Two games of bowling and supper

Meet at: Rivermead Industrial Estate, North Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1PD

Refreshments: Lunch provided. Money or payment card for drinks/snacks

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Southend.

Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch Of The West and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. 

Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.

Written by: Allison Savory

Directed by: Alf Currey

January 2024

A pantomime full of thrills, laughter, romance, “it’s behind you” and lots of great music. That’s what you’ll enjoy when you come to see "The Frog Prince".

Set in the kingdom of Blackmore (of course), it’s the story of beautiful Princess Monica who has just come of age. Her father, the great and wise - but old - King Ned, wants her to find a husband to help out with royal duties. With this marriage will come great wealth, lands and power. On the eve of the celebration day, when suitors will be coming to show their suitability as a royal husband, Princess Monica meets handsome Prince Frederick and they fall in love.

But Tragedy! There’s an evil Baron who wants the Blackmore money, lands and power and he has seen Monica and Frederick meet. To stop their romance, he commands Sonia, the spiteful fairy, to turn Frederick into a frog. His only release will be a kiss from someone who truly loves him.

How can our Prince win his Princess? Does the Baron get his come-uppance? Does Edith, the castle cook ever get to bake a wedding cake? Does the king retire to watch his favourite TV programme? Do the goodies manage to save the day while the baddies put as many obstacles in their way as they can?

You’ll have to come along and see how the story unfolds.

Arrange collection or Meet at: Blackmore Village Hall, Nine Ashes Rd CM4 0QR

Refreshments: Bring money for drinks & snacks, raffle tickets

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but regrettably there is no space on the minibus for wheelchairs.

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love this Christmas in this swashbuckling J M Barrie adventure.

Starring comedian Joe Pasquale as Smee, broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as Captain Hook, dame extraordinaire David Robbins as Mrs. Smee, this family treat will include all your favourites from Neverland including Wendy (Michelle Francis), Tinkerbell (Ciara Ford), John and Michael Darling.

With amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before! May contain strobe lighting effects.

Relaxed Performance

Visit the Grade I listed Priory in the historic village of St Osyth.

The Priory is rarely open to the public but we have booked an educational visit to learn about the Medieval era, medical history and the plague.

This is an immersive and atmospheric learning experience set in the beautiful Medieval chapel at St Osyth Priory giving us the opportunity to find out more about the monks who lived there, providing medical care to their community.

 Working with herbs from the Priory Education Centre’s Medieval herb garden we will gain an understanding of the real and imagined medicinal properties of herbs as well as their preparation and use in Medieval, Tudor and modern medicine.

 We will also have chance to explore the stunning grounds of the Priory Estate, see the white deer that roam freely and learn the legend of its namesake St Osyth.

Following the workshop, we will drive to the local beach at Point Clear for tea and cake.

Held at the Millennium Centre in Great Baddow, with live music from ABBA Stars UK. Award presentations, raffle, dancing and buffet food. Get into the Christmas spirit with all your friends at Grapevine. First drink free!

Meet at: Millennium Centre, Great Baddow Road CM2 9RL

Refreshments: Buffet meal provided / bring money for drinks and raffle tickets

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible