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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.

  • Half a Sixpence

    w/c Monday 25 October 2004
    Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Half a Sixpence

    Wednesday 28 May-Saturday 1 June 2014
    Solomon Artistes
  • Half a Sixpence

    w/c Monday 1 March 1993
    Little Theatre Club
  • Half in Earnest

    w/c Monday 8 May 1967
    Haymarket Stage Productions
  • Hamlet

    Tuesday 22 November-Saturday 26 November 2011
    Southend Shakespeare Company
  • Hamlet

    Thursday 12 November 1936
    Harold V. Neilson's Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    Friday 20 May 1932
    The Ben Greet Players
  • Hamlet

    Saturday 27 November 1920 (evening)
    Charles Doran and his Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    Wednesday 6 July 1921 (evening)
    Charles Doran and his Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    Saturday 16 October 1937
    Harold V. Neilson's Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    Friday 22 October 1937
    Harold V. Neilson's Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    Tuesday 2 February 1926
    Mr. Charles Doran and his Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    Saturday 2 December 1922 (evening)
    Mr. Charles Doran and his Shakespearean Company
  • Hamlet

    w/c Monday 18 November 1957
    Southend Shakespeare Society
  • Hamlet: Prince of Denmark

    Thursday 18 November-Friday 19 November 2010
    Icarus Theatre Collective
  • Hamlet/Twelfth Night/The Taming of the Shrew/Macbeth

    Tuesday 6 November 2012
    Shakespeare Schools Festival
  • Handel's Messiah

    Sunday 9 December 1945 (at 3.15pm)
    Southend-on-Sea Music Club
  • Hands Across the Sea/Fumed Oak/Village Wooing

    w/c Monday 12 October 1936
    Barry O'Brien
  • Hans Andersen

    w/c Monday 13 May 1985
    Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society
  • Hansel & Gretel

    Wednesday 4 May 1932 (matinee)
    Carl Rosa Opera Company
  • Hansel and Gretel

    Saturday 4 December 1993-Saturday 8 January 1994
    The Palace Theatre Trust (Southend-on-Sea) Ltd
  • Hansel and Gretel/Gershwin/Ballet Highlights

    Thursday 19 February-Saturday 21 February 1987
    Lewis London Ballet Company
  • Hapgood

    Tuesday 13 November-Saturday 17 November 2012
    Full Circle Theatre
  • Happy Ever After

    w/c Monday 30 September 1946
    Harry Hanson presents The Court Players
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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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