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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:

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  • Bokwa!

    From: 9 February 2012 Until: 29 November 2012
    Days: Thursday
    Venue: Princes Theatre

    Sweat the alphabet and dance the digits! Be the first to try the new amazing Bokwa fitness programme! You'll be hooked after one class!

  • Magic Of Motown

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    Date: Saturday 26 May 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Get ready - for the smash hit concert show from the States.

  • Psychic & Science

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    Date: Friday 1 June 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Do you believe in ghosts? Are you brave enough to face your fears as Psychic & Science delves into the dark world of the paranormal with live experiments on stage YOU control!

  • There'll always be an england

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    Date: Wednesday 6 June 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 2.30pm

    From the Producers of the ever popular Remember When show come and enjoy the perfect way to celebrate Her Majesty The Queens Diamond Jubilee in a wonder feel good afternoon filled with patriotic music, nostalgia and fun celebrating the very best of English entertainment.

  • LDN Wrestling

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    Date: Thursday 7 June 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Smash mouth wrestling returns to the Princes Theatre when top UK promoters LDN Wrestling, whose shows have been thrilling fans for years, present a special half-term. Spectacular that is guaranteed to provide an evening of breath-taking action from the top rope and beyond.

  • Footloose

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    From: 14 June 2012 Until: 16 June 2012
    Days: Thursday Friday Saturday
    Venue: Princes Theatre

    The Award Winning Youth Theatre Performerz Present the Musical 'Footloose'

  • Katy Setterfield - as Dusty - in Concert

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    Date: Friday 22 June 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7:30pm

    Winner of BBC TV's prime-time show The One And Only and former star of the stage production That'll be The Day, Katy continues to perform her much loved Dusty Springfieldshow across the world.

  • Cinderella Pantomime Auditions

    Cinderella

    Date: Saturday 23 June 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 3pm until 5pm

    Do you want to be part of the most spectacular pantomime that has ever been staged at the Princes Theatre? Perhaps you'd like to perform alongside our professional West End and Celebrity cast. We promise to bring you everything you'd expect from a professional pantomime… and more! Dazzling costumes, fabulous scenery and some truly magical surprises are just a few of the things you can expect when you take part. This is guaranteed to be one of the most magical moments that you will NEVER forget.

  • One Night In Vegas

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    Date: Friday 6 July 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7:30pm

    6th Anniversary Tour Starring Martyn Lucas. A concert style show featuring the music & excitement from the entertainment capital of the world. Las Vegas.

  • Ken Dodd - Happiness Tour

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    Date: Saturday 7 July 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.00pm

    KEN DODD is revered as one of Britain's funniest comedians. He has enjoyed a professional career spanning over 50 years during which he has received numerous awards and accolades. TICKETS ON SALE FROM FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 2012, 9.30am

  • Curtains Wide

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    From: 13 July 2012 Until: 14 July 2012
    Days: Friday Saturday
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Dance Foundation is a recognised school with the Council for Dance Education and Training, teaching classes in Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Street and Pilates.

  • The Cannon & Ball Show

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    Date: Friday 20 July 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Kings of Comedy Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, known to millions as "Cannon & Ball" are bringing their unique sense of humour out to the theatre this summer.

  • An Intimate evening with Joe Longthorne plus Special Guest

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    Date: Saturday 21 July 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    This talented artist began his career over three decades ago with appearances on Junior Showtime, followed by a grounding on the tough Northern club circuit.

  • Back to Broadway

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    Date: Friday 27 July 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Back To Broadway presents a unique musical show featuring eight of the country's finest singers and dancers.

  • The Little Big Club - Live in Concert

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    Date: Sunday 29 July 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 2.00pm

    The Little Big Club - Live in Concert brings together 6 leading childrens brands in one show for the very first time in Clacton-On-Sea.

  • The World's Greatest Michael Jackson Tribute

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    Date: Friday 10 August 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Currently taking UK theatres by storm, The World's Greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Concert is selling out in venues up and down the country and is being described as 'the hottest tribute show in Europe'.

  • Let The Good Times Roll

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    Date: Saturday 11 August 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Let The Good Times Roll-A 50's and 60's show that is nothing like the rest!

  • LDN Wrestling

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    Date: Thursday 16 August 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7:30pm

    The summer is here and that can only mean one thing - it's time to rumble and the stars of LDN are back in town for the summer spectacular.

  • Joe Pasquale Live

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    Date: Monday 20 August 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    THE END OF THE WORLD TOURARMAGEDDON!

  • Paul Zerdin - Puppet Master

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    Date: Saturday 1 September 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.00pm

    With more than 3 million hits on YouTube, PAUL ZERDIN, the internationally acclaimed ventriloquist returns to the live arena in 2012 with PUPPET MASTER

  • Pack up Your Troubles

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    Date: Thursday 27 September 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Pack Up Your Troubles combines the very best of Music Hall with the great songs of the wartime 40s for a non-stop stream of singalong favourites, fun and laughter all under the watchful eye of your Chairman!

  • The Searchers in Concert

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    Date: Saturday 29 September 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    In a remarkable career now spanning 5 decades and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don't Throw Your Love Away , Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world's leading nation in the music industry

  • Des O'Connor

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    Date: Friday 5 October 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Des O'Connor … World-class star and ultimate entertainer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music.

  • Colin Fry

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    Date: Friday 12 October 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Don't miss one of the most celebrated Psychic Mediums Colin Fry as he delivers messages of love and comfort in his brand new show.

  • The Rat Pack - Vegas Spectacular

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    Date: Saturday 13 October 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Its fun all the way as the "Purveyors of Cool" swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.

  • Freddie Starr

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    Date: Friday 19 October 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    Madcap legend that is FREDDIE STARR IS BACK From Australia and will be thrilling NEW audiences during the Spring and Autumn of 2012 with his "BACK FROM THE JUNGLE TOUR"!

  • Soap Opera

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    From: 25 October 2012 Until: 27 October 2012
    Days: Thursday Friday Saturday
    Venue: Princes Theatre

    Soap Opera is a spoof murder mystery set behind the scenes at the failing TV soap, 'Hollyenders Street'.

  • Jungle Book

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    Date: Sunday 28 October 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 1.00pm and 4.00pm

    POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES (As seen on BBC's Dragons Den) presents… THE JUNGLE BOOK

  • Roy Orbison & Friends 75 Special with Barry Steele

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    Date: Saturday 10 November 2012
    Venue: Princes Theatre at 7.30pm

    If you love good music, then this is the show for you as Barry Steele presents his all live spectacular Multi Media Tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60's right through to the Late 80's when Roy joined a band of men, who called themselves The Traveling Wilbury's.

  • Cinderella

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    From: 15 December 2012 Until: 1 January 2013
    Days: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Venue: Princes Theatre

    CINDERELLA - BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW, YOU'RE SURE TO HAVE A BALL!