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Past productions

Show titles are followed by the performance date(s) and, if known, the production company. Clicking on the title will reveal where it was performed within the theatre (mainly Main house or Dixon Studio), any relevant Notes (often including a list of performers and attractions for the Variety shows) and, if applicable, famous actors.

Shows beginning with “A”, such as “A Murder Is Announced”, appear under “A”, while shows beginning with “The”, such as “The Hollow”, appear under “The”. However, the ‘search’ box at top right should be used when looking for specific titles, actors, etc.

The list is usually updated once a month, following the end of each month.

  • The Pigeon House

    w/c Monday 27 January 1919
    Jackson Hartley's Musical Comedy Production
  • The Pirates of Penzance

    Thursday 15 June-Friday 16 June 1944
    Southend-on-Sea Corporation Entertainments
  • The Pirates of Penzance

    Tuesday 9 May 1995
    Little Theatre Club
  • The Pirates of Penzance + Cox and Box

    w/c Monday 22 November 1926
    Westcliff Operatic Society
  • The Pirates of Penzance + Trial by Jury

    w/c Monday 4 April 1932
    Westcliff Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • The Pirates of Penzance + Trial by Jury

    w/c Monday 12 April 1948
    Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • The Pirates of Treasure Island

    Thursday 9 April-Friday 10 April 2015
    Magic Bean Pantomimes
  • The Pitman Painters

    Tuesday 2 April-Saturday 6 April 2013
    Bill Kenwright
  • The Pitman Painters

    w/c Monday 15 August 2011
    Bill Kenwright presents the Live Theatre Newcastle and National Theatre co-production
  • The Play That Goes Wrong

    w/c Monday 23 June 2014
    Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd present a Mischief Theatre production
  • The Play What I Wrote

    Tuesday 9 January-Saturday 13 January 2007
    Michael Harrison and Mark Goucher in association with David Pugh
  • The Pleasure of his Company

    w/c Monday 1 August 1960
    Crest Plays Ltd presents The Arthur Brough Players
  • The Polar Express

    Sunday 18 December 2011
    The White Bus
  • The Poltergeist

    w/c Monday 6 October 1947
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
  • The Potting Shed

    Thursday 25 June 1959 for 6 days (exc. Sunday)
    The Palace Players
  • The Press Under Fire: Theatre Critics in Forum

    Sunday 7 March 1971
    Palace Theatre Club
  • The Price

    Tuesday 2 March-Saturday 13 March 1971
    The Palace Theatre Company
  • The Price

    Tuesday 24 March-Saturday 28 March 2009
    Southend Shakespeare Company
  • The Primary Dance Festival 2015

    Tuesday 20 January 2015
    Castle Point & Rochford School Sport Partnership
  • The Prime Minister

    w/c Monday 23 September 1918
    Stafford and Woodward
  • The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

    Friday 16 October-Saturday 31 October 1970
    The Palace Theatre Company
  • The Prisoner

    w/c Monday 1 May 1967
    Haymarket Stage Productions
  • The Prisoner of Zenda

    w/c Monday 21 February 1927
    Westcliff Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • The Private Ear

    Wednesday 28 March 1979 (matinee)
    Focus Theatre Workshop
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Productions by company

These companies produced the most shows at the Palace Theatre:

  • Laura Elmes for Wildpark Entertainment (1)
  • MAST Mayflower Studios and Unicorn Theatre production (1)
  • Bound & Gagged Comedy in association with Curtis Brown (2)
  • David Michael Productions (2)
  • Joe Brown and Teepee Productions (1)

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