Are you making early plans for 2026? Here is a round-up of all famous and familiar faces among the acts coming to theatres in south Essex you might want to go see.
From sports stars to national treasures, venues around the region have been able to attract some big names for its residents this year.
Towngate Theatre
Josh James (February 4) – comedian and previous 'Essex Comedian of the Year' winner.
Jim Davidson (April 16 to 18) – comedian, actor, singer, and TV presenter.
Kai Waddrington (July 17) – dancer and choreographer, Britain’s Got Talent finalist and Strictly Come Dancing professional.
John Lydon (October 21) – singer-songwriter, author, and TV personality. Formerly Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols.
Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre
West Ham Boys of ’86 (January 7) – Tony Cottee, Tony Gale, and Frank McAvennie. Apart of the team who achieved West Ham's highest-ever first division finish.
Professor Brian Cox (January 27) – English physicist and musician. Appeared on many radio and TV programmes including QI and Doctor Who.
Chris McCausland (January 31) – BAFTA-winning actor and comedian.
Jeff Stelling (February 3) – TV presenter and sports commentator. Former presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports.
Mo Gilligan (February 19) – Comedian, TV presenter and content creator. Judge on The Masked Singer UK.
Peter Andre in 'The Very Best of Frankie Valli' (March 4) – Mysterious Girl singer-songwriter. Former contestant on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
Josh Widdicombe (March 26) – comedian and co-host of The Last Leg.
Harry Enfield (April 13 and 16) – comedian and actor best known for Harry Enfield & Chums.
Tottenham Hotspur Legends (May 13) – Glenn Hoddle, Michael Dawson, Gary Mabbutt, Sandro, Aaron Lennon, Graham Roberts. Former and iconic players for Tottenham Hotspur.
John Barrowman (May 13) – Actor, author and TV personality. Known for his role in Doctor Who and its spin-off Torchwood.
Nick Mohammed (May 19) – Actor and comedian. Most known for his role in Ted Lasso and appearance as a contestant of The Celebrity Traitors.
Ruby Wax (June 17) – comedian, actress, and TV personality. Absolutely Fabulous and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
David Jason (July 10) – actor, author and national treasure, known for his role as Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses.
Miriam Margolyes (September 6) – actress, comedian, author, and national treasure.
Russell Howard (November 12 to 14) – Comedian and TV personality. Most known for hosting his own show Russell Howard's Good News, and The Russell Howard Hour
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