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The Southend Shakespeare Company will be at the open day

7:40pm Friday 29th August 2008

NOW in its second season, it is Southend's answer to the Edinburgh Festival - a non-stop display of the fizzing south Essex arts scene in all its aspects.

On a mission from God

Peter Tobit as Jake and Michael Hyde as Elwood

11:38am Friday 29th August 2008

JAKE and Elwood are back in trouble again.

Footloose role for Aussie soap star

Richard Grieve is looking forward to exploring the town

8:10pm Thursday 28th August 2008

AUSTRALIAN actor Richard Grieve has enjoyed a varied career, taking in the stage, film and television.

OLIVER

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

ALL 2009 DATES Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

DISNEY ON ICE - FINDING NEMO

 Disney

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

02 Arena Matinee performances Sat Oct 25, Nov 1, Sun Nov 2 £47 Wed Oct 29 £44

JERSEY BOYS - The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

Book now for this smash hit Broadway sensation. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - A group of working class boys from the wrong side of the track became one of the biggest American pop music phenomenons of all time. Featuring classics like "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "December 1963 (Oh What A Night)", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and more. All shows include seats ssp £60 and coaching from convenient local collection points.

NEVER FORGET

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

Savoy Theatre

JOSEPH

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

If you watched the TV show to find the next Joseph then make sure you book your place now to see the new musical production by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Book now!

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE

Copyright Disney.

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

Hammersmith Apollo

CBEEBIES

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

Wembley Arena Sunday December 21 Adults £42.50 Child £39 Includes seat (ssp A £20.50 C £17), booking fees and return coaching for 2pm show.

MAMMA MIA

Mamma Mia

12:00am Wednesday 11th June 2008

A mother, a daughter. Three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you'll never forget. Over 20 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanging tale of love, laughter and friendship and every night everyone's having the time of their lives! Show includes top price seat and coaching from convenient local collection points.

Recording a date with Frank

12:00am Thursday 15th May 2008

HE may have died ten years ago this month but a little thing like that was never going to stop Frank Sinatra who is soon to be appearing on tour in the multi-media extravaganza- Sinatra In Concert.

Jenny quips for an old age fund

Jenny Eclair

12:00am Sunday 11th May 2008

SHE has ditched her grumpy sidekicks and is striking out alone once again in a bid to secure a retirement fund.

WICKED

Wicked

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

This spellbinding and spectacular family musical is currently taking America by storm, it is the untold story of the legendary witches from the Wizard of Oz, detailing how a misunderstood, green girl named Elphaba became "wicked" but her unlikely friend, Glinda became good. This is the new Oz fable for the 21st Century.

DIRTY DANCING

Dirty Dancing

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

The classic story on stage by Eleanor Bergstein. "That was the summer of 1963, when everybody was calling me baby and it didn;t occur to me to mind..." A timeless story of first love, full of heart pounding music, pure dance energy and breathtaking emotion. Experience the excitement and romance of the classic story as never before - live on stage. Featuring the hit songs from the best sellingmovie soundtrack, including Time Of My Life, Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby and Do You Love Me? First dance. First love. You'll have 'the time of your life!' Tickets selling fast so book now for best availability!

LES MISERABLES

Les Miserables

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

Bon Anniversaire LES MISERABLES! Now in it's 21st anniversary year, this October LES MISERABLES also becomes the West End's longest running musical. This spectacular adaption of Victor Hugo's masterpiece has been seen by over 53 MILLION people worldwide and night after night audiences are swept away by the power, passion and the triumph of the human spirit that is LES MISERABLES.

Includes seat SSP £50 and coaching from convenient local collection points.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Sound Of music

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

Andrew Lloyd Webber's dazzling new production of the world's best loved musical opens in London in November. Based on the uplifting true story of The Von Trapp family. The Sound Of Music became one of the most successful Oscar-winning film musicals of all time. The score brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss,Climb Ev'ry Mountain,Sixteen Going On Seventeen and of course the glorious title song The Sound Of Music.

CHICAGO

Chicago

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, treachery.... all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts. So begins the musical Chicago..... and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bos Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise. The kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a night club singer who kills her lover, Blly Flynn a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity and Velma Kelly a dancing jailbird with an ear for the headlines and an eye for talent !! Price includes top price seat and coaching from convenient local pick up points. To book call 01268 270027. Picture is for illustration purposes only, Bonnie Langford is not currently appearing in the production.

LION KING

Lion King

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

Now in its eighth year in the West End, Disney's THE LION KING stands as one of the most successful productions of all time. Seen by almost 6 million people in London and over 35 million worldwide, this stunning reinvention of the beloved animated feature film continues to enthral audiences of all ages. WIth dazzling staging and highly imaginative costumes, masks and puppets, THE LION KING uses breathtaking theatrical magic to tell the story of Simba's epic journey to reclaim his country - all set to the evocative rhythms of Africa... All shows include top price seats and coaching from convenient local collection points.

WE WILL ROCK YOU

We Will Rock You

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

With standing ovations every night, the phenomenal WE WILL ROCK YOU is now in its 5th triumphant year. The champion of musicals has already gone global with productions in Australia, Spain, America, Germany, Russia, and future productions planned for South Africa, Japan and Italy. Over five million people have now seen Queen's mega musical written by award-winning writer and comedian Ben Elton in partnership with Brian May and Roger Taylor. This rocking show includes 32 of Queen's classic hits, including Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga... and of course We Will Rock You.
All the shows include top price seats and coaching from convenient local collection points.

BILLY ELLIOTT

Billy Elliott

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

Recent winner of Four Oliver Awards including "Best New Musical" and "Best Actor In a Musical", BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL is a funny, heart warming and feel good celebration of one young boy's dream to attend the Royal Ballet School, against the backdrop of the miner's strikes. The Award-winning creative team - Director Stephen Daldry, Writer Lee Hall and Composer Elton John - have created one of the most sensational, inspirational and unforgettable musicals of the decade. All shows include top price seats and coaching from convenient local collection points.

GREASE

Grease

12:00am Friday 25th April 2008

Grease, the No.1 Greatest Musical and perfect feel-good family show, features all the unforgettable hit songs from the movie, including You're The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin' and many, many more! Summer nights at London's Piccadilly Theatre are gonna be a blast!

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Phantom Of The Opera

12:00am Thursday 10th April 2008

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, this haunting musical traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. Adapted from Gaston Leroux's classic novel of mystery and suspense, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over audiences in over 60 cities worldwide. Don't miss it!


National Sport News

Toffees to face Liege

David Moyes

Updated 7:21pm Friday 29th August 2008

Everton will have the chance to add to Belgian club Standard Liege's Merseyside misery after being drawn with them in the first round of the UEFA Cup.


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