The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Now seen in 50 countries worldwide, a critically acclaimed concert-style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.

Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band, this is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as Mrs Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair, The Boxer, The Sound Of Silence and many more.

D’Ukes

Performing styles of music to suit all tastes with great vocals and plenty of humour, D’Ukes is the band to get you singing, dancing and smiling!

Book your place in the free pre-show workshop. Before the show, members of D’Ukes will be giving a free (to evening show ticket holders) Ukulele Workshop for both beginners who have never played the instrument to learn the basics of ukulele playing (tuning, strumming and chords) and for Advanced players who already know the basics and want to develop their playing. Book your place in the Beginners free workshop here, or Advanced free workshop here.

Formed in Chelmsford 14 years ago, D’Ukes are a highly entertaining 6-piece electric ukulele covers band and are one of the longer lasting ukulele bands in Essex. D’Ukes skill in reinterpreting songs using only the ukulele (with a hint of percussion and plenty of humour) amazes audiences. Their repertoire suits all tastes and ages and with their great vocals, slick solos and exciting rhythms they will get the audience singing, dancing and smiling.

They have sold out theatres, played major festivals, performed on both BBC and local community radio, made TV appearances, performed at music festivals in both the Czech Republic and Poland and performed alongside some of the bigger names in the international ukulele world! D’Ukes are Brian Smith; Dave Warren; Hazel Smith; Jo Kerr; John Mattock and Martin Burdikin.

Coldplace

A stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres. This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record breaking live tours – featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show.

“Coldplace are pure quality. Thanks for flying the Coldplay flag” – Phil Harvey (Coldplay creative director)

Lipstick On Your Collar

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax-you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

The Great American Songbook

Andrew Linham is bringing a small jazz band of incredibly talented musicians to celebrate the wonderful repertoire found in the Great American Songbook. From American popular songs to jazz standards, these early 20th century pieces and have been reimagined and explored by countless jazz musicians through history.
Alongside Andrew’s love of original jazz music found in his big band and quartet, playing the hits from American yesteryear in a small band setting with vocalists reinterpreting these beautiful songs is always such a joy.
This band will feature local jazz singer Amy Hollingsworth, internationally acclaimed pianist Tom Millar, bassist and vocalist Charlie Pyne who has recently released her second album to critical acclaim and award winning drummer Katie Patterson.

Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra

The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra has been entertaining audiences since 2014.

Originally established as a vehicle to perform Andrew’s first major work ‘The Linferno Suite’, this madcap ensemble has grown a considerable catalogue of compositions stoked with energy, humour and invention seen primarily in their second major work ‘Theme Music for Anarchic Animals’. Their debut album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ (2017) received critical acclaim and featured the talents of many of London’s greatest jazz performers.

Rhythm of the Dance

Rhythm of the Dance returns to the UK with a new production as part of its 25th Anniversary global tour.

Join us on a journey through Ireland’s history from the ancient, rich in legend and myth, to the modern, urban Ireland that we see today, bursting with talent.

Featuring world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, the show is a completely captivating two hour experience of pulsating rhythms performed at lightning speed with slick choreography. 

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The world’s most popular big band The Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by music legend Ray McVay, is making a grand return.

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon filled with the wonderful sounds of this Big Band, featuring the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter and the Moonlight Serenaders adding their touch of magic to the afternoon.

Also featuring the Jazz sounds of The Uptown Hall Gang – an outstanding Dixieland group comprised of the Orchestra’s talented musicians.

During the second half of the show John James will join Mark and Ray Wordsworth for their tribute to ‘The Rat Pack’ with the most popular numbers from Frank, Dean and Sammy!

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is a truly dazzling musical extravaganza. Audiences of all ages will be thrilled by the sound of this spectacular Big Band.

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

The show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. The hits just keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much more.

It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock and was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One’s Saturday night live programme, “The One and Only”, hosted by Graham Norton.

Down Memory Lane May 2024

Join Kay Carman and friends for a happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.

This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.

We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.

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