A high-octane, adrenaline-pumping show that presents the best material from the original Blues Brothers movie and is packed with songs by legends such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway – plus many others. With over 40 hits performed live on stage, The Blueprint Blues Brothers is a joyous hoot, a musical riot, a juiced-up jamboree of the coolest, funkiest soul, blues and Motown hits ever!

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Set in Clacton-on-Sea, Guesthouse explores, through the lives of three women – daughter, mother and grandmother – how the changing nature of a place impacts on communities and individuals. What's it like when the town you were proud to grow up in takes a nosedive? What does it take to keep going? And what does it take to face the truth?

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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.

This event is for entertainment purposes only. Witham Public Hall Trust accepts no responsibility for any claims made.

Uncle Funk & The Boogie Wonderband play a winning set of disco classics. Think The Greatest Hits Of Disco Vol. 1 and you have an idea! Every song in their set has been chosen with the dance floor in mind. Nothing obscure, nothing indulgent, just all the disco hits! Their musical perfection is matched with their outrageous costumes, slick dance moves and energetic showmanship that will put smiles on faces and keep feet firmly on the dance floor.

Miss & Mister Pole Essex is a Pole Dance competition, opening the doors to all types of performers. Whether you are an aerial artist, freestyle, jazz or professional performer, at this event you will see every style possible onstage - it will keep you on the edge of your seat! There are categories for all ages and abilities, ranging from amateur to professional along with a mature category for over 40s only.

The Superstars of WrestleForce return for another evening of hard hitting, high flying action! Suitable for the whole family, WrestleForce presents a two hour extravaganza of action, comedy and all round interactive fun! With an opportunity to meet the world travelled wrestlers and have pictures taken with them after the show, this is not to be missed! Save 10% on the prices below when you book in advance!

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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.

Having travelled the world performing to large audiences, celebrities and even royalty, this is a show not to be missed! One of the UKs top lookalike and soundalike tributes, it is like George is back with us! Also having appeared on BBC1’s All Together Now there is only one way this act is going and that’s up... Now get your dancing shoes ready as we take you through the all the greatest hits of George Michael and Wham!

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.

The Colne Philharmonic Orchestra was founded nearly 30 years ago but this will be its first-ever appearance at the Public Hall. The programme includes Mozart’s overture from The Magic Flute, Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3. The concert will feature the 2010 BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist, Lavinia Redman as the soloist for the Strauss Oboe Concerto.

An afternoon Tea Dance on the anniversary of D-Day, sponsored by Cofunds and with an afternoon tea provided by Holts of Witham. The event will be perfect for those who like to dance and those who prefer to just sit and listen.
Guests are invited to dress in 40s style.

From shot-gun shack and cotton-field to festival main stage, the prodigious talents of Lil’ Jimmy Reed have taken him a long way from the Mississippi river.  One of the last surviving performers of classic Louisiana down-home blues, Lil’ Jimmy’s stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica have been taking Europe by storm. His music has won him many awards and in 2014 he was inducted into the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame. He is accompanied on piano by Bob Hall, widely regarded as the UK’s finest blues and boogie exponent, and by the diminutive dynamo Hilary Blythe on rock steady bass.

Enjoy a great evening of Pink Floyd's finest musical achievements authentically recreated by a seven piece band. Mimik Floyd aim to replicate some of Floyds most famous anthems, including the complete THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON album. They also perform fan favourites such as Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Another Brick in the Wall pt.2 and many others.

It is the 1660s, a bawdy and troublesome time. Theatres have just reopened after seventeen years of Puritan suppression. There is a surge in dramatic writing and the first English actresses appear on stage. Playhouse Creatures focuses on four of the most famous (Nell Gwyn, Elizabeth Farley, Rebecca Marshall and Mary Betterton) aided by Doll Common, an ‘everywoman’ character, to provide a moving and often comic account of the precarious lives of Restoration actresses.
Contains strong language.

Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease”, one of the most successful movie musicals of all time brought to Witham Public Hall by the Multi Award Winning Essex Group, who will be remembered for last year’s Les Miserables. Sandy, new to Rydell High, meets a leather-clad Danny and they have a summer romance, but will it blossom or fall? With songs known the world over, including You’re The One That I Want, Greased Lightning, Hopelessly Devoted To You and many, many more

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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.

With a string of hits in the early and mid sixties, The Swinging Blue Jeans were at the forefront of the Merseybeat sound and among the leaders of 'The British Invasion' which saw UK groups dominate the pop music scene in the United States. Despite some personnel changes over the years the band remains true to its roots and promises to get you up and dancing with their hits, including You're No Good, Hippy Hippy Shake and Good Golly Miss Molly.

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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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.

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).

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.