Held at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea

Based on Baz Lurhmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading out on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and BBC's Eastenders' Maisie Smith!

Directed and co-choreographed by Britain’s best loved TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton). When his radical and daring dance style sees him fall out of favour with Australian Federation, he must dance with beginner, Fran (Maisie Smith). Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom!

Featuring smash-hit songs Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, and all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This feel-good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping!

Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future.

Set your destination for London and get ready for the West End’s “whacking great hit of spectacle, entertainment and nostalgia”

The Adelphi Theatre, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NS

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Packed Tea / Money

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but we have not booked wheelchair spaces

Blackmore Village Hall

Written by: Stephen Duckham / Directed by: Rhona Maclure

A hilarious Pantomime that has all the favourite characters, the good, the bad and of course "the Dame" with lots for the audience to shout about!

Come along and see who lives in the Kingdom of Eggshelia and the awful curse that the Egg holds – safeguarded by our hero, Humpty Dumpty.

The wicked villain is determined to release the curse upon the Kingdom and plunge Eggshelia once again into eternal darkness.

Can all be saved by our heroes and heroines? Will the Kingdom of Eggshelia still bask in glorious sunshine? Can Humpty Dumpty hold it all together without cracking up?

A ‘MUST SEE’ Pantomime!

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Meet at Blackmore Village Hall or contact Vanessa Hellier for transport

Vanessa@grapevineessex.org.uk / 07976 578868

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all!

Starring Ashley Banjo & Diversity, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical mirror, seven friendly dwarfs, a beautiful princess, a handsome prince and plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe to outwit the Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this glittering festive treat for all ages.

** RELAXED PERFORMANCE **

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Packed Lunch / Money for drinks / snacks / souvenirs

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but wheelchair spaces have not been reserved.

CHRISTMAS AT HEVER CASTLE 

The magical Christmas Lights experience starts from 16:00 when you can wrap up warm and enjoy a walk under the stars to explore the grounds. Witness the enchantment of the Castle, gardens and lake festooned with fabulous colours and twinkling lights, capturing the spirit of Christmas. 

Bring torches and pop on your wellies to see Hever Castle’s much-loved gardens lit up with glorious colour washes, spectacular illuminations and music.

Wander further afield for a trip into ‘space’ where the bright moon shines and illuminated planets fill the evening skies.

Explore the ‘Festive Forest’ with Red the squirrel and meet his joyful woodland friends as Red receives thoughtful seasonal gifts along the charming Christmas Trail and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

As well as exploring the captivating handcrafted bespoke displays on the Christmas Trail, meet characters from the ‘Festive Forest’ as you wander through the beautiful grounds.

In the Castle you will be met with beautiful traditionally decorated rooms, welcoming log fires and twinkling Christmas trees.

In front of the Castle, ride the gallopers then head to the big wheel and have a go at hook a duck (additional charges apply).

Appreciate relaxed Christmas shopping in the Gift Shops, and feast on delicious seasonal food in the cafes and kiosks.

See some of the owls from Willow’s Birds of Prey centre in their aviary and learn a little about these magnificent birds or meet them up close and take a photo as a memento

Before entering the castle, we will go for a late lunch at the nearby Hever Castle Waterside Golf Club

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Meal provided / Money for drinks, snacks and souvenirs

Wheelchair access: Mostly accessible

Brookside Theatre, Romford

SANTA'S FAVOURITE MUSICAL IS BACK IN ROMFORD..! From the creative team that brought you ‘Peter Pan’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ’A Christmas Carol’ and many more, the Brookside Theatre is proud to present this years’ Christmas spectacular, ELF THE MUSICAL. 

Based on the much loved 2003 film, starring Will Ferrell, ELF THE MUSICAL is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. ELF THE MUSICAL features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). 

Don't be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins and join us this holiday season... after all “the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” The perfect festive treat for all the family, not to be missed. 

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Packed tea / Money for drinks / snacks / souvenirs

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but wheelchair spaces have not been reserved.

Live music from The Beavers.

Held at The Millennium Centre, Great Baddow

Refreshments: Buffet provided, bring money or payment card for drinks and raffle tickets. First drink free!

Wheelchair access: The venue is fully accessible

Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to a talking Faun, an unforgettable Lion and the coldest, cruellest White Witch.

Voted the nations favourite novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe now comes to the stage starring Samantha Womack as the White Witch and is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Gillian Lynne Theatre 166 Drury Lane, Holborn, London WC2B 5PW

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Packed Tea / Money

Wheelchair access: Not accessible - 36 steps to seats in the stalls