October Events
 
Mathew Bourne’s, The Car Man
Norwich
Matinee
Thursday 1st October 2026
£94
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Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.

The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.

Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other. The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.


All pickups are available with the coach leaving Stanway at approx. 8.30am, to give you time for a look around and lunch.
 
Symphonic Soul: A Celebration Of Motown & More…
The Royal Albert Hall, Loggia & Stalls
Matinee
Sunday 4th October 2026
£99
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Get ready for an unmissable celebration of soul music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as the Royal Albert Hall is filled with the seminal sounds of the iconic Motown label, as well as other sensational soul artists of the era. This get-up-and-dance concert features songs by the artists who brought gospel, blues and soul music to new heights such as: Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Jackson 5, Martha Reeves and, the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. Joined by star vocalists Gloria Onitiri and Trevor Dion Nicholas for a host of classic Motown anthems, including: R.E.S.P.E.C.T., Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Reach Out (I’ll Be There), Dancing in the Street, Midnight Train to Georgia, Stop! In the Name of Love, Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing, My Guy, Proud Mary, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, You Can’t Hurry Love and My Girl.


Coach leaves Stanway at 11.30am, Earls Colne 11.45am, Halstead midday & Braintree 12.20pm. 3pm performance
 
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL
The Savoy Theatre, 7pm
Evening
Thursday 8th October 2026
£88
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PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL will follow one of the world's most famous bears in his antics, adventures and mishaps with the Brown family.

To mark the 65th anniversary of Michael Bond's First Paddington book, brand new show PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL will bring one of the world's most loved bears to the stage, following numerous books and two movies, with a third in production. With music and lyrics from McFly's Tom Fletcher  and direction from Luke Sheppard.

This production will be a delight for theatre-goers of all ages!


Coach leaves Stanway at 3.30pm, Earls Colne 3.45pm, Halstead at 4pm & Braintree 4.20pm.
Call 01787 477253