You are here: What's On > An Evening With Michael Portillo

About

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.

The son of a refugee who rose to become one of Britain's leading politicians and best loved broadcasters, Michael Portillo's life has been a game of two halves. As a statesman he served under Margaret Thatcher, ran for the leadership of the Conservative Party, and lost his seat in one of the most famous moments in British political history, only to become one of the nation's favourite broadcasters, sparring with Diane Abbott and Andrew O'Neill and enthralling millions of us with his travels on the world's greatest railways.

Book Tickets

Book Tickets Online

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

An Evening With Michael Portillo

Type:Talk

Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RA

Website

Call direct on:

Tel0343 310 0030

Opening Times

Season (6 Oct 2026)

What's Nearby

Westcliff Beach

Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is…

0.19 miles away
Southend Cliff Lift

The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical…

0.6 miles away
Three Shells Beach and Lagoon

The Three Shells beach and Lagoon's central location makes it a popular choice,…

0.68 miles away
Two Tree Island

An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its…

0.72 miles away

Southend Central Museum & Planetarium

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of…

0.76 miles away
Beecroft Art Gallery

The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch…

0.77 miles away
Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park

Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages,…

0.82 miles away
Adventure Island

Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's…

0.85 miles away
City Beach

A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also…

0.9 miles away
Chalkwell Park

A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental…

1.06 miles away
METAL at Chalkwell Hall

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and…

1.05 miles away
Jubilee Beach

A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash…

1.08 miles away
Chalkwell Beach

Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes…

1.12 miles away
Sealife Adventure

Sealife Adventure Zooquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40…

1.26 miles away
Prittlewell Priory

A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in…

1.33 miles away
Southchurch Hall and Gardens

Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century…

1.4 miles away
Leigh Heritage Centre

Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored…

1.82 miles away
Bell Wharf Beach

Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats…

1.92 miles away
Vulcan Restoration Trust

XL426 is the only Vulcan in the world that is based indoors as well as being maintained…

2.25 miles away
Thorpe Bay Beach

With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing…

2.77 miles away