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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.

  • At the Barn

    w/c Monday 2 December 1918
    Franklin Dyall and Mary Merrall and Company
  • At the Villa Rose

    w/c Monday 9 May 1921
    Arthur Bourchier presents Daisy James in his Company
  • Autumn Cavalcade

    Sunday 30 October 1994
    The Rotary Club of Southend Estuary
  • Autumn Crocus

    w/c Monday 14 September 1931
  • Autumn Crocus

    w/c Monday 22 June 1953
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
  • Autumn Crocus

    w/c Monday 18 July 1932
    Reginald Fry
  • Autumn Crocus

    w/c Monday 10 April 1939
    Eric Phillips
  • Avenue Q

    Wednesday 9 April-Saturday 12 April 2014
    Little Theatre Company
  • Award Presentation Ceremony

    Sunday 30 April 1989
    Rayleigh Boys' Football Club
  • Awards Presentation Evening

    Tuesday 15 July 2014
    Greensward Academy
  • Away from it All

    w/c Monday 14 June 1948
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
  • Baa Baa Black Sheep

    w/c Monday 21 April 1930
  • Babes in Arms

    Sunday 15 March 1981
    Drama Tech
  • Babes in the Wood

    Saturday 20 December 1975-Saturday 17 January 1976
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend & Westcliff) Ltd
  • Babes in the Wood

    w/c Monday 4 January 1937
  • Babes in the Wood

    Wednesday 26 December 1945-Saturday 12 January 1946
    Elkan Simons
  • Babes in the Wood

    Monday 24 December 1934-Saturday 12 January 1935
    Hugh C. Ryder
  • Babes in the Wood

    Friday 26 December 1952-Saturday 24 January 1953
    Elkan and Barry Simons
  • Babes in the Wood + Mother Goose

    Saturday 18 May 1935
    Gertrude Yearsdon
  • Babies

    Wednesday 1 November-Saturday 18 November 1995
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend-on-Sea) Ltd
  • Baby Cyclone

    w/c Monday 7 January 1929
  • Baby Mine

    w/c Monday 1 December 1919
  • Baby Mine

    w/c Monday 20 June 1949
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
  • Baby Mine

    w/c Monday 15 February 1932
    Denville Players
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Productions by decade
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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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