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Two venues in one

Towngate Theatre

Mirren Studio

Highlights

May

ZZ TOPPD

Jun

Taylormania

Jul

Kai Widdrington

Aug

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Sep

Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

Oct

Halloween in Concert

Nov

Murder, She Didn’t Write

Download our brochure for a complete guide to all our shows and classes.

Something for everybody

Two venues in one

Towngate Theatre

Mirren Studio

Highlights

May

ZZ TOPPD

Jun

Taylormania

Jul

Kai Widdrington

Aug

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Sep

Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

Oct

Halloween in Concert

Nov

Murder, She Didn’t Write

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May

ART& Creative Business

A celebration of Art & Creative Business

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EPIC

Presented by ACS Dance Centre

May 16More...

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Our House

Proudly presented by Basildon Operatic Society

May 20 - May 23More...

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A Healthy Dose of Humour

Fella Fair presented by Healthwatch Essex

Jan 1More...

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Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

Check out our Towngate LIVE! Jazz Café!

May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Towngate LIVE!

Join us for our monthly live music night in the Gielgud room!

May 22 - Nov 6More...

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Hounds of Love - The Kate Bush Celebration

Inspired by the 1979 Tour of Life

May 22More...

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ART& Smell

An exploration of Art and Smell

May 23More...

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ZZ TOPPD

Can't Stop Tourin' Tour 2026

May 23More...

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Living In Colour

Presented by Tina Phelps Stage School

May 29 - May 30More...

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ART& Public Space

An exploration of Art and Public Space

Jan 1More...

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June

Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

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May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Towngate LIVE!

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May 22 - Nov 6More...

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Physical Literacy

Presented by Dimensions Dance Company and South Essex Colleges Group

Jun 2 - Jun 3More...

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Bailar Benfleet

Bailar Benfleet: 24th Show

Jun 5 - Jun 6More...

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Dancing Through Life

Presented by Talents Theatre School

Jun 7More...

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Presented by Lennox Productions

Jun 10 - Jun 13More...

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Taylormania

Now featuring music from The Life of a Showgirl!

Jun 14More...

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Rave On - The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience

Starring the award-winning band The Bluejays!

Jun 18More...

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The Enchanted Journey

Presented by Evans Academy of Dance

Jun 21More...

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K-POP All Stars Tribute

Ride the K-pop wave, live on stage!

Jun 24More...

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Bailar Billericay

Bailar Billericay: 18th Show

Jun 26 - Jun 27More...

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July

Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

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May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Towngate LIVE!

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May 22 - Nov 6More...

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Toppers Worlds of Animation

Presented by FL Toppers

Jul 8 - Jul 9More...

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24k Bruno

The no.1 tribute to Bruno Mars

Jul 10More...

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Neil Sands All Star Old Time Variety Show

Music, comedy and treasured memories

Jul 13More...

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School's Out!

Presented by Chorus Youth Performing Arts

Jul 14More...

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Mr. Blue Sky

The Out-of-this-World Tribute to ELO

Jul 15More...

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Prison Years Tour

Jul 16More...

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Even The Devil Has Demons

Presented by Caitlin Barnett Dance

Jul 16More...

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Kai Widdrington

Evolution Tour 2026

Jul 17More...

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Time

Presented by San Marie Stage School

Jul 18 - Jul 19More...

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A Lovely Night

Presented by Showbiz Studios

Jul 23 - Jul 24More...

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Dance Across The World

Presented by Danceworld Stage School

Jul 25 - Jul 26More...

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ID: The Replay

Presented by ID Academy UK

Jul 28 - Jul 29More...

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Dare You To Move

Presented by Youth Creation

Jul 31 - Aug 1More...

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August

Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

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May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Dare You To Move

Presented by Youth Creation

Jul 31 - Aug 1More...

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The Dinosaur That Pooped

A Rock Show!

Aug 2More...

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September

Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

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May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Towngate LIVE!

Join us for our monthly live music night in the Gielgud room!

May 22 - Nov 6More...

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Tina Live

Simply The Best night out!

Sep 3More...

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The Devout

The Black Celebration Tour 2026

Sep 4More...

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How Sweet It Is

The Motown show with all the right moves!

Sep 5More...

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The AC/DC Experience

LET'S AVIT! The 2026 Tour

Sep 5More...

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Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon

Sep 6More...

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Monday Movies

A relaxed, daytime cinema experience

Sep 7More...

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Fred Dinenage’s Ronnie, Reggie & Me

The Krays' Inside Story

Sep 10More...

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Saving All My Love For You

A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Sep 11More...

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That'll Be The Day

A vibrant blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop and nostalgia

Sep 17More...

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UK Pink Floyd Experience

The Songs from Every Album Tour 2026

Sep 18More...

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Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Now with a Celebration of 25 years of Hannah Montana!

Sep 19More...

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The Magic of The Beatles

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Sep 24More...

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Big Girls Don't Cry

Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Sep 25More...

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Forever Jackson

Legacy of a Legend

Sep 26More...

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October

Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

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May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Towngate LIVE!

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May 22 - Nov 6More...

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Sweet Caroline

The ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond

Oct 1More...

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Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones

Starring Benidorm Tom!

Oct 2More...

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Rabbit Rabbit

A tribute to Chas & Dave

Oct 2More...

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80s Live!

The ultimate retro concert!

Oct 3More...

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Creedence Clearwater Review

The Cosmos Factory Tour

Oct 3More...

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All Star Wrestling

Grapple action from the All Star Superslam team

Oct 4More...

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Rat Pack Live!

Come fly with us...

Oct 8More...

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Country Superstars

Starring Sarah Jayne as Dolly Parton

Oct 9More...

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Wrong Jovi

The best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!

Oct 9More...

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Tony Stockwell

One of the UK's top Mediums

Oct 14More...

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The Addams Family presented by BasOp

Proudly presented by Basildon Operatic Society

Oct 14 - Oct 17More...

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The Illegal Eagles

Hotel California Tour 2026

Oct 15 - Oct 16More...

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Lost in Music

One Night at the Disco!

Oct 17More...

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Emerald Storm

Starring Adam Garcia and BGT's Tom Ball!

Oct 18More...

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John Lydon

I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right tour 2026

Oct 21More...

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Boyband in the Buff

Starring Gareth Gates

Oct 22More...

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Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Reggae for the World

Oct 23More...

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Halloween in Concert

It's a graveyard smash!

Oct 24More...

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Voodoo Room

A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Oct 24More...

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Dinosaur Adventure Live

Danger on T-Rex Mountain

Oct 25More...

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John Barrowman

My Life in Musicals Tour 2026

Oct 25More...

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November

Towngate LIVE! - Jazz Café

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May 21 - Nov 19More...

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Towngate LIVE!

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May 22 - Nov 6More...

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The Manfreds

Get Your Kicks On Tour '26

Nov 1More...

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Christmas Memories

Neil Sands returns with all your festive favourites

Nov 2More...

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A Tribute to The Carpenters

Back by popular demand

Nov 5More...

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

It’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock!

Nov 6More...

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Radio GaGa

The ultimate tribute to Queen

Nov 7More...

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The Space Explorers Academy

Calling all Space fans!

Nov 8More...

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' festive classic

Nov 10 - Nov 11More...

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Murder, She Didn't Write

The Improvised Murder Mystery

Nov 12More...

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Step Into Christmas

Celebrate the Festive Season with us!

Nov 13More...

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Christmas in Ireland

The Festive Spirit and Sound of The Emerald Isle

Nov 14More...

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Swan Lake

Proudly presented by Imperial Classical Ballet

Nov 15More...

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Aladdin

Our GENIE-US Panto for 2026-27!

Nov 26 - Jan 3More...

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December

Aladdin

Our GENIE-US Panto for 2026-27!

Nov 26 - Jan 3More...

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January

Aladdin

Our GENIE-US Panto for 2026-27!

Nov 26 - Jan 3More...

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Man in the Mirror

A tribute to Michael Jackson

Jan 7 - Jan 8More...

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Thank You For The Music

The ultimate tribute to ABBA

Jan 9More...

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Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story

Celebrate 70 Platinum Years of iconic hits

Jan 14More...

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Forbidden Nights

Ready for a new fantasy?

Jan 15More...

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Tingled

The hair-larious Adult Panto!

Jan 15 - Feb 7More...

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In The Air Tonight

A tribute to Phil Collins & Genesis

Jan 16More...

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Fastlove

The world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

Jan 22More...

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The Celine Experience

Starring January Butler

Jan 23More...

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Beyond The Barricade

The UK's leading Musical Theatre Concert Tour

Jan 24More...

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Dirty Dusting

Back by huge demand!

Jan 26More...

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Simon & Garfunkel

Through The Years in Concert

Jan 28More...

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Janet Street-Porter

Still Off The Leash at 80! Tour 2027

Jan 29More...

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ELO Again

Back to the Blue tour

Jan 30More...

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Bye Bye Baby

Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Jan 31More...

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February

Tingled

The hair-larious Adult Panto!

Jan 15 - Feb 7More...

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Jane Eyre

By Charlotte Brontë

Feb 2 - Feb 3More...

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A Vision of Elvis

Starring Rob Kingsley and Evan King

Feb 4More...

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Some Guys Have All The Luck

The Rod Stewart Story

Feb 5More...

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Luther UK starring Harry Cambridge

Celebrating the music of Luther Vandross

Feb 6More...

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Cirque Enchantment

A mystical world of frozen beauty and magical adventure

Feb 7More...

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Chicago Blues Brother

Live at the Country Bunker

Feb 12More...

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Beautiful Day

One Night of U2

Feb 13More...

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The Rock Anthems Show

The biggest singalong hits in Rock history

Feb 26More...

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The Rocket Man

A celebration of Sir Elton John

Feb 27More...

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OKNOTOK

A tribute to Radiohead

Feb 27More...

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March

Cabaret Extreme

Burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts and contemporary circus

Mar 2More...

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Psychic Sally

Britain's Best Loved Psychic. Live On Stage.

Mar 3More...

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Copacabana Magic

The Barry Manilow Tribute Show

Mar 4More...

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House of Fun

The Ultimate 2Tone & Ska Revival Experience

Mar 12More...

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The Magic of Motown

The biggest Motown party of the year!

Mar 13More...

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Dreamcoat Stars

Featuring the hits of the West End and Broadway

Mar 14More...

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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

The Rock 'n' Roll Legends Show

Mar 18More...

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Queenz

Battle of the Divas!

Mar 19More...

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Sky Full of Stars

A Tribute to Coldplay

Mar 20More...

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The Guns N' Roses Experience

Bringing '80s Guns' to life with a full-on, high-octane show!

Mar 20More...

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The Wind In The Willows

A TOAD-ally terrific, laugh-out-loud treat!

Mar 21More...

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UB40 Experience

The no. 1 tribute to UB40

Mar 27More...

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April

Dreams of FM

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

Apr 17More...

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The Story of Guitar Heroes

The UK’s No.1 guitar anthems concert

Apr 22More...

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May

The Status Quo Songbook

Rockin' all over... Basildon!

May 1More...

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The Magic of The Bee Gees

Greatest Hits Concert Show

May 7More...

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THE JAM'D

As featured on BBC Radio 4

May 7More...

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Roy Chubby Brown

It’s Simply Comedy Tour 2027

May 14More...

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Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Book early to avoid disappointment!

May 20More...

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WiFi Wars

Interactive Comedy Game Show

May 22More...

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July 2027

Michael starring Ben

Direct from the London Palladium

Jul 16More...

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October 2027

The Glam Rock Show

Get It On!

Oct 22More...

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