Red Skies features two of East Angia's most famous residents, George Orwell and Arthur Ransome, and asks what would have happened if they had met? It starts in Southwold Harbour, where Orwell’s father was dying and Ransome, along with his wife Evgenia, was sailing out of Pin Mill. Orwell is about to write Animal Farm and is intrigued that Ransome is married to the former secretary of Russia’s revolutionary leader, Trotsky. With Orwell’s suspicion of spies and Ransome’s inability to explain how they got out of Russia, sparks could fly...

Whilst performing in Las Vegas some years ago Bob Drury was described as "one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond" and he's now back touring the UK with his new acoustic based show for 2021 celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue of songs. Bob Drury's award-winning one-man show is an absolute 'must-see' for any Diamond fans. Prepare to be blown away by his vocal likeness which has been delighting audiences around the world combined with his stunning prowess on the guitar.
By taking some of the songs back to how they were originally written, with just voice and guitar, Bob brings a whole new dimension to the songs, particularly the beautiful guitar ballads that have a genuine depth of emotion when stripped right back. The show still includes loads of Neil Diamond’s blockbuster hits such as Sweet Caroline, Cracklin' Rosie, Play Me, Hello Again, Song Sung Blue, Beautiful Noise, Red Red Wine and Forever in Blue Jeans so get those voices ready to sing along! There are also a few lesser known songs that are sure to become your favourites by the end of the show. A fantastic evening guaranteed!

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Do Something Amazing....
96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood.
Please don't leave it to someone else. For further details about becoming a blood donor please visit the National Blood Service site.

Bootleg Blondie are the world's number 1 official Blondie tribute band and are fully endorsed by Debbie Harry herself. The band brings all the greatest Blondie hits to life with an authentic sound and a lead singer who bears an uncanny resemblance, both physically and vocally, to the real Debbie Harry.

This show has been cancelled due to the extension to the COVID restrictions. We will be announcing a new date shortly.

For one night only , a cast of familiar faces return to their home stage, from the West End to Witham, to perform numbers from some of our favourite musicals. Featuring a live band and all the magic of London's Theatre Land, don't miss this one-off musical spectacular!

The superstars of WrestleForce return to the Witham Public Hall for another session of high flying action that the whole family can enjoy! Cheer on your favourite heroes as they do battle against the rule breaking villains! Featuring breathtaking stunts, larger than life characters and incredible interaction, WrestleForce delivers a 2 hour spectacular unlike anything you've ever experienced!
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A great combination of the very best of The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. Expect hits like What A Fool Believes, Listen To The Music, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and Reelin’ In The Years.
Special Offer. Book for this AND The ELO Encounter on July 24th and save £2.50 on each ticket for both shows!

The ELO Encounter are back and are promising a bigger and better show than ever. These talented musicians recreate the distinctive ELO sound with an uncanny authenticity on hits such as Telephone Line, Roll Over Beethoven, Strange Magic and, of course, Mr Blue Sky. Always a popular show, you’ll need to book early to avoid disappointment. And if you haven’t seen them before we can highly recommend The ELO Encounter - you won’t believe your ears!
Special Offer. Book for this AND Doobie Dan on July 23rd and save £2.50 on each ticket for both shows!

Join Sue & Jeff Short in a special afternoon show as they bring you the story and songs of Doris Day, one of America's loveliest stars. From her time singing with the big bands, through her fabulous Hollywood career in such films as ‘On Moonlight Bay’ and ‘Calamity Jane’, to her prolific recordings including It's Magic, Secret Love, Que Sera Sera and many more! An afternoon of nostalgia awaits you.

In a two-hour show, The Searchers and Hollies Experience take you back to the highest energy decade in pop history. They bring to life over 30 hits from two legendary harmony bands. Hits such as Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar and Spice, Just One Look, The Air That I Breathe and many more.

Mark Summers Elvis Legacy is the UK's Official Number One Elvis Tribute Show and winner of the National Tribute Awards. One of the world's Top selling international Elvis Tributes, Mark has worked around the world from London’s West End to Memphis, USA appearing with many of Elvis’ original band members, movie co-stars, close friends and some of the Presley family!
The NEW show is not your typical Elvis show, its Young and fresh! High energy, fun packed with all Elvis’ greatest hits!
“He walks, talks and looks like a young Elvis” BBC Radio2
“Amazing” The Daily Mail
The show is set to excite and entertain any audience, leaving them ‘All Shook Up’

Back by popular demand! From the Cavern to Carnaby Street, acclaimed vocalist Maddie Cole and her band pay spectacular tribute to the British female artists who made the 60s swing, twist and shout! Step Inside The 60s is a high energy trip down memory lane which will get your feet tapping and your hands clapping, with tributes to Cilla, Lulu, Dusty and friends.

The first of two weeks of theatre skills summer schools, this one is for children aged 8 - 13. The week will include guest visits from ex-WOW members who have gone on to perform professionally, both regionally and in the West End. No previous experience is necessary.

The Essex Group present their annual summer show, featuring an evening of music from current and past West End and Broadway shows.

Members of the group will be performing a variety of songs from some of the best-known and best-loved musicals of all time.

The second of two weeks of theatre skills summer schools, this one is for those aged 13 - 21. The week will include guest visits from ex-WOW members who have gone on to perform professionally, both regionally and in the West End. No previous experience is necessary.

Some tribute artists look like their idol, some sound like their idol. Paul Bacon as Sir Elton John does both! Close your eyes and you won’t believe your ears, open your eyes and you won’t believe them either!
Rapidly established as the foremost Elton John tribute act in the UK, Ultimate Elton and The Rocket Band present an truly accurate reproduction of the classic live shows of one of pop music’s most successful and best-loved artists, featuring all the biggest hits from a career spanning five decades and over 30 albums.

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If you want to experience the magic of the 90’s when Oasis were at their best, then don’t miss Shoasis the south-east’s ultimate Oasis tribute band. Based in south Essex and gigging throughout the south-east, London and further afield Shoasis are the perfect option for any Oasis fan looking to ‘ave it.
Shoasis boast an extensive set list which includes all your favourites such as Swamp Song, Hello, Some Might Say, Roll with it, Live Forever, Morning Glory,  Importance of Being Idle, WonderWall, Little By Little, Stand by Me, Bring It on Down, Cigarettes and Alcohol, Champagne Supernova, Don’t Look Back in Anger and many more.

Darren Paige's vocal abilities set him apart as one of the finest Roy Orbison tributes in the country. Marc Robinson has performed as Buddy Holly all over the world, including in 'Buddy' the musical and many other shows.
These two talented performers have joined together to present this two-hour uplifting Rock 'n' Roll Show, full of pure nostalgia and featuring all their biggest hits plus a few earlier numbers too!

This new band played their first-ever live show at the Public Hall last December after a COVID enforced delay – and what a debut it was! Despite the restrictions of socially distanced seating their two-hour show went down a storm, with hits such as Free Fallin’, American Girl, I Won’t Back Down and many more. Now they’re back with another chance to experience the music of an American songwriting icon who, with his band The Heartbreakers, is widely acknowledged as one of the best bands to have come out of the USA.

A welcome return for the one-time front man of Amen Corner and solo star whose career has seen him playing alongside giants of the pop and rock world, such as Eric Clapton and Roger Waters.

Our Real Ale and Gin Festival will be returning in September. As ever we can promise an interesting selection of real ales from all over the country plus an international selection of gins. More details will be announced as we get closer to the event, but for now make a note of the dates in your diary - it would be a shame to miss it!

Based on H.G. Wells’ classic novel, The Time Machine is a fun one-hour romp into the future of humankind told by a lone Time Traveller, utilising his Time Machine live on stage! The show features puppetry, physical theatre, electronic sound, neon lights and loads of cool smoke and lasers. It’s a brilliantly quirky, heartfelt and dynamic show suitable for families, or household bubbles, to enjoy together.

Formed by Stan Web in the 1960s, Chicken Shack soon became one of the major forces of the growing British blues scene, along with Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall, Savoy Brown and The Pretty Things. After a brief spell with Savoy Brown, Stan re-formed the band as 'Stan Webb's Chicken Shack' and has continued to tour to this day. We are delighted to be able to showcase this giant of the British blues scene at the Public Hall.

Soul Kinda Wonderful are the UK’s number one tribute to the legendary Drifters. The band breathes new life in to the classic Drifters hits such as Under the Boardwalk, Save the Last Dance for Me, Up On The Roof and Kissing In The Back Row of The Movies. The group also pay tribute to the great original members such as Ben E King and his solo hits 'Spanish Harlem' & 'Stand By Me'. Their show combines The Drifter's greatest hits along with other classic Motown & Soul favourites from artists such as The Four Tops & TheTemptations - this is Soul and Motown at its very best.

The Chicago Mikado is a brilliantly conceived, modern adaptation of the much-loved Gilbert & Sullivan classic. 

All the original G&S wit is pulled into this 1920s pastiche where updated versions of the established characters have been turned into Gangsters, Flappers, Molls and 1920s casino guests.

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Please don't leave it to someone else. For further details about becoming a blood donor please visit the National Blood Service site.