Eastlife February 2019
Love is in the air this month! As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we’ve come up with ways to fall head over heels in love with our beautiful corner of the UK. Escape reality and book a weekend break, staying at some of the best accommodation in region, discover Suffolk’s secret history or spoil the one you love with a romantic gesture such as a day out or dinner date at one of the most stylish restaurants in the East. If you’re a fan of the arts, we have a sneak peek at the spring/summer theatre season, plus there’s 10 great ideas to keep children entertained during the half term. February is the month of our wedding special. If you’re newly engaged, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for planning your big day, including this year’s must-have dress designs and venues that will make you feel like royalty! As the season changes we’d love to see your pictures from around the region. Tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use #eastlife
Love is in the air this month! As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we’ve come up with ways to fall head over heels in love with our beautiful corner of the UK. Escape reality and book a weekend break, staying at some of the best accommodation in region, discover Suffolk’s secret history or spoil the one you love with a romantic gesture such as a day out or dinner date at one of the most stylish restaurants in the East.
If you’re a fan of the arts, we have a sneak peek at the spring/summer theatre season, plus there’s 10 great ideas to keep children entertained during the half term.
February is the month of our wedding special. If you’re newly engaged, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for planning your big day, including this year’s must-have dress designs and venues that will make you feel like royalty!
As the season changes we’d love to see your pictures from around the region. Tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use #eastlife
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Carl takes his unique adolescent<br />
approach to grown up issues.<br />
Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road,<br />
Chelmsford, CM1 1JG.<br />
01245 606505.<br />
www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatre<br />
MUSIC<br />
9-Feb On Tour with Elvis<br />
An exciting Vegas show filled<br />
with Elvis’ greatest hits and more<br />
delivered live in true Elvis style.<br />
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road,<br />
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE. 01255<br />
433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk<br />
12-Feb The Magic of the Bee Gees<br />
It’s the Bee Gees‘ entire glittering<br />
songbook wrapped up in one spectacular<br />
live concert show. Mercury<br />
Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester<br />
CO1 1PT. 01206 573948<br />
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk<br />
15-Feb Icons: Celebrating The<br />
Legendary Divas!<br />
Celebrate the leading ladies of<br />
music, with a brand new production<br />
packed with non-stop hits that<br />
guarantee to have you singing &<br />
dancing all night long. The Harlow<br />
Playhouse, Playhouse Square,<br />
Harlow, CM20 1LS. 01279 431945<br />
www.playhouseharlow.com<br />
15-Feb Whitney - Queen of the Night<br />
A stunning celebration of the music<br />
and life of one of the greatest singers<br />
of our time! Civic Theatre, Duke<br />
Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG. 01245<br />
606505. www.chelmsford.gov.uk<br />
16-Feb The Opera Boys<br />
Leading men from London’s West<br />
End combine in a powerhouse of<br />
vocal harmony to deliver a stunning<br />
blend of music ranging from opera<br />
to pop. West Cliff Theatre, Tower<br />
Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE.<br />
01255 433344.<br />
www.westcliffclacton.co.uk<br />
16-Feb Fast Love<br />
Get ready for an unforgettable<br />
evening celebrating the global<br />
superstar that is George Michael.<br />
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate,<br />
Colchester, CO1 1PT. 01206 573948<br />
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk<br />
22-Feb Island In The Stream<br />
Enjoy the songs of the Queen and<br />
King of country music - Dolly Parton<br />
and Kenny Rogers. The Harlow<br />
Playhouse, Playhouse Square,<br />
Harlow, CM20 1LS. 01279 431945<br />
www.playhouseharlow.com<br />
23-Feb The Sensational 60s<br />
Experience<br />
Six legendary names take to the<br />
stage and deliver to you a night<br />
never to be forgotten. Cliffs Pavilion,<br />
Station Road, Southend-on-Sea,<br />
SS0 7RA. 01702 351135<br />
www.southendtheatres.org.uk<br />
23-Feb The Bon Jovi Experience<br />
The Bon Jovi Experience are the<br />
worlds first and finest tribute to the<br />
great Bon Jovi and are the worlds<br />
only tribute to have been requested<br />
by and to have performed live on<br />
stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself.<br />
Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford,<br />
CM1 1JG. 01245 606505<br />
www.chelmsford.gov.uk<br />
26-Feb The Johnny Cash Roadshow<br />
This show is simply the biggest and<br />
best celebration of Johnny Cash in<br />
the world today. Mercury Theatre,<br />
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT<br />
01206 573948<br />
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk<br />
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS<br />
5 Jan - 24 Feb New Year Selection<br />
Exhibition open Wednesday to<br />
Sunday 10am to 5pm or by appointment.<br />
Chappel Galleries,<br />
15 Colchester Road, Chappel,<br />
CO6 2DE. 01206 240326.<br />
www.chappelgalleries.co.uk<br />
5-Feb Exhibition on Screen: Young<br />
Picasso<br />
Too long ignored, it is time to look<br />
at the early years of Picasso; the<br />
upbringing and the learning that led<br />
to his extraordinary achievements.<br />
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street,<br />
Colchester, CO1 1JH. www.firstsite.uk<br />
23-Feb Model Railway Club<br />
Exhibition<br />
An exhibition with 10 working<br />
layouts, traders, second-hand stall<br />
and refreshments. 1 Market Place,<br />
Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
6 & 20 Feb Maldon Film Club<br />
Maldon Film Club screens a<br />
programme of recently released<br />
English and foreign language films<br />
fortnightly. Maldon Town Hall,<br />
Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL.<br />
01621 869340.<br />
www.maldonfilmclub.uk<br />
14-Feb The Magic Of Valentine’s at<br />
Colchester Castle Museum<br />
Come along after hours and meet the<br />
curators as they explore the magic of<br />
Valentine’s. Celebrate the history of<br />
love with a complimentary glass of<br />
Prosecco. 5pm-7pm. Colchester.<br />
CO1 1TJ. cimuseums.org.uk<br />
24-Feb St Clare Winter Walkies<br />
From Cockapoos and Cocker<br />
Spaniels to Pugs and Poodles,<br />
dozens of dogs of all shapes and<br />
sizes are set to take part in a<br />
sponsored 5km countryside walk.<br />
Adults £10, Children £5, Family of 4<br />
£27.50 Town Centre, Harlow.<br />
www.stclarehospice.org.uk/event/<br />
winter-walkies<br />
1-2 Mar The 10th Chappel Winter<br />
Beer Festival<br />
Up to 70 real ales plus a selection<br />
of ciders & perry will be available.<br />
Live music both evenings. East<br />
Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel<br />
Station, Colchester, CO6 2DS. www.<br />
chappelbeerfestival.org.uk/winter<br />
AUCTION & ANTIQUES<br />
10-Feb Essex Antiques and<br />
Collectors Fair<br />
With the foyer and the main auditorium<br />
chock-a-block full of goodies<br />
from diamond jewellery to furniture<br />
and vintage through to down-right<br />
ancient, it’s paradise for anyone<br />
hunting out a bargain or furnishing<br />
their home. Entry £3.50, under 16s<br />
free. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road,<br />
Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA<br />
01702 351135.<br />
www.southendtheatres.org.uk<br />
10-Feb Brentwood Centre Antiques<br />
& Collectors Fair<br />
The fair features dealers from all<br />
over the country selling a huge<br />
variety of affordable items. Open:<br />
9am - 4pm. Admission: £3.50 (10am)<br />
and £2.50 concessions, early entry<br />
(9am) £5. The Brentwood Centre,<br />
Doddinghurst Road, CM15 9NN<br />
01702 410171. www.gnbfairs.com<br />
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