Chelmsford
Mon 2 Dec- Sun 5 Jan
Peter Pan
When Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinker Bell fly into the bedroom of the Darling children one night, a treasure chest of magical adventures begin. £21/£24/£78. Call ticket office: 01245 606505. Chelmsford Civic Theatre,
Fri 27 & Sat 28 Dec
Dick Whittington
Enjoy the adventurous tale of Dick Whittington as you boo, hiss and cheer your way through this exciting family show that will have you laughing, singing, dancing and cheering for more..Oh yes it will!! 11.30 and 16.00. £9./£8/Babies on laps: Free. Tickets on the door (if available) £10.00. Grand Pavilion, Hylands House.
http://hylandsestate.co.uk/events/category/entertainment/
Tues 25 – Sat 29 Feb
Shrek The Musical
CAODS are thrilled to turn Chelmsford Green this February! Based on the story and characters from the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation, this hilarious and spectacular production arrives in Chelmsford to turn the world of fairy tales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing must-see musical comedy. £20/£15. https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
Sun 1 Mar
Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday
Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. Call ticket office: 01
245 606505. Chelmsford Civic Theatre.
Clacton
Tues 18 Feb
Milkshake Live!
Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! £16. Princes Theatre, Clacton-On-Sea. call ticket office 01255 686 633
Colchester
Mon 2 (Dec) – Sun 5 Jan
Cinderella
The Mercury Theatre returns with another charming pantomime. You are cordially invited to the ball of the year with Cinderella, the ultimate rags-to-riches tale, in their exciting theatre tent! £32.50 – £18.50 & Discounts, performance times vary. Call 01206 573948 or visit www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
Wed 4 – Sun 8 Dec
Treasure Island by Ben Crocker
Follow the antics of Jim Hawkins and his Mum, as they sail the high seas in search of treasure. Look out for Long John Silver, that dastardly villain who loves a lively audience – but has he reckoned on the Ladies of Smuggler’s Cove WI– and a very naughty parrot? £12 /£10. Headgate Theatre Box Office: 01206 366000 tickets@headgatetheatre.co.uk
Sat 14 Dec
A Jolly Holly Christmas
Enjoy seasonal songs and sparkle at the Headgate Theatre to get you in the Christmas mood. Complete with mince pies and mulled wine. This event is dedicated to the memory of Ken Smith, in whose name a donation will be made to charity. £12.50 Performances at 3pm and 8pm. Headgate Theatre. Box Office: 01206 366000 tickets@headgatetheatre.co.uk
Sun 5 Jan
Jack & The Bean Stalk
Join them for their matinee or evening performance of Jack and the Beanstalk the Pantomime. Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way Colchester
www.colchesterstadiumexperience.com
Epping
Thurs 9 – Sat 11 Jan
The Wind in The Willows
Go along to this local performance. Tickets – £11.00 – Available online from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theydonboisdramasociety or by phone: – 01992 919038. Theydon Bois Village Hall, CM16 7ER
Hedingham
Sun 7 Dec
A Christmas Carol
It’s Christmas Eve and tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge is meaner than ever. He is shunning his only living relative, underpaying his clerk and refusing to acknowledge the plight of the poor… but will timely visits from the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future change his miserly ways before it’s too late? Hedingham Castle.
www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/the-pantaloon-present-a-christmas-carol/
Southend
Fri 20 – Sun 29 Dec
The Night Before Christmas
On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Great for families with children aged 3-7, and perfect for school groups as a Christmas treat. £20/£21. Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre.
www.southendtheatres.org.uk