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  • The Wilderness Yet

    Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets £15.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.The Wilderness Yet combines the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. They have earned audiences’ esteem as consummate musicians & singers, weaving an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs; a cappella three-part [...]

  • SPOOKY & GAY @ Colchester Fringe 2025

    Three Wise Monkeys Colchester

    Like GOOSEBUMPS but GAYER! 🎃 Spooky & Gay is an award-winning queer horror storytelling show featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed in the DARK.Written & performed by touring solo theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella.TICKETS: campsite.bio/bruceshows

  • Bruce Ryan Costella: SPOOKY & GAY – Colchester Fringe

    60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

    BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

  • Beating (off) Superheroes – Colchester Fringe

    60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

    In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters... whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him...Beating (off) [...]

  • Grimm’s Fairer Tales

    Headgate Theatre Headgate Theatre

    With wolves, witches and goblins, the story unfolds as the audience is invited to become part of the drama. Interactive storyteller Eden Ballantyne has reimagined them for a contemporary audience. Maybe Little Red Riding Hood won't have to wait for the woodcutter to save her? There may be a house of gingerbread, but how well [...]

  • The Fool’s Flock’s Comedy About a Vampire – Colchester Fringe

    60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

    When plague hits the village of Bottomswort, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd.Be transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where a vicious plague is racking its residents and a spate of mysterious disappearances have left the town on tenterhooks. Desperate to find salvation, the only [...]

  • Wonders of the Sky – Talk by Nik Szymanek

    Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom

    Astrophotographer Nik Szymanek has spent decades capturing the magic of the sky - from distant galaxies to stunning weather phenomena. His Wonders of the Sky presentation showcases rainbows, haloes, storms, and clouds, blending breathtaking images with accessible science.A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an award-winning educator, Nik shares his expertise through books, magazines [...]

  • Thor’s A Dick – Viking Legends NOT For Kids

    Three Wise Monkeys Colchester

    Thor's A Dick - Viking Legends NOT For Kids is coming to Colchester Fringe, for some classic Viking myths not for the little ones. Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of [...]

  • Thor’s A Dick – Viking Legends Not for Kids – Colchester Fringe

    60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

    Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods they were full of faults and more human in their anger, jealousy, and spite. Today we present these tales to kids [...]

  • Art Essentials

    74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom

    Join Dr. Abbie Cairns, artist-teacher-researcher, for a six-week course at The Minories designed to spark your creativity and develop your artistic skills. Across six two-hour sessions, you will explore key areas of art and design, including mark making, drawing, colour and tone, and translating 2D ideas into 3D forms.This course is perfect for adults looking [...]

  • Spooktacular Family Fun Night

    Colchester Castle Colchester Castle

    Join us for a spine-tingling adventure at the Castle Spooktacular Family Fun Night! Come dressed in your most creative costumes and enter a world of spooktacular fun! Enjoy a night filled with thrilling games, eerie crafts, and a party bag packed with treats and surprises.As you explore the castle, indulge in spooky refreshments. With activities [...]