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SUMMARY:Sheep! Μια ιστορία για το πού ανήκουμε
DESCRIPTION:A play about flocks and belonging\, told by a sheep who doesn’t know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted. To find her way back into the herd\, she weaves an off-beat comedic tale of sheep who are born\, loved\, and eaten – asking for it\, having such cute lambs – and go to space in search of the lost connection. \nSheep! is a dark and hilarious exploration of the hard feelings one goes through after a sexual assault\, told through the extended metaphor of sheep. A powerful\, weird and wonderful monologue that invites you into joy and resilience\, into the flock of soft\, fluffy and vulnerable sheep. \nWritten and performed by Jenni Nikinmaa\, a Finn living on a remote Irish island whose artistic works make hard-hitting points so gently it’s like being hugged by a sheep. Directed by Sarah O’Toole\, sound design Jack Cawley\, lighting design Órla Kelly-Smith. Dramaturgs Michael West & Hugh Farrell. Production funded by Galway Theatre Festival & Galway County Council. \nIf you are nervous about attending because of the theme or audience participation\, you can get to know the show beforehand via our audience guide. The guide includes details of the show and supports those who want to see the show but are worried if they can. It’s not a requirement to read to come and see Sheep! it’s just a measure of care while working on a sensitive topic!						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Scenes of Sexual Violence\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
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LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:SadoMusical
DESCRIPTION:The sell-out festival favourite returns from an acclaimed tour spanning Wellington\, New Zealand to Brighton\, England. Now even better\, harder\, and art-er. It’s updated\, innovated\, and\, as always\, no two shows are ever the same. \nArt is pain. Pain is art. Two “definitely not masochistic” artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create musical comedy with feeling—while feeling the real pain of electrocution. \nIn what may be their worst idea yet\, veteran musical improvisers Lee Apsey (‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation\,’ ‘Your Flaws: The Improvised Musical’) and Jayda Fogel (‘Bird & Tax Collector\,’ ‘¡Horario Estelar!’) weave hilarious and sincere songs\, sketches\, and stories with the inspiration of the audience and the threat of being shocked\, shackled\, dunked\, and beaten with a stick. \nYou’ll be shocked\, and so will the players—literally. \nFrom the award-winning co-creator of multiple Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation.’ \n“Astonishingly funny… brilliant concept.” ★★★★★ GJD REVIEWS \n“Apsey and Fogel turn painful displays into some of the funniest improvised comedy you can find. You will be begging for more\, and more\, and more.” FRINGE REVIEW \n“A very clever show by two outrageously intelligent and talented performers.” THEATREVIEW \n“Take someone you adore.” SCENE MAGAZINE \nWINNER – The Comedy Award – Colchester Fringe 2024 \nWINNER – Best Improv/Musical – Leicester Comedy Festival 2023 \nNOMINATED – Simply the Best – Gothenburg Fringe 2024 \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sadomusical-2/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Timon of Athens
DESCRIPTION:After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare’s WORST play\, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return\, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work\, Timon of Athens. Follow Timon\, a wealthy and incredibly generous philanthropist who finds himself broke\, and the many weird and whacky characters he meets in his story.  \nExpect a wooden box\, original music and a whole host of hats in this rip-roaring ride described as ‘utterly hilarious’ (FringeyBits).						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 8yrs+ \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/timon-of-athens-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Comic Strip Presents… + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Event Programme: Best of Rik Mayal Featuring clips from Bad News\, Mr Jolly and Fistful of Travellers Cheques. The Supergrass (New Director’s Cut) The hit Comic Strip Movie. Dennis Carter (Ade Edmondson)\, a young fantasist attempting to impress his wayward girlfriend that he’s an international drug smuggler\, is arrested by police and used as a pawn in their search for a real gang. Also starring Peter Richardson\, Jennifer Saunders\, Robbie Coltrane and Alexei Sayle. Best of Stella Street Scenes from the hit BBC series starring Phil Cornwell and John Sessions. Live Q&A with Peter Richardson and Phil Cornwell. Four Men in a Plane Four men attending a conference in North Africa avoid a 14-hour bus ride by hiring a small plane which crash-lands in the burning hot desert. The four\, unable to fly\, attempt to drive the plane like a car back to civilisation. Starring Rik Mayal\, Ade Edmondson\, Peter Richardson and Nigel Planer.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/comic-strip-presents-qa/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Are You Lovin’ It?
DESCRIPTION: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 as Fast-Food Capitalism and is a perfect reflection of the world TODAY. \nThis kooky\, edgy\, cartoon-like show may be the strangest show I’ve ever seen at theFringe. ★★★★★ -Edmonton Journal \nMadcap\, off-beat\, but bitingly savage in its satirical approach\, demonstrating AmericanGlobalization. ★★★★★ -Paul T Davies\, Britishtheatre.com \nThis piece is so uniquely original and the performers so engaging that you probablywon’t see anything else like it. -Gigcity.ca \nJapanese Dadaist clowns -12thnight.ca \nThe savagely surreal satire of Fast. Food Capitalism. -Orlando Weekly \nThe most in-your-face\, Outrageous\, political and subversive show. -Orlando Sentinel						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/are-you-lovin-it-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Mitch Benn: Asking Elvis
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Benn is Asking Elvis \nThe 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 show on British radio for over ten years\, without anyone ever knowing it was him. \nIf YOU have a question for Elvis\, go to: www.mitchbenn.com/asking-elvis  \nThankyouverymuch…						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Strong Language/Swearing\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mitch-benn-asking-elvis/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Happily Ever Poofter
DESCRIPTION:Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! \nIn fact\, whether you love or loathe all things Disney\, this show is NOT one to be missed. \nJoin Prince Henry (the only gay in the Kingdom) on his hilarious and heart-warming quest for true love! \nFrom the acclaimed team behind ‘Reclaiming Harry’ (National Pick of the Fringe Award – Colchester Fringe 2022) this cult-hit cabaret spectacular has thrilled and entertained audiences all over the world! And now it’s your turn. \nFeaturing brilliantly and hilariously reworked Disney favourites – such as “Part Of Your Scene”\, “Just Come Out The The King” and “Some Day My Prince Will Cum” – don’t miss out on this wonderful and wild night of entertainment. \n★★★★★ (Gay Times) \n★★★★★ (What’s On Adelaide Winner – Best New Musical Offies) \n★★★★★ (Boyz Magazine) \nWINNER – Best New Musical London Off West End Awards \nWINNER – Comedy Award London Pub Theatres \nWINNER – Audience Choice Award Mumbai Fringe \nWINNER – Big Gay Award Brighton Fringe \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/happily-ever-poofter-2/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - FREE CRISPS
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8 \nDoors 5.15pm\, show 5.30pm \nThis show is for a seated audience \n\nAge Guidance: 16+ \nContent Warnings: Audience Participation\, Distressing or Potentially Triggering Themes\, Flashing Lights\n \nFREE CRISPS! \n \nNow I have your attention. I’d like to talk to you (interspersed with a bit of dancing) about the magic that is the salt and vinegar hula hoop. Especially the BIG HOOPS. Not experienced this magic before? Well you better get yourself along to FREE CRISPS. \n \nFREE CRISPS is a contemporary dance and spoken word piece about how a tarot card reading\, sauerkraut and a degree in contemporary dance led me to realise how much I love salt and vinegar hula hoops and how they were the catalyst in breaking down the harmful ideology I had squirrelled away in the recesses of my overloaded brain. \n \nIt’s no big surprise that humans have created a very complicated relationship with food. Add to that training as a professional dancer in the early 2010s and you’ve got yourself a lovely little combination of being INCREDIBLY HUNGRY but not allowing yourself to eat bread? It does not add up to an enjoyable experience. \n \nThis solo explores the experiences leading up to this revelation through dancing\, a bit of chatting and even games – with prizes (bet you can’t guess what they are?). It’s silly and serious as it wanders through the peculiar way we have made a vital part of our lives – food – so so complicated.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-free-crisps/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Samhain Ritual - Women Circle\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe evening will be full of love\, connection\, joy\, gratitude and magick. \nWe will journey together\, creating a sacred space for us as a group and as individuals to connect with our inner goddess\, tapping into the beautiful and powerful divine energy that each of us holds within.We will call upon our ancestors and the energy of goddesses to remind us of who we are\, the power that we hold and the love that connects us.We will be offering womb healing\, grounding\, spell casting\, holding space\, and releasing – through different spiritual practices. \nLet’s wake the witch within each of us at this powerful time of year.  \nThe evening will include a lovingly cooked light dinner\, snacks and herbal tea’s.  \nThis event will be held in the beautiful Tree Room\, in the Centre of Colchester.  \nOnly 12 spaces are available.  \nThe price is £55.00 – You are welcome to pay a deposit of £20.00 to hold your space\, and the rest is to be paid by the 25th of October.  \nBookings can be made via this link – https://dharmabelle.co.uk/event/samhain-womens-ritual/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/samhain-ritual-women-circle-colchester-2/
LOCATION:The Tree Room\, The Tree Room
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:A night at the darts - Colchester October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Charter Hall\, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts. \nPlayers:Gerwyn Price \nChris Dobey \nRaymond van Barneveld \nKevin Painter \nLine up subject to late change \nThere will be intervals throughout the event between professional darts matches\, featuring a stage sporting memorabilia auction\, an exciting prize draw\, and the opportunity to purchase official player merchandise. Prizes in the stage auction include signed memorabilia and the chance to play a leg of darts against one of the professional players. Additionally\, a silent auction will run throughout the evening. All of this is designed to enhance the unforgettable atmosphere of our events.Please note\, elements of the show may include light adult humour\, so parental discretion for 13-18 year olds (must be accompanied by an adult). \nTimings: \n16:30 \nPlatinum tickets doors open \n16:45 \nPlatinum meet & greet to start \n17:30 \nMeet & Greet tickets doors open \n18:00 \nMeet & greet to start \n19:00 \nStandard tickets doors open \n19:20 \nMain event starts \nPlease note timings are subject to change \nTickets: \nPlatinum ticket: includes exclusive player meet and greet\, participate in a 9 darts challenge for the chance to win darting memorabilia\, professionally framed photo with a player of your choice printed on the night\, tour event shirt\, reserved table seating in front of the stage.Meet & Greet ticket: includes meet and greet with the players (meet and greet consists of a handshake and one item signed by all players per ticket)\, reserved table seating.Standard Tiered Seating ticketStandard Balcony Standing ticketAge Restrictions:Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-night-at-the-darts-colchester-october-2026/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
DESCRIPTION: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. \n This time the victim becomes the detective. They call to you from a pale\, ghostly form: their memory hazy\, their grip on this plane fading\, and needing your help to bring their killer to justice. \n Who? What? How? The choice is yours in this fully improvised\, witty and absurdly spooky murder mystery. No one knows who the killer is\, not even the cast!  \n Grab your (cursed) detective hats and prepare to laugh as you create the crime\, interrogate the suspects and\, ultimately\, decide who’s dragged into the ceaseless fires of hell by a wrathful spirit.  \nWINNER – The Comedy Award – Colchester Fringe 2024WINNER – Best Improv/Musical – Leicester Comedy Festival 2023 \n★★★★★ THEATRE AND TONIC “A truly fantastic show that you will talk about for years to come”  \n★★★★★ WEE REVIEW “Improv down to a fine art. A novel idea\, executed superbly”  \n★★★★★ BUNBURY MAGAZINE “Quick thinking & fast paced. A spectacular must see” \n★★★★★ CURTAIN CALL REVIEWS “So funny it would be a crime to miss it!”						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Strong Language/Swearing\, More Information \nMore Information: As an improvised show\, content will vary. We cannot anticipate the input of audience members. \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/csi-crime-scene-improvisation-halloween-special/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Nana Funk’s Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION: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 bingo-tastic games and a few songs from Nana for good measure! There’ll be no balls up at this bingo\, only boss tunes to sing along to and have a bop if you so fancy. Saturday 31 October – Music bingo Sunday 1 November – Musicals bingo Get yourselves to The Dragonfly and you might come away with more than a cheeky prize or two*!*Nana cannot guarantee you’ll win a prize but she can guarantee a good fun time!						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: The Dragonfly Lounge. \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience required to walk or move around during the performance \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nana-funks-music-bingo-2/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Jehovah’s Witness for the Prosecution
DESCRIPTION: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? \nChris 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. \nBlending sharp storytelling\, dark humour and self-deprecation\, Chris explores the bizarre\, brilliant and sometimes outrageous experiences that have shaped his life. From religious guilt and teenage marriage to coming out\, leaving a high-control religion and navigating the chaos of NHS life\, nothing is off limits. \nA King Gong Comedy Store Finalist and Max Turner Prize Finalist\, Chris has quickly established himself as an exciting new voice on the UK comedy circuit. Drawing on his experiences as both a former Jehovah’s Witness and an A&E nurse\, he delivers comedy that is equal parts outrageous\, heartfelt and painfully funny. Audiences can expect a show packed with sharp observations\, unexpected twists and laugh-out-loud moments\, alongside an honest and uplifting story about finding yourself when the life you were told to live no longer fits. \nThis is your chance to see brand-new material as it develops\, laugh along with the highs and lows\, and be part of shaping what promises to be a funny\, heartfelt and unforgettable show. Come for the jokes\, stay for the story. \nAudience Reviews\, Edinburgh Fringe 2026 \n“The best show I’ve seen at the Fringe this year.” \n“This was my Edinburgh Fringe highlight.” \n“Funny\, camp and witty\, with just the perfect amount of raw honesty.” \n“Impossible not to find yourself immediately engaged and invested in everything he says.” \n“The kind of comedy that stays with you after\, and you keep recalling the jokes and observations.” \n“Chris is a natural funnyman\, and the show is very slick.” \n“Absolutely terrific.” \n“One of the highlights of my Fringe.”						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jehovahs-witness-for-the-prosecution/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Ages 7-10
DESCRIPTION:Last Saturday of the month at 3pm unless specified\n\nRed 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. \nThe emphasis is firmly on reading for pleasure and sharing the excitement and that books bring. These fun sessions help develop and maintain the reading habit from childhood through teenage years into adulthood. \nPurchasing our book choice gives your child free entry to the Book Club meeting so please ensure that you add your child’s name into notes at checkout.  We have chosen books for the following drop downs and this will be updated throughout the year.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/book-club-ages-7-10-2/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Alex McAleer – Mind Reader
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter more than a decade wowing audiences across the UK and North America\, including touring the USA with Champions of Magic\, sold-out solo shows\, West End appearances\, and TV spots on Blue Peter and Good Morning Britain\, he has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining and charismatic mentalists working today. \nIn this unforgettable live show\, Alex blends laugh-out-loud humour with jaw-droppingpsychological feats\, turning the audience into the stars of the evening. Smart\, playful\, and astonishing – don’t miss your chance to see Alex McAleer live. \n“Mind-blowing” — Broadway World \n“McAleer has made a career of those you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me moments” — Boston Globe \n“A must see show” — Richard Jones – Magician & Britain’s Got Talent Winner \n“Alex McAleer is a god of mentalism” — Magic TV \n“McAleer is at the top of his game… unnerving\, impossible\, but most of all entertaining.” — Cultivated UK  \n★★★★ — The West Australian \n★★★★★ — THEATRE MONKEY						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/alex-mcaleer-mind-reader-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle combines Mitch’s Scouse upbringing\, his love of music\, and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool’s most famous sons in one show. \nMitch Benn was born in Liverpool in January 1970. Three months later the Beatles broke up. Coincidence? Yes. \nMore than 60 years on from the release of Please Please Me\, Mitch once again explores the enduring legacy of the Fab Four and shamelessly milks his own (incredibly tenuous) connection to them. \nMitch Benn is the 37th Beatle is a glorious mix of spot-on Beatles parodies\, trivia and an endearingly personal account of his own claim to the title of ‘The Fifth Beatle’.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Coda. \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mitch-benn-is-the-37th-beatle-2/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T153000
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SUMMARY:Casanova
DESCRIPTION:Lover! Hero! Clown! Join award-winning physical comedian Jon Tilley (“Magnetic” The Scotsman) for his hilarious new show\, an anarchic\, comic retelling of the myth of real-life ultimate lover and original rom com leading man\, Casanova! A young and penniless nobody begins an audacious flirtation with the world of nobility\, charming his way around 17th century Europe. A hero who relies entirely on his wits – and his incredibly alluring face and body. \nFollowing smash-hit fringe favourites ‘The Bakers’ (Fringe World Comedy Weekly Award Winner 2020)\, Scotland! (★★★★★ Fringefeed)\, Attenborough and his Animals (★★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser)\, and Strictly Barking (Pick of the Fringe Award (National) Colchester Fringe 2023)\, Jon Tilley won the Prague Fringe Comedy Award for his first solo show ‘Old Man’. Now he’s back with latest creation\, drawing on clown\, mime and slapstick comedy for another unforgettable hour of physical comedy madness. \n“A master clown” ★★★★ Binge Fringe						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 8yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/casanova-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T152000
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SUMMARY:Wait\, What is This?
DESCRIPTION:Wait\, What is This? is a fast-paced comedy written entirely in rhyme. Created and performed by Lydia Keating and John Harper\, the show began life as a five-minute rhyming sketch performed at cabaret nights in London\, Paris and Tallinn. Audiences kept asking for more — so naturally\, the pair wrote an entire 50 minutes of chaos. \nBlending clown\, physical theatre and rapid-fire rhyme\, the show begins innocently enough with a playful demonstration of rhyming words before spiralling into an increasingly absurd world of marital role-play\, counselling sessions\, medication adverts\, mistaken assumptions and ever-shifting realities. Just when audiences think they understand what is happening\, the story joyfully pulls the rug from under them and heads somewhere entirely unexpected. \nAt once playful\, ridiculous and strangely clever\, Wait\, What is This? delights in language\, theatrical invention and comic surprise. \nIn rhyme\, the show might best describe itself like this: \nCome\, have a gander at our comic two-hander!\nBrimming with raunchy\, riotous rhyme\,\nA plot so chaotic\, you’ll lose all sense of time.\nTangled twists meet metered bliss\,\nYou’ll leave gasping: “Wait… What Is This?” \nLydia Keating and John Harper met in 2022 while training at the International Theatre School of Jacques Lecoq in Paris and have collaborated ever since. Their previous show\, Clownfishing\, was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and toured venues in the UK and Tallinn\, Estonia. \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/wait-what-is-this-2/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T140000
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SUMMARY:Feminist Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Ticketing includes a paperback edition of the book as well as the event. There are options to pay for the event only but please note that ticket/book option provides you with the best discount. Last Saturday of the month at 2 pm. \nTo avoid postage charge: Add to Basket\, View Basket\, Go to Checkout\, Choose FREE Delivery Option \nThe Feminist Book Club is a space for curious minds\, lively conversations\, and collective empowerment. We read one book each month and meet on the last Saturday of every month for an engaging session of discussion\, debate\, critical thinking\, self-empowerment\, and a little bit of patriarchy-smashing! Along the way\, we build meaningful connections and community with like-minded people who care about creating a more just and inclusive world. \nLed by Solange Gulizzi\, an art and architectural historian and researcher exploring power\, gender\, and everyday lived experiences\, the club brings together academic ideas and real-life conversations in an accessible\, welcoming way. No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to engage. \nThis is an inclusive\, welcoming\, and respectful space.  Whilst the group establishes itself it has decided to have women (and trans women) only.  This is due to some of the subject matters that have arisen.  This policy will be reconsidered but until then\, we hope you will respect this decision. We ask all members of our community to approach conversations with curiosity\, kindness\, and respect for others. We may challenge ideas\, but we always treat people with dignity. \nAs a safe and supportive space\, we want to hear your voice. Your opinions\, experiences\, questions\, and reflections are not only welcomed but encouraged. Whether you love to debate\, prefer to listen and reflect\, or are just beginning your feminist journey\, there is a place for you here. Together\, we learn\, grow\, support one another\, and imagine new possibilities for ourselves and the world around us \n \nTo avoid postage charge: Add to Basket\, View Basket\, Go to Checkout\, Choose FREE Delivery Option
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/feminist-reading-group-2/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T135000
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SUMMARY:Ashes to Ashes\, Lust to Dust
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Casey is dead! Or at least his love life is…  \nJoin us as we congregate at the hole-y Church of Homosexuality to remember a life gone too soon. With a eulogy befitting of such a degenerate: filthy\, vulgar\, and camp beyond belief\, this is not a funeral you are likely to forget any time soon. Performed by the only person up to the task\, himself\, Ashes to Ashes\, Lust to Dust\, is an all-singing\, some-dancing celebration of self-deprecating humour and an exploration of confidence and self-worth against a backdrop of the 21st Century gay dating scene. \nIn less than hour\, you will get to hear all of the funniest (and most embarrassing) stories of Daniel’s life. From terrible attempts at flirting to questionable hookups\, there’s a little bit of something here for everyone. But\, in and amongst the vulgarity\, is a real heartfelt message of learning to love yourself again and overcoming shame and self-hatred.  \nWill you take away some profound message that will change your outlook on life? Eh\, maybe. Will you laugh until your sides hurt? Almost certainly.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 18yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature\, Strong Language/Swearing\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ashes-to-ashes-lust-to-dust-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T160000
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SUMMARY:Colchester Record Fair
DESCRIPTION:Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite\, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. \nCome browse through stallholders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. Grab yourself a bargain – or perhaps something a little rarer. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-record-fair-2/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T130000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Lino Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cosy and creative morning with our Christmas Lino Print Workshop. \nPerfect for beginners and creative minds alike\, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of designing\, carving\, and printing your very own festive lino artwork. Whether you want to create Christmas cards\, wrapping paper\, gift tags\, framed prints\, or seasonal decorations\, you’ll leave with beautiful handmade pieces ready for the festive season. \nYou’ll learn: \n • How to transfer your design onto lino • Safe carving techniques and tools to use • Printing methods for clean\, bold designs • Tips for creating repeat patterns and festive prints \nWith plenty of Christmas inspiration available\, you can make something traditional\, modern\, playful\, or completely unique to your style. No experience is needed\, and all materials and tuition are included. \nWorkshop Details:Saturday 31st October – 10.00am \n£35pp including a hot beverage & cake \nA perfect autumn morning with friends\, family\, or a little creative time for yourself. Spaces are limited. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-lino-print-workshop
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/christmas-lino-print-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Ardleigh Studios\, Ardleigh Studios
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T040000
DTSTAMP:20260928T093611Z
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SUMMARY:HALLOWEEN FRIDAY!
DESCRIPTION:Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! \nRead more \nQ-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! \nMinimum spend: £200 \nHALLOWEEN WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED… \nThe weekend starts here. \nFriday night at Trilogy is your chance to get fully into the Halloween spirit before the big night arrives. Expect a night of costumes\, chaos\, singalongs and non-stop energy from the moment you walk through the doors. \nRound up your mates\, pick your costume and come ready to make a night of it. Whether you’re here for the music\, the atmosphere or just an excuse to cause a little trouble – Friday is going to be one to remember. \n🕷️ COSTUMES AT THE READY🎃 HALLOWEEN VIBES ALL NIGHT🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT MISCHIEF👻 LET THE WEEKEND BEGIN \nThursday was just the beginning. Friday is where things really start to get interesting…
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/halloween-friday/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T225000
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SUMMARY:Two Blue
DESCRIPTION:Two little blue lines can change your life forever. Come join us for a new rip-roaring comedy adventure about parenthood.  \nFrom the people that brought you Meggie’s Measures in 2023\, My Fanny Valentine: Rebirthed in 2024 and Love Me Tinder: Unhinged in 2025\, get ready for a new semi-autobiographical comedy about the trials and tribulations of parenthood starting with pregnancy\, the lead up to birth and the months that follow. \nIt’s not easy raising a child\, but Leggy Blonde Productions make it relatable and yet eye opening through their classic writing style; a dash of storytelling\, a pinch of music and a bucket full of comedy. It wouldn’t be a Leggy Blonde Productions’ show without a singalong or two.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Strong Language/Swearing\, More Information \nMore Information: Contains descriptions and scenes of childbirth \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/two-blue-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:BLAKWATER LIVE 🎸
DESCRIPTION:🎸 SOMETHING’S COMING… 🎸 \nMark your calendars for Friday 23rd October. \nBLAKWATER will be playing live for a night of loud riffs\, great music\, and good times. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or seeing them for the first time\, this is one you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blakwater-live-%f0%9f%8e%b8/
LOCATION:Main Road\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000
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SUMMARY:Salaryman Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:A dark tragicomedy about a pathetic Japanese salaryman who becomes a tyrant! Your favorite GUMBO’s Macbeth has finally arrived in Shakespeare’s land!Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth\, this modern adaptation transplants the tragedy to contemporary Japan\, reimagining Macbeth as an ordinary Japanese salaryman. His sudden rise up the corporate ladder takes him from an unremarkable office worker to a ruthless tyrant.This production was created by Theatre Group GUMBO\, which has won awards at Colchester Fringe every year since 2023.We dedicate this production to the dictators who still rule the world today! \nThe play highlights how timid and weak individuals can become tyrants when given power. -The News PakistanThis play wins hearts. -Business Recorder						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: Scenes of Violence \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/salaryman-macbeth-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000
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SUMMARY:Sheep! Μια ιστορία για το πού ανήκουμε
DESCRIPTION:A play about flocks and belonging\, told by a sheep who doesn’t know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted. To find her way back into the herd\, she weaves an off-beat comedic tale of sheep who are born\, loved\, and eaten – asking for it\, having such cute lambs – and go to space in search of the lost connection. \nSheep! is a dark and hilarious exploration of the hard feelings one goes through after a sexual assault\, told through the extended metaphor of sheep. A powerful\, weird and wonderful monologue that invites you into joy and resilience\, into the flock of soft\, fluffy and vulnerable sheep. \nWritten and performed by Jenni Nikinmaa\, a Finn living on a remote Irish island whose artistic works make hard-hitting points so gently it’s like being hugged by a sheep. Directed by Sarah O’Toole\, sound design Jack Cawley\, lighting design Órla Kelly-Smith. Dramaturgs Michael West & Hugh Farrell. Production funded by Galway Theatre Festival & Galway County Council. \nIf you are nervous about attending because of the theme or audience participation\, you can get to know the show beforehand via our audience guide. The guide includes details of the show and supports those who want to see the show but are worried if they can. It’s not a requirement to read to come and see Sheep! it’s just a measure of care while working on a sensitive topic!						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Scenes of Sexual Violence\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sheep-%ce%bc%ce%b9%ce%b1-%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%81%ce%af%ce%b1-%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%b1-%cf%84%ce%bf-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%8d-%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%ae%ce%ba%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bc%ce%b5/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Chris Young: World War Me\, the boy who starts wars with himself
DESCRIPTION:World War Me: The Boy Who Starts Wars With Himself \nSome people spend their lives fighting the world. Chris Young decided to cut out the middleman and fight himself instead. \nChris returns to Colchester with a hilarious and honest exploration of life lived between ambition and avoidance\, confidence and panic\, growth. \nWorld War Me is a one-man comedy about the battles raging inside all of us. Every insecurity becomes a dictator. Every ambition stages a coup. Every text message demands a full-scale diplomatic response. Inside Chris’s mind\, simple decisions become military campaigns and minor setbacks are treated like national emergencies. \nthis show explores what happens when the person holding you back and the person trying to move you forward are trapped in the same body. \nFunny\, heartfelt and gloriously self-destructive\, World War Me is about growing older without necessarily growing up\, searching for peace in a mind that keeps choosing war\, and discovering that sometimes the biggest obstacle to becoming the person you want to be is the person you’ve already become. \nThe enemy is within. \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/chris-young-world-war-me-the-boy-who-starts-wars-with-himself/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000
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SUMMARY:(a play in a) DARK ROOM
DESCRIPTION:“Fuck you. Try all you want. We’re not going anywhere.” \nWORLD PREMIERE: In this visceral\, sensory-driven\, psychological thriller\, Davis the Janitor cleans up all sorts of bodily fluids at his night job in a dark room. Piss\, cum\, shit\, vomit\, poppers – no stain can scare off Davis\, the self-proclaimed “pig of pigs”… until a lingering violent threat forces Davis to confront the only stain he cannot clean. \n(a play in a) DARK ROOM is an intense\, disturbing\, often funny\, and unapologetically messy exploration of queerness. Written and performed by multi-award-winning-queer activist Dr.Pants\, the show blends autotheory\, multimedia visuals\, dynamic movement\, and an original electronic score to challenge respectability politics\, confront trauma\, and find hope. \nPerformer and writer Dr.Pants is critically acclaimed worldwide for the “sheer bravery” (Watermark News) in his writing and performance. He is described by critics as being “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). Dr.Pants has single-handedly raised over £1000+ for LGBTQ+ charities worldwide\, including the WR1 Foundation\, The University of Essex’s Student Union\, LGBT+ Health and Wellbeing Scotland\, and the Center of Orlando. His play Pup Play won seven international fringe awards and a further five nominations. Dr.Pants was runner-up for Activist of the Year at the National Queer Student Awards.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-play-in-a-dark-room/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Antonio & Diego – desde Utrera
DESCRIPTION:No dancers. No spectacle. No concessions. Direct to Colchester from the ancient town of Utrera\, in the beating heart of Andalusia’s flamenco country\, come father-and-son virtuoso guitar duo Antonio & Diego. Both conservatoire trained\, they represent a rare evolution of the art: the flawless precision of the academy seamlessly combined with the “duende” of a storied lineage. Their performance burns with the raw emotion and intricate rhythms immortalised by Utrera’s flamenco royalty – Bambino (the “King of Rumba”)\, and the legendary Gitana sisters\, Fernanda and Bernarda. Through a haunting dialogue of voice and guitar\, Antonio & Diego navigate a range of traditional ‘palos’\, paying homage to the towering legacy of Paco de Lucía\, Paco Cepero and the hugely influential “rock andaluz” of Triana\, Lole y Manuel and Alameda. They don’t speak English; they don’t need to. Music is their mother tongue. This is flamenco straight from its source: direct\, intimate\, and uncompromising. A thing of rare beauty\, forged in the family home\, refined by years of study\, and seldom destined for export.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Patch. \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: None \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/antonio-diego-desde-utrera/
LOCATION:Patch\, 24 Trinity Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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