Clacton-on-Sea Essex - Princes Theatre

The district's number one multi-purpose venue for live entertainment, the Princes Theatre hosts a range of concerts, shows and community activities throughout the year. review

The Theatre and Tourist Information Centre (advance box office) are part of Clacton Town Hall

To be added to our MAILING LIST you can e-mail your details to lpugh@tendringdc.gov.uk, telephone 01255 686650 or write to us at Leisure Services, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE.

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

Youth Takes A Bow '08

Date: Saturday 12 April 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance starts at 7.30pm
Nashville Nights & Dixie Days

Date: Sunday 13 April 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance starts at 7.30pm

THIS SHOW HAS NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED - PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE IN A FEW DAYS FOR MORE INFORMATION & DETAILS OF THE NEW DATE. Existing tickets will be valid for the new show or contact Box Office for a full refund or exchange for another show the same or lower price. The UK's Most Popular Country Music Show
The Motown Show

Date: Saturday 26 April 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance Starts at 8.00pm

The Motown show "How sweet it is....." This award winning show celebrates the music of Motown Legends The Four Tops & The Temptations and takes you on a musical journey through the golden Motown era of the 60's and 70's; Reach Out I'll be there' , ' Walk Away Renee, Bernadette', I Cant Help Myself', The Same Old Song', Going Loco in Acapulco', 'My Girl', 'Aint Too Proud to Beg', 'Papa Was A Rollin Stone', and 'Get Ready', to name but a few.
Brainiac Live

Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton. Performance starts at 7.30pm

Strap on your safety goggles, boys and girls: Science's greatest and most volatile show is now on tour across the UK. Sky One's multi award-winning Brainiac arrives with a bang for the first time LIVE ON STAGE and it's more mischievous than ever
Homeward Bound

Date: Saturday 31 May 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea at 8.00 pm

HOMEWARD BOUND plays Simon & 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.
The Led Zeppelin Story

Date: Friday 6 June 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea at 8 pm

"LEDD-ZEPP" bring all the energy and commitment of Led Zeppelin to the stage!
Cream of Clapton

Date: Friday 27 June 2008
Venue: Princes Theatre, Clacton on-Sea. Performance Starts at 8.00pm

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED (FROM 11 APRIL 2008) AND THE PERFORMANCE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2008 - existing ticketswill be valid for that show, or contact the Box Office for a full refund, or exchangefor another show with the same or lower ticket price. A remarkable and utterly authentic tribute to Eric Clapton
Roy Chubby Brown

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.
Joe Pasquale

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".
Off The Wall the Spirit of Pink Floyd

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

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED (FROM 19 APRIL 2008) AND THE PERFORMANCE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON 1 NOVEMBER 2008. Existing tickets will be valid for that show or customers can have a full refund or exchange for another show with the same or lower ticket price. 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!

How to Book Tickets

On Performance Nights:
The venue box office will open 1 hour before ‘curtain up’ telephone 01255 422958

Please advise the box office of any mobility difficulties so that provision can be made to ensure maximum comfort during your visit. For the hard of hearing the Princes Theatre is equipped with an induction loop system.

Ticket Availability
Tickets are sold on the next best available basis.

Concessions
Some shows have a concessionary ticket price. The following persons are eligible for concessionary rates as and when applicable, child 16 or under and senior citizens.

Block Booking
A block booking service is available for many shows. Please enquire at the Box Office.

Reservations
Tickets can be reserved for up to 5 working days. Reservations not paid for within this time will be released.

Refunds and Exchanges
We regret that once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. Where a performance is sold out tickets may be returned to the Box Office for re-sale although no guarantee can be given for a successful exchange.

Lost Tickets
Customers who mislay their tickets may be asked to wait until all other patrons are seated. This may be avoided if the box office is notified in advance.

Cancelled or Postponed Shows
Should a show be cancelled, every effort will be made to contact all customers by letter, phone or email, dependent on time available. Tickets will be refunded in all cases. If the show is cancelled by a third party ie. Artist or company, Tendring District Council cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred by the customer.

Programme Information
The Management reserve the right to alter the programme and times due to unforeseen circumstances or reasons beyond the control of Tendring District Council.

Venue Information

Car Parking
Tendring District Council Car Parks

Refreshments & Bar
A confectionery sales service is available at least 30 minutes prior to the performance and ice cream sales are available during the interval. A licensed bar is open from one hour prior to 'curtain up', during the interval and after the performance. Drinks are not permitted in the auditorium, smoking is NOT permitted in any part of the venue.

Photography
Unless otherwise stated, the use of cameras and audio-visual equipment is not permitted. Some show promoters may require customers to hand cameras and audio-visual equipment in at the door for safe keeping during the performance.

Mobile Phones
Please ensure that Mobile Phones are turned off during the Performance.

Merchandise
Merchandise is available for some shows. Tendring District Council cannot be held responsible for any items purchased from third parties.
The Management reserves the right to refuse entry.