Happy 60th Cliffs Pavilion!

The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-On-Sea opened its doors on Saturday 4 July 1964.

It is always showtime at the Cliffs Pavilion, but this month, it is the building itself that is the star of the show. The story of the Cliffs actually began 110 years ago, on a July day in 1914 – the last month of peace before the outbreak of the First World War. A temporary stage had been erected on the cliffs at Shorefields, and entertaining the holiday crowds was the great variety performer Clarkson Rose.

The theatre has since played host to a wide variety of performances including Paul McCartney, Oasis, Rod Stewart, Kasabian, Paloma Faith, One Direction, McFly, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre and even David Hasselhoff. And after a 16-month closure due to the pandemic in 2020, the Cliffs played host to Jimmy Carr filming his Netflix stand-up special His Dark Material.

Nick Parr, Theatre Director, said: “Since actor Sir Bernard Miles officially opened the Cliffs in July 1964, our beloved venue has played hosted to thousands of performances and events over its 60 year history. We want to thank everyone who has played a part in the Cliffs’ success as we prepare to start work on our 60th anniversary refurbishment over the coming months.”

⚡⚡Great Scott!

⚡⚡London Theatre Direct has teamed up with SOUND Cafe to launch the Back to The Future The Musical Afternoon Tea!

⚡⚡From this month, SOUND Cafe at The Cumberland Hotel will take diners on a trip to Hill Valley as it launches its brand-new Back to The Future The Musical Afternoon Tea.

⚡⚡The afternoon tea will feature mini delights, designed to indulge the senses with a world of flavours. The ride begins being transported back in time to indulge in Mcfly’s slider burger and Mayor Goldie Wilson’s Hot Dog, before being grounded back in the present with the Delorean pulled pork burrito, E=MC2 Mac and cheese toastie and Marty’s crispy shrimp tortilla with slaw and spicy citrus sauce, before taking flight again into the future for Doc’s brownies, Biff’s apple cobbler and George’s fruit macarons. Lorraine’s mini shake milkshakes will also accompany the tea, alongside Marvin’s berry iced tea available in refreshing flavours ranging from Raspberry and Mint to Mango and passionfruit.

⚡⚡Packages for the Afternoon Tea and tickets to the hit West End show can be purchased via LTD here.

Wedding bells for Daniel and Samantha

Congratulations to Daniel Powell, Assistant Front of House Manager at the Cliffs Pavilion, who recently married his fiancée Samantha. However, the icing on the cake (sorry!) was that the couple’s wedding cakes were made by Hannah Drake, Southend’s Restaurant Assistant Manager! According to one source, Hannah’s an amazing baker who regularly takes in goodies for the team. Daniel and Samantha are heading off on their honeymoon to Canada later in the year.