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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.

  • Dial "M" for Murder

    Friday 23 April-Saturday 8 May 1993
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend-on-Sea) Ltd
  • Diana of Dobson's

    w/c Monday 18 September 1916
    Harold V. Neilson
  • Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow Live

    Sunday 12 March 2023
  • Dick Whittington

    Thurs. 26-Sat. 28 December and w/c Monday 29 December 1919
    C. A. Stephenson's Pantomime
  • Dick Whittington

    Saturday 26 December 1931 for seven days (exc. Sunday)
  • Dick Whittington

    Friday 26 December 1958-Saturday 24 January 1959
    Donald B. Edwards
  • Dick Whittington

    Thursday 18 February-Friday 19 February 1965
    San Toy School of Dancing
  • Dick Whittington

    Tuesday 19 December 1978-Saturday 13 January 1979
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend & Westcliff) Ltd
  • Dick Whittington

    Two weeks commencing Monday 26 December 1938
  • Dick Whittington

    26 December 1939 to Saturday 13 January 1940
    Ethel Whitty
  • Dick Whittington and his Cat

    Tuesday 26 December 1950-Saturday 20 January 1951
    Elkan and Barry Simons
  • Dick Whittington and his Cat

    Friday 22 December 1972-Saturday 20 January 1973
    The Palace Theatre Company
  • Dick Whittington and his Wonderful Cat

    w/c Monday 6 January 1919
    Eugene Stafford and H. H. Woodward
  • Die Fledermaus

    Sunday 21 February 1960
    London Opera Group
  • Die Fledermaus

    w/c Monday 14 November 1960
    Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Die Fledermaus

    w/c Monday 22 November 1965
    Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Die Fledermaus

    Wednesday 26 November-Saturday 29 November 2008
    Rug Opera
  • Die Publikunsbeschimpfund

    Thursday 28 March 1974
    Hiatus Drama Group
  • Digby Fairweather

    Saturday 26 June 1993
  • Digby Fairweather All Stars/Dave Shepherd Quintet

    Saturday 1 August 1992
  • Digby Fairweather's Jazz College Quintet

    Monday 21 February 1983
  • Digs, Deserts & Discoveries: Christie's Archaeology

    Sunday 17 June 2001
    Julius Green & Ian Lenagan by arrangement with Agatha Christie Ltd / The New Palace Theatre Company
  • Ding Dong

    Wednesday 28 September-Saturday 1 October 2011
    Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Diplomacy

    w/c Monday 10 September 1917
    Lionel Rignold and Charles Macdona's Principal Company
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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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