Leigh on Sea News - shows-&-music

Leigh Folk Festival Taking Place this Weekend

Leigh Folk Festival is taking place this weekend at Leigh Library Gardens and other locations around the town.

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Lynn Carroll reviews Chicago at the Cliffs Pavilion

The West End came to Southend last night with a dazzling performance of Chicago.

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Win Tickets for Sleepy Hollow at the Palace Theatre

We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for Sleepy Hollow at the Palace Theatre on 29th November.

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Interview with the Cast of School of Rock

Ahead of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit West End musical School of Rock, which is opening at the Cliffs Pavilion tomorrow night, we had the pleasure of finding out about two wonderful young cast members who both live in Essex.

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Win Tickets to see The Greatest Love of All at The Cliffs

We're giving away a pair of tickets to the tribute to Whitney Houston The Greatest Love of All on Saturday 30th October.

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Fascinating artefacts to go on display at new Southend Central Museum exhibition

An intriguing new exhibition is set to open at Southend Central Museum celebrating the history of collecting and humanity’s timeless desire to collect and view curiosities.

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Win Tickets to see Nabil Abdulrashid at the Palace Theatre

The comedian is bringing his set to the Palace Theatre on Tuesday 28th September.

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Win a pair of tickets to The ELO Experience at the Cliffs Pavilion

The Cliffs Pavilion is hosting The ELO Experience on Saturday 28th August and we are offering a lucky winner 2 tickets to see this event.

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Daniel O'Donnell at the Cliffs Pavilion!

Irish folk singer and TV personality Daniel O'Donnell will be heading to the Cliffs Pavilion on his upcoming UK tour!

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The Croft Review at Palace Theatre

A tale of love, family and a haunting history, this thrilling and mysterious new play is set to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Jason Manford will perform at Cliffs Pavilion on 2021 tour!

Don't miss the Manford! Tickets go on sale at 10am, Friday 28th February.

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Young ballet dancers required for Cliffs Pavilion production of Giselle

100 young ballet dancers will be required for a professional production of Giselle at the Cliffs Pavilion.

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Million Dollar Quartet is coming to Cliffs Pavilion this March

PLUS an interview with Peter Duncan, starring as Sam Phillips in the show.

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Popular local festival won't be going ahead this summer

Our favourite local festival will not be taking place in 2020.

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The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to Southend!

Featuring Joe McFadden from Strictly Come Dancing, the hit show is bigger and better than ever!

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Once at The Cliffs Pavilion Review

Once is a stunningly romantic tale following the story of a Dublin guitarist who meets and falls in love with a Czech woman. Together, with help from a few of their friends, they create a demo CD of his original music in the aim of getting him a record deal.

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New folk album to support Southend YMCA

June 2018 sees the release of 'A Place to Dwell', a compilation of new folk and experimental music, curated by Leigh-on-Sea resident Diana Collier (The Owl Service, Greanvine, Rif Mountain record label, Leigh Folk Festival, Ship Full of Bombs radio).

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