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SUMMARY:Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/simon-brodkin-unleashed/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Comedy Night\, hosted by our brilliant regular MC Justin Panks.  \nOpening the show we have\, Diane Spencer who is best known for her online comedy specials and a growing online fanbase.  \nTaking the middle spot is Sol Bernstein\, the comic creation of Steve Jameson – a top comedy performer and seasoned entertainer with a career spanning several decades. \nClosing the night we have Glenn Wool\, best known for his laid-back style and storytelling. Appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe and appearances on 8 out of 10 cats.  \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-6/
LOCATION:Colchester United FC\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, Colchester\, CO4 5UP\, GB
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:The LXXXII (82) Comedy Club - Free Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The LXXXII Comedy Club at Bar 82 – a brand-new night of live stand-up comedy bringing fresh talent\, established comedians\, and brilliant new material to Colchester. \nExpect a fantastic mix of performers delivering their latest jokes\, testing fresh ideas\, and creating unforgettable comedy moments. Whether you love discovering new comedians or simply want a great night out filled with laughter\, The LXXXII Comedy Club promises a brilliant evening of live entertainment. \nSet in the unique atmosphere of Bar 82\, this is your chance to enjoy top-quality comedy\, great drinks\, and a welcoming crowd. \nCome along\, grab a drink\, and join us for a night of laughter at The LXXXII Comedy Club.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-lxxxii-82-comedy-club-free-comedy-2/
LOCATION:CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T073031Z
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SUMMARY:Knightmare Live
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.50.\nDoors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm.\n\nThis show is for a seated audience.\n\nBack by popular demand! Based on the cult TV classic\, Knightmare. \n\n\nLight the beacons! Rouse the villagers! Gather all your courage… for the smash hit comedy show of the cult 90s TV classic is back!  \nDare you face the perils of the dungeon? Bloodthirsty goblins\, terrifying traps and worst of all… some tricky word puzzles! \n\nSidestep left into adventure as dungeon master Treguard opens the doors once more for the award-winning\, hilarious homage to the TV show that dared to say\, what if we put children in a helmet and led them to their death? (Oooh\, nasty…)\nWhere am I? You’re in a show…\nStarring Tom Bell (The Mash Report)\, Paul Flannery (director of Phantom Peak) and a host of brilliant guest comedians.\n \n\n \n★★★★★\n"Spellcasting A-W-E-S-O-M-E"\nINDEPENDENT
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/knightmare-live/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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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-10/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Wivenhoe Funny Farm
DESCRIPTION:Booking info at bottom of this post.  \nThursday 26th November 7.30pm to 9.30pm – back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club – doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance) \nTop notch live stand-up comedy from Maureen Younger“If you have been lucky enough to see her perform you will be fully aware of just how funny and engaging this woman is.” – Time Out \n“Hilarious” – The Voice \nSupport: Ben Harrington “With a down-to-earth demeanor and a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life\, Ben effortlessly turns his own challenges into laugh-out-loud moments that resonate with audiences of all ages.” – Jongleurs \n& Mabel Read“truly quirky and delightfully ace!” -Wychwood Festival. \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-5/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Bowls Club\, Woodland Way\, Colchester\, CO79\, GB
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Sooz Kempner: Imposter
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £17.50 / £15.50 concessions.\n\nDoors open 7pm\, show starts 7.30pm.\n\n\nThis show is for a seated audience.\n\nAward-winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day\, The Now Show) has always felt a little like an imposter. Except in one area: singing! She could always rely on THAT. But when Sooz's voice suddenly stopped working the way it always had before\, she had to face her imposter syndrome head-on and find out once and for all: is it imposter syndrome\, or is she truly an imposter? A stand-up show about finding your voice\, silencing trolls and Princess Diana.\n \n\n \n"Brilliant" LA Times\n \n★★★★★ West End Wilma\n \n★★★★ The Scotsman\n \n★★★★ Chortle\n \n★★★★ Fest\n \n★★★★ Broadway Baby\n \n★★★★ Funny Women\n \n★★★★ Broadway World
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sooz-kempner-imposter/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Milton Jones
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/live-at-christmas-nina-conti-milton-jones/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:LOL & Glass Eye Comedy Presents Stand Up for Foodbanks
DESCRIPTION:Standup for Foodbanks \nJoin us for an evening of top-tier comedy with a vital purpose at the Standup for Foodbanks benefit show on December 2nd. \nTo help local families ahead of the holiday season\, entry requires one full bag of non-perishable food items per ticket. Every item collected goes directly to supporting our community’s local food banks.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/lol-glass-eye-comedy-presents-stand-up-for-foodbanks/
LOCATION:CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTAMP:20260917T083000Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.50/£13.50 concs \nDoors 8pm\, show 8.30pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nCome on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.\n\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.\n\nSo catch the acts causing a stir on today's circuit\, and you might even be witnessing comedy greatness of tomorrow!\n\nThe acts performing are announced on the night.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-laughter-zone-comedy-club-5/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy Crackers 2026
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URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/comedy-crackers-2026/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Mercury Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Ignacio Lopez: Nada
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £23.50\n\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\n\n\nThis show is for a seated audience \nStar of Live At The Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, QI\, Richard Osman's House of Games & Comedy Central Live; Ignacio Lopez returns with perhaps his most ambitious and pretentious project yet.  \nNada is the captivating comedy experiment which sees Spain’s Best Export create a brand new\, completely unique and blisteringly funny stand up show right in front of your eyes\, from absolutely nothing! \nMining his hilarious upbringing\, growing up in Mallorca and South Wales\, as well as suggestions from the crowd\, and everything he’s learnt performing comedy since 2010\, Ignacio crafts an intricate story of mystery and suspense packed with sarcasm\, silliness and huge laughs. \nAs well as dazzling viewers with his quick-wit and charm on almost every UK TV station\, Ignacio’s talents have seen him headlining all the top comedy clubs\, cruises\, corporate and military shows worldwide and his acclaimed\, sold out tour shows all over the UK prove he’s an act not to be missed. \n★★★★★\n“Charming\, charismatic\, hilarious. Will have you leaving with a smile on your face”\n– Deadline News \n★★★★1/2\n“A comedic genius at work. Sharp wit mixed with a dose of the ridiculous. A must see”\n– One4Review \n★★★★1/2\n“One of the more distinctive voices in British stand-up\, an astute chronicler of modern absurdity & his personal contradictions. Most importantly however\, he knows how to make ‘em laugh.”\n– The QR \n★★★★\n“A crowd-pleasing act for sure. This observational comic has struck a more compelling path.”\n– The List \n★★★★\n“Sarcastic\, witty\, animated\, and most importantly\, hilarious!”\n– Entertainment Now \n★★★★\n“Unique and hilarious”\n– Buzz Magazine
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ignacio-lopez-nada/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083039Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Zone New Year's Eve Special + After Show Club Night with DJ Sam Leppard
DESCRIPTION:Comedy Tickets £25 (includes free entry to after show club night)\n\nDoors 8pm\, show 8.30pm\n\n\nClub night only Tickets £5 \n\nDoors 11pm\nClub night closes at 1.30am\n\n\nDesignated Drivers can enjoy unlimited free draught soft drinks on us. \n\n\nJoin us for a night of stand up comedy & disco! \nJust like our regular monthly night of stand up talent – a great atmosphere\, great comedy and a well stocked bar – and this time the chance to dance the night away to alternative 80s\, 90s and beyond sounds courtesy of local DJ SAM LEPPARD.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-laughter-zone-new-years-eve-special-after-show-club-night-with-dj-sam-leppard/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Anyone For Tennis?
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £18/£16 concs\n\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\n\n\nThis show is for a seated audience. \nA Wimbledon line judge for 20 years\, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room\, and why line judges are OUT!  \nExpect smashing stories\, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game.\nAnd there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’.  \nShe cannot be serious… can she?  \n“Laughs aplenty… juicy locker room secrets… naughty line judge-y anarchy…motivational joy… Nice.”  5***** Northwestend  \n"What makes the hour land is the marriage of insider authority and properly honed comic timing. It’s not just a love letter to a game; it’s a blueprint for turning an obsession into a well-structured\, laugh-out-loud show.”  4**** One4Review \n‘She’s warm\, wonderfully funny and you’ll want to be her pal' Angela Barnes.  \n‘10 out of 10’ Giles Brandreth (THE Giles Brandreth!!) \nFresh from sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025.\nAs featured in/on The Guardian\, Sunday Post\, The Times\, The Guardian\, Daily Mail\, BBC 5 Live\, Radio Wimbledon\, Der Spiegel\, TVNZ\, ABC Australia… \nDirected by Ben van Der Velde \nwww.paulineeyre.co.ukInsta @yespaulineeyre \n\n\nFacebook @yespaulineeyre
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/anyone-for-tennis/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260909T114358Z
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SUMMARY:LoL Presents Laura Lexx & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Laura Lexx: Live at Three Wise MonkeysMulti-award-winning comedian Laura Lexx brings her signature blend of sunnily upbeat storytelling and razor-sharp wit to Colchester for a headline performance. Known for her infectious energy and mastery of audience interaction\, Lexx has solidified her place as one of the most sought-after acts on the UK comedy circuit. \nEvent DetailsDate: February 4thVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester (Top Floor)Style: Stand-up Comedy \nAbout Laura LexxLaura is a master of the “effortless” performance\, weaving together relatable tales of modern life with biting social commentary. Whether she is discussing the intricacies of marriage\, her unique take on environmentalism\, or navigating the complexities of mental health\, her delivery is always polished\, punchy\, and deeply engaging. \nAccolades & CreditsTV Favorites: As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC)\, Mock the Week (BBC)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, and Hypothetical (Dave).Award-Winning: Winner of Best MC at the Chortle Awards and Best Show at the Women in Comedy Festival.Viral Sensation: Famed for her incredible handle on hecklers and her viral Twitter threads that captured the imagination of the public.Author: Writer of the critically acclaimed book Knee Jerk. \nWhat the Critics Say“A masterclass in comedic storytelling.” — The National \n“One of the most delightful performers you’re ever likely to see.” — GQ \n“Real comedic steel.” — The GuardianDon’t miss the chance to see a comedian at the top of her game in one of Colchester’s most iconic intimate venues.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/lol-presents-laura-lexx-friends/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T084121Z
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SUMMARY:Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.50\nDoors 7pm\, show 7.30pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nRosie and her MP alter-ego are back\, fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives’ work of stopping the boats while also still appearing “left wing\," but they have an even bigger problem when UFOs arrive. Will the government stand strong? Or insist they are “just waiting for the facts” as aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? A sci-fi streaked satire. \n'10 Best Political Comedies' The Times \n'A pinpoint portrayal of the personae manifesting our national psyche.' ★★★★ The Observer 'A character comedy treat.' ★★★★ Time Out \n'Holt perfectly sums up the state we are in\, delivering tightly-crafted brutal satire with Orwellian flourishes.' ★★★★ Evening Standard \n★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ ​T​he Telegraph\n★★★★ The Arts Desk\n★★★★ Broadway Baby
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rosie-holt-the-illegal-aliens-have-landed/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Fascinating Aida: BAWDACIOUS!
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URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fascinating-aida-bawdacious/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Mercury Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270212T200000
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SUMMARY:Rob Auton: Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.50\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nThis show is a story about a time when\nRob\nAuton\nhad a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is\nfiction.\nFollowing the success of his sell-out 2025-26 nationwide tour\, multi-award-winning\nwriter\,\nperformer\, podcaster and actor\nRob\nAuton\nis returning to stages across the UK in 2027 with his\nthirteenth hour JUPITER.\n \n\n \n\nOn screen\nRob\nhas appeared opposite Danny Dyer in\nMarching Powder\n\, in Channel 4's hit comedy\nThe\nChange\n\, and in BBC's\nStarstruck\n\, with further credits including\nMiracle Workers\n(TBS)\,\nThe End of the\nF**ing World\n(Netflix/Channel 4)\,\nThe Russell Howard Hour\n(Sky)\,\nCold Feet\n(ITV) and\nRandom\nActs\n(Channel 4). His viral stand-up appearance on\nStand-Up Central with\nRob\nDelaney\n(Comedy Central)\n \n\n \n\nAlongside his screen work\,\nRob\nis a two-time British Podcast Awards Gold winner\nfor\nThe\nRob\nAuton\nDaily Podcast\n.\n \n\n \n\n“Very very funny…time and again it hits you in the gut with a truth so profound that it winds you for a\nmoment”\n★★★★★\nRolling Stone\n\n\n \n\n“A genuine original\, philosophical\, humane and funny to boot"\n★★★★\nThe Guardian\n\n\n \n\n"Everybody needs some\nAuton\nin their life. Fact."\n★★★★\nThe Mail on Sunday\n\n\n \n\n“Beautifully constructed… Funny and touching”\n★★★★★\nBeyond The Joke\n\n\n \n\n“As ever with\nAuton\, he draws us in…lots of clever gags and asides…enchanting and uplifting”\n★★★★\nThe Arts Desk\n \n\n\n“Very hilarious”\nDavid Shrigley\n\n\n \n\n“Brilliant”\nStewart Lee\n\n\n\n“Weirdly moving in ways I still can’t quite define.\nI haven’t seen anything else quite like it\, or him.”\nThe Stage\n \n\n \n\n“One of the most original voices in stand up comedy. A genius at breaking down the minutiae of what we\ntake for granted.”\nManchester Wire\n \n\n \n“Gaunt and deliberate.”\nNewsweek
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rob-auton-jupiter/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270216T212000
DTSTAMP:20260920T164544Z
CREATED:20260920T164544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T164544Z
UID:133683-1802806200-1802812800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Jon Culshaw: Me\, Myself & Others
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jon-culshaw-me-myself-others/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Mercury Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270218T212000
DTSTAMP:20260920T164544Z
CREATED:20260920T164544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T164544Z
UID:133681-1802979000-1802985600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-eternal-shame-of-sue-perkins/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Mercury Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033818Z
CREATED:20260827T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033818Z
UID:131512-1803151800-1803162600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Phil Wang: UH OH
DESCRIPTION:DOORS: 18:30 START: 19:30 \nSale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 26 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM \nArtist Presale : Thu\, 25 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/phil-wang-uh-oh-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083603Z
CREATED:20260917T083603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T083603Z
UID:133533-1803499200-1803506400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle!
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £17 / £15 concs & NHS staff (NHS staff please bring ID on the night)\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nFollowing two hit UK tours\, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Colchester with a potent dose of his latest offering\, Don’t Call Me Uncle! \n\nMulti-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor\, husband & father. Evidently\, that list does not include uncle. \n\nYet\, despite only being in his early 30s\, “the supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) doctor\, for the first time ever\, was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling! \n\nJoin the ”hugely entertaining” (Chortle) Akadiri as he fights this lurid allegation\, contemplates the difference between perception and reality all whilst keeping the laughs flowing with his trademark “sharp-wit” (Chortle) & “politically punchy” (Guardian) anecdotes. \n\nAs seen on Comedy Central LIVE\, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer.\n\nAs heard on Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show\, LBC & BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends\nTour support for Jason Manford & Emmanuel Sonubi. \n\nWinner – Komedia New Comedy Award \nWinner – Comedian of Medicine Award\, Haags Comedy Festival \nNextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/michael-akadiri-dont-call-me-uncle/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083604Z
CREATED:20260917T083604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T083604Z
UID:133509-1803672000-1803679200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for  a seated audience\n\nHarriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up comedian? \nFollowing her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK\, Harriet is back on tour with a new show about dating\, mushrooms and how she’s trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy. \nAs seen and heard on Live at the Apollo\, Would I Lie to You?\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast. \n‘Extraordinarily talented’ ★★★★ Scotsman ‘Packs in high calibre jokes’★★★★ Guardian ‘A masterful hour’ ★★★★ Skinny\n‘Effervescent’ ★★★★ EdFest Mag \nPresented by Plosive Live in association with United Agents
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/harriet-kemsley-floozy/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033818Z
CREATED:20260827T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033818Z
UID:131516-1804188600-1804199400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Harry Enfield and No Chums
DESCRIPTION:🎭 Harry Enfield: And No Chums! \nA rare and hugely entertaining evening with one of Britain’s most legendary satirical comedians. \nJoin Harry Enfield\, legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”\, for an unforgettable live show packed with comedy memories\, classic characters and brilliantly silly stories from across his extraordinary career. \nFrom the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney\, a Thatcherite visionary\, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager\, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage. \nExpect a night that is sharply observed\, wonderfully nostalgic and full of the characters\, sketches and satire that have made Harry Enfield one of the true originals of British comedy. \n🎭 Classic characters brought back to lifeHarry’s characters have become part of British comedy history. Expect reflections\, stories and the return of some of his best-loved creations as he looks back over four decades on screen and stage. \n❓ Your chance to ask HarryThen it’s over to your questions: your chance to ask how it all works for him\, what he’s most proud of\, and what he says to the many who ask\, “You wouldn’t be allowed to do your stuff today\, would you?” \n🎟️ Tickets are available now through Must Have Tickets. Please check the ticket page for full event details\, prices\, availability and booking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/harry-enfield-and-no-chums-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T230000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033819Z
CREATED:20260827T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033819Z
UID:131520-1804276800-1804287600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Comedy Store - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:DOORS: 19:00 START: 20:00 \nSale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 27 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM \nPriority From O2 : Wed\, 25 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM \nLive Nation Presale : Thu\, 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-comedy-store-colchester-8/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083604Z
CREATED:20260917T083604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T083604Z
UID:133511-1804622400-1804629600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:John Robertson: Excitable Boy!
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\nAge Guidance: 18+\n\nExpect trademark wildness from the creator of legendary improv game show The Dark Room (British Comedy Guide’s Best-Reviewed Comedy Edinburgh Fringe 2025.) Nominated: Best International Act New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025. Check viral clips on Insta: @Mr_Dark_Room\, TikTok: @RobbotronTwitch\, YouTube: @Robbotron\n\n\nThe UK’s most manic comic! Life-affirming\, high-octane improv filth! ★★★★ \n“a force of nature” Daily Telegraph ★★★★ \n“secure tickets now before some Taskmaster-type programme claims him for mainstream fame and his star becomes unreachable” ReviewsHub 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/john-robertson-excitable-boy/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270319T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083603Z
CREATED:20260917T083603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T083603Z
UID:133525-1805486400-1805493600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat & The Curves: Rosé Tinted
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £24.50\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\n\nAward-winning comedy girl band Flat & the Curves return with their well-aged cabaret\, Rosé Tinted! \nJoin the vocal powerhouses as they piece together bygone years of revelry\, from knee-defying slut-drops to toe-curling one-night stands. \nThrough original music\, the comedy girlband pays homage to friendships forged through grape-fuelled revelry. Expect a raucous look at life's disasters and absurdities\, delivered with a cheeky wink and ferocious vocals. \nWith critical acclaim from The Scotsman\, Sunday Express\, BroadwayWorld and many more\, book now for an unforgettable night of wine-soaked wisdom and glorious fun!\n"THE MOST DYNAMIC GIRL-BAND TO HIT THE CIRCUIT FOR 40-YEARS" Sunday Express \n"ELECTRIFYING…OUTSTANDING…POWERHOUSE CABARET!" The Scotsman
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/flat-the-curves-rose-tinted/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083604Z
CREATED:20260917T083604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T083604Z
UID:133515-1806091200-1806098400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rachel Parris - The Rachel Parris Songbook
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £22.50\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\nAge Guidance 16+\n\nThe BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road\, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career\, alongside brand new standup.\n\nWhether you are a Speedy Boarder\, a Girl With A Diamond Finger\, a Gym go-er\, or part of a Hen Doo On A Train\, there is Something Profound for you in this Amazing show.\n\n*Come ready to sing along. A Capella may be included.\n\nRachel Parris is best known for The Mash Report\, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You\, Mock The Week\, Q.I\, Would I Lie To You and Live at The Apollo. She is a regular on Radio 4's Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and she is also a cast-member and founder of award-winning improv show Austentatious.\n\n“This is classy\, clever comedy – uproarious” The Scotsman\n“tears of laughter…endearingly frank and funny”  The Guardian
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rachel-parris-the-rachel-parris-songbook/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270521T230000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033820Z
CREATED:20260827T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033820Z
UID:131530-1810929600-1810940400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Comedy Store - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:DOORS: 19:00 START: 20:00 \nSale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 27 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM \nPriority From O2 : Wed\, 25 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM \nLive Nation Presale : Thu\, 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-comedy-store-colchester-6/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ticketmaster Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270627T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270627T223000
DTSTAMP:20260911T101753Z
CREATED:20260911T033848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T101753Z
UID:132840-1814124600-1814135400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tom Davis: Spudgun
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 11 Sep 2026 at 11:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 10 Sep 2026 at 11:00 AM \nArtist Presale : Thu\, 10 Sep 2026 at 11:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tom-davis-spudgun/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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