Eastlife Winter 2019

Essex
15, 21 & 22 Dec Christmas Motown Special
Take yourself to the swinging 60s with a live soul and motown
act performing classics from the likes of Diana Ross & The
Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
22-Dec Blake Christmas Classics
Begin your Christmas celebrations with Blake as they take you
on a journey of Christmases through the years.
PalaceTheatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
09-Jan Rock for Heroes
‘Rock for Heroes’ is back on the road for 2020; bringing the
perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists,
fundraising in support of the fantastic Help for Heroes.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
17-Jan The Rolling Stones Story
Celebrating the world’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll band.
Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JG
01245 606505. www.chelmsford.gov.uk
29-Jan Joe Brown
Joe, who now splits his time between the UK and Nashville,
combines timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country,
bluegrass, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with his effervescent
delivery and humorous reminiscences and as Joe this
sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
29-Jan The Illegal Eagles
The Illegal Eagles return to the Civic in 2020 for another
outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical
prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship
Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JG
01245 606505. www.chelmsford.gov.uk
30-Jan Queen Rhapsody
A passionate and thrilling show, Queen Rhapsody recreates the
majesty of rock’s greatest ever band.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
07-Feb Motown’s Greatest Hits - How Sweet It Is
Now in its 19th successive year, this stunning 100% live show
combines first class music with the slickest choreography and
an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for
the best Motown experience you will ever have!
The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
01279 431945. www.playhouseharlow.com
07-Feb California Dreamin
This show will instantly transport you back to one of the most
iconic periods of the sixties.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
15-Feb On Tour With ELVIS
Widely recognized as the best in the business at being Elvis and
supported by his superb backing band and singers, this show is
what many describe as one of the most authentic and dynamic
Elvis Presley tribute shows ever.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE
01255 43 33 44. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
19-Feb Buble Meets Sinatra: The Showdown!
Michael Buble & Frank Sinatra fans will experience the closest
thing to the superstars themselves in this exhilarating tribute
musical. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk
27-Feb The Gambler - A tribute to Kenny Rogers
Embark on a trip to Nashville with this long-awaited tribute
to the Grammy award-winning country superstar and music
legend, Kenny Rogers.
The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
01279 431945. www.playhouseharlow.com
29 Feb The Opera Boys
With Immaculate 4-part musical medleys, combined with
stunning solo performances, the Opera Boys will keep you
entertained with a whole feast of West End treats.
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE
01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
ARTS & CULTURE
Until 5 Jan Sound installation: Echoes at Queen
Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
Come along and experience Artist in Residence Ellie Wilson’s
fantastic free sound installation. Echoes unearths the stories
of the Forest comprising a set of new music compositions
exploring the human impact on Epping Forest through the
centuries.
Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestevents
Until 12 Jan Super Black
In the first of its brand-new series of Arts Council Collection
National Partner exhibitions, Firstsite is staging Super Black – an
exhibition that asks, ‘What does it mean to be black in England
today?’
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH
01206 713 700. www.firstsite.uk/whats-on/super-black
5 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Jan, 4 Feb & 3 Mar Heritage Winter Talks
A series of five Heritage Winter Talks each year. These are free
to the public and are hugely popular. Each talk focuses on an
aspect of local heritage or history.
The Quaker Hall, Butt Lane, Maldon, CM9 5HD
15 Nov - 22 Mar From Death Masks to Diaries
Exploring the many faces of portraiture.
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street CB10 1JL
www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
07-Feb The Foundations
Original lead guitarist/vocalist Alan Warner is keeping the
magnificent sound of The Foundations alive with a group of
hugely talented musicians.
Princes Theatre, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE
01255 686633. www.tendringdc.gov.uk
13-Feb Adele: The Journey So Far
The show takes you on a journey through Adele’s musical
and personal life, laid bare for us in such heartfelt lyrics as only
Adele can.
The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
01279 431945. www.playhouseharlow.com
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