Comedy & Curry Night - 8 September

Feast on a great selection of homemade curries and sides whilst you enjoy being entertained by Mike Wilmot, Richard Morton + Tom Wrigglesworth

The Rocky Horror Show

With Christopher Biggins as Narrator

A Night At The Movies with The Soundpower Orchestra

James Bond, Slumdog Millionaire, Stars Wars, Mamma Mia, Out of Africa, Schindler’s List…These are just some of the memorable big screen hits to which the 35 piece SoundPower Orchestra pays harmonious tribute in a magnificent evening of Music from the Movies.

Quiz & Curry Night - 12 September

Come and test your knowledge in our Quiz night

Spirit of the Dance

Bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines breathtaking Irish Dance with dance styles from around the world in a heart-pounding production.

Abbamania

ABBA MANIA returns bringing old and new Abba fans a night not to be missed. Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more.

The Kings of Swing

The ‘Kings of Swing’ is a live concert featuring the ‘Kings of Swing Orchestra’ under the direction of Paul Francis, celebrating the hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Benedict, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole

Jim Davidson

The return of Southend favourite, the incomparable Jim Davidson in his brand new stand up show. STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY

Tango Pasion - Ultimo Tango

Experience the energy, zest and fervor of pure Argentinean Tango, music and song in this magnificent, captivating performance, presented by 12 of Buenos Aires’ finest Tango dancers.

An Evening of Claivoyance with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell

Tenors Un Limited

Using talents honed in their previous solo careers in the opera, theatre and recording worlds, Jem, Paul & Scott set out to bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements - along with original compositions - to the classical crossover genre.

Help for Heroes - Band of the Grenadier Guards

This exciting charity concert in aid of HELP for HEROES is presented by Red Star Productions. The concert features the magnificent BAND OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS, one of the world’s premier military bands which has a distinguished history dating back 300 years.

Sixties Gold

Starring Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes

The Drifters in Concert

As one of the biggest selling and longest serving bands of all time.....

Rhod Gilbert and the Cat that looked like Nicholas Lyndhurst

Extra date due to Public Demand!

Sean Lock -

We welcome to Southend, star of BBC2’s ‘QI’ and team captain of Channel 4’s ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ with his stand up show.

Jane McDonald

One of Britain’s greatest divas, Jane McDonald, returns to Southend in her smash-hit new show.

John Barrowman

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

The Bon Jovi Experience

The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

The Official Jake & Elwood Blues

Jake & Elwood invite you to spend an evening in Chicago to witness masters at work as they explode on stage for their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza.

Charlie Landsborough

The hugely popular CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH takes to the road again, returning to Southend this autumn..

The Philharmonia Orchestra

Concert 1 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Leif Segerstam Soloist: Alice Sara Ott, piano

The Hollies

In 2010, the Hollies will be honoured by the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.....

Dreamboats & Petticoats The Musical

The West End sell out sensation DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS THE MUSICAL, features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

The Sounds of Philadelphia and more

A full evening show that spans the hits of The Ojays, The Tramps, Billy Paul, Candi Stanton, MFSB, and The Stylistics, to mention but a few.

Jimmy Carr - Laughter Therapy

‘Laughter Therapy’ is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter.......

Manic Street Preachers

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance

From Gershwin to Grease and Lloyd-Webber to Wicked via Les Mis, Lerner and Lowe; a cast of top West-End performers take you on an exhilarating ride through the world of musical theatre in this fully staged and choreographed show.

John Bishop: Live

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

Jethro 'Too Late To Grow Up'

After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country......

Vampires Rock

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in Rock N Roll Hell.

Ross Noble 'Nonsensory Overload'

Your chance to see one of the bet live comics working internationally today.

Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio

Concert 2 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Terje Mikkelsen Soloist: Alena Baeva, violin

Who's Bad

Following a successful show earlier this year, Who’s Bad returns for another night paying tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson!

The Anderson and Wakeman Project

A special evening is in store as two legends of music take to the stage.

The 80's Rocked

The 80s Rocked presents the best rock anthem tracks of the 1980’s, with classics from Aerosmith, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Queen and many more.

Al Murray The Pub Landlord - Barrel of Fun

Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for 2010.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

With Special Guest Alison Moyet Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

The Armstrong and Miller Show Live

Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting to road in Autumn 2010.....

Jimmy Carr 'Laughter Therapy'

‘Laughter Therapy’ is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter......

Status Quo

We are delighted to announce that Britain’s best-loved rockers, STATUS QUO, will be coming to the Cliffs Pavilion this Autumn, as part of a 28 date UK tour.

UB40

UB40 Plus Special Guests

Marc Almond

Marc Almond celebrates 30 years in music, singing only hits and singles.

Paul Carrack

The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanics and the voice behind world-wide hits such as Ace's 'How Long', Squeeze's 'Tempted' and of course, timeless classic 'The Living Years', returns to Southend.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Show

Featuring some of the best musicians from the Fab Four’s own home town of Liverpool, and backed by a spellbinding new light show, original big screen animations and a host of fun surprises, this show is a must for Beatles Fans old and new!

Brian Conley

Brian Conley will return to Southend this Autumn with the best sketches from his television series ‘The Brian Conley Show’.

Joe Pasquale

One of Britain's most popular comedians

Dara O'Briain

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to catch the most charming, charismatic, fast-talking funny man working on the UK's live comedy circuit today

Jedward

Only a matter of months after finishing fifth on The X-Factor, Jedward embark on a national tour.

Michael Bolton

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

RAF in Concert

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

That'll be the Day

Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg

Concert 4 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Ivor Bolton Soloist: Freddy Kempf, piano

Diversity

Last few seats remaining! Contact the Box Office by 'phone or in person for tickets.

Carols for Christmas

Come and get in the mood for the festive season with an evening of entertainment from the Southend Festival Chorus and Southend Band

The Glenn Miller Orchestra - In the mood for Chrsitmas

Maximum Rhythm and Blues

Starring The Manfreds and their special guests Alan Price & Cliff Bennett

Thank you for the Music - The Christmas Party Concert Show

ABBA meets the Bee Gees in a live festive spectacular packed full of hits and starring ABBA Magic and Bee Gees Magic

Peter Pan

starring Bradley Walsh

Roy Chubby Brown

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

The Moscow State Circus

The much-awaited return of The Moscow State Circus, after their sensational visit in 2007.

Sally Morgan - Psychic Sally on the Road

Now dubbed as Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by over-whelming public demand.

The Sensational 60's Experience

Starring The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits and The Union Gap, hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers

European Union Chamber Orchestra

Concert 5 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Director: Hans Peter Hofmann Soloists: Nicola Benedetti, violin: Daniela Koch, flute

Spamalot

Following it's huge sucess in the West End, the new musical based on Monty Python & the Holy Grail comes to Southend as part of a UK Tour.

Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir with Lee Mead

A Celebrity Concert with special guest Lee Mead

Micky Flanagan

Extra date added due to popularity. Please note this is a repeat show of the date we are currently on sale for.

Vienna Tonkunstler Orchestra

Concert 7 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Andrés Orozco-Estrada Soloist: Natasha Paremski, piano

Chess

Chess has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night In Bangkok, Pity The Child, Anthem, You And I and, of course, I Know Him So Well.

The Saturdays

The Saturdays plus Special Guests.

All Star American Superslam Wrestling

See former WWE favourites and Best of British wrestlers in this two hour family-friendly, action-packed show.

Calendar Girls

Following the huge success earlier this year, Calendar Girls is returning to Southend.

Orchestre National d'Ile de France

Concert 8 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Yoel Levi Soloists: Anna Vinnitskaya, piano

Peppa Pig's Party

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

The Bootleg Beatles

The BOOTLEG BEATLES in Concert

English Chamber Orchestra

Concert 11 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Director/violin: Stephanie Gonley Soloists: Nick Van Bloss, piano

Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra

Concert 12 of 12 in our 18th International Concert series Conductor: Alexei Stepanov Soloists: Principals from the Bolshoi Opera

Jane McDonald

Extra date added due to popularity. Please note this is a repeat show of the date we are currently on sale for.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

A phenomenally multi-talented cast come together to tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.