DATING & SOCIALISING MADE EASY WITH ACROSS THE ROOM!
Programme of Events:-
January
Friday 20th - Furze Hill Fabulous Party Night - £8.00
Friday 27th – Down Hall Hotel – Black Tie Ball
February
Friday 10th February – Stock Brook Manor – Black Tie Ball
Friday 17th February – Furze Hill Party Night – Just £8.00!
Friday 24th February – Woolston Manor – Dinner Dance
March
Friday 2nd March – Holiday Inn – Speed Dating Party
Saturday 3rd March – The West Cliff Hotel – Dinner Dance
Friday 9th March – Ponsbourne De Vere Hotel – Dinner Dance
Saturday 10th March – The Four Horseshoes – Dinner Party
Wednesday 14th March – The Bear – Dinner
Friday 23rd March – Furze Hill Party Night – Just £8.00!
Saturday 31st March – The Prince Regent – Dinner Dance!
Until 31 March 2012
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Featuring the Internationally acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv, with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
Starring the International sopranos Rosa Lee Thomas and Elena Dee*
Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato.
This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
*Cast subject to change
Pricing £35.00, £31.00, £24.00
Concs: £3.50 off
Under 16’s: £17.50
Groups: 20% off for groups of 20 or more, 10% off for groups of 10-19
On 9 February 2012
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Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention is celebrating its forty-fifth anniversary as one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene.
Their show will feature songs from Fairport’s most recent studio album - the critically acclaimed Festival Bell - as well as favourites chosen by audiencesl. There will also be an opening set from gifted singer-songwriter Kieron Goss.
On 7 February 2012
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An invitation to the Viennese Ball
The acclaimed Johann Strauss Dancers and Orchestra return with an enchanting new show for 2012, as the stage is set for the magic of their Viennese Ball
TRITSCH TRATSCH POLKA
THE BLUE DANUBE WALTZ
RADETZKY MARCH
DIE FLEDERMAUS OVERTURE
WIENER BLUT
VOICES OF SPRING
THE LAUGHING SONG FROM DIE FLEDERMAUS
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING POLKA
PIZZICATO POLKA
PERPETUUM MOBILE
Starring JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by DAVID JURITZ with wonderful arias and songs performed by sparkling soprano AMY FRESTON and the JOHANN STRAUSS DANCERS in glorious costumes of the period.
£29.50, £27.50, £23.50
Group discouns: 10% off for groups of 10-19, 20% off for groups of 20 or more
On 8 February 2012
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Its the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most truly remarkable stories…
On 11 February 2012
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All the greatest musical stars of the 50’s and 60’s come amazingly alive in this spectacular, vibrant, action packed, non-stop, live, rockin’ show
Re-live the best loved hits of Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis, Duane Eddy, Bill Haley and many more Take a nostalgic trip back in time with us to the greatest era of Rock ‘n’ Roll and enjoy top class tributes performed from the heart by high quality musicians, including the legendary Chris Fender Black.
On 10 February 2012
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Now into its fourth Season and back by overwhelming demand Brendan will once again be bringing his sensational dance show back to Southend.
Not just for the Ballroom and Latin enthusiasts, this up close and personal dance spectacular promises more than a just a few cha cha cha’s! Brendan’s mischievous personality will host you throughout, while onstage his 14 piece band will captivate you with their song renditions from some of the music industry’s greatest artists, including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Robert Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Kenny Rogers, Gloria Estefan and Robbie Williams.
On 10 February 2012
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They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show and relive the 60s with original artists singing their greatest hits!
Shows 4.30pm and 8.30pm
On 4 March 2012
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Gordon Smith is hailed as one of the world’s most accurate mediums with a reputation for precision and clarity and now you have a chance to see him at work. With a fascinating journey into the metaphysical Gordon has been captivating audiences around the world and has used his unique gift to bring comfort and healing to thousands of people.
On 19 February 2012
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To celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, former Royal Correspondent and broadcaster Jennie Bond will host an evening of much loved music from across Britain and favourite themes from TV and Radio.
With the London Concert Orchestra, conducted by Gavin Sutherland. Guest Singers Rosemary Squires & James Graeme and Piper Finlay MacDonald
On 26 February 2012
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Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen.
Richard Digance has, and he’s still doing it!
On 26 February 2012
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Lee Mead, Star of the West End (Legally Blonde, Wicked and Joseph) and TV’s ‘Any Dream Will Do’, with his band perform a collection of love songs and fabulous hits from his new album.
Songs will include Any Dream Will Do, I Believe When I Fall In Love (It Will Be Forever), Falling Slowly, Your Song, Fix You, Close Every Door, She, If I Can Dream, Anthem (from Chess) and more.
On 14 February 2012
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Continuing their smash-hit, sell-out 2011 tour, three times Olivier Award-nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio.
This brand new show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (7 million plus hits on YouTube) as well as The Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex.
£19.50, £18.50, £16.50. Concessions £1.00 off
On 19 March 2012
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SLEEPING BEAUTY
Tuesday 20 March at 7.30pm
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.
£33.50, £31.50, £29.50, £27.50, £22.50, £19.50
Concs: £2.50 off
Under 16’s Special: £17.50
Group Discounts (excludes Special Price): 10% off for groups of 10-19, 20% off for groups of 20 or more
On 20 March 2012
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Re-live the sights and sounds of sixties as the world’s premier Beatle band returns to Southend with their spectacular two-hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatle hits.
Using film footage of the period and ‘with a little help from’ their regular brass and string ensemble the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop in what has now become one of the ‘not to miss’ annual traditions of the seasons calendar.
£26.00, £25.00, £23.00
On 8 March 2012
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Chas Hodges performs all the Chas & Dave hits including Rabbit, The Sideboard Song, Gertcha, London Girls, Margate, Snooker Loopy, Aint No Pleasing you.
Special guest Lonnie Donegan Jnr and his band the Lonnie Donegan Jnr Skiffle Band, will be paying tribute to his late father and his many hits including My Ole Mans A Dustman, Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour, Battle Of New Orleans, Putting On The Style, Rock Island Line”, Cumberland Gap, Have A Drink On Me, Michael Row The Boat, Tom Dooley and Pick A Bale Of Cotton.
£21.00, £19.00, £17.50
Groups 10-19 10% Discount, Groups 20+ 20 % Discount
On 25 March 2012
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The brand new sing along version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music
Sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.
It couldn’t be easier… or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
www.singalonga.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/singalongagrease
On 10 March 2012
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By Tall Stories based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
‘A mouse took a stroll through a deep dark wood’. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the very creature she imagined.
£12.00. Schools £10.50 + 1 free seat in 10
Until 18 March 2012
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There’s something about Hayley Westenra’s voice. It’s not just a beautiful voice. It’s a voice that moves you, gets inside of you because you feel it’s coming from a woman who has felt everything – love, joy, anger, despair – the whole range and then some.
£29.50 & £26.50
On 7 March 2012
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Following its sell-out tour of Scotland Hormonal Housewives is heading down south!
Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate ... and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl!
Did we mention men and chocolate?
£23.50, £22.50, £17.50
On 22 March 2012
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Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown performs with his five-piece band which includes his son and record producer Pete Brown,
Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this eclectic, sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.
£24.00, £22.00
On 18 March 2012
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