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What's On at the Princes Theatre

Listed below are the forthcoming shows at the Princes Theatre. Simply click on the links to find out more details about each show. Also find out:

You can download the Princes Theatre Summer 2008 Brochure covering theatre events from May to August 2008. Please note that the link will open a large pdf document. Alternatively you can call in to a Tourist Information Office to pick up a copy.


  • Clacton on Sea Co-Operative Brass Band

    From: 4 May 2008 Until: 10 August 2008
    Days: Sunday
    Venue: Princes Theatre, 8 pm

    CLACTON ON SEA CO-OPERATIVE BRASS BAND

  • Family Wrestling Show

    From: 9 May 2008 Until: 29 August 2008
    Days: Friday
    Venue: Princes Theatre, 7.30 pm

    FRIDAY 9TH MAY, FRIDAY 25TH JULY AND FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST Live two hour showandgreat entertainment for the whole family.

  • C'mon Everybody

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    Date: Friday 11 July 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.30pm

    A rockin' show filled with the sights and sounds of the early 60s.

  • The Hamsters

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    Date: Saturday 12 July 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 8.00pm

    The Hamsters play Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top & the Hamsters!

  • Roy Chubby Brown

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    Date: Wednesday 16 July 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance starts at 7.30pm

    The King of controversial comedyis back! In his trademark patchwork suit,he willsurprise, amuseand astonish you with hisbrand new material.

  • A Night of Metal!

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    Date: Friday 18 July 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.00pm, first band 7.30pm

    This is an all ages show, and under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. The venue will have standing space and limited unreserved seating.

  • Elliot Minor

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    Date: Monday 21 July 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.00pm, first band 7.30pm

    Elliot Minor are definitely something different, fusing omnipresent rock with classical music leaving an explosive result.

  • A tribute to Bob Marley

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    Date: Friday 1 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 8.00pm

    Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and activist. He is the most widely known performer of reggae music in the world, and is regarded by many as a prophet of the rastafari movement.

  • An Audience with Gervase Phinn

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    Date: Saturday 2 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.30pm

    Expect plenty of fascination, fun and laughter as Gervase Phinn shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales.

  • Joe Pasquale

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    Date: Tuesday 5 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton. Performance starts at 8.00pm

    Joe Pasquale is back!

  • Joe Longthorne

    Date: Thursday 14 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance starts at 8.00pm

    Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers, however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, "Joe can do me better than I can do myself".

  • Chas and Dave

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    Date: Sunday 17 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.30pm

    Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock have never gone out of fashion!

  • The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

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    Date: Thursday 21 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.30pm

    Starring The Rat Pack Trio

  • The Blockheads

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    Date: Friday 22 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 8.00pm

    The Blockheads are living legends. You already know the words to their biggest hits and you've heard some of them play on other artists records, but if you've never seen The Blockheads live, you are in for a treat this August.

  • The Wonder Years of the 60s

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    Date: Saturday 23 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 8.00pm

    A night dedicated to the two BIGGEST bands of the era. Live onstage a brilliant tribute to The Beatles and The rolling Stones, brought to you by one of the UKs finest tribute bands 'Beats Working'.

  • Skool Disco

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    Date: Saturday 30 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 8.00pm - 1.00am

    All the old boys and girls from Clacton County High School have finally got their act together and organised a much needed Big School reunion!

  • Jim Davidson

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    Date: Sunday 31 August 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton 7.30pm

    The Devil rides Out Tour 2008

  • Off The Wall the Spirit of Pink Floyd

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    Date: Saturday 1 November 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance Starts 8.00pm

    With Stunning Visuals and Spectacular lighting, Off The Wall guide you through a 2 hour journey of classic Pink Floyd music. A must see show for all fans, old and new!

  • Homeward Bound

    Date: Sunday 16 November 2008
    Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea at 8.00 pm

    Please note change of date - new date 16November 2008(rescheduled from 31 May 2008). HOMEWARD BOUNDplaysSimon & Garfunkel The harmonies of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel remain one of the more cherished sounds of the sixties and the seventies. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, their music has stood the test of time, and is firmly established as a vital and fondly remembered part of our musical history.