Music, comedy and family entertainment all feature in the latest line-up at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff.
While there is much more scheduled, these five shows stand out as highlights in the coming weeks.
Music fans can start with "And Finally…Phil Collins" on Thursday, June 25.
Fronted by Chris O’Connell, the tribute show celebrates the career of the Genesis drummer turned global solo star.
Backed by a nine-piece band and full horn section, the production recreates songs such as "In The Air Tonight" and "Sussudio", with nods to Collins’ Genesis years alongside his chart-topping solo work.
Show - A tribute to Phil Collins (Image: Southend Theatres)
The following evening, Friday, June 26, brings "Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit".
Created by Edinburgh Fringe favourites Pinch Punch, the show blends comedy and audience participation to create a unique murder mystery each night.
Using suggestions from the crowd, the cast builds a fast-paced detective story where the culprit is revealed in real time.
Comedy returns on Wednesday, July 8, with "Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing".
Known for his rapid-fire one-liners, Delaney presents a new show following an extensive previous tour.
Comedy - Gary Delaney (Image: Southend Theatres)
The performance is aimed at adult audiences and includes strong language and explicit humour, reflecting his established stand-up style.
Families are catered for the same week with "The Gruffalo", running from Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, July 12.
Tall Stories’ stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s well-known children’s book marks its 25th anniversary.
Shows - The Palace Theatre in Westcliff (Image: Google Maps)
The production follows Mouse’s journey through the deep dark wood, combining songs and storytelling to bring the characters to life.
Also for younger audiences, "Fun Kids Science Quest" arrives on Sunday, July 12.
Presented by radio host Dan Simpson, the interactive show mixes experiments, games and demonstrations to explore scientific ideas in an accessible way, with audience participation throughout.
Together, the line-up offers a broad mix of entertainment for different tastes and age groups over the coming weeks.
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