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Friday 15 May
Michelle de Swarte: The Afters
Jewish Caribbean-Londoner Michelle de Swarte presents her razor-sharp stand-up comedy, which ponders the questions of modern life. She’s looking for answers about life before social media, clinging on to youth, whether tarot card readers replace actual therapy and other amusing observations.
8pm. From £26. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9LA. www.trafalgartickets.com
COMEDY
Sunday 21 June
Midsummer Klezmer Tea Party
The klezmer music of Ilana Cravitz (violin), John Macnaughton (clarinet), Adina Presman (accordion) and Karen Yarnell (percussion) accompany a strawberry themed afternoon tea, complete with scones and cheesecake.
4pm. £25. Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue, Ilford, IG2 7PL. www.ilanacravitz.com