Eastlife Spring 2021
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
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Essex<br />
Essex<br />
THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS<br />
25-Apr Milkshake Monkey’s Musical<br />
Milkshake Monkey can’t wait for his new musical but when stage<br />
fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating<br />
the most dazzling show you have ever seen!<br />
Charter Hall, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH<br />
01206 573948 www.colchester-events.co.uk<br />
29-Apr Arsenal Legends in Conversation<br />
Star striker Paul Merson, Ray “The Romford Pele” Parlour and<br />
fans’ favourite midfielder Perry Grove talk about their actionpacked<br />
careers with a chance to pose questions during the<br />
evening.<br />
Harlow Playhouse Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS<br />
01279 431945 www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk<br />
02-May Friends - The Musical Parody<br />
A hilarious look at the TV phenomenon that ruled the 90’s.<br />
Celebrating and poking fun at some of the iconic moments of<br />
the 20-somethings as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and<br />
love in 1990’s Manhattan.<br />
Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE<br />
01255 686633 www.princestheatre.co.uk<br />
28-29May Jack Dee Off The Telly<br />
New stand-up tour. “In these difficult and uncertain times people<br />
need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s<br />
very much where I come in” says Jack.<br />
Cliffs Pavillion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA<br />
01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk<br />
MUSIC<br />
07-May The Legends of American Country<br />
Award winning show with tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash,<br />
Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers and more. Prepare to be transported,<br />
hand clapping and toe tapping, to Nashville and back in one<br />
night.<br />
West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, Tower Road, Clacton,<br />
CO15 1LE<br />
01255 433344 www.westcliffclacton.co.uk<br />
09-May The Glen Miller Story<br />
A feast of Glenn Miller hits and the music of The Andrew Sisters,<br />
Vera Lynn and Frank Sinatra which raised the morale of the<br />
Allies, plus a selection songs from Showboat to Chicago.<br />
Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE<br />
01255 686633 www.princestheatre.co.uk<br />
10-May Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Kitchen Disco Tour<br />
Sophie’s Instagram Kitchen Discos provided virtual escapism for<br />
many during lockdown. Now, Sophie brings all of the camp and<br />
frivolity of her original show to the stage.<br />
Cliffs Pavillion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA<br />
01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk<br />
ARTS & CULTURE<br />
27Mar-4Jul<br />
All Fired Up:<br />
A History of Firefighting in Essex<br />
Exhibits include a wide range of artefacts, photographs,<br />
uniforms and equipment which trace the history of firefighting in<br />
Essex from Victorian times to the present day.<br />
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden,<br />
CB10 1JL<br />
01799 510333 www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org<br />
22May-13Jun Estuary <strong>2021</strong><br />
Large-scale arts festival celebrating the Thames Estuary.<br />
Artworks set in the landscape, online and within Covid-safe<br />
venues explore the estuary through the lens of contemporary<br />
concerns.<br />
Multiple locations across the Thames Estuary region<br />
www.estuaryfestival.com<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
27Mar-11Apr<br />
Easter Special at Audley End<br />
Miniature Railway<br />
Hop aboard a train and venture deep into the woods to find the<br />
Easter Bunny and receive a gift. Wander around the magical<br />
Easter Trail and let off steam in the adventure play area.<br />
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JB<br />
01799 510726 www.audley-end-railway.co.uk<br />
18-Apr April Open Day<br />
Enjoy a relaxed stroll around the gardens. Locally sourced<br />
bacon, cheese or hummus rolls and homemade cakes<br />
available. Garden produce and plants for sale.<br />
The Gardens of Eastern Lodge Little Easton, Dunmow, CM6 2BD<br />
01371 876979 www.eastonlodge.co.uk<br />
30Apr-3May<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> Craft Fair<br />
Craftspeople and designer-makers selling fine art, photography,<br />
jewellery, ceramics, textiles and contemporary crafts. Plus<br />
demonstrations, music, food and the garden in full spring<br />
bloom.<br />
RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common,<br />
Chelmsford, CM3 8ET<br />
01245 402019 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall<br />
2-3May Knights of Hedingham<br />
A fun-filled Medieval re-enactment with hand to hand combat,<br />
horses and magical fighting. Will the lords of the land stand with<br />
the tyrant king or with the people?<br />
Castle Hedingham, Bayley Street, Halstead, CO9 3DJ<br />
01787 460261 www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk<br />
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES<br />
11-Apr Antique & Vintage Market<br />
Outside stalls with some inside a marquee. Jewellery, silver,<br />
coins, fashion, furniture, sculpture, garden ornaments, curios,<br />
art, collectables, ceramics, bric-a-brac and more.<br />
Museum of Power, Langford, Maldon, CM9 6QA<br />
07519 276507 www.haddonevents.co.uk<br />
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