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2 07, 2025

Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Join Brentwood Theatre and Newton Park for unique, fun and friendly Song and Rhyme Time sessions mixing conventional nursery rhymes, modern songs and also some Disney classics on guitar and ukelele.

The sessions will be led by local musician Graham Newton, who under the pen name of Newton Park writes and illustrates his own children’s books.

£3.50-£4.50 per child – includes a free tea/americano coffee for accompanying adult (upgrade to Cappuccino/Latte/Flat White etc. available at a cost of £1.50)

(recommended for children under 5)

2 07, 2025

Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Join Brentwood Theatre and Newton Park for unique, fun and friendly Song and Rhyme Time sessions mixing conventional nursery rhymes, modern songs and also some Disney classics on guitar and ukelele.

The sessions will be led by local musician Graham Newton, who under the pen name of Newton Park writes and illustrates his own children’s books.

£3.50-£4.50 per child – includes a free tea/americano coffee for accompanying adult (upgrade to Cappuccino/Latte/Flat White etc. available at a cost of £1.50)

(recommended for children under 5)

2 07, 2025

Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Join Brentwood Theatre and Newton Park for unique, fun and friendly Song and Rhyme Time sessions mixing conventional nursery rhymes, modern songs and also some Disney classics on guitar and ukelele.

The sessions will be led by local musician Graham Newton, who under the pen name of Newton Park writes and illustrates his own children’s books.

£3.50-£4.50 per child – includes a free tea/americano coffee for accompanying adult (upgrade to Cappuccino/Latte/Flat White etc. available at a cost of £1.50)

(recommended for children under 5)

9 04, 2025

Harmonious Choir Concert

Harmonious choir’s summer concert

Harmonious Choir make their debut theatre performance with an uplifting Summer Concert full of songs across many genres, well know-classics and original arrangements by the Choir leader, Fiona Reeder. The choir has an array of talented singers who can’t wait to share their hard work with you. Among the choir pieces, there will be a selection of incredible solo performances for you to enjoy.

Approximate running time 2 hours

27 03, 2025

Music Theatre Treats

Music Theatre Treats

An evening of music theatre songs.

The annual return of a very entertaining evening of Music Theatre performances including those less often heard right through to some crown favourites – performed by the senior pupils of Cathy Edkins, soloists from Firebirds and the Bluebirds choirs.

Running time approx. 2.5hrs (including interval)

7 03, 2025

An Evening with Florence Sommerville & Friends

Essex Goes Nashville with the best of today’s country music.

An Evening with Florence Sommerville & Friends

To celebrate the release of her latest single, California, Orsett-born, Essex country singer Florence Sommerville, along with her acclaimed band, has invited musical guests from Henry Webb-Jenkins and Jodie McKay to present a fast-moving entertaining show of modern country music to suit all ages.

There’s a raw rootsy quality to Florence Sommerville’s music that belies her youthfulness. She isn’t the next ready-made country star beauty figure Barbie doll. She exhibits a surety of mind beyond her years, to create music that connects and inspires, and that will inflame a growing fire. An assured performer, she takes total command of any stage from the outset and allows her crystalline vocals to shine on her well-crafted original songs and carefully curated covers.

HENRY WEBB-JENKINS is a talented multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from North London who has been making quite an impact over the last few years. He tours regularly, globally, especially across Europe, performing his heartfelt songs.

JODIE McKAY is a well-known singer-songwriter from an Essex country music family. Her father, Steve Mitchell, led the popular 1970s band Shiloh. Her brother, Glen Mitchell, is well established on the Nashville music scene and her husband Rick McKay, has been treading the boards playing country and rockabilly music and is best known for his portrayal of both Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks. For many years Jodie has portrayed June Carter Cash in a Johnny Cash tribute show, and is renowned for her storytelling through music. Known for a captivating blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies.

Running time: approx 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

24 01, 2025

The Melvin Beddow Big Band In Concert

The Melvin Beddow Big Band present a concert of authentic big band music including swing, latin and jazz.

The Melvin Beddow Big Band is delighted to return to the Brentwood Theatre following a fantastic reception back in December! An all star line-up playing a mixture of original arrangements and new interepretations of the big band songbook.

Approx. running time 2hrs

29 11, 2024

An Evening with Florence Sommerville & Friends

An Evening with Florence Sommerville & Friends

Essex Goes Nashville, with the best of today’s country music.

Florence Sommerville and band plus special guests Drew Young and Louise Parker.

To celebrate the release of her latest single, Orsett-born country singer Florence Sommerville, along with her acclaimed band, has invited musical guests from Nashville and Essex to present a fast-moving entertaining show of modern country music to suit all ages.

Presented by AFC Management in association with Alter States
Sponsored by Phoenix FM Nightshift
www.florencesommerville.com

Running time: 3 hours (including a 30 minute interval)

12 11, 2024

The Paul Simon Story

The Paul Simon Story

Top tribute band with the story and songs of Paul Simon, from Simon & Garfunkel to Graceland.

The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the Brentwood theatre on Saturday 10th May 2025.

The show has an engaging narration telling the story of Paul Simon as one of the best songwriters of his generation, with the outstanding 5-piece band performing authentic renditions of the best of his songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s (Homeward Bound, Sound of Silence, Bridge over troubled water etc.) through to his South African inspired Graceland tour in the 80’s (You can call me Al.)

The band are in high demand and performances have received rave reviews following concerts at venues ranging from the majestic Knebworth House, picnic concerts for the National Trust, to provincial theatres throughout the East of England.  This is a show not to be missed!

More info at www.shadesofsimon.com
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Running Time: Approx 2 hours 40 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)

12 11, 2024

Elvis in Blue Hawaii

The new show from award-winning comedy theatre company Spitz & Co (‘Gloriator’, ‘Glorilla’, ‘Les Gloriables’).  Expect the usual madcap mayhem, plenty of audience interaction, and all your favourite Elvis songs.

Elvis impersonator Ian Pollock (Best Sideburns: GlosVegas 2014) stars in his version of the classic Elvis film ‘Blue Hawaii’. His long-time tour manager, Josephine Cunningham, is there to keep the show on the road… next stop: Vegas!

So dig out your favourite Hawaiian shirt, and come and join Elvis in Paradise!

“Just a wonderful joyous funny uplifting and energetic performance. We had no idea what to expect and we loved it. We will definitely come again.”  – Audience feedback

“What an amazing show, I had a face ache from laughing so much.” – Audience feedback

Great for all ages! | Running time – 60min

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