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Princes Theatre Town Hall, Clacton-On-Sea PRINCES THEATRE TOWN HALL, CLACTON-ON-SEA WHAT’S ON GUIDE Autumn 2013 This Autumn at the Princes Theatre Buddy Holly - page 4 Russell Kane- page 6 Snow White - page 7 Barbara Dickson - page 17 Lee Nelson - page 18 Cannon & Ball - page 19 Stars of the Opera - page 20 Jeff Brazier - page 22 & 23 Welcome... …to another busy and exciting Autumn/ Winter here at the Dickson, which I’m sure will be a very memorable evening. Princes. For the little ones we have two afternoon shows of Aliens love The season starts off in early September with some fantastic underpants in November! performances of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ performed by some of Lastly, we are very pleased to announce the star of our the most talented youngsters in the district. Pantomime, Peter Pan will be Jeff Brazier, star of dancing on ice Early October we have a lovely afternoon with some 1940’s sing- and ITV’s This Morning! With Peter Pan being the most popular a-long songs, from Hitz from the Blitz. Shortly followed by Buddy pantomime title and also starring Jeff, it is advised to book early holly – a legend reborn, starring the UK’s No.1 Buddy Holly! to avoid disappointment! October also sees The Happy Medium, Colin Fry celebrating 35 Remember to like the PRINCES THEATRE facebook page to keep years! Snow White is the title for our ballet this season, which up to date with new shows going on sale, special offers, regular is shortly followed a few days later by a special concert with competitions and to be the first to hear about exciting news! Jim Davidson & Richard Digance. The thrilling and ever popular Essence of Ireland is also returning! We look forward to seeing soon. We’re very pleased to welcome back two top comedians, Russell Melissa Leek Kane with his Smallness tour and in November Lee Nelson! General Theatre Manager - Marketing We have also secured a world class concert with Barbara Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1SE @PrincesTheatre Princes TheaTre www.tendringdc.gov.uk BOX OFFICE: 01255 68 66 33 BOOK ONLINE: www.essex-live.co.uk 2 SEPTEMBER 2013 Thurs 5th, Fri 6th, Sat 7th September Saturday 28th September 7.30pm 7.30pm each evening, 2.30pm on Saturday Illegal Eagles - Little Shop of Horrors Heaven Heats Up Jeff Brazier - page 22 & 23 presented by Youth Theatre Performerz The award-winning, record-breaking Youth Theatre Performerz The classic line-up of Phil Aldridge, Keith Atack, Jeff Green and present this campy musical based on the 1960s cult horror film. Darin Murphy - the founder members of the Illegal Eagles - was Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik’s, a completed in 2010 by the addition of Garreth Hicklin. flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbours a crush on fellow Garreth’s ability to capture the emotion of the Don Henley co-worker Audrey and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One vocal delivery has ensured that critical and audience acclaim day as Seymour is seeking a new mysterious plant, he finds a has been unanimously positive. very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. This tight-knit unit has been thrilling audiences nationwide ever The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins since and looks forward once again to shows in Europe, Middle to sing for his supper. Soon enough, Seymour feeds Mr Audrey’s and Far East. sadistic dentist boyfriend to the plant and later, Mushnik for Bringing you all the classic songs - Hotel California, The Last witnessing the death of Audrey’s ex. Will Audrey II take over the Resort, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise, One of These world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it? Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, New Kid in Town, Take it to the Limit, Rocky This local community group aim to showcase the talented Mountain Way, Witchy Woman, Heartache Tonight and many young people of Tendring ‘The Little shop of Horrors’ follows the more songs! success of ‘Fame’ and ‘Footloose’. Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1SE www.tendringdc.gov.uk Tickets £12 Tickets £22.50 BOX OFFICE: 01255 68 66 33 Concessions £10 Concessions £20.50 BOOK ONLINE: www.essex-live.co.uk Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk 3 OCTOBER 2013 Tuesday 8th October 2.00pm Hitz from the Blitz Come and enjoy this unique “feel-good” 1940’s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights. Famous war-time tunes & sing-a-long songs are brought to life by the Fresh from sell-out performances throughout the UK, Buddy singers and multi instrumentalists of the Five Star Swing Band. Holly is coming to town. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra plus Chris Joining the UK’s number one Buddy Holly, Marc Robinson, is Smith Jnr composer and arranger for Glenn Miller’s brother Steve Halliday with his legendary Elvis Presley live revue show. Herb and the BBC Radio Big Band. Marc revives classic hits like Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day and Oh Boy, backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in their Book early for this terrific show. Fifties heyday. While Steve – as seen on Stars in Their Eyes and a finalist on “Superb, they swing like crazy!” – Sheila Tracy, BBC. BBC1’s recent World’s Greatest Elvis show – performs All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog Prepare for an authentic slice of rock’n’roll nostalgia, ensuring Buddy’s incredible legacy of unforgettable hit songs live on. Book your seats now for this brand-new Buddy spectacular – that’ll be a very special day guaranteed! Friday 11th October 7.30pm Tickets £15 Tickets £19.50 Concessions £18.50 4 Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk OCTOBER 2013 Starring Sue Hodge (Mimi in ‘Allo ‘Allo) Saturday 12th October 7.30pm and Julie Fox (The Rocky Colin Fry - Horror Show) The Happy Medium Celebrating 35 Years Being one of the world’s most recognised Spiritualist XXXXXX Mediums and Healers, Colin’s TV series “ 6ixth Sense” has now been broadcast worldwide for 10 years making his public performances an international demand. This year’s tour will once again see Colin Fry bring his own unique form of comfort and upliftment to ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving once again he is very much the people’s medium. “If you only ever go to see one medium, make sure its Colin Fry” - Torquay Journalist FIFTY DAYS OF GREY is a heart-warming and sometimes Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only. outrageous comedy, ideally suited to hen-parties and ‘girls nights out’. FridayFriday 18th 18th October October 7.30pm2.00pm Tickets £17.50 TicketsTickets £14.00 £14 Concessions £16.50 ConcessionsConcessions £13.00 £13 Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk 5 What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it - being tiny but fierce, close but distant. This Jedward-haired award-winning comic is the same, and he returns with a new blisteringly big-small show. Watch him share thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big. ‘A seriously good comedian.’ The Times ‘Russell Kane delivers magic in spades.’ The Scotsman ‘A smart, probing brain lurks below the vertiginous quiff’ The Evening Standard www.russellkane.co.uk www.facebook.com/officialrussellkane Twitter: @russell_kane Saturday 19th October, 8.00pm Tickets £17.50 6 Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their brand new production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question, who is the fairest one of all. Based on the traditional Grimm’s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements, an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming. This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family. Wednesday 23rd October, 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 Concession £17.50, Child £13 Box Office: 01255 686633 • www.tendringdc.gov.uk • Book Online: www.essex-live.co.uk 7 OCTOBER 2013 Two of the most iconic performers of a generation, Jim Davidson musicians ever. Evidenced by his Gold Award from The British and Richard Digance join forces this Autumn for a limited tour of Academy of Composers and Songwriters. venues across the country. Having appeared together many times throughout the eighties, For over a decade, Jim Davidson dominated prime time TV travelling the world, often to entertain our troops in some of the comedy with smash hit shows such as Big Break and The most inhospitable places imaginable, the two come together Generation game whilst, at the same time, breaking box office again in celebration of great times, great memories and great records across the UK with a series of sell-out theatre tours and shows. pantomime. Very much a night of music and laughter not to be missed. LIVE BAFTA nominee Richard Digance, a major TV star in his own TOGETHER ON STAGE: Davidson & Digance - Together Again.
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