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This week female empowerment and political satire combine as Ginger Soumise brings her Tassels 360 burlesque show to Brentwood Theatre.
The Brentwood Buzz has been meet Ginger and discuss the true meaning of burlesque.
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Tassels 360 – and Ginger – will be at Brentwood Theatre on 17th October 2026. You can book tickets via the theatre’s website here:
Clearly, those of us who live in Brentwood know what a great place it is – The Brentwood Buzz was created to reflect some of the great places and people we have here.
But for those wanting to move here, finding a property in the right price range and in the right place can be tricky. That’s where estate agents come into their own, and one of the newest faces in town is personal estate agent Josh Vaux-Blake from The Agency UK.
Josh was one of the sponsors of Brentwood Pride and we met up with him there for a chat about buying in Brentwood.
Brentwood’s first Pride celebration this last weekend was full of sunshine, rainbows, glitter, music and art, from Brentwood Theatre to the High Street and Crown Street.
The Brentwood Buzz previewed the day’s events on Sunday (see S4Ep29) but stayed around for the rest of the day to meet some of those taking part, including drag performers Sirena Hart and Aria Close.
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Photo Credits: The Brentwood Buzz and Philippa Barr
It’s Brentwood Pride Day today (6th September) and the High Street from Brentwood Theatre to Crown Street is full of actors, musicians, face painters, artists and rainbows¬
The Brentwood Buzz will bring you chats with some of those who’ve been taking part in the next week, but for today here’s a little taste of what is going on.
School’s out for summer, and if you’re looking for somewhere to take the children without having to go all the way up to London for a show, the summer pantomime – The Wizard of Oz – at Brentwood Theatre could be just the thing for you.
Staged by friend of the podcast (see S4Ep24 and S3Ep27 on Spotify), Sophia-Marie Hornsey, the show runs for three days and promises fun for all the family.
The Brentwood Buzz has been to Brentwood Theatre to meet the cast.
Brentwood born and bred founder of Sophisticated Entertainment, Sophia-Marie Hornsey is this week’s guest on The Brentwood Buzz, Brentwood’s celebratory podcast.
Sophia-Marie appeared on the podcast last Christmas when she brought a panto version of Beauty and The Beast to The Brentwood Centre. Now she’s back having a chat about how she moved from Pilgrims Hatch Primary School to performing in the West End and on cruise ships to bringing panto to Brentwood.
Brentwood Musical Theatre Society is no stranger to The Brentwood Buzz, featuring in S3Ep19 and S1Ep17 as well as a decent mention in the recent chat with actor Stephen Moyer.
BTMS’s next show is Evita at the Brentwood Theatre from 19th to 23rd May 2026, so we’ve been back to talk to some of the Society’s long standing members and find out why being part of this fabulous community theatre group is a real family affair.
International TV, film and theatre actor, Stephen Moyer, was in Brentwood last night for a fundraising event at Brentwood Theatre.
Stephen grew up in Brentwood and started his acting career at St Martin’s School and Brentwood Theatre – and he’s now the theatre’s patron.
Last night’s Evening With… hosted by Bill Wells (see S4Ep13 for a chat with Bill and with Stephen’s mum, Jean) was a great success. The theatre was packed and there was a huge feeling of pride and fondness for Stephen as he described his early days in theatre and his life now as an actor.
He even had time to talk to The Brentwood Buzz about some of those memories.
Internationally acclaimed actor, director and well-known vampire, Stephen Moyer, is returning to Brentwood – his home town – for a fundraising event for Brentwood Theatre.
Stephen, who is the theatre’s first patron, will be interviewed by friend of The Brentwood Buzz, Bill Wells, whose work with pretty much every theatre group in town makes him something of a local legend.
Bill will be talking to Stephen at Brentwood Theatre on Tuesday 21st April at 7.30pm (tickets are £25 and available from the theatre website) but The Brentwood Buzz managed to catch up with him, and Stephen’s mum, Jean Wilson, at the Marlborough Theatre Club this week for a bit of a preview.
https://brentwood-theatre.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-steven-moyer/
The Brentwood Buzz is a regular visitor to Brentwood Theatre, reporting on many of the shows put on by local theatre groups, including Shenfield Operatic Society, Brentwood Musical Theatre Society, 1:4:9 Productions and The College Players.
Last year a new manager arrived at the theatre, Jake Bedson, a professional actor, director and former Haven Holidays host. He’s helping shape the theatre’s future, and has an exciting secret project due to be revealed later this year.
The Brentwood Buzz has been to visit Jake to find out more about what is going on behind the scenes at our wonderful local theatre.
You can find out more about upcoming shows at the Brentwood Theatre here: http://www.brentwoodtheatre.co.uk
Photo: Jake Bedson at Brentwood Theatre
Photo Credit: The Brentwood Buzz
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