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Review: Elf The Musical at Charter Hall
“A magical addition to the family Christmas experience.”
Dec
Paul T. Davies reviews Tick, Tick…BOOM! at the Headgate
Presented by St. Helena School, what an end-of-term treat this is for theatregoers. Jonathan Larson’s [...]
Dec
Keep Colchester Cool Awards for Local Theatre – The Winners
The excitement surrounding this year’s Keep Colchester Cool Awards for Local Theatre (formerly the Paulies) [...]
Dec
Keep Colchester Cool Awards for Local Theatre – The Nominations
I am excited to announce the nominations for the 2024 Paulies, now known as the [...]
Dec
Review: The New Adventures of Peter Pan
Paul T. Davies reviews The New Adventures Of Peter Pan at The Mercury Theatre. Ahoy, [...]
Dec
The Magic of Anthony Roberts’ A Christmas Carol
it’s that time of year again, and Anthony Roberts, Director of Colchester Arts Centre, is [...]
Nov
ACT Launches £40,000 Grants Programme to Support Local Projects
The Anglian Community Trust (ACT) has unveiled an exciting new funding initiative, making £40,000 available to support [...]
Nov
Colchester Musicians To Pay Tribute to Nick Drake
On Monday 25th November, Coda will host a special evening of music commemorating the 50th [...]
Nov
Review: Nine, staged at the Headgate Theatre
Paul T. Davies reviews Nine, presented by Platform Musicals at the Headgate. “Art isn’t easy!” [...]
Nov
Fringe City: Reflecting on Colchester’s Most Successful Fringe Festival Yet!
For ten days, from 25 October to 3 November 2024, Colchester became Fringe City, as [...]
Nov
Review: Equus
Paul T. Davies reviews Equus, presented by Headgate Theatre Productions at the Headgate. For my [...]
Nov
Colchester Fringe Review: Screw Loose Improv
Sparky at SparkWrite reviews Screw Loose Improv, staged at the Headgate Theatre. This was the first [...]
Nov
Mercury Theatre Unveils Cast & Creative Team for 2024/5 Pantomime
The Mercury Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their highly anticipated [...]
Nov
Discover Upcoming Events at Red Lion Books
The festive season has arrived at Red Lion Books in Colchester, bringing with it a [...]
Nov
Review: It’s a Wonderful Life
Paul T. Davies reviews It’s a Wonderful Life, brought to life by the Colchester Theatre [...]
Nov
Colchester Fringe Review: Billy Banana’s Brilliant Bingo
Sparky at SparkWrite reviews Billy Banana’s Brilliant Bingo, staged at the Mercury Theatre. Are you a [...]
Nov
Colchester Fringe Review: Cereal For Dinner
Colchester Fringe Review: Cereal For Dinner Paul T. Davies reviews Cereal For Dinner, staged at [...]
Nov
Colchester Fringe Review: The Bruise You Can’t See
Paul T. Davies reviews The Bruise You Can’t See, staged at Firstsite. A powerful and [...]
Nov
Colchester Fringe Review: Mr. Bloom
Sparky at SparkWrite reviews Mr. Bloom, staged at the Headgate Theatre. Mr. Bloom often drifts into [...]
Nov
Colchester Fringe Review: The Pen & the Sword – Death of Lorca?
Paul T. Davies reviews The Pen & the Sword – Death of Lorca?, staged at [...]
Nov
