Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling, incorporating a theme of pro-tolerance.
"The Ugly Duckling", “Honk!” tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother.
Soon after Ugly is born, he is seduced away by a wily Cat who wants to eat Ugly for dinner. Eventually, Ugly manages to escape but has no idea how to return home.
Along his way, he encounters a beautiful swan, Penny, tangled in a fishing line.
After saving her, the two birds fall in love. However, she must return to her flock and fly south for the winter. Eventually, Ugly’s mother finds him frozen in snow.
Luckily, her warm tears manage to thaw him out and he comes back to life – as a handsome swan! Soon, Ugly is reunited with Penny and two swans decide to live the rest of their days in the same pond as Ugly’s loyal mother.
Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th August 2009
Going for a song and dance
DOZENS of youngsters sang and danced their hearts out as they battled to win a part in this summera s youth project at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, a production of the award winning musical Honk!. The show follows last yeara s production Bugsy Malone at the Westcliff theatre.
Hot Mikado Leigh Operatic and Dramatic
Leigh Operatic and Dramatic ,to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of winning Noda’s "Best Production in Region" for Hot Mikado.
Film at the Palace Theatre Westcliff
The Palace Theatre are delighted to be introducing a series of films to be shown in the Palace Theatre main auditorium in in conjunction with the The White Bus Company.
CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE THEATRE
Bruce
James Productions are pleased to announce that we will be producing
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff On Sea
for the forthcoming Christmas season.
"As the Blitz rages in London, four young children are evacuated to a mysterious
country house. There they discover an enchanted wardrobe that leads them into
an adventure more exciting than they could ever have imagined. Stepping through
the wardrobe door, they are transported into the frozen world of Narnia. Can
the children help the great lion Aslan defeat the evil White Witch and break
the spell that has held the land locked in Winter for a hundred years?"
For a venue that enjoys such a tenuous existence - always seemingly teetering on the edge of closure, the Palace continues to hold a special place in Southendians’ hearts.
Summer Youth Project:
HONK
Auditions for the palace theatre summer youth project start on 28th March 10am.
