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Events

Upcoming Events

  • Braintree Comedy Club Friday June 2nd
    Fri, 02 Jun
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    02 Jun, 19:00 – 22:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • Barrioke
    Sat, 03 Jun
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    03 Jun, 18:30 – 23:55
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    An unforgettable night of karaoke with Shaun Williamson
  • Billy Banana's Bonkers Bingo Kids Show
    Sat, 02 Sept
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    02 Sept, 10:10 – 12:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    The fun interactive kids show with prizes, games, dancing and lots of fun! Doors open at 10.15am. Show time is 11am.
  • Braintree Comedy Club on Saturday September 2nd
    Sat, 02 Sept
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    02 Sept, 19:00 – 22:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • Artful Dodger
    Fri, 08 Sept
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    08 Sept, 19:30 – 09 Sept, 00:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    Artful Dodger is established as the most commercially successful UK Garage act to have emerged from the scene to date.
  • Braintree Comedy Club on Saturday October 7th
    Sat, 07 Oct
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    07 Oct, 19:00 – 22:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • Gary Barlow & Robbie Williams + Tribute Show on Saturday October 14th 2023
    14 Oct, 18:50 – 22:40
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    Dan Budd & Jon Fisher are the worlds best tributes to Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow, singing all the solo and Take That Hits! Back by popular demand for a third year!!
  • Braintree Comedy Club on Saturday November 11th
    Sat, 11 Nov
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    11 Nov, 19:00 – 22:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • JD The Soul Machine. An evening of Motown
    Sat, 18 Nov
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    18 Nov, 19:00 – 22:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • Forbidden Nights on Friday December 1st
    Fri, 01 Dec
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    01 Dec, 19:00 – 02 Dec, 23:00
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • nOASIS on Saturday December 2nd 2023
    Sat, 02 Dec
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    02 Dec, 18:50 – 23:00
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    The definitive tribute to Oasis
  • Braintree Comedy Club on Saturday December 9th
    Sat, 09 Dec
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    09 Dec, 19:00 – 21:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
INFO

About The Bocking Arts Theatre

We Love Our Community 

The Bocking Arts Theatre was built in 1863 as a gift from the Courtauld family to the people of Braintree, with events being hosted on the site from the 1750’s. 

Keeping that tradition going and completely run by volunteers, The Bocking Arts Theatre boast Professional Pantomimes, Braintree Comedy Club, Live Music and many other events. A perfect place to host your party or event. 

 

Built in 1863 this Grade II Listed building was a gift from the Courtauld family to the people of Braintree.  The Literary and Mechanics Institute was built on the site of the Great Barn of John English which had hosted plays and pantomimes and visiting speakers since the mid 1750's and was known as the Bocking Theatre.  The Institute as it became known locally developed over the years as a major entertainment and community venue in Braintree and in 2011 Braintree District Council handed over responsibility to the Bocking Arts Theatre Trust Registered Charity Number 1143115 and it is today run as a charitable concern with local volunteers and Trustees.  

 

The venue is also available to hire for private functions.   

Email thebocking@gmail.com for further information and availability. 

Also at The Bocking Arts Theatre

The Loft

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The Loft, an ideal event space for DJ's, artists, creatives and anyone wanting a unique space for your event or occasion.

Perfect for birthday parties or work functions. With a fully stocked bar. 

Braintree
Comedy
Club

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Live Stand Up Comedy since 2010 with many comedy stars gracing the stage in that time...

From Russell Kane, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett, James Acaster and Zoe Lyons to name but a few...

Always introducing new comedy talent, see them here first!! 

Braintree Antiques

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Braintree Antiques Centre at the Bocking Arts Theatre

for more info "Click-Here" to go to their website! 

Pantomime

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Our yearly professional Pantomime featuring our All Star Cast alongside the StarStruck Theatre School. Going from strength to strength know as one of the best value pantomimes around!

Starstruck
Theatre
School

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Star Struck is a Theatre School founded by Frances Styles in 2003 and has a reputation for being one of the best theatre schools in the local area.

For more information

Click HERE

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