Shows in Variety
Cinderella-CMTS
Clacton Musical Theatre Society
Thursday 30th and Friday 31st 7.30pm Saturday 1st February 1+5pm and Sunday 2nd 1pm
Are you ready for the Royal Ball? Join the talented cast of Clacton Musical Theatre Society for a magical performance of Cinderella The Pantomime. This family favourite is packed with dazzling costumes, toe-tapping music, and plenty of laughs. From the hilarious antics of the Ugly Stepsisters to the heartwarming moments with Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Bring the whole family to experience the enchantment and magic that only a traditional pantomime can deliver. Watch as the classic tale unfolds with surprising twists, audience participation, and plenty of opportunities to cheer for the heroes and boo the villains.
This is a Community Production Staged by CMTS
The Dazzling Diamonds
FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY 7.30pm
The Dazzling Diamonds are coming to Clacton with their brand-new comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, stunning live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor!
Featuring favourite singalong songs from artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Adele, and Dolly Parton, as well as songs from some of your favourite movies, the show is certain to have something for everyone!
Receiving 5* reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds are a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally across Europe. Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter, and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!
* This show contains adult themes and strong language. Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Danny Lee Grew – 24K Magic
Matinée
SUNDAY 13th APRIL 2.30pm
Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand-new mind-boggling one-man show 24K Magic, featuring jaw-dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery.
You may have seen him on Susan Calman’s Summer by the Sea (Channel 5), The Real Stories of the Social Network (ITV/CBS America) or even on stage here at the West Cliff Theatre in The Summer Show (2018 / 2019) or Jimmy Cricket’s Laughter Show.
Danny is a popular live performer who recently completed the UK theatre tour of Marvels of Mystery, the live production of BBC’s The Good Old Days at the legendary Leeds City Varieties; plus he was handpicked to host The Magic Circle Christmas Show… an annual festive tradition in London’s West End since 1967.
Danny has entertained the likes of David Beckham, James Corden and Chris Hemsworth, and now he brings his 24K Magic to his hometown. Prepare to be amazed and astounded.
Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays
SATURDAY 26th APRIL 7.30pm
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Madchester.
He’s touring in support of his new book: Happy Mondays – and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock’n’roll star dubbed Britpop’s answer to WB Yeats. Strap yourselves in and say Hallelujah for Shaun.
Those Were The Days
Matinee Performance
SATURDAY 31st MAY 2.30pm
Celebrate a golden era of music and laughter as we remember the songs and stars of the ‘fabulous fifties’ and ‘swinging sixties!’
This sparkling, foot-tapping, feel-good show evokes the wonderful mix of entertainment that accompanied the optimistic youth of the postwar generation, and is packed with nearly fifty singalong hits.
Musical entertainers Andy Eastwood and Pete Lindup bring us songs from not only the rock & roll stars like Bill Haley and Buddy Holly, but variety artists such as Morecambe and Wise, and even George Formby, while vocalist Helen Farrell pays tribute to Connie Francis, The Cilla Black and Doris Day.
Andy and Helen will be familiar faces at the West Cliff as they have both been popular stars in our Summer and Christmas shows! They are joined by special guest star Lonnie Donegan Jnr, son of the legendary ‘King of Skiffle’, so influential in the British music scene. Lonnie will bring back nostalgic memories of his father with all the big hit songs.
Accompanied by the Wendy Richardson Band, this will be a memorable afternoon of wonderful live music and variety. Why not bring a party?
T J Higgs-Psychic Medium
SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 7.30PM
TJ is well known for working alongside the late Colin Fry in many of his live theatre shows including The Three Mediums which was also with the late Derek Acorah.
Her TV and Stage appearances include Colin Fry Live, and the Psychic Private Eyes series, as well as her star power in live events.
Her passion is bringing peace of mind and resolution to those grieving for their departed and allowing those in spirit to demonstrate their continued love and caring.
Those attending theatre events come away with a new perspective and often exclaim what presence, light, and love surrounded them during their time with TJ.