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Events

Upcoming Events

  • Braintree Comedy Club April Fools Day
    Sat, 01 Apr
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    01 Apr, 19:00 – 22:40
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • Billy Banana's Bonkers Bingo Kids Show
    Wed, 05 Apr
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    05 Apr, 13:00 – 14:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • Bam Bam’s Kids Easter Show
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 06 Apr
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    06 Apr, 10:30 – 13:00
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    Graeme Mathews Essex Best Loved Children's Entertainer as seen on Britains Got Talent returns with his Half Term Easter Kids Show!
  • Tony Stockwell Psychic Medium – UK Tour
    Mon, 24 Apr
    Bocking Arts Theatre
    24 Apr, 19:00 – 22:00
    Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    Tony Stockwell is an international Psychic Medium, Author, Teacher and Speaker with a career spanning 30 years.
  • JD The Soul Machine
    Sat, 29 Apr
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    29 Apr, 19:00 – 22:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
  • UK Garage Night
    Fri, 05 May
    The Bocking Arts Theatre
    05 May, 18:40 – 06 May, 00:30
    The Bocking Arts Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
    A night of UK Garage with artists TBC
  • 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
  • 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!!
  • 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
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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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