Echo | Music & Theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/leisure/music_theatre/ Echo Music & Theatre en-gb Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:55:23 +0000 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:55:23 +0000 https://www.echo-news.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.echo-news.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Echo | Music & Theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/leisure/music_theatre/ Husband and wife reunite on stage for new show at Westcliff theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26657578.bake-off-musical-star-husband-wife-westcliff/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 b7f272332c31298070d3b4a37331c6b6 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England History Boys returns to the West End for first time in 20 years https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26659274.history-boys-returns-west-end-first-time-20-years/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 edad7ddb13d8b8f9d8d8e42b4719d5d2 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Pride documentary by south Essex film-makers screened at Hollywood festival https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26647844.documentary-blatella-films-screened-hollywood/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100 d2c68e7aac3f2ffd9720bf0f929db043 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Five stand-out shows scheduled in the coming weeks at the Palace Theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26626732.five-exciting-shows-coming-westcliffs-palace-theatre/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100 728e1cbac90e68ce85a8943c377f2a8d sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England First look at new Cliffs Pavilion restaurant revealed amid £8m refurbishment https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26639868.cliffs-pavilions-revamped-restaurant-first-look-revealed/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100 bb98f005a2d378858e700fcc1f41ad88 jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker John Barrowman among five stand-out shows coming to Basildon this month https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26606154.john-barrowman-among-stand-out-shows-towngate-theatre/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100 395067a2deec018b10658d7105ca1113 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Micky Flanagan among five stand-out shows coming to the Cliffs this month https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26585005.micky-flanagan-among-stand-out-shows-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100 fad8d2f9dca851c423bb0c412d40e193 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Southend-born theatre star announces special one-day concert to mark anniversary https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26589152.lee-mead-return-adelphi-theatre-20th-anniversary/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:35:11 +0100 0c22f1d8661c2df0852d2526a860b92f Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Strictly Come Dancing stars coming to Cliffs Pavilion as new tour announced https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26548974.strictly-come-dancing-stars-tour-coming-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 b66b3f0d435c16c820e706fa9ab56789 jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Basildon's Towngate Theatre on course for fastest-selling pantomime ever https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26482942.record-breaking-panto-tickets-sales-towngate-theatre/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100 706300527bc39266c3f8a51b2bfe353b sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Comedian Jimmy Carr to bring new show to Southend as part of major tour https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26477123.jimmy-carr-perform-southend-part-new-tour/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 f0ed9ea2530a99c042255c69b2e266ad sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England What's on at the Palace Theatre? Five upcoming shows to see in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26449293.five-upcoming-shows-see-westcliffs-palace-theatre/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100 10f3f481c0b3be21289c9a4803d01719 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Five exciting shows coming up at the Cliffs Pavilion in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26430227.five-exciting-shows-coming-westcliffs-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100 8a56d4760ea05b4940033e191aa82f1c sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Shows cancelled at Cliffs Pavilion as West End musical axes UK tour https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26436267.cliffs-pavilion-shows-removed-trainspotting-tour-axed/?ref=rss Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0100 bea41a09a4bd859e2d47f72f8d66d7e5 jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Young performers to bring Shrek the Musical to Westcliff stage this August https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26418150.young-performers-bring-shrek-musical-westcliff/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100 c49bae39cdffaf3a63a60a2414221d44 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Strictly star among highlights in busy few weeks at Basildon's Towngate Theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26273738.five-exciting-shows-coming-basildons-towngate-theatre/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100 01c6255a9174de2a2d44f43c637fd447 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Strictly star among those coming to Westcliff theatre in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26254754.five-exciting-shows-coming-westcliffs-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100 4a89b3dee4859d61a559dacbf07ef22f sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England West End hit musical to feature local choirs in upcoming production in Southend https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26259010.choir-man-head-southends-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100 a787914653bd239808cfe04ecd3b9ee7 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Grassroots theatre project marks decade of inspiring young performers in Southend https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26231276.take-stage-celebrates-tenth-anniversary-southend/?ref=rss Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100 ce0288bca1093a2268abb128413beafe sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Five stand-out shows scheduled at Westcliff's Palace Theatre in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26214869.five-shows-coming-palace-theatre-coming-weeks/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100 ddf6eb106a82010c5a615fa23b952397 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Five shows to look forward to at Basildon's Towngate Theatre in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26173920.five-exciting-shows-coming-basildons-towngate-theatre/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100 7b5611a77dfe8c6896da3d64a73342c3 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Much-loved south Essex theatre to be 'saved' from demolition and revamped https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26158876.basildon-council-leader-says-towngate-theatre-saved/?ref=rss Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100 5a274b76e10df905b7d5ac4f2ac0a21c matt.hasdell@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Hasdell Packed programme of dance and musical shows coming up at Basildon's Towngate Theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26094071.basildons-towngate-theatre-prepares-exciting-weeks/?ref=rss Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100 4824e351356aa7a31102adf0a29ff5c4 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Musical based on award-winning 90s cult classic coming to Southend https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26094382.trainspotting-musical-coming-southend-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100 a8a64c1afa03d52698b5ae3669279299 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Eastenders Star and 90s singer to headline Southend Christmas panto https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26056091.shane-richie-faye-tozer-headline-cliffs-pavilion-panto/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100 7619221d8d9ff395c679a7330006e396 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Musicals, comedy and live music among shows at Basildon’s Towngate Theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25997233.basildons-towngate-theatre-prepares-packed-spring/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100 487b34c565323dc56800f917175e63de sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Blue among major acts heading to the Cliffs Pavilion in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25968614.blue-among-major-acts-heading-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100 35c6bd092a77a6087d0c536321176929 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Meet the Canvey-born actor who left LA to build renowned Essex arts company https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25972110.entertainers-director-james-taylor-journey-la-essex/?ref=rss Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 e6b08d95b331216bc6d7a853074e8476 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Six Tottenham legends to take to the stage for special show at Cliffs Pavilion https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25961458.tottenham-legends-appear-special-cliffs-pavilion-show/?ref=rss Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:59:38 +0000 369057bb1b81240621edde1f9713ae68 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Legally Blonde star pulls out of musical shows with illness ahead of Southend stop https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25931519.amber-davies-legally-blonde-ahead-southend-show/?ref=rss Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0000 685494fe803a4a3daa427a169c8e2e4e Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Children from south Essex shine in half-term shows at Hamleys https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25877371.students-razzamataz-shine-half-term-show-hamleys/?ref=rss Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 2439da4241f2caa1b1091ec8627ff6b1 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Rehearsals now underway for musical heading to Westcliff this summer https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25859563.rehearsals-now-underway-musical-heading-westcliff/?ref=rss Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1ed4ba1a384a09987df1e75b6ac975d6 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Five family-friendly events taking places across south Essex this weekend https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25857084.five-family-friendly-events-south-essex-weekend/?ref=rss Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 d6d1cc65c258e1218f1d7d0d8ac8d3bb sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Five stand-out shows coming to Basildon's Towngate Theatre in coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25836682.five-exciting-shows-coming-basildons-towngate-theatre/?ref=rss Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 7e16a37a540e24ba3b8d60a80c3a2f82 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England LISTED: The biggest names and acts at the Cliffs Pavilion this month https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25846531.cliffs-pavilion-southend-biggest-names-acts-february/?ref=rss Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:14:00 +0000 9cb89279cd4501253036b485566a4e2d Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Five exciting shows coming up at the Cliffs Pavilion in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25812876.five-exciting-shows-coming-westcliffs-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 fbec28e0ca9f046577bcdcdbf69d6309 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England 'I had to live from charity shops' Essex Post Office scandal victim shares story https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25800971.essex-post-office-scandal-victim-shares-story-hardships/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000 e3fd959ff8524da0948499acc3bb444c anuska.banerjee@newsquest.co.uk | Anuska Banerjee Musical re-telling of famous sci-fi novel coming to Southend in 2026 https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25788327.jeff-waynes-war-worlds-coming-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:45:00 +0000 00f79984ea02aa54cf8b042c763a75b1 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Five exciting shows heading to Westcliff's Palace Theatre in the coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25775718.five-exciting-shows-heading-westcliffs-palace-theatre/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000 1cc3555eb38aaf9565149a7456587bf4 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Popular musical with big West End star coming to Cliffs Pavilion theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25791306.carrie-hope-fletcher-star-cliffs-pavilion-waitress-musical/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:13:02 +0000 380d3d02e51eaf61b6ed89ae103c8638 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Basildon's own Denise Van Outen announces nationwide tour - full list of dates https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25769341.essex-tv-presenter-denise-van-outen-announces-uk-wide-tour/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:40:33 +0000 9bff4b986e4e2d8e17cd31b03ba4d6ec Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Award-winning show returns to Cliffs Pavilion by popular demand amid farewell tour https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25759926.ellen-kents-madama-butterfly-returns-southend-theatre/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:22:27 +0000 64b6469ae320d1735e2a3b0aacc8e708 Oliver.partridge@newsquest.co.uk | Oliver Partridge Towngate Theatre announces 2026 panto featuring familiar faces https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25744247.aladdin-panto-coming-basildons-towngate-theatre/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:19:02 +0000 162b7a104d94500ad668e6b2283fc525 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Ultimate Elvis tribute artist among acts performing in Westcliff in coming weeks https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25735672.ultimate-elvis-tribute-artist-among-acts-coming-westcliff/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000 359c5e99c8e8dbe6b4037bbab92e31e8 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Peter Andre and David Jason among famous faces coming to south Essex in 2026 https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25735957.peter-andre-david-jason-among-stars-coming-south-essex-2026/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 7bb0fdb8061c1c83e2e78157da71ad18 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Six of the biggest names and shows coming to the Towngate Theatre in 2026 https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25701079.towngate-theatres-biggest-names-shows-2026/?ref=rss Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000 bc36d1ccda6e81ff2adb40e286674419 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England 'Impressive Westcliff musical offers something new amid slapstick panto season' https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25712824.palace-theatre-offers-alternative-slapstick-panto-season/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000 63b8bdc1a1d245f786f771c947427873 Louise Howeson Rylan and Strictly star sparkle as panto season in full swing at Cliffs Pavilion https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25712734.cliffs-pavilion-panto-season-full-swing-cinderella/?ref=rss Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000 c1ece660fc8a15a617bb52b54b4bfcdc emma.palmer@newsquest.co.uk | Emma Palmer One of Britain's 'national treasures' announces show stopping at Cliffs Pavilion https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25702050.cliffs-pavilion-tickets-sale-miriam-margolyes-show/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:57:02 +0000 18db70bf67979ebbd36dffcd35194f83 Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Towngate Theatre panto launches with Sleeping Beauty as you've never seen before https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/25700834.towngate-theatre-sleeping-beauty-panto-launch---echo-review/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:20:16 +0000 759b02a3349813bcb3e373d1de26e74c jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron