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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.

  • Big Business

    w/c Monday 25 October 1926
  • Bill Bryson's Down Under

    Sunday 29 February 2004
    Mark Gouchier Ltd and Mark Rubinstein
  • Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island

    Saturday 12 April 2003
    Mark Gouchier Ltd and Mark Rubinstein
  • Billeted

    w/c Monday 19 April 1920
    Taylor Platt Company
  • Billeted

    w/c Monday 14 July 1919
    Taylor Platt Company
  • Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit

    Sunday 4 March 2007
  • Billy Liar

    Monday 23 February-Wednesday 25 February 2009
    Middle Ground Theatre Company
  • Billy Liar

    w/c Monday 18 June 1962
    The Peter Haddon Company
  • Billy Liar

    Tuesday 3 December-Saturday 14 December 1974
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend & Westcliff) Ltd
  • Billy Liar

    Monday 17 March 1975
    The Imperial Players
  • Billy Liar

    w/c Monday 6 May 1968
    Haymarket Stage Productions
  • Billy's Bar

    Wednesday 5 June-Thursday 6 June 2013
    New Town Talent
  • Billy's Little Love Affair

    w/c Monday 31 January 1921
    Westcliff Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Bird in Hand

    w/c Monday 25 February 1946
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
  • Bird in Hand

    w/c Monday 8 August 1960
    Crest Plays Ltd presents The Arthur Brough Players
  • Bird in Hand

    w/c Monday 28 January 1929
    Sir Barry Jackson's Company
  • Bird of Paradise

    w/c Monday 1 November 1920
    Macdonald and Young in association with Robert Courtneidge
  • Birdsong

    Tuesday 12 March-Saturday 16 March 2013
  • Birthday

    Sunday 7 October 2007
  • Birthday Honours

    w/c Monday 18 October 1954
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
  • Birthday Suite

    Thursday 5 February-Saturday 7 February 2009
    Bruce James Productions Ltd by arrangement with Film Rights Ltd
  • Bits and Pieces

    w/c Monday 6 August 1928
  • Bitter Sweet

    w/c Monday 25 April 1949
    Westcliff Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Bitter Sweet

    w/c Monday 25 April 1938
    Westcliff Operatic and Dramatic Society
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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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