Plays and Musicals in Southend

Burlesque the Musical, based on the hit film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, is touring the UK in summer 2026 with a new stage adaptation.

The Other Side of Murder tours the UK and Ireland with Rufus Hound and Susie Blake, in Torben Betts' new thriller about a TV medium whose family dinner takes a sinister and unexpected turn.

Six is a modern pop musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a girl group telling their own stories. It is touring the UK with dazzling vocals, sharp humour and empowering energy.

Dickens Theatre Company tours the UK with A Christmas Carol, an inventive stage adaptation that celebrates Charles Dickens' classic as part of its Revision On Tour brand.

The world's longest-running play, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap celebrates its 75th anniversary with a major UK and Ireland tour.

Blood Brothers is Willy Russell’s powerful musical about class, fate and family, following twins separated at birth. The acclaimed production is touring the UK, moving audiences with its emotion and classic score.

Million Dollar Quartet tours the UK, bringing the legendary meeting of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins to life through some of rock 'n' roll's greatest songs.

Singin' in the Rain returns on a major UK and Ireland tour, bringing the classic MGM musical to audiences nationwide with dazzling staging and iconic songs.

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde is a gripping stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic novel, presented by Dickens Theatre Company's Revision on Tour.

Macbeth is William Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, presented in a bold Revision on Tour production by Dickens Theatre Company.

Disney Princess The Concert tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, bringing a live stage celebration of classic Disney songs performed by leading Broadway and West End talent.

The King's Speech embarks on a major UK tour in 2027, bringing David Seidler's acclaimed stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film to theatres.

Jesus Christ Superstar tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Sam Ryder leading Tim Sheader’s acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock musical.

Jersey Boys is the 20-year anniversary edition of the hit musical touring the UK, celebrating the rise of The Four Seasons.

Chicago returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the multi award-winning musical's iconic choreography, jazz age glamour and razor sharp satire to audiences nationwide.

Victoria Wood's beloved sitcom dinnerladies returns in a brand new stage adaptation touring the UK in 2027.

Hairspray returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical back to the stage

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is an Olivier nominated musical touring the UK, celebrating the music and spirit of the historic Live Aid concert through iconic songs and a powerful live ensemble performance.