BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Keep Colchester Cool
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep Colchester Cool
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181649Z
CREATED:20260616T154347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181649Z
UID:130074-1783107000-1783119600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Having a Bub-bull! Stand-up comedy at The Bull
DESCRIPTION:Incredibly excited to announce our new night at The Bull Colchester! 🐂 \nCome down on the 3rd July for some late-night comedy\, a secret circuit-pro and some incredible supporting acts!  \nLineup will be announced in the next couple weeks 🥳 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991771233376?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/having-a-bub-bull-stand-up-comedy-at-the-bull/
LOCATION:The Bull Colchester\, The Bull Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130074_image_720971909_122122100241247320_7384636557270519151_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181649Z
CREATED:20260616T154348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181649Z
UID:130076-1783108800-1783119600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm\, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nCome on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout. \nWe get all the big names of comedy on their way up – Eddie Izzard\, Billy Bailey\, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at our club when they were in the early stages of their careers. \nSo catch the acts causing a stir on today’s circuit\, and you might even be witnessing comedy greatness of tomorrow! \nThe acts performing are announced on the night.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-laughter-zone-comedy-club/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130076_image_653921359_1351562170339282_9189586370132078639_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130062-1783537200-1783548000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Colchester Comedian of the Year – Heat 3 (DATE CHANGE)
DESCRIPTION:Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026 \nThe hunt for the next big thing in comedy is on! Join us for a high-stakes night of laughter as six elite comics from across the circuit battle it out for the 2026 title. This competition is open to all\, bringing a diverse mix of styles and perspectives to the Colchester stage. \nThe finalists will have to prove they are the full package across two high-pressure rounds: \nThe Stand-Up Showdown: Each act has just 5 minutes to deliver their sharpest\, most killer material to win over the room. \nThe Improv Gauntlet: \nIn the second half\, the comics go head-to-head in a series of Mock the Week-style games. Expect quick-fire rants\, “Scenes We’d Like to See\,” and plenty of spontaneous chaos. \nYour Host: Louie Green \nGuiding you through the carnage is the incomparable Louie Green. Known for his effortless charm and razor-sharp crowd work\, Louie is the perfect ringmaster to keep the energy high and the comedians on their toes. \nThe Power is in Your HandsAs an audience member\, you aren’t just a spectator—you’re the judge. Your laughs (and your votes) will help decide who walks away with the trophy and the glory of being crowned the 2026 champion.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-comedian-of-the-year-heat-3/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130153-1784143800-1784154600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:David O'Doherty and Friends *POSTPONED*
DESCRIPTION:David O’Doherty – Postponed\nColchester Arts Centre are sorry to announce that\, due to circumstances beyond their control – and a particularly busy evening in the nation’s sporting calendar – they’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule this show.\n\n\nThey hope to have a new date asap and apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused. If you are a ticket holder\, please get in touch with ticketing@colchesterartscentre.com\n\nTickets £30.50\nDoors Open 7.30pm\, Start 8pm.\nThis show is for a seated audience. \nLegendary award-winning comedian David O’Doherty is here for a special extended headline set! David has just completed touring his newest show Tiny Piano Man across The UK to sell out crowds and criticial acclaim. \nA TV regular\, David’s television appearances include Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown\, Would I Lie To You?\, Celebrity Mastermind\, Richard Osman’s House of Games\, The Great Celebrity Bake Off and The Alternative Comedy Experience. \nHe has hosted Never Mind The Buzzcocks and made appearances on shows such as QI\, Dave’s One Night Stand and Have I Got News For You. \nDavid will be supported by two fantastic comedians on the night – names announced soon! (Please note that these supporting acts are subject to change) \n“A masterclass.” Irish Times\n“Rarely a moment when the audience isn’t buckled over in laughter.” Time Out\n“Live comedy doesn’t get much better.” The Age\n“Comedy’s answer to Steely Dan.” The Telegraph
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/david-odoherty-and-friends/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130153_image_687032989_1392408376254661_1064494983519564582_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130155-1784230200-1784241000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Previews: Fiona Allen + Eli Matthewson
DESCRIPTION:A Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics – catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do… \nTickets £16.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience \nFiona Allen: Work In ProgressSellout 2023 and Smack The Pony Star runs out of time to find the perfect excuse to avoid social engagement must confront their worst fear…other people! \nTwice Emmy winning actor and comedian Fiona Allen has been a mainstay of our TV screens over the past two decades. She has starred in various sketch shows\, including “Goodness Gracious Me” and “The All Star Comedy Show”\, but most famously “Smack the Pony”. Fiona has also appeared in television dramas such as “Dalziel and Pascoe”\, “Coronation Street”\, in “Happiness” alongside Paul Whitehouse\, and on film as Sandra in the film version of the famous Viz comic strip “Fat Slags”\, and Smirgut the Fierce in “Gladiatress”. Most recently she has been in that little-known soap “Eastenders”… \nFiona won a whole new generation of fans in the second series of the hit E4 teenage drama “Skins”\, playing Maxxie’s mum\, Jackie Oliver (her on-screen hubby was Bill Bailey). She has also played the role of Georgia Stevenson in the BBC drama “Waterloo Road”\, while often appearing as herself on comedy shows like “Mock the Week” and “8 Out Of 10 Cats”. \n“Punchlines delivered with cutting execution” Scotsman“Appealingly barbed company” Guardian \nEli Matthewson: Work In ProgressEli Matthewson is the first ever New Zealander to move to London and he has done it right on time for the end of the world. Just as life was starting to feel safe and secure\, he has thrown it all away and scraped into the UK on the last possible week he could qualify for the youth mobility visa. A show about doing everything you can to make something of yourself before society completely crumbles. \n“Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail” – Theatreview“That most generous of comedy things: a personal show that feels inclusive\, offering a series of vignettes that invite introspection without ever getting preachy.” ★★★★ – The Recs“Smart\, silly\, and thoroughly entertaining.” ★★★★ – EdFest Mag★★★★ – Three Weeks★★★★ Scotsman★★★★ Chortle★★★★ Voice Mag
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/edinburgh-previews-fiona-allen-eli-matthewson/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130155_image_654659946_1351581483670684_8644568929044631586_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130159-1784230200-1784241000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Previews: Fiona Allen + Eli Matthewson
DESCRIPTION:A Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics – catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do… \nTickets £16.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience \nFiona Allen: Work In ProgressSellout 2023 and Smack The Pony Star runs out of time to find the perfect excuse to avoid social engagement must confront their worst fear…other people!  \nTwice Emmy winning actor and comedian Fiona Allen has been a mainstay of our TV screens over the past two decades. She has starred in various sketch shows\, including “Goodness Gracious Me” and “The All Star Comedy Show”\, but most famously “Smack the Pony”. Fiona has also appeared in television dramas such as “Dalziel and Pascoe”\, “Coronation Street”\, in “Happiness” alongside Paul Whitehouse\, and on film as Sandra in the film version of the famous Viz comic strip “Fat Slags”\, and Smirgut the Fierce in “Gladiatress”. Most recently she has been in that little-known soap “Eastenders”…  \nFiona won a whole new generation of fans in the second series of the hit E4 teenage drama “Skins”\, playing Maxxie’s mum\, Jackie Oliver (her on-screen hubby was Bill Bailey). She has also played the role of Georgia Stevenson in the BBC drama “Waterloo Road”\, while often appearing as herself on comedy shows like “Mock the Week” and “8 Out Of 10 Cats”.  \n“Punchlines delivered with cutting execution” Scotsman “Appealingly barbed company” Guardian  \nEli Matthewson: Work In ProgressEli Matthewson is the first ever New Zealander to move to London and he has done it right on time for the end of the world. Just as life was starting to feel safe and secure\, he has thrown it all away and scraped into the UK on the last possible week he could qualify for the youth mobility visa. A show about doing everything you can to make something of yourself before society completely crumbles.  \n“Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail” – Theatreview “That most generous of comedy things: a personal show that feels inclusive\, offering a series of vignettes that invite introspection without ever getting preachy.” ★★★★ – The Recs “Smart\, silly\, and thoroughly entertaining.” ★★★★ – EdFest Mag ★★★★ – Three Weeks ★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ Voice Mag
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/edinburgh-previews-fiona-allen-eli-matthewson-2/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130159_image_689515354_1392411912920974_6814328671480207900_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130161-1784316600-1784327400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Previews: Cecily Hitchcock & Rory Cargill
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15. Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm. This show is for a seated audience.  \nA Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics – catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do… \nCecily Hitchcock Cecily Hitchcock is a comedy siren\, crowd enchantress & heckler annihilator. Her unique mix of outlandish anecdotes and off-beat observations have gained traction both online and on stage. Cecily is an accomplished live MC and her sketches and stand up videos have amassed over 15 million views on social media and have been featured on Ladbible\, The Sidemen & Brewdog.  \n“Outstanding” – The Independent “Hot” – Katherine Ryan  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/hmWKmJuQSpshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/lMmZM89-IN4 \nRory Cargill Rory Cargill is a comedy writer-performer\, actor and filmmaker. Rory’s work spans character-driven comedy\, film and live shows that often integrate technical wizardry\, visual spectacle and intricate silly storytelling. His knack for spoof and parody and versatility when inhabiting characters has lead to people describing him as “the British Chris Lilley”. His 2024 live multimedia sketch/character show Television 1 has been hailed in five-star reviews from Broadway World and Lothian Life “the epitome of the Fringe”\, “pitch-perfect”\, and compared to the work of Peter Serafinowicz. His online sketches have amassed over 7 million views\, including his ‘Indie Boys’ series (co-created with Pete Rugman & Dave Durkan) with collaborations from US comedian Kyle Gordon\, and musicians Kate Nash and The Hoosiers. He has also appeared in an online comedy short with musician Joy Crookes. His comedy short The Astonishing Adventures of Alfred screened at the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival and had its US premiere at the LA Comedy Festival. The film was shortlisted for the British Comedy Guide Production Award. He was the creator and host of Something or Other; a live comedy variety night in London that featured guests including Esther Manito\, Ania Magliano and Chloe Petts. \nhttps://www.rorycargill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rorycargill/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/edinburgh-previews-cecily-hitchcock-rory-cargill/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130161_image_691329922_1392414476254051_1489343853888105039_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T231500
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130163-1784317500-1784330100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:NOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! The Victoria Scone Takeover! Colchester!
DESCRIPTION:Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK bringing you a fabulous evening of DRAG this July! And this time\, we’ll be joined by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 3 and Canada Vs The World Superstar\, VICTORIA SCONE! \nThat’s right! We have the Drag Race ICON\, Victoria Scone herself\, entering the building with us in Colchester! She’ll be joining us for an unforgettable evening of drag cabaret\, camp and CHAOS and we could not be more excited! Expect electrifying lip synching\, stunning live vocals\, camp comedy\, audience games and of course…CHAOS! \nHosted by East Anglia’s dynamite drag duo Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power (with a fabulous cast of special guests TBA!) you’ll be in for the night of your lives! So put on those heels\, throw on some glitter and get ready for the drag mixtape to begin! Trust us\, you won’t want it to end! \nThis event is seated\, with standing room available! Seating is first come\, first served! Please note the venue is upstairs and unfortunately\, is not wheelchair accessible. \nVIP Meet & Greet ticket holders will be granted first access to the venue for first choice of seating.  \nDoors at 7.45pm! Show at 8.30pm! \nGeneral Admission £15* \nVIP Meet & Greet £20* (You will be granted first access to the venue for your choice of seating\, meet and greet opportunity with Victoria Scone and photo opportunity with our event photographer! VIP Meet & Greet doors will be at 7pm – further details will be emailed closer to the date of the event! STRICTLY LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!) \nOn The Door Tickets £20 (valid for show only) \nPlease note: We unfortunately do not offer refunds – please message if you have any questions! \nNOTE: “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is a queer led Drag Cabaret show\, and we strive to welcome all audiences into our events! We have a ZERO tolerance policy towards homophobia\, transphobia and all forms of abuse. The performers and the audiences deserve your respect at all times. If you do not respect everyone\, you will be asked to leave. \nWe kindly ask that ANY hen or stag party wanting to attend MUST message in advance of tickets being purchased. We reserve the right to refuse admittance if there is no prior contact\, and refunds will not be issued. Thank you.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/now-thats-what-i-call-drag-the-victoria-scone-takeover-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130163_image_643397373_953759053852462_6886672968457803102_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Knuckle Sandwich":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130181-1784403000-1784413800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Previews: Rob Auton + Katie Norris
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nA Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics – catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do… \nRob Auton Following on from his 2025 Edinburgh hit show CAN – The story of a man called Can\, writer and performer\, Rob Auton is writing his second story for the stage\, it is called JUPITER. JUPITER is a story about Rob being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. One day a couple come into the estate agents and ask Rob what Earth is like to live on. Rob Auton has written twelve five star rated Edinburgh fringe shows\, building a live audience through his unique world view and love of writing and performing. His shows for stage include a series of shows on specific themes- The Yellow Show (a show about the colour yellow)\, The Sky Show\, The Face Show\, The Water Show\, The Sleep Show\, The Hair Show\, The Talk Show and so on. In 2025 Rob wrote his first narrative hour- ‘CAN -The Story of a Man called Can’. The show enjoyed a sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival\, was listed in the British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed shows of the fringe and won Best show and Best Comedy Show in the Darkchat.com Awards 2025. As well as touring the UK extensively Rob has also performed across Europe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. ‘A genuine original’ The Guardian  \nKatie Norris Fresh from a string of major comedy accolades\, including Winner of the Musical Comedy Awards 2023\, Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show 2025\, Nominee for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 and British Comedy Guide’s Next Big Thing 2025\, Katie Norris brings a brand-new hour of something she genuinely hopes will be good. Katie’s 2025 smash-hit live show Go West\, Old Maid was nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and achieved widespread critical acclaim before transferring to London’s Soho Theatre in 2025 ahead of a UK tour in 2026. Katie is a previous winner of the Musical Comedy Awards and her 2024 debut hour Farm Fatale also saw a sold-out Fringe run\, and was nominated for the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy. Katie recently made her debut on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4)\, and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4\, having appeared on The Now Show\, Do Gooders\, DMs are Open and Newsjack.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/edinburgh-previews-rob-auton-katie-norris/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130181_image_690853569_1392416739587158_338140603827626018_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
UID:130194-1784748600-1784759400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Matt Hobs: 100% Badgers
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nAge Guidance: 16+ \n100% Badgers is a sell-out 2025 Edinburgh Fringe stand-up comedy show where Matt Hobs talks about how the worlds of humans and badgers collide.  \nThe show takes us on Hobs’ journey from a passing interest in badgers\, to an obsession that leads to him standing in a field looking at a caged\, frightened badger caught up in the misinformation of the bovine TB debate.  \nWe’ll learn about the European badger and its dachshund nemesis\, the presidential American badger\, the world-famous internet sensation that is the honey badger and many more.  \n“His storytelling is gripping\, his facts are fascinating\, and his punchlines are perfectly timed.” ★★★★.5\, Edinburgh Reviews.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/matt-hobs-100-badgers/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130194_image_691249310_1392423669586465_7023989998619300768_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T233000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181747Z
CREATED:20260703T120655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181747Z
UID:130764-1784925000-1784935800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe – Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts)
DESCRIPTION:THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING\, INTENSELY CONTROVERSIAL\, AND CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED COMEDY (of sorts) RETURNS TO COLCHESTER FRINGE. \nColchester Fringe invites the world’s leading lecturers to give talks on the issues that matter. That’s why Professor Handler David is excited to give a lecture on the kink of pup play and teach Colchester how to turn their bitchboys into good boys. What begins as a traditional lecture quickly transcends labels through stand-up\, homonormative puppets\, punk music\, gay sex\, and multimedia visuals to become a emotionally provocative and boldly introspective reflection on queer identity. “Filled with Puppy Power” (Watermark News)\, Pup Play “has a heart the size of Clifford the Big Red Dog.” (Broadway World) \nNoah Alfred Pantano writes and stars. He has been described by critics as “immeasurably talented” (Broadway World)\, “sharp\, quick\, and uncompromising” (GSCENE)\, and “bold\, brazen and stratospherically cheeky\, concealing beneath the girth of energy a good heart and a probing mind.” (Lost in Theatreland). Pantano was awarded runner-up for “Activist of the Year” at the National Queer Student Awards. His other work Standing On A Nail was the best-selling play of Colchester Fringe in 2023. \nPup Play has won five awards and tours around the world raising over $1400+ (so far) for LGBTQ+ charities.The show features music by Jake and the Nowhere\, Alan Xtra\, and Tungsten Lungs.The profits from this performance will be donated to a local Colchester LGBTQ+ charity.Pup Play is sponsored by Mr.Riegillio\, MessyPup\, BoboBear\, Sent With Pride\, and Essex Startups. \n*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also\, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-pup-play-a-queer-pseudo-lecture-of-sorts/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181747Z
CREATED:20260703T120701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181747Z
UID:130769-1785083400-1785094200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe – Offgridland
DESCRIPTION:Flight. Mode. The two most wonderful words…but even with his mobile blocking the outside world\, can our desperate\, overworked hero ever switch off? It’s time to go to his favourite place: Offgridland. Just ignore the knocks on the door. And the constant ringing of his landline – a phone he can’t even find because he hasn’t used it since 2007. And that slightly worrying internal narrative that he’s actually just living in a sitcom. And his fear that his car\, which no longer has a handbrake\, could come crashing through the walls at any moment. No\, it’s fine. It’s all totally fine. Just give the guy a break\, yeah? Just for an hour? \nA frantic\, claustrophobic comedy play that blends theatre and stand-up\, told in real time by multi-award winning writer/performer\, Paul Richards\, Offgridland is the true story of a man trying to switch off from the perils of technology and\, you know\, other people. \nReviews of Paul’s previous work: \n“Like an alternative Ferris Bueller… the escalating web of chaos is skilfully scripted in the vein of a classic film comedy. ****” – The Scotsman“Paul Richards brings energy in abundance and charmingly\, wittily\, tells his tale\, but the tale is a cautionary one : ignore strains upon your mental health at your peril. It is most definitely a Fringe show for our times and is highly recommended.” – FringeReview”Such an amazing performance. A must-experience show.” – BBC Radio Cambridgeshire \n*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also\, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-offgridland/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181747Z
CREATED:20260703T120705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181747Z
UID:130775-1785094200-1785105000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe – Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts)
DESCRIPTION:THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING\, INTENSELY CONTROVERSIAL\, AND CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED COMEDY (of sorts) RETURNS TO COLCHESTER FRINGE. \nColchester Fringe invites the world’s leading lecturers to give talks on the issues that matter. That’s why Professor Handler David is excited to give a lecture on the kink of pup play and teach Colchester how to turn their bitchboys into good boys. What begins as a traditional lecture quickly transcends labels through stand-up\, homonormative puppets\, punk music\, gay sex\, and multimedia visuals to become a emotionally provocative and boldly introspective reflection on queer identity. “Filled with Puppy Power” (Watermark News)\, Pup Play “has a heart the size of Clifford the Big Red Dog.” (Broadway World) \nNoah Alfred Pantano writes and stars. He has been described by critics as “immeasurably talented” (Broadway World)\, “sharp\, quick\, and uncompromising” (GSCENE)\, and “bold\, brazen and stratospherically cheeky\, concealing beneath the girth of energy a good heart and a probing mind.” (Lost in Theatreland). Pantano was awarded runner-up for “Activist of the Year” at the National Queer Student Awards. His other work Standing On A Nail was the best-selling play of Colchester Fringe in 2023. \nPup Play has won five awards and tours around the world raising over $1400+ (so far) for LGBTQ+ charities.The show features music by Jake and the Nowhere\, Alan Xtra\, and Tungsten Lungs.The profits from this performance will be donated to a local Colchester LGBTQ+ charity.Pup Play is sponsored by Mr.Riegillio\, MessyPup\, BoboBear\, Sent With Pride\, and Essex Startups. \n*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also\, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-pup-play-a-queer-pseudo-lecture-of-sorts-2/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR