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SUMMARY:Wivenhoe Funny Farm on Tour 6.30pm start!
DESCRIPTION:Booking info at bottom of this post.  \nThursday 27th August 6.30pm to 8.30pm – doors around 5.30pm (but pub open all day so rock up whenever) \nTop notch live stand-up comedy shows from: \nSteve Gribbin \nSteve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scathing up-to-date comedy songs and sharp\, quirky observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit \n“With more energy than a friendly Tasmanian devil\, this affable and animated comedian tells jokes\, plays the guitar and sings lyrics.” The Scotsman \nSupport from:Joy Carter‘Her comic style certainly makes her one to watch out for’-Daily Mail \n‘Spontaneous\, eccentric and a true individual’-BBC Home Counties \n‘So Brilliant’-Jo Brand. Comedian \n& Louis Green“Louie Green is a natural observational story teller that the crowd instantly warms to. One to watch.” – Rox Central \nMC Hazel Humphreys​ \nPlease read!ALL BOOKINGS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED VIA HAZEL – email – FUNNYFARMCOMEDY@GMAIL.COMWe will be asking for donations to help pay acts for reservations. Recommended £8.50 donation per seat booked but whatever you can manage. \nThis is an outdoor gig at The Horse and Groom Pub\, Wivenhoe starting 6.30pm (pub open all day)\, there is limited seating available. Please book tables in advance.  \nWe will be requesting donations for table reservations in order to help us pay our professional acts. This would be preferable via BACs in advance but we will collect donations on the night too.  \nThe Funny Farm would recommend bringing the following: warm clothes (it may get cold)\, mozzie repellent & waterproof (just in case!) \nThis is a cracking comedy line-up with pro comics and the Funny Farm needs the audience’s help in covering the costs.  \nI’ve been asked by the pub staff to remind people it’s polite to return empty glasses to the bar or the empties tray outside. There – I’ve done it x
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wivenhoe-funny-farm-on-tour-6-30pm-start/
LOCATION:The Horse & Groom\, Wivenhoe Cross\, Wivenhoe\, CO7 9QL\, GB
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Colchester Comedy Showcase with Kate Barron & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by MC Greg Edwards \nGet ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse stand-up as the phenomenal\, multi-award-winning Kate Barron headlines a massive night of live comedy at Colchester’s premier intimate venue\, Three Wise Monkeys (Top Floor)! \nThe evening will be held together by your host and resident Master of Ceremonies\, Greg Edwards\, bringing his trademark energy to keep the room buzzing between acts. Boasting global television credits and a reputation as one of the most exciting\, fast-rising voices on the international circuit\, Kate leads a sensational hand-picked billing of incredible talent. \nEvent Information \nDate: Wednesday 5th August 2026 \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN \nDoors Open: 7:00 PM \nShow Starts: 7:30 PM (Prompt) \nAbout the Lineup \nHeadline Act: Kate Barron \nOriginally from Vancouver and now based in London\, Kate Barron is a fierce\, brutally honest\, and dynamically funny comedian taking the global comedy scene by storm. Before comedy\, she worked as an international high-end art dealer in Toronto before stepping onto the stage and making history as the first-ever woman to win the notorious Toronto Comedy Brawl\, beating out over 400 comics. \nSince then\, she has dominated international festivals from Just For Laughs to HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival. Her debut solo show\, Losing Myself\, scooped the “Best Debut Show” award at the Edinburgh Fringe\, leading to a sold-out run at London’s prestigious Soho Theatre and her own filmed stand-up special. A regular headliner at the UK’s top clubs (including The Comedy Store and Top Secret)\, her live-wire crowd work and unapologetic storytelling make her an absolute force on stage. \nTV & Media Credits: \nRoast Battle Canada (CTV Comedy Channel) \nComedy Central Live (Comedy Central UK) \nComedy Central North America \nYour Host: MC Greg Edwards \nGuiding you through the night is our MC\, Greg Edwards. With a natural ability to connect with any audience\, Greg will be keeping the energy high\, the laughs flowing\, and introducing our massive lineup of support acts. \nIncredible Support Billing \nThe night features a powerhouse lineup of three of the most exciting\, sought-after acts on the live comedy circuit today: \nDee Anthony: Known for brilliant setups and an infectious energy that commands the room from the moment they step on stage. \nNathan Plant: A masterful club act delivering sharp\, high-pacing punchlines you won’t see coming. \nShivtastic: Bursting with charisma and bringing a wonderfully fresh\, highly entertaining perspective to the stage. \nPlease Note: This event is expected to sell out in advance. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Age restriction: 18+ only. \nThis is looking like a top-tier night for Legion of Laughs. This text is fully polished and ready to drop right onto your ticket site! \nAge Restrictions:Over 18s Only \nVenue opens at:7:00pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-comedy-showcase-with-kate-barron-friends/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Kate Barron & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Live Comedy Showcase: Kate Barron & Guests \nHosted by MC Greg Edwards \nGet ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse stand-up as the phenomenal\, multi-award-winning Kate Barron headlines a massive night of live comedy at Colchester’s premier intimate venue\, Three Wise Monkeys (Top Floor)! \nThe evening will be held together by your host and resident Master of Ceremonies\, Greg Edwards\, bringing his trademark energy to keep the room buzzing between acts.  \nBoasting global television credits and a reputation as one of the most exciting\, fast-rising voices on the international circuit\, Kate leads a sensational hand-picked billing of incredible talent. \nAbout the Lineup \nHeadline Act: Kate Barron \nOriginally from Vancouver and now based in London\, Kate Barron is a fierce\, brutally honest\, and dynamically funny comedian taking the global comedy scene by storm. Before comedy\, she worked as an international high-end art dealer in Toronto before stepping onto the stage and making history as the first-ever woman to win the notorious Toronto Comedy Brawl\, beating out over 400 comics.Since then\, she has dominated international festivals from Just For Laughs to HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival. Her debut solo show\, Losing Myself\, scooped the “Best Debut Show” award at the Edinburgh Fringe\, leading to a sold-out run at London’s prestigious Soho Theatre and her own filmed stand-up special. A regular headliner at the UK’s top clubs (including The Comedy Store and Top Secret)\, her live-wire crowd work and unapologetic storytelling make her an absolute force on stage.TV & Media Credits:Roast Battle Canada (CTV Comedy Channel)Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central UK)Comedy Central North AmericaYour Host: MC Greg EdwardsGuiding you through the night is our MC\, Greg Edwards. With a natural ability to connect with any audience\, Greg will be keeping the energy high\, the laughs flowing\, and introducing our massive lineup of support acts.Incredible Support BillingThe night features a powerhouse lineup of three of the most exciting\, sought-after acts on the live comedy circuit today:Dee Anthony: Known for brilliant setups and an infectious energy that commands the room from the moment they step on stage.Nathan Plant: A masterful club act delivering sharp\, high-pacing punchlines you won’t see coming.Shivtastic: Bursting with charisma and bringing a wonderfully fresh\, highly entertaining perspective to the stage.Please Note: This event is expected to sell out in advance. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Age restriction: 18+ only.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/kate-barron-friends/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181649Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181649Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154325Z
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SUMMARY:Sara Pascoe & Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £29.50.Doors open 5.30pm\, show starts 6pm.Duration approx\, 2 hours with interval. \nThis show is for a seated audience. \nThe extended set headliner of this special night of stand-up is the brilliant SARA PASCOE! Sara is a critically acclaimed comedian\, author\, screenwriter and broadcaster whose latest stand-up show I Am Strange Gloop toured the UK\, Australia and Canada in 2025. \nSara has also returned to hosting The Great British Sewing Bee for BBC One and starring alongside a stellar line up of British comedians in Prime Video’s Last One Laughing UK\, co-hosted by Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty. As a TV regular\, Sara has appeared on the likes of Taskmaster (C4)\, Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, QI (BBC Two)\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4) and Mock the Week (BBC Two). \nSara will be supported by two of the best rising stars on the comedy circuit… \nSARA BARRON (LIVE AT THE APOLLO and WOULD I LIE TO YOU)MORGAN REES (TOUR SUPPORT FOR LUCY BEAUMONT) \nandMILLE MALONE – host – (SEAN LOCK COMEDY AWARD FINALIST) \n*Please note that these supporting acts are subject to change*  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1858171155569469/?event_time_id=1858173472235904
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sara-pascoe-special-guests/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260616T154252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature *
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £23.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm. \nDirect from the Edinburgh festival\, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour\, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. \nJoin Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class\, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. \nAs seen/heard on Have a Word Pod\, Ch4’s Comedy Gala\, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow\, The John Bishop Show\, Live at the Apollo (so good\, he’s done it twice) and much more! \n“ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK\, INTELLIGENT\, SPARKLING CHARM” Independent \n“UNMISSABLE” Edinburgh Evening News \n“CLASSY ROUTINES. STAND-UP ELITE” Chortle \n“AS FRESH AS THREE DECADES AGO. ATHLETIC FINESSE\, EFFORTLESS” List \nwww.tomstade.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tom-stade-naughty-by-nature/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181713Z
CREATED:20250527T071041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181713Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Store - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 28 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nPriority from O2 : Wed\, 26 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nLive Nation Presale : Thu\, 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-comedy-store-colchester-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ticketmaster Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260515T184512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Foxx: How Lovely
DESCRIPTION:General tickets go on sale Friday 17th October\, 11am.Mailing list presale Thursday 16th October\, 11am. \nTickets £18.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience \nDaniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s\, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines\, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. \nDescribed by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’\, award-winning stand-up Daniel is best known for his viral comedy videos\, which are enjoyed by millions of women and gays online. \nHis critically-acclaimed debut show Villain toured internationally\, including a sell-out run at New York’s SoHo Playhouse and London’s legendary Clapham Grand. He co-hosts the podcast Welcome To Hell with fellow comic Dane Buckley\, which debuted in Apple and Spotify’s Top 10 comedy charts\, and he is the author of the hit book Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children. \n‘Utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’ ★★★★★ Rolling Stone \n‘Relentlessly hilarious’ ★★★★★ Broadway World \n‘A supremely gifted comic’ ★★★★★ North West End UK \n★★★★ The Scotsman \n★★★★ The List
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/daniel-foxx-how-lovely/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T220524Z
CREATED:20260224T071231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T220524Z
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SUMMARY:Troy Hawke Live in Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Following last year’s sellout world tour\, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop\, Never Change!’Sat\, 16 May 2026\, 19:30 | Charter Hall\, Colchester \nTICKETS>>> at box-office: https://cnear.me/rrudoWX \nAngry security guards\, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields\, both online and in real life. \n*𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬\, 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/troy-hawke-live-in-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="London Events Guide":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260513T112118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181748Z
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SUMMARY:Having a Bubble May 14th
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we return to Roots & Grooves for our monthly 5 star comedy night!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/having-a-bubble-may-14th/
LOCATION:Roots & Grooves Cafe\, Roots & Grooves Cafe
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T203321Z
CREATED:20260113T071045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T203321Z
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SUMMARY:Wivenhoe Funny Farm 7.30pm start!
DESCRIPTION:Booking info at bottom of this post.  \nThursday 26th March 7.30pm to 9.30pm – back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club – doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance) \nTop notch live stand-up comedy from Pam Ford“Pam Ford is a force of nature” The Scotsman“Bold\, brash\, and absolutely hilarious\, Pam Ford is a powerhouse of comedy” Jongleurs Comedy \nSupport: Joe Jacobs“The Stomzy of Stand-up” Chortle“Always funny” – Beyond the Joke \n& Tom Alban \nMC Hazel Humphreys​ \nPlease read!ALL BOOKINGS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED VIA HAZEL – email – FUNNYFARMCOMEDY@GMAIL.COM \nPLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE unless agreed with us. \nWe will be asking for donations to help pay acts for reservations. Recommended £8.50 donation per seat booked (£7 concessions) but whatever you can manage. \nThis is an indoor gig at Wivenhoe Bowls Club starting 7.30pm (doors 7pm)\, there is limited seating available. Please book tables.  \nWe will be requesting donations for table reservations in order to help us pay our professional acts. This would be preferable via BACs in advance.  \nThis is a cracking comedy line-up with pro comics and the Funny Farm needs the audience’s help in covering the costs.  \nI’ve been asked by the Bowls Club to ask people to not form large queues at the bar and if possible return empty glasses at the end of the night. Done x
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wivenhoe-funny-farm-7-30pm-start-2/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Bowls Club\, Woodland Way\, Colchester\, CO79\, GB
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181649Z
CREATED:20260125T071022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181649Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Comedy Night of 2025\, hosted by our brilliant regular MC Justin Panks. \nOpening the show is award-winning comedian Paul F. Taylor\, bringing his signature absurdist style of offbeat one-liners\, surreal observations\, and high-energy\, chaotic storytelling. \nIn the middle spot\, award-winning comedian and actress Wendy delivers sharp\, warm comedy drawn from her acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe solo shows\, including Things I Didn’t Know\, I Didn’t Know and Tiny Me. \nClosing the night is John Robertson\, a hugely experienced headliner with over 20 years in comedy\, known for his high-energy\, improvised stand up. Performing every year at the Edinburgh Fringe and having a signature show called ‘The Dark room’. \nDoors open at 7pm with Comedy starting at 8pm. Bar food available until 8:45pm.  \nBook 10 tickets in one transaction and get a free pitcher of beer. \nThis event is for over 16s only (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult). \nFree parking available – enter your car registration at the reception tablets on arrival.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/comedy-night-4/
LOCATION:Colchester United FC\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, Colchester\, CO4 5UP\, GB
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181748Z
CREATED:20260225T071224Z
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SUMMARY:Open Your Hearts for Open Road featuring John Robins In Conversation*
DESCRIPTION:All Tickets £35.Doors open 7pm\, show starts 7.30pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nOpen Road\, the Essex-based drugs & alcohol support charity\, invites you to a night of wondrous entertainment for the very best of causes\, featuring JOHN ROBINS! \nJoin critically acclaimed stand-up comedian\, Taskmaster champion\, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety. John will be talking about his beautifully written\, moving and darkly funny forthcoming memoir Thirst. He will tell the story of his life through the lens of alcohol\, the drinks that made him\, and those that broke him. From his earliest drinking experiences – pretending to be drunk after a sip of champagne aged five\, spraying aftershave into his mouth at the school play afterparty\, and university nights spent downing red wine alone in his room – to his last drink in 2022 and the journey into sobriety that followed\, John will explore our relationship with alcohol through reflections on decades of his own drinking. \nFormer Colchester Mayor Tim Young\, will host the conversation\, which will also include an audience Q&A.  \nJohn Robins is best known for his radio and podcast partnership with BBC Radio 5. Having completed numerous sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and picking up the Chortle Awards for Best Compere\, one for Best Radio\, and a Three Weeks Editors Choice Award\, in 2017 he scooped the big one\, winning the Edinburgh Comedy Award for his show “The Darkness of Robins”. A 68 UK tour followed\, culminating in a sold out show at London’s hammersmith Eventin Apollo. \nhttps://www.johnrobins.com/about/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/open-your-hearts-for-open-road-featuring-john-robins-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Store - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 28 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nPriority from O2 : Wed\, 26 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nLive Nation Presale : Thu\, 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-comedy-store-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:MARCH COLCHESTER COMEDY SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:Prescribed Laughter: March Comedy Showcase \nWarning: Symptoms of severe boredom are best treated with immediate exposure to top-tier hilarity! Your doctor prescribes attending the Three Wise Monkeys Comedy Showcase this March. Prepare for a night you genuinely won’t forget\, surgically hosted by the sharp and sensational Greg Edwards. We’re featuring a potent cocktail of comedy—from buzzing new faces ready to erupt\, to established acts guaranteed to leave your sides splitting. This isn’t just a show; it’s essential therapy. Do not delay your dose! \nMake the smart choice and secure your treatment plan early: Tickets are only £10 if purchased before the evening of the show. Delaying your decision will cost you: it’s a steeper £15 on the door. Ditch the doom-scrolling and invest in a genuine\, memorable night out. Mark your calendar\, grab your tenner\, and get ready for a powerful injection of pure comedic genius. This is the cure for the mundane—miss it and regret it! \n📅 When: Wednesday\, 4th March📍 Where: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester (Top Floor)🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird specials available for just £10 + booking fee! Don’t wait until it’s sold out—grab your tickets now and join us for a night of craft beer and non-stop laughs.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/march-colchester-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Colchester Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Prescribed Laughter: March Comedy ShowcaseWarning: Symptoms of severe boredom are best treated with immediate exposure to top-tier hilarity! Your doctor prescribes attending the Three Wise Monkeys Comedy Showcase this March. Prepare for a night you genuinely won’t forget\, surgically hosted by the sharp and sensational Greg Edwards. We’re featuring a potent cocktail of comedy—from buzzing new faces ready to erupt\, to established acts guaranteed to leave your sides splitting. This isn’t just a show; it’s essential therapy. Do not delay your dose!Make the smart choice and secure your treatment plan early: Tickets are only £10 if purchased before the evening of the show. Delaying your decision will cost you: it’s a steeper £15 on the door. Ditch the doom-scrolling and invest in a genuine\, memorable night out. Mark your calendar\, grab your tenner\, and get ready for a powerful injection of pure comedic genius. This is the cure for the mundane—miss it and regret it! \n📅 When: Wednesday\, 4th March📍 Where: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester (Top Floor)🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird specials available for just £10 + booking fee!  \nDon’t wait until it’s sold out—grab your tickets now and join us for a night of craft beer and non-stop laughs.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-comedy-showcase-3/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T223000
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SUMMARY:Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire
DESCRIPTION:Goes on sale Friday 7th March at 10.30am. \nTickets £19.50Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm. \nNew national tour 2025-2026 for star of Have I Got News For You\, Is University Really Worth It?\, The Last Leg\, Would I Lie to You?\, Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Backstage With Katherine Ryan\, The Mash Report\, The News Quiz\, Geoff Norcott’s Working Men’s Club and many more!  \n‘He has become one of our most refreshingly funny comedians of any stripe.’ ★★★★ Dominic Maxwell\, The Times  \nBasic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from comedian\, author\, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott and Geoff’s first under a Labour government\, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest! Not least because there’s nothing quite so British as being promised a brave new dawn then realising it’s as crap as the last one. \nGeoff will savour getting his teeth into the new ‘big beasts’ of British politics\, with scathing words for Starmer and Rachel Reeves (while surprisingly positive about the idea of Angela Rayner as PM). \nCulturally\, Geoff is conscious that – as the global headwinds shift right – he might end up at odds with people who used to be on ‘his side’. He’s dismayed to find that some of the cultural right weren’t really against censorship and cancellation\, they just wanted to be the ones doing it. \nWhat’s more\, Geoff can’t get his head around people who shared his suspicion of the EU’s power openly salivating over the idea of Britain becoming Trump’s 51st State. \n‘The Laughs roll in like waves.’ ★★★★ Bruce Dessau\, Evening Standard \nUnlike most sequels\, Basic Bloke 2 will move beyond some of the themes of the original (while fully aware that a comedian doing a ‘sequel’ at all is a bit ridiculous). \nHe’s been moving in male mental health circles for a while how\, but while they’re all saying blokes should ‘check in’ on each other\, he’s wondering what happens if you do ‘check in’ all the time but they mainly want to send you politically incorrect memes. \nGeoff’s also taking advantage of the rediscovered tolerance towards jokes being jokes to tell you what he really thinks. How much he judges people. Bad parents\, people who eat too much\, anyone who wears a dressing gown beyond 9am…it’s fair to say the gloves are off. \n‘Geoff Norcott is in his element on the stand-up stage.’ Daily Mail \n‘He’s a class act with a mature\, sharp take on modern politics.’ Sunday Times  \nGeoff Norcott has numerous TV credits to his name\, including Live at the Apollo\, Mock The Week (BBC Two)\, Have I Got News For You\, House of Games\, Question Time\, Pointless Celebrities\, Would I Lie To You? Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One)\, Backstage With Katherine Ryan (Amazon)\, The Complaints Department (Comedy Central)\, A League of Their Own\, Comedians Giving Lectures\, Late Night Mash (Dave)\, The Last Leg (Channel 4). Geoff also presented his own documentaries on BBC Two\, How The Middle Classes Ruined Britain and Is University Really Worth It?
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/geoff-norcott-basic-bloke-2-theres-no-bloke-without-fire/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Colchester Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:🎤 Get Ready to Laugh\, Colchester! \nLooking for the perfect midweek pick-me-up?  \nThe Colchester Comedy Showcase is coming to the Top Floor of Three Wise Monkeys\, and you don’t want to miss it! 🍻 \nPresented by Topper Promotions\, we’re bringing together a stellar lineup of talent for one night only. Whether you’re a comedy regular or just need a good night out\, this is the place to be. \nThe LineupFeaturing hilarious sets from: \n * Zak Ranger * Hermang Makwana * Craig McCall * Eddie Rojas * Katherine! \n🌟 Headliner: The one and only Don Avocado (Jim Carlberg) \nThe Details \n📅 When: Wednesday\, 4th February \n📍 Where: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester (Top Floor) \n🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM \n🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird specials available for just £10 + booking fee!Don’t wait until it’s sold out—grab your tickets now and join us for a night of craft beer and non-stop laughs. \n👉 Scan the QR code in the image or click the link in our bio to book!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-comedy-showcase-4/
LOCATION:CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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