The Palace Theatre in Westcliff has a varied programme of music, comedy and musical theatre heading to the stage over the coming weeks.
From a musical based on a popular TV show to a ukulele orchestra, these five stand-out shows are among the highlights audiences can look forward to this autumn.
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi visits on Sunday, October 18, with “Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future”.
The show will see Rossi select and interpret songs from his extensive catalogue, including enduring Status Quo favourites, deeper cuts and a new medley.
He will also share commentary and insights about the music during the evening.
Comedy follows on Sunday, October 25, when Milton Jones headlines Chuckl. Southend.
Known for his distinctive one-liners and appearances on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, Jones leads a bill also featuring Show Me the Funny winner Patrick Monahan, So You Think You’re Funny? finalist Harry Pettitt and MC Abi Carter-Simpson.
The show has an age restriction of 16 and over.
The Great British Bake Off The Musical – SODS runs from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31.
The amateur production follows eight bakers through competition, mishaps and friendships as they pursue the Star Baker title.
Featuring original songs, the stage adaptation draws on the familiar Bake Off format and its themes of baking and community.
Signed performances are scheduled during the run.
Beatles fans are catered for on Sunday, November 1 with The Magic of The Beatles.
The tribute production recreates the music and character of John, Paul, George and Ringo, taking audiences through different periods of the band’s career.
Its set draws on their extensive catalogue of chart hits and later classics.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain arrives on Sunday, November 15.
Formed in 1985, the ensemble marked its 40th anniversary in 2025 after decades of international performances.
Using differently tuned ukuleles and vocals without backing tracks or electronic effects, the group tackles genres ranging from classical, pop and punk to funk, disco, bluegrass and metal.
Together, the five shows offer a snapshot of the variety coming to the Palace Theatre this autumn.
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