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  • Alex McAleer – Mind Reader

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Alex McAleer isn’t psychic or supernatural, but he has an uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audience’s minds and read their thoughts at will.After more than a decade wowing [...]

  • Book Club: Ages 7-10

    Red Lion Books 25 High Street, Colchester

    Last Saturday of the month at 3pm unless specified Red Lion Books lead the discussions for this age group by gently encouraging members to share their voice but respecting the children who prefer to observe. Dates may be subject to change. The emphasis is firmly on reading for pleasure and sharing the excitement and that [...]

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  • Jehovah’s Witness for the Prosecution

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    What happens when you grow up believing the world will end, realise you're queer, leave the Jehovah's Witnesses and end up working in A&E?Chris Ford's hilarious and deeply personal work-in-progress stand-up show takes audiences on a wild journey through faith, family, sexuality, rebellion and ultimately finding his own way in the world.Blending sharp storytelling, dark [...]

  • CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    A hauntacular Halloween special edition of the world’s daftest whodunnit. Following a decade of five-star, sell-out performances, festival favourite ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation’ returns to Colchester with the multi-award-winning crime comedy made up entirely on the spot to solve an outlandish murder created by the audience. This time the victim becomes the detective. They call [...]

  • Nana Funk’s Music Bingo

    The Dragonfly Lounge The Dragonfly Lounge

    She’s back!! Dust off your dabbers and put on your sparkliest of sparkles because it’s Nana Funk’s Music/Musicals Bingo!Join the Grand-dame of hi-jinks, Nana Funk for a fun-filled hour of [...]

  • POPINA Halloween – House of Pöpina vs S.I.N.

    Pöpinä - Lion Walk Courtyard - Colchester Pöpinä - Lion Walk Courtyard - Colchester

      Get ready for a night of frightful fun at POPINA Halloween 2026! Join us at The Courtyard, Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester, on Saturday 31st October, 4pm–11pm, for House of Pöpina vs S.I.N. Expect spooky surprises, house, tech and classics, plus prizes for the best fancy dress. Costumes essential!  Event venue: Lion Walk Courtyard.Event information.

  • A night at the darts – Colchester October 2026

    Colchester Charter Hall Colchester Charter Hall

    Join us at Charter Hall, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts.Players:Gerwyn PriceChris DobeyRaymond van BarneveldKevin PainterLine up subject to late changeThere will be intervals throughout the event between professional [...]

  • Samhain Ritual – Women Circle, Colchester

    The Tree Room The Tree Room

    This will be an incredibly powerful time of Sister's joining together for an evening of women's empowerment tapping into the energy of Samhain. The evening will be full of love, connection, joy, gratitude and magick.We will journey together, creating a sacred space for us as a group and as individuals to connect with our inner [...]

  • Colchester Fringe Festival – FREE CRISPS

    Colchester Arts Centre Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets £8  Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm  This show is for a seated audience  Age Guidance: 16+  Content Warnings: Audience Participation, Distressing or Potentially Triggering Themes, Flashing Lights   FREE CRISPS!    Now I have your attention. I’d like to talk to you (interspersed with a bit of dancing) about the magic that is the salt [...]

  • Happily Ever Poofter

    The Dragonfly Lounge The Dragonfly Lounge

    Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! In fact, whether you love or loathe all things Disney, this show is NOT one to be missed. Join Prince Henry (the only gay in the Kingdom) on his hilarious and heart-warming quest for true love! From the acclaimed team behind ‘Reclaiming Harry’ [...]

  • Mitch Benn: Asking Elvis

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Mitch Benn is Asking ElvisThe King is back! Mitch Benn resurrects Elvis from BBC Radio 2's legendary "Steve Wright in the Afternoon" show, to answer hunks of burning questions about life, death, cheeseburgers and everything in between... including the story of how Mitch managed to be possibly the most popular thing on the most popular [...]

  • Are You Lovin’ It?

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    A global fringe hit Are You Lovin' It?, which has won 17 awards in 6 countries, takes youon a surreal, hilarious journey through the wild world of WacDonalds. Meet a Japanesebusinessman, Trump, and Krazy Kitty in this absurd, side-splitting comedy you won'twant to miss!This satirical-physical comedy with Japanese game show & anime flavor has beendescribed [...]