Embrace the festive spirt with a visit to The Christmas Show. Join us for a seasonal selection of high-quality live entertainment, sprinkled with all the glitz and glamour you’d expect from the producers of The Summer Show.
The Christmas Show has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 2017. The ethos of ‘family, friendly variety entertainment’ sits at the very heart of all our productions. With nostalgic nods to the past whilst keeping a firm eye on the future, our cast and creative teams, strive to deliver an outstanding theatrical experience the whole family can share.
Our high-quality production values, enthralling performances and imaginative set pieces ensures The Christmas Show delivers a festive feast of family entertainment for all.
Situated in Clacton on Sea, the 585 seat West Cliff Theatre can trace it’s beginnings back to 1894. Offering a year-round programme of shows and productions, the West Cliff Theatre is a unique jewel in Clacton’s crown. Run entirely by a charitable trust and volunteers, a warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed on every visit. Many famous names have played the venue over the years but at the heart of what they offer is their co-productions of The Summer and Christmas Shows.
Cast from the very best of the profession, our headlining and speciality acts are often featured on Britain’s Got Talent, The Royal Variety Show and worldwide cruises. Past Christmas Show acts have included: Adam Daye, Noel James, Christian Lee, Andrew Robley, Steve Hewlitt, Andy Leach, Micky Zany, Andy Eastwood and Dain Cordean. For our 2024 production we thrilled to present the return of comic magician Andy Leach.
Our stunning vocalists are the heart of our productions, delivering the melodies designed to ignite that festive feeling. Our professional singers often have West End credentials and have appeared across the UK in theatre, film and television. Returning to our production for 2024 are the sublime vocals of Ailesha Austen and Mike Bradley.
The Christmas Show dancers are renowned for their slick, glamourous and high energy routines within the show, choregraphed by the wonderful Tracey Iliffe (Celebrity Cruises, Thursford Spectacular, Butlins). Featuring a line-up of six professional dancers from across East Anglia, our dancers also work on West End musicals, cruise lines, international and UK theatre shows. We are also extremely proud to support graduate students with their first performing contracts in the profession.
The Kids from The Company certainly provide the Ahh factor! Featuring numerous teams of children aged 7 – 12 years the kids support our dancers and vocalists in the production numbers of the show alongside performing their own routine in the first half of the show. The Company Performing Arts is based in Clacton on Sea and Colchester and provides training to young children aged 2 upwards in all aspects of the performing arts.
The show runs approximately 2 hours. Two acts of approximately 50 minutes with an interval of 20 minutes.
Yes. The West Cliff Theatre car park is situated to the left-hand side of the theatre with the entrance in Freeland Road. Theatre patrons may park for FREE for the duration of a performance. On-street parking is usually available nearby. The nearest NCP Car Park is located in Jackson Road CO15 1QL.
We offer a free child’s ticket for every full paying adult ticket. Your free child tickets will automatically be discounted from the total when you reach the checkout stage of purchase.
Our headline acts differ each season. Be sure to check out our websites, social media or box office for the most up to date casting. Current production stars are listed on this page.
Our productions are carefully designed each season to ensure our content is relevant, fun and family friendly. All our productions feature song, dance and comedy in a variety show format.
To avoid possible disappointment patrons with additional needs are advised to contact the Box Office to book in advance. Please state any requirements you may have regarding your visit when booking, as theatre staff are always happy to assist. Unfortunately, wheelchair spaces cannot be booked online as spaces are limited.
Access facilities include:
Please contact the Box Office on 01255 43 33 44 (option 1) should you require further information or assistance with your visit to the West Cliff Theatre.
The Stage Door Bar is fully licensed and opens one hour before performances, during the interval. Only food & drink purchased on the premises may be consumed in the stage door bar. The theatre also has a kiosk in the foyer selling a variety of sweets and soft drinks and ice creams (which are also available in the auditorium during the interval).