The Palace Theatre in Westcliff is preparing for a varied few weeks of entertainment, with comedy, music and theatre all heading to the venue.
From Shakespeare with an unusual twist to political comedy and a mass movie singalong, these five stand-out shows are among the highlights coming up in November.
Sh!t Faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet arrives on Tuesday, November 17, with a cast presenting an unconventional interpretation of the Shakespeare tragedy.
The production follows the feuding Capulet and Montague families and the teenagers from opposite households who fall in love.
Show - Sh!t Faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet (Image: Southend Theatres)
The show starts at 7.30pm and is restricted to audiences aged 16 and above, with organisers warning that it may feature foul language and nudity.
Josh James Work In Progress is also on Tuesday, November 17, with the comedian working out new material in the Palace Theatre's Dixon Studio.
James has appeared on The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, Big Brother's Late & Live and The Big Breakfast, and co-hosts The Josh James Show podcast.
Comedy - Josh James will bring a work-in-progress show to Westcliff (Image: Southend Theatres)
The performance starts at 8pm, lasts one hour and ten minutes and is for those aged 18 and above.
The Story of Guitar Heroes arrives on Sunday, November 22, as part of its 10th anniversary tour.
The concert journeys through five decades of music, from 1950s rock and roll to modern guitar heroes.
It features hits associated with musicians including Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May and Slash, with at least 35 guitars used to recreate their sounds.
Anniversary - The Story of Guitar Heroes (Image: Southend Theatres)
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From A Really Nice Guy follows on Wednesday, November 25, with the comedian bringing his stand-up tour to the venue.
Kumar co-hosts the Pod Save the UK podcast and previously hosted BBC show The Mash Report.
The show starts at 7.30pm and is suitable for those aged 14 and above, with a warning about strong language.
Comedy - Nish Kumar brings his stand-up tour to the Palace Theatre (Image: Southend Theatres)
Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies follows on Thursday, November 26, bringing a celebration of film songs to the Palace.
The choirmaster will lead the singalong with a live band, singers and choirs, with no experience needed to join in.
Songs include Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's, Take My Breath Away from Top Gun and How Far I'll Go from Moana.
Sing-A-Long - Gareth Malone (Image: Olivia Hemingway)
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