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Alex Pearce Mon 08 Sep
19.30
Alex Pearce
All Saints Church
Church Lane Little Totham Maldon

01621 891660

A fresh young homegrown talent from Essex, Alex trained at Italia Conte and is currently working toward a degree in vocals from the Academy of Contemporary Music. Despite her youth, she has an incredible vocal power and maturity delivering jazz standards, classic Soul and R&B favourites, as well as covering contemporary artists such as Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and Corrine Bailey Rae. A truly inspiring young voice.

Face the Music by Flamin Dames	Thu 18 Sep
19.30
Face the Music by Flamin Dames
All Saints Church
Church Lane Little Totham Maldon

01621 891660

Hils and Hels (Hilary Fisher and Helen Whittington) are two multi-talented classically trained vocalists, each with a highly impressive CV of operatic appearances in major roles and venues. Shunning the pomposity of the classical world their show is firmly tongue in cheek and incorporates a rich mix of styles and genres from musicals to music halls, cabaret to spoof arias interwoven with slickly delivered comedy and a good measure of sassiness. Accompanied by one of their virtuoso concert pianists, the show is a feast of high energy, fast paced good fun that appeals to all ages.

Flamenco Flava - Sumaya Sat 20 Sep
19.30
Flamenco Flava - Sumaya
Mersea Centre
High Street West Mersea

CO5 8QA
01206 384656

Three dancers, Britain’s most sought after Flamenco guitarist, one vocalist and a multi-instrumentalist percussionist make up the awesome and raw energy of Sumaya, probably London’s finest example of this genre. Forged from a meeting of minds and talents from around the globe, they take this traditional Spanish art form and reproduce it as it should be, in the intimacy of a small hall with few frills, immediately transforming it with their collective energy and red blooded passion. A fantastic assault on the senses, this is an evening that will inspire young and old alike.

Yangzhou Puppets Sun 21 Sep
14.00
Yangzhou Puppets
Rayne Village Hall
Oak Meadow Gore Road Rayne

CM77
01376 344412

Essex on Tour is proud to present a number of performances by the internationally renown Yangzhou Puppet company as part of the Essex-Jiangsu Festival. An ancient tradition that originally developed as a cultural ritual, it was popularized by the Chinese Royal Family as a form of entertainment as far back as 947BC. A cast of eight highly skilled puppeteers employ the beautifully crafted rod, ‘zhang’ puppets to present a series of shows including the Dance of the Long Sleeves, Hawaiian Belly Dance, The Magical Changing face and a classic Chinese fable that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Gruffalo. Also involving calligraphy, dancing and drawing, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in Chinese lore as well as simply enjoy such intricate craftsmanship.

Yangzhou Puppets Sat 27 Sep
14.00
Yangzhou Puppets
Plume School
Fambridge Road Maldon

CM9 6AB
01621 854681

Essex on Tour is proud to present a number of performances by the internationally renown Yangzhou Puppet company as part of the Essex-Jiangsu Festival. An ancient tradition that originally developed as a cultural ritual, it was popularized by the Chinese Royal Family as a form of entertainment as far back as 947BC. A cast of eight highly skilled puppeteers employ the beautifully crafted rod, ‘zhang’ puppets to present a series of shows including the Dance of the Long Sleeves, Hawaiian Belly Dance, The Magical Changing face and a classic Chinese fable that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Gruffalo. Also involving calligraphy, dancing and drawing, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in Chinese lore as well as simply enjoy such intricate craftsmanship.

Yangzhou Puppets Fri 03 Oct
13.00
Yangzhou Puppets
Theatre Resource
Great Stony, High Street Chipping Ongar

CM5 0AD
01277 366194

Essex on Tour is proud to present a number of performances by the internationally renown Yangzhou Puppet company as part of the Essex-Jiangsu Festival. An ancient tradition that originally developed as a cultural ritual, it was popularized by the Chinese Royal Family as a form of entertainment as far back as 947BC. A cast of eight highly skilled puppeteers employ the beautifully crafted rod, ‘zhang’ puppets to present a series of shows including the Dance of the Long Sleeves, Hawaiian Belly Dance, The Magical Changing face and a classic Chinese fable that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Gruffalo. Also involving calligraphy, dancing and drawing, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in Chinese lore as well as simply enjoy such intricate craftsmanship.

Yangzhou Puppets Fri 03 Oct
19.30
Yangzhou Puppets
Theatre Resource
Great Stony, High Street Chipping Ongar

CM5 0AD
01277 366194

Essex on Tour is proud to present a number of performances by the internationally renown Yangzhou Puppet company as part of the Essex-Jiangsu Festival. An ancient tradition that originally developed as a cultural ritual, it was popularized by the Chinese Royal Family as a form of entertainment as far back as 947BC. A cast of eight highly skilled puppeteers employ the beautifully crafted rod, ‘zhang’ puppets to present a series of shows including the Dance of the Long Sleeves, Hawaiian Belly Dance, The Magical Changing face and a classic Chinese fable that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Gruffalo. Also involving calligraphy, dancing and drawing, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in Chinese lore as well as simply enjoy such intricate craftsmanship.

No Hall Too Small with Hank Wangford and Reg Meuross Sat 04 Oct
19.30
No Hall Too Small with Hank Wangford and Reg Meuross
The Warehouse Centre
Brook Road Rayleigh

SS6 7UT
01268 779999

"No hall too small" says Hank. "We're bringing country to the country". Folky and intimate, Hank and Reg celebrate the rich vein of 1930's - 50's American bluegrass, country and gospel with original compositions and those of the The Louvin Bros. and The Blue Sky Boys. Toetapping, tearjerking, life-affirming and heart-warming, with stories and poetry from the highway of life, this show reminds us its possible to cry and dance at the same time. For ages 12 years and above. Two 45 minute sets with interval.
"Devastatingly sad...we cried all the way to the pub" Previous Essex on Tour promoter

Yangzhou Puppets Sun 05 Oct
16.30
Yangzhou Puppets
St Jonhs Arc
St Johns Walk Market St Harlow

CM1 0AJ
01279 442 44

Essex on Tour is proud to present a number of performances by the internationally renown Yangzhou Puppet company as part of the Essex-Jiangsu Festival. An ancient tradition that originally developed as a cultural ritual, it was popularized by the Chinese Royal Family as a form of entertainment as far back as 947BC. A cast of eight highly skilled puppeteers employ the beautifully crafted rod, ‘zhang’ puppets to present a series of shows including the Dance of the Long Sleeves, Hawaiian Belly Dance, The Magical Changing face and a classic Chinese fable that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Gruffalo. Also involving calligraphy, dancing and drawing, this is a unique opportunity to be immersed in Chinese lore as well as simply enjoy such intricate craftsmanship.

Big Book, Tall Tales by Booster Cushion Theatre Fri 17 Oct
15.30
Big Book, Tall Tales by Booster Cushion Theatre
Hadleigh Infants School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh Benfleet

SS7 2HQ
01702 557979

Mr Keeper is a broom wielding janitor in a rainbow-covered dust jacket who looks after the neglected old books in a dilapidated library. Coming across a strange object, he uncovers a huge six-foot book with five coloured pages each of which reproduce into character form, unraveling a multi-coloured story. Devised and performed by Philip Sherman, it champions the ethos of ‘bringing books to life for children’ quite literally and in an eccentric and fun way.

An Evening with Mervyn Stutter Fri 24 Oct
20.00
An Evening with Mervyn Stutter
Mid Essex PCT at St Peters Hospital
Le Caf St Peters Hospital Spital Road Maldon

CM9 6EG
01621 727354
01621 727358
Mervyn Stutter is a comedian, satirical songwriter, founder member of the Flying Pickets and the star of BBC Radio 4's hit comedy 'Getting Nowhere Fast" - the story of Merv, a wilting flower child in the 21st Century. Now on the road with his critically acclaimed show of stand up comedy and song, there is something for everybody in his show as he tries to make sense of an ever confusing world. For middle aged baby boomers and younger adults who despair of their parents...?
"Hilarious menopausal songs" The Observer "Stutter is a sharp as any, as funny as any and more informed than most." The Times

An Evening with Mervyn Stutter Sat 25 Oct
19.30
An Evening with Mervyn Stutter
Fingringhoe Village Hall
Chapel Road Fingringhoe

CO5
01206 729257

Mervyn Stutter is a comedian, satirical songwriter, founder member of the Flying Pickets and the star of BBC Radio 4's hit comedy 'Getting Nowhere Fast" - the story of Merv, a wilting flower child in the 21st Century. Now on the road with his critically acclaimed show of stand up comedy and song, there is something for everybody in his show as he tries to make sense of an ever confusing world. For middle aged baby boomers and younger adults who despair of their parents...?
"Hilarious menopausal songs" The Observer "Stutter is a sharp as any, as funny as any and more informed than most." The Times

An Evening with Mervyn Stutter Sun 26 Oct
15.00
An Evening with Mervyn Stutter
Champions Manor Hall
Hullbridge Road South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5LJ
01245 429445
01245 321817
Mervyn Stutter is a comedian, satirical songwriter, founder member of the Flying Pickets and the star of BBC Radio 4's hit comedy 'Getting Nowhere Fast" - the story of Merv, a wilting flower child in the 21st Century. Now on the road with his critically acclaimed show of stand up comedy and song, there is something for everybody in his show as he tries to make sense of an ever confusing world. For middle aged baby boomers and younger adults who despair of their parents...?
"Hilarious menopausal songs" The Observer "Stutter is a sharp as any, as funny as any and more informed than most." The Times

Little Red Riding Hood by Booster Cushion Theatre Tue 28 Oct
14.00
Little Red Riding Hood by Booster Cushion Theatre
Down Hall Primary School
Brooklyn Drive Rayleigh

SS6 9LW
01702 545771
01268 780018
A comical reworking of a favourite tale, Little Red Riding Hood encounters pop diva Cinderella and goes head to head with the (vegetarian) wolf. Retold by Philip Sherman, this one man show has loads of audience participation, mime and signing to involve little minds.

Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom by Theatre of Widdershins Fri 14 Nov
16.00
Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom by Theatre of Widdershins
Lake View Hall
Winter Gardens Schools Hilton Road Canvey Island

SS8 9QA
01268 682273

Tangles? Split Ends? Frizzy? Flyaway? It’s bad enough having a bad hair day but pity poor Rapunzel spending her life in a tower with some strange woman using her captive’s locks as a step ladder! What sort of damage is that going to do to your hair? Essex on Tour favourites, Theatre of Widdershins bring you yet another classic fable reproduced in their unique way with beautifully crafted sets, magical puppets and a witty music score that will appeal to all ages.

Old Mac and the Three Pigs by Booster Cushion Theatre Sun 16 Nov
15.00
Old Mac and the Three Pigs by Booster Cushion Theatre
Great Baddow Parish Hall
19 Maldon Road Great Baddow Chelmsford

CM2 7DW
01245 472448

Another classic tale is given the inimitable Booster Cushion treatment which involves a gamut of squeaking wild animals, a giant concertina book and of course, you the audience. Full of high energy, good natured fun and slightly anarchic, the show is specially designed to engage the children in the storyline as much as possible. A real treat for families and young children

Hilary James and Simon Mayor Sat 22 Nov
20.00
Hilary James and Simon Mayor
Mersea Centre
High Street West Mersea

CO5 8QA
01206 384656

A witty and captivating mix of blues, folk, swing and classical showstoppers, spiced with a unique brand of off-beat humour. Combining a truly diverse array of talents into a hugely entertaining stage show, they slide easily from a beautifully evocative Irish ballad into a mandolin and guitar version of Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and then have the audience singing along to one of their own notorious comic songs. For ages 10 years and above. Two sets of apprx 50 minutes with interval.
"Just fantastic to go and see live. Do catch them if you can" Fiona Talkington, BBC Radio 3

Winter Wonderland Fri 12 Dec
19.30
Winter Wonderland
Runnymede Hall
Behind the Council Offices Kiln Road Benfleet

SS7 1TF
01268 882486

A festive show by mischievous darlings of the caberet circuit, ShooShoo Baby. With fresh arrangements of Christmas classics such as the steamy rendition of 'Santa Baby' and of course, a Winter Wonderland, amongst others, the deliciously glamourous duo, Tanya Holt and Anna Braithwaite, have produced another wickedly witty show full of audience participation and simply gorgeous outfits. For ages 10 years and above. Two 45 minute sets with interval.
"Such fun! The audience was begging for more..." Moira Sleeman, BBC Channel Islands

Our Folk Cabaret Comedy Show by The New Rope String Band Sat 13 Dec
19.45
Our Folk Cabaret Comedy Show by The New Rope String Band
Marks Tey Parish Hall
Old London Road Marks Tey

CO6 1EN
01376 551171
07983 430352
Born out of the Old Rope String Band which sadly came to an untimely end with the tragic death of Joe Scurfield comes the New Rope String Band, a testimony to their irrepressible energy and joie de vivre. If they had a mission statement it would be ‘Boundless energy, exuberant spectacles and beautiful music executed with kindness’. They play a big assortment of things and all sorts of hoedown pan-celtic old-timey up-beat down-home music. All this is combined with bizarre physical nonsense and clowning about. And singing. And dancing. We’re proud to have them back and thoroughly recommend this as a cure-all for the winter blues.

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