Featuring John Steel and Micky Gallagher from the original Animals plus Danny Handley and Roberto Ruiz this legendary combination of musicians will be playing all the greatest Animal's hits. The Animals remain a seminal rhythm and blues band who still command great respect. Expect a fantastic concert of pure classics including House Of The Rising Sun, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Baby Let Me Take You Home and more. After over 50 years the legend still grows.

The popular summer concert given by the Multi Award Winning Essex Group is back for its fourth year to bring you a festoon of popular musical theatre gems. Returning with their talented cast of principal singers, sit back and relax to some of the best-loved past and present musical hits including songs from The Greatest Showman, Chess, Chicago and many more besides.

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British Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Marty Wilde is still touring and is attracting not just his original fans, but a whole host of new ones who are discovering the man and his music. With his band The Wildcats he is wowing audiences and receiving critical acclaim for a show that is guaranteed to give you a good time!

A great night of hits from the 60s plus a few laughs along the way with this fantastic Shadows tribute band. As the creators of some of the best-ever instrumental pop hits, you’re guaranteed a foot-tapping time featuring the sheer magic of the Shadows (and a bit of Cliff).

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Pole Sports UK’s second annual championships promises to be even bigger and better than last year, showcasing the Pole Sport finalists in several different categories, from Youth to Masters plus this year's exciting addition of Doubles. A thrilling day watching those embarking on their pole sports journey in their first ever competition, to professional elite athletes, capable of representing their country at the top level.

2018 sees King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys celebrate a remarkable 30 years on the road. More than the greatest jump, jive and swing band on the planet, they’ve become an institution. Rough, tough and always rocking, the band have played nearly 6500 performances in 21 countries, performing alongside B.B. King, Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, Ray Charles, and the actual Blues Brothers Band.

With his shock of unruly hair and an effortless, inclusive way of communicating with his audiences, Martin Hughes-James is one of the UK’s most popular and respected naturalists and zoologists. Best known for co-hosting Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, he is now delighting audiences all over the country with his passion for wildlife.

A free gospel concert with Pastor Wale Adenuga and featuring music from The BIG Sing, Fever, One Desire, Chelmsford Community Gospel Choir, Basildon Community Gospel Choir, CO13 Gospel Voices, Joshua Wyse and others.

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Are you still unconvinced by the notion of an Afterlife? Then come and listen to the case given by acclaimed medium Ronnie Buckingham – his aim is to reunite members of the audience with friends and loved ones in the spirit world – and then decide.

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Strut your stuff to DJ Texas Tommy plus Vintage Rob at another of Essex Wildlife Trust’s popular Badger Boogies, with all proceeds going to protect threatened wildlife on nature reserves in Essex. Come at 7.00 for an hour’s free dance class for the ‘Badger Boogie Stroll’.
Free tea and coffee, but no bar so please bring your own drinks.

Our popular Real Ale Festival is back and this year we are going to be opening from 4.00pm on the Thursday evening to give you an extra opportunity to sample the 30+ Real Ales, Ciders and Perries.

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A two-hour musical rollercoaster of classic Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rockabilly music! Rick and Jodie McKay pay tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter with the fabulous live band, Starkville, to bring you a great show spanning five decades of music! Including Ring of Fire, Jackson, I Walk The Line, Hurt, A Boy Named Sue, and many more.

The Searchers and Hollies Experience brings back to life the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands. This two hour show takes you back to the highest energy decade in pop history and features over 30 songs, including Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar and Spice, When You Walk in the Room, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Stay, Just One Look, He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, Bus Stop, The Air That I Breath and many more.

Acknowledged as one of the country’s top tribute bands, Beatlemania bring to life the music of the biggest pop group in the world ever – ­bar none! Non-stop fab four music including She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Help!, Paperback Writer, Sgt. Pepper, Let It Be, Hey Jude and many more! A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Braintree’s award-winning male voice choir has been entertaining local audiences since 1971, but this is their first appearance at the Public Hall. They will present a varied programme including Ben E King's Stand By Me, Anthem, from Chess, Ol' Man River, American Trilogy and African Trilogy. They are supported by Witham Community Music, led by Hans Montañana.

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.

The Superstars of WrestleForce return for another afternoon of hard hitting, high flying action that the whole family can enjoy! And this is a Halloween special! The monsters from parts unknown, Exodus and Damien, look to plunge the entire town of Witham into darkness! Can the WrestleForce heroes, led by Essex legend Paul Tyrrell, stop them and their army of darkness? Don't miss this epic extravaganza!

Join Jeff Short and his Musicians for a special afternoon show celebrating the life and music of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers, Max Bygraves.

Having been a pop sensation in the group Amen Corner, with hits including (If Paradise is) Half As Nice and Bend Me Shape Me, Andy Fairweather Low only really came into his own in 1983 when Ronnie Lane asked him to play at a charity concert. He found himself playing alongside the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff beck. He has since toured or recorded with many famous names, including Roger Waters, George Harrison, Stevie Nicks and Tom Jones. Now he is appearing at Witham Public Hall!

Come Alive at Aspire Dance Academy’s first show! You are promised a fun-filled evening of dance performed by the students of Aspire Dance Academy. Pupils of various ages will be performing ballet, tap, musical theatre, street and much more.

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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.

A fabulous evening of classic Rock’n’Roll, pop and instrumentals with Rich Clifford and The Young Once, re-creating the authentic sounds of Cliff Richard and The Shadows plus many others including hits from the Beatles, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates, Spencer Davis, Ben E King and The Searchers to name but a few. An evening not to be missed by any fans of 60s music!

Private Peaceful is a moving reminder of the sacrifice made by so many young men in the Great War. As he sits in a battlefield prison, Private Tommo Peaceful recalls his short life; his childhood in rural Devon, his family and friends, his experiences as a soldier and Molly, the love of his life.