Towngate Theatre

26/06/2026

🦖The Greatest Dino Show Ever, Dinosaur Adventure Live, is heading to the Towngate on Sunday 25 October! 🦖 Get ready for a DINOMITE 60 minute adventure stomping onto the stage. Brace yourself for a prehistoric-sized journey featuring: 🦕 Gigantic jaw-dropping dinosaurs ⚡️ Electrifying effects and edge of your seat action 🎉 Roars of laughter thrills and surprises for the whole family It’s going to be a TREXCELLENT time don’t miss it! https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/dinosaur-adventure-live/

25/06/2026

Phew, it's a scorcher today! ☀️🔥🥵 The cast of Aladdin dropped by for a quick hydration break in our kiosk... you would think that they'd be used to the heat after living in the desert! 😜🐫
Even though we're in peak Summer, hundreds of panto fans have secured their seats, with thousands of tickets sold already for our GENIE-US show!
If you have a certain date in mind, or prefer certain seats in our Auditorium, you need to book quickly to avoid disappointment! https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/aladdin

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

Janet Street-Porter makes her Towngate debut in January 2027 with her new tour - Still Off The Leash at 80!🚨
As a broadcaster, television executive and newspaper editor she was at the forefront of some of Britain’s most enduring cultural moments.
Often imitated but rarely equalled, this promises to be an unmissable evening!
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/janet-street-porter/
Recommended for ages 14+

22/06/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY 🚨

Basildon Community Micro-Commissions (Paid Opportunity)

The deadline for our Basildon Community Micro-Commissions is THIS FRIDAY!

Towngate Theatre is offering 5 micro-commissions of £700 to support the research, development, or prototyping of new creative work that connects with
Basildon communities.

Whether you're an artist, maker, performer, or creative practitioner, this is your chance to test an idea, explore something new, or develop something further. We aren't looking for polished ideas, we want to support work in progress.

What’s included:

- £700 commission to develop your idea

- 1:1 mentoring (creative or producing support tailored
to you)

- Peer support through group check-ins

- Opportunity to share your work and get feedback

- Connection into a wider network of local creatives

We’re particularly keen to hear from creatives with
ideas that:

- Engage local communities

- Reflect diverse voices and experiences

- Bring something fresh to Basildon

To apply, all we ask is you let us know a little about
your practice and what the commission would support
you to do.

📍 Open to: Basildon-based (or Basildon-linked)
creatives

📅 Apply now:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/krhvtEUaQL

📆 Deadline: Friday 26th June @ 1:00pm

Let’s build something together.

21/06/2026

Neil Sands Productions presents a spectacular afternoon of nostalgia and laughter on Monday 13 July! 🎶🎫😂
The master of matinee magic returns with a special All Star Old Time Variety Show, packed with music, comedy and treasured memories.
Joining Neil will be the sensational Gary Anderson, star of the top touring show That’ll Be The Day for the past 40 years. Plus The Fabulous JukeBox Jems, bringing the rock ’n’ roll spirit of the ’50s and ’60s; and Andy Leach, The Big Big Talent Show star and Royal Variety performer, with his laugh-out-loud comedy magic.
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/neil-sands-variety-show/

20/06/2026

24K BRUNO is back in Basildon on Friday 10 July! 🎶🕺
As seen on The Voice UK as part of Olly Murs’ team, Andres Cruz will be performing all the smash hits, including Locked Out Of Heaven, 24K Magic, Uptown Funk, Finesse and many more.
With dazzling visuals, special effects and world class talent, this is more than just a tribute — it’s a full-blown Bruno Mars concert experience!
It's here for one night only - tickets are selling fast, so secure your seats now! https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/24k-bruno/

19/06/2026

🎭 Experience an unforgettable night as TV and Theatre star John Scot Barrowman MBE brings My Life In Musicals to us in 2026!
Join one of musical theatre’s most celebrated performers as he takes audiences on a journey through the shows that have defined his remarkable career. With 23 leading roles across the West End and Broadway, John shares the music, the memories, and the magic that have made him a global star.
The evening features unforgettable moments from: ✨ Sunset Boulevard ✨ Chicago ✨ Anything Goes ✨ La Cage Aux Folles ✨ The Phantom of the Opera... and many more highlights from his extraordinary stage career.
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/john-barrowman/

17/06/2026

Love Dance? Don't miss Even The Devil Has Demons, presented by Caitlin Barnett Company, featuring a cast from Performers College, on Thursday 16 July 🕺💃
Even The Devil Has Demons asks: Is this who we want in power? Can the young people of today lead with compassion over cruelty and bring order to chaos?
Featuring a local cast of next-generation professional dancers in the making from Performers College, this bold new show delves into the psyche of our political leaders to try and understand how their early experiences may shape policy and affect society’s mental wellbeing.
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/devil-has-demons/

17/06/2026

💡Got an idea but not sure how to fund it? 💡

The Creative Funding Writers Lab is a free support programme for creatives aged 18+ living or working in Basildon.

Towngate Theatre is offering a peer support network where you’ll get practical guidance on funding, help shaping your idea, and optional 1:1 support. No experience needed, and early ideas are welcome!

You can find out more at our website: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/play-your-part/ensemble/

Applications open soon!