtime 12.30pm – 1.30pm) and 1 hour before performances.

PAYMENTS

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.

Charging a booking fee ensures that 100% of this extra revenue comes to the theatre.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the West Cliff Theatre.

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.

On average, we receive less than 20% of the ticket price for the shows that you see at the West Cliff, with the majority of the ticket price going to the artists, producers and promoters.

BOX OFFICE 01255 43 33 44

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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.

BOOK ONLINE westcliffclacton.co.uk

BOX OFFICE 01255 43 33 44