BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Keep Colchester Cool X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep Colchester Cool REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T212500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135639Z CREATED:20261015T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135639Z UID:135447-1793305800-1793309100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story DESCRIPTION:Meet Blip Blarp\, galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster. She lands on Earth with one goal: conquer the planet and produce 1\,000 offspring. There’s just one problem: dating humans. Thrown into modern romance chaos of thirst traps\, mixed signals and situationships\, Blip discovers seduction is harder than invasion. Planetary domination? Easy. Getting a text back? Impossible.Blending physical theatre\, character comedy\, burlesque flair and audience interaction\, this bold\, playful spectacle brings Blip’s chaotic mission to life. Sexy\, brainy\, and unhinged\, expect sharp comedy\, ridiculous characters and plenty of opportunities to get involved as Blip navigates the strange world of human attraction. \nCheck out what audiences are saying: \n“Cleverly conceived\, technically inventive and anchored by a terrific central performance\, Blip Blarp is bold and quintessentially Fringe.”-Counter Culture UK \n“Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story…delivers exactly what it promises: an eccentric mix of sci-fi physical theatre\, cabaret movement\, and situation comedy. For Fringe goers seeking something genuinely offbeat\, Alicia Queen delivers a memorable\, bold experiment.”-Edinburgh Reviews \n“It was weird\, wonderful and had me laughing the entire time. It felt very welcoming and the crowd work\, that I was lucky enough to be a part of\, really pulled you in and made the show feel even more enjoyable. I’ll absolutely be looking out for more performances!”-Hayden D. \n“Fantastic\, funny\, weird and other worldly.”-Mike \n“Alicia Queen\, pardon me\, Blip Blarp is an amazing must see late night show at Fringe! This intergalactic sci-fi comedy has all the perfect ingredients to keep you thoroughly entertained and possibly feeling like you may want to leave Earth and explore the galaxy. Blip Barp is interactive\, seductive\, and just down right FUN! The music\, lighting\, visual world of all things absurd make this an impressive one woman show that all Sapiens need to see and experience!! Hi \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Nudity\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blip-blarp-an-alien-love-story/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-173832-9939-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T214000 DTSTAMP:20261005T155422Z CREATED:20261005T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T155422Z UID:135100-1793303100-1793310000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:These Violent Delights + Q&A DESCRIPTION:Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage\, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their first major feature-length film. \nJuliet awakens from a fever dream. How did we get here? The lines between hallucination and memory blur as cinema and dance collide in a kaleidoscopic journey of belonging\, defiance\, and self-discovery. \nIn this vivid\, contemporary re-telling without words\, fate is rewritten on the dancefloor. \nThis screening includes a pre-recorded Q&A. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/these-violent-delights-qa-2/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Scottish-Ballet-These-Violent-Delights-2-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260905T154622Z CREATED:20260905T154622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T154622Z UID:132260-1793302200-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Void - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester DESCRIPTION:The Void brings sci-fi horror to the stage in a production combining theatre\, illusion and atmospheric projections. \nEight million miles from Earth\, a mysterious distress call draws haunted space ranger Flint towards the Odyssey\, an ageing research vessel where something has gone badly wrong. He discovers a failing ship\, a missing crew and a deadly force running out of control. \nSet in a decaying future of humans\, artificial intelligence and memories of a dangerous past\, The Void uses powerful illusions and projections to create a theatrical science-fiction horror story. \nWritten and directed by Ryan Simons\, the production features a cast including Alex Moran\, Emma Leah Golding\, Olwen May\, Riana Duce\, Ryan Simons and Terence Rae. \nThe Void runs at the Mercury Theatre on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October 2026\, with performances at 7.30pm. The running time is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval and age guidance is 13+. \nPlease note that the production contains loud noises\, scenes of violence\, haze and flashing lights. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-void-mercury-theatre-colchester/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T223000 DTSTAMP:20260907T033802Z CREATED:20260826T114859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033802Z UID:131282-1793302200-1793313000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Two MR P's In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson... DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 5 Dec 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 4 Dec 2025 at 10:00 AM URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/two-mr-ps-in-a-podcast-live-let-that-be-a-lesson/ LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall CATEGORIES:Comedy ORGANIZER;CN="Ticketmaster Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T220000 DTSTAMP:20261015T180652Z CREATED:20261015T180652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T180652Z UID:135742-1793300400-1793311200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Halloween Rollover Quiz DESCRIPTION:Fancy winning up to £500? 💰 Play our rollover quiz – if nobody wins\, the cash rolls over! URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/halloween-rollover-quiz/ LOCATION:SU Bar – Essex University Students Union\, Essex University Students Union\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ CATEGORIES:Quiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollover-Quiz-whats-on-header-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T150508Z CREATED:20261015T150508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150508Z UID:135730-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Colchester Arts Society Presents: From The Landscape: Building an Exhibition with Simon Carter DESCRIPTION:Colchester Art Society invites you to the Autumn Lecture at Firstsite\, with CAS President Simon Carter. \nFor more than 40 years\, Frinton-based artist Simon Carter has walked\, drawn and painted the landscape around him. Simon Carter: From the Landscape reflects on this long relationship with the Essex coast in an exhibition that asks us to look at painting again. \nThe talk will look at the thinking behind the exhibition\, how it was constructed and how\, through paint\, the exhibition explores the act of looking. \nThe event will consist of a talk with Q&A from Simon\, followed by a tour of the exhibition. \nAbout the artist \nSimon Carter is an Essex-based artist and curator. He studied at Colchester Institute (1980–1981) and then North East London Polytechnic (1981–1984). \nIn 2013\, he collaborated with artist Robert Priseman to form the artist-led group Contemporary British Painting and then the ‘East Contemporary Art Collection’\, the first dedicated collection of contemporary art for the East of England\, which is housed at the University of Suffolk\, Ipswich. \nSimon is President of Colchester Art Society and has been Artist-in-residence at the University of Essex and Firstsite\, Colchester. He is represented by Messum’s. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-arts-society-presents-from-the-landscape-building-an-exhibition-with-simon-carter/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/9b24e426-b6e1-4054-8825-99cadf9e22a1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135443-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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-3/ LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-28-2026-150022-9697-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135639Z CREATED:20261015T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135639Z UID:135445-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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-4/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-31-2026-172902-1014.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135519Z CREATED:20261015T135519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135519Z UID:135555-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Living with Luke (Cancelled)* DESCRIPTION:Back my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles to connect with his autistic son\, Luke\, so he has to wrestle the Autistic Shadow to try and make contact with Luke. Watch real wrestling as the struggle is played out\, an emotional roller coaster of what it’s like to live with Luke\, from the 2025 Legend of the Fringe.WINNER BEST REGIONAL PRODUCTION COLCHESTER FRINGE 2023.“The most visceral\, funny\, in-your-face\, emotionally affecting plays I’ve seen in years” (East Anglian Daily Times.)***** Britishtheatre.com“Set in a wrestling ring… remarkable\, performed by Luke’s real life father” Your Harlow \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester Arts Centre. \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/living-with-luke-cancelled/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135519Z CREATED:20261015T135519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135519Z UID:135556-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:STUFF DESCRIPTION:An ageing woman resists her daughter’s mission to get her to declutter her house\, against a past that continues to haunt her. A playful\, yet poignant\, look into the significance of one woman’s possessions. \nOriginal play by Penny Benedetti with music by singer/songwriter Sally Theobald. \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: None\, 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/stuff-2/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-07-2026-101820-9745-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T095344Z CREATED:20260924T095344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T095344Z UID:134533-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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/ LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/screenshot-2026-09-19-at-15.07.11-X2tHYZD7qQeRsEC4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T195500 DTSTAMP:20260923T145819Z CREATED:20260923T145819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145819Z UID:134324-1793300400-1793303700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Unforgivable Crime of Love DESCRIPTION:This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston\, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There\, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann\, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe\, Reed refuses to abandon the man he loves. Their interracial queer relationship draws the attention of fascist authorities\, eventually leading to their imprisonment in an Italian concentration camp. \nSeparated\, starving\, and hunted\, the two men risk everything to escape and survive behind enemy lines. Their remarkable journey becomes a story of love and resistance\, and survival against a racist and homophobic world! \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/the-unforgivable-crime-of-love-4/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-09-2026-100932-9338-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T194500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135441-1793300400-1793303100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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-2/ LOCATION:Patch\, 24 Trinity Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-161952-8912-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T170000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135519Z CREATED:20261015T135519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135519Z UID:135553-1793289600-1793293200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Living with Luke (Cancelled)* DESCRIPTION:Back my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles to connect with his autistic son\, Luke\, so he has to wrestle the Autistic Shadow to try and make contact with Luke. Watch real wrestling as the struggle is played out\, an emotional roller coaster of what it’s like to live with Luke\, from the 2025 Legend of the Fringe.WINNER BEST REGIONAL PRODUCTION COLCHESTER FRINGE 2023.“The most visceral\, funny\, in-your-face\, emotionally affecting plays I’ve seen in years” (East Anglian Daily Times.)***** Britishtheatre.com“Set in a wrestling ring… remarkable\, performed by Luke’s real life father” Your Harlow \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester Arts Centre. \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/living-with-luke-cancelled-2/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-31-2026-180926-1994.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260917T071254Z CREATED:20260917T071254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T071254Z UID:133291-1793289600-1793289600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Living with Luke DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8\n1st show: Doors 3.45pm\, show 4pm\n2nd show: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nAge Guidance: 12+\nContent warnings: Audience Participation\, Distressing / Potentially Triggering Themes\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature / Sexual Violence / Violence\, Strobe Lighting / Flashing Lights\, Strong Language / Swearing\n\nBack my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles to connect with his autistic son\, Luke\, so he has to wrestle the Autistic Shadow to try and make contact with Luke. \n\nWatch real wrestling as the struggle is played out\, an emotional roller coaster of what it's like to live with Luke\, from the 2025 Legend of the Fringe. \n\nWINNER BEST REGIONAL PRODUCTION COLCHESTER FRINGE 2023. \n\n"The most visceral\, funny\, in-your-face\, emotionally affecting plays I've seen in years" (East Anglian Daily Times.) \n***** Britishtheatre.com \n"Set in a wrestling ring… remarkable\, performed by Luke's real-life father" Your Harlow\n\nAwards: \nColchester Fringe Artists Pick 2021. \nColchester Fringe Best Regional Production 2023. \nLegend of the Fringe 2025. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-living-with-luke/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/colchester-fringe-festival-living-with-luke.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T114500 DTSTAMP:20261015T150238Z CREATED:20261015T150201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150238Z UID:135726-1793270700-1793274300@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Holiday Fun October 2026: Gardening DESCRIPTION:Join us for these hands-on gardening sessions where you will help to plant with wildlife friendly herbs\, flowers and vegetables for the season ahead and create some earth inspired art. \nLearn how to care for plants and our native wild while connecting with the outdoors with nature inspired arts and crafts. \nMost suitable for 4 – 11 years\, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities. \nGardening activities will mostly take place outside although some activities may happen indoors. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather. \nOur Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays\, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals. \nHoliday Fun is designed in partnership with African Families in the UK\, Bangladeshi Women’s Association Essex\, and Level Best Enterprises. \nFind out more about Holiday Fun. \nHow to book \nScroll down to book your spaces. \nEarly bird tickets are on sale from 9am on Tue 20 Oct 2026. More tickets will be released three days in advance of each session. \nBookings can be made by selecting a date at the bottom of this page\, or by calling 01206 713 700. Spaces are limited\, offered on a first come\, first served basis. \nHow to get to Firstsite \nPlease note there is no parking available at Firstsite\, however there are car parks nearby\, and Colchester Town Centre is well serviced by public transport. How to get here \nIf you can no longer attend your booking… \nIf you contact us 24 hours before the event your space can be made available for another family. Thank you! \nExplore more of Holiday Fun \nGet creative with all the family in our art drop-in activities\, plus children can take part in our Holiday Fun movement activities – find out more and book here \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/holiday-fun-october-2026-gardening/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Kids & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Footage.00_11_21_22.Still025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T225500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135439-1793224800-1793228100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story DESCRIPTION:Meet Blip Blarp\, galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster. She lands on Earth with one goal: conquer the planet and produce 1\,000 offspring. There’s just one problem: dating humans. Thrown into modern romance chaos of thirst traps\, mixed signals and situationships\, Blip discovers seduction is harder than invasion. Planetary domination? Easy. Getting a text back? Impossible.Blending physical theatre\, character comedy\, burlesque flair and audience interaction\, this bold\, playful spectacle brings Blip’s chaotic mission to life. Sexy\, brainy\, and unhinged\, expect sharp comedy\, ridiculous characters and plenty of opportunities to get involved as Blip navigates the strange world of human attraction. \nCheck out what audiences are saying: \n“Cleverly conceived\, technically inventive and anchored by a terrific central performance\, Blip Blarp is bold and quintessentially Fringe.”-Counter Culture UK \n“Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story…delivers exactly what it promises: an eccentric mix of sci-fi physical theatre\, cabaret movement\, and situation comedy. For Fringe goers seeking something genuinely offbeat\, Alicia Queen delivers a memorable\, bold experiment.”-Edinburgh Reviews \n“It was weird\, wonderful and had me laughing the entire time. It felt very welcoming and the crowd work\, that I was lucky enough to be a part of\, really pulled you in and made the show feel even more enjoyable. I’ll absolutely be looking out for more performances!”-Hayden D. \n“Fantastic\, funny\, weird and other worldly.”-Mike \n“Alicia Queen\, pardon me\, Blip Blarp is an amazing must see late night show at Fringe! This intergalactic sci-fi comedy has all the perfect ingredients to keep you thoroughly entertained and possibly feeling like you may want to leave Earth and explore the galaxy. Blip Barp is interactive\, seductive\, and just down right FUN! The music\, lighting\, visual world of all things absurd make this an impressive one woman show that all Sapiens need to see and experience!! Hi \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Nudity\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blip-blarp-an-alien-love-story-2/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-173832-9939.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T213000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135437-1793219400-1793223000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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-4/ LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-28-2026-150022-9697.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T213000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135520Z CREATED:20261015T135520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135520Z UID:135551-1793219400-1793223000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays: The Alice Project DESCRIPTION:A sonic journey through the Wonderland of Alice. Weaving together original music\, Lewis Carroll’s text and voices from 40 contemporary Alices. Plus\, interviews exploring transformation\, identity and growing older. This is a riff\, a homage and a fascinating audio adventure down the rabbit hole from an acclaimed performance company. \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester Arts Centre. \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nTicket Price: FREE \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-the-alice-project/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-16-2026-140126-6563.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T212500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135520Z CREATED:20261015T135520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135520Z UID:135549-1793219400-1793222700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Return of Madama Butterfly DESCRIPTION:Religious divide! Orientalism! Radical avant-garde! \nA Japanese Buddhist soprano trained in Western music struggles with Christian songs\, discriminatory stereotypes of Japanese women\, and the search for her own unique voice. \nA comical yet beautiful songbook from Theatre Group GUMBO\, exploring identity\, culture and the collision of East and West. Journey through a lyrical Japan across all four seasons\, as she discovers a singing style that is truly her own. \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: None \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-return-of-madama-butterfly-2/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-03-2026-012739-7668.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T212500 DTSTAMP:20260923T145612Z CREATED:20260923T145612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145612Z UID:134334-1793219400-1793222700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Unforgivable Crime of Love DESCRIPTION:This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston\, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There\, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann\, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe\, Reed refuses to abandon the man he loves. Their interracial queer relationship draws the attention of fascist authorities\, eventually leading to their imprisonment in an Italian concentration camp. \nSeparated\, starving\, and hunted\, the two men risk everything to escape and survive behind enemy lines. Their remarkable journey becomes a story of love and resistance\, and survival against a racist and homophobic world! \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/the-unforgivable-crime-of-love/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-09-2026-100932-9338-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T211500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135435-1793219400-1793222100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Birth Plan DESCRIPTION:Birth Plan is C’s experience of birth and parenthood\, relayed between increasingly frequent contractions. In her lucid phases\, C unfolds the tragi-comic story of how she ended up labouring alone. \nAs the arrival of her newborn draws ever closer\, C voices doubts about her family relationships\, her fitness to be a parent and questions why she ever chose this path. She reveals her longing for a deeper bond with her husband\, her family\, her children – but unwittingly discloses a truth; that being a mum is all too frequently a lonely occupation. \nSharmila Peake is an actor and theatremaker from Essex. Birth Plan is her new one-woman show\, debuting at Colchester Fringe 2026. \n“Every moment Sharmila is on the stage is worth the admission fee alone!” Tim Young on Kitty\, Black Brook Theatre \n“Sharmila Peake delivers a wonderful Hamlet\, insecure\, confident\, questioning” Paul T. Davies\, Keep Colchester Cool \n“Birth Plan is witty\, insightful\, and charming. Sharmila Peake shines a light on the perils and loneliness of both the labour process and motherhood as a whole. This is a story that needs to be told.” Deanna Strasse\, author of The Cafe Mocha Murders\, Dead Doves and Lemons & Pseudonym \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Strobe Lighting (Very Quick Strobe)\, 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/birth-plan-2/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-31-2026-222115-6591-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T233000 DTSTAMP:20261001T171616Z CREATED:20261001T171616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T171616Z UID:134887-1793217600-1793230200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Half A Laugh Comedy Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Half a Laugh presents open mic comedy at Coda! URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/half-a-laugh-comedy-open-mic-3/ LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/45e16b_d8bcdbea2f3446e4a2e190f62fcd8749mv2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260917T073031Z CREATED:20260917T073031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T073031Z UID:133329-1793217600-1793217600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays - Platform 4: The Alice Project DESCRIPTION:Tickets Pay what you can afford  \nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm \nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nWho are you?\nasks the Caterpillar. \n\nAlice is not sure… \n\nAcclaimed performance company Platform 4 take you on a sonic journey through the Wonderland of Alice\, weaving together original music\, interviews with inhabitants of the New Forest\, Lewis Carroll’s text and voices from 40 contemporary Alices! \n\nThis is a ri!\, a homage and a fascinating audio adventure down the rabbit hole\, with a four-piece band of multi-instrumentalist performers. \n\nExpect twisting melodies\, smiling cats\, percussive teacups and surreal storytelling… \n\nAimed at adults and young people\, it’s not the normal Alice family show!\n\n\n“An exceptional company.” The Guardian URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-platform-4-the-alice-project/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wonderful-wednesdays-platform-4-the-alice-project.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T214500 DTSTAMP:20260920T164545Z CREATED:20260920T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T164545Z UID:133664-1793215800-1793223900@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the USA\, Tameka Jackson is the most authentic tribute to Diana Ross\, which has made her the official number 1 and most sought-after tribute\, worldwide. Her distinctive style sets her apart from others. Tameka has performed to sell-out crowds in some of the most prestigious and well-known theatres across the UK and abroad\, which includes several sold-out performances in London’s West End. A few years ago\, Tameka was asked to star in the touring theatre show In The Name of Love – The Diana Ross Story!With her incomparable vocal similarity and looks\, Tameka delivers an unforgettable performance with her heartfelt homage to the diva herself. Join her alongside her renowned live band (lead by Wendy Richardson) as they take you on a journey through some of the timeless classics and favourites of The Supremes and solo career of the legendary singer! During this concert experience\, Tameka will perform: Ain’t No Mountain\, I’m Coming Out\, Baby Love\, Where Did Our Love Go\, Stop In The Name of Love\, Reflections\, and many more favourites.Adding to the evening’s excitement\, Tameka’s dear friend – the legendary Roy Carter from the ’70s hit sensation\, HEATWAVE – brings his dynamic presence to the stage as he opens the evening singing the classics such as Boogie Nights\, Always & Forever and The Groove Line.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to Diana’s magic\, this show promises an exhilarating concert experience. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/reflections-the-musical-legacy-of-diana-ross/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/diana-ross-web-LST948384.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T201942Z CREATED:20260921T201942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T201942Z UID:134050-1793215800-1793215800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Jeremy Bamber White House Farm Murders – Guilty or not Guilty? with Mark Williams-Thomas DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning investigative journalist and criminologist Mark Williams-Thomas for a gripping\, immersive theatre experience delving into one of the most infamous and debated murder cases in British criminal history: The Jeremy Bamber White House Farm Murders. \nNearly forty years after Bamber’s conviction for the 1985 killings at White House Farm—a crime for which he has consistently maintained his innocence—the case continues to provoke fierce discussion\, new claims\, and ongoing scrutiny. Over the decades\, Mark Williams-Thomas has conducted extensive investigative work on the story\, including direct communication with Jeremy Bamber himself\, examining both the original evidence and the material that has since emerged. \nIn this uniquely interactive live event\, you\, the audience\, take on the role of a jury. Guided by Mark’s expert insight\, you will journey through the key moments\, evidence\, controversies\, and unanswered questions that have shaped the case for almost four decades. Has the full truth yet been uncovered? Is the conviction safe? And what should justice look like after 40 years of protestations of innocence? \nThought-provoking\, forensic\, and often deeply emotional\, this show invites you to confront one of the UK’s most enduring true-crime mysteries—and cast your own verdict: Guilty… or Not Guilty? URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-jeremy-bamber-white-house-farm-murders-guilty-or-not-guilty-with-mark-williams-thomas/ LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/The-Jeremy-Bamber-The-White-House-Farm-Murders-SQUARE-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135520Z CREATED:20261015T135520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135520Z UID:135547-1793214000-1793217600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Zeus Shags Anything – Greek Myths Not For Kids DESCRIPTION:Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories\, but in truth\, the origins of these tales are much more X rated and scandalous\, hear the full details of what Zeus and the other Gods got up to. Hear about Gods shagging anything that moves\, or even corpses that don’t\, a deal is a deal after all. From the award-winning storyteller Eden\, who brought you the award winning Buckets Of Blood – Fairy Tales Not For Kids\, & Thor’s A Dick – Viking Legends Not For Kids.Audience Participation is a gentle conversation\, no shagging involved. \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \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/zeus-shags-anything-greek-myths-not-for-kids/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-03-2026-101550-7114-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T195000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135429-1793214000-1793217000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:#SHORN DESCRIPTION:#SHORN presented by the highly talented Elsa McTaggart. Celebrating 15 years of touring and five-star Fringe performances\, this show features original song\, eclectic musical styles\, loop-pedal and spoken anecdotes. Drawing on a lifetime of music-making\, Elsa performs with warmth\, humour and artistry. #SHORN signifies a coming of age\, shedding the old and embracing the new. This is a rare opportunity to see Elsa at her most unique and vulnerable state as she invites audiences to share in a captivating celebration of creativity\, passion and the transformative power of music. \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: None \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shorn-2/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-09-2026-091906-5632-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T195000 DTSTAMP:20260923T145613Z CREATED:20260923T145613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145613Z UID:134332-1793214000-1793217000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Pseudonym DESCRIPTION:“Bridget is my pseudonym\nMy thinly-veiled attempt to make sense\nTo add structure\,\nDramatic structure\,\nA beginning\, middle\, and end-\nTo a thing that has none” \nA semi-autobiographical poetic one-woman show by award-winning playwright Deanna Strasse. \n“Bridget” looks back on her life\, contemplating the messy tapestry of experiences that have led her here. She confronts her struggles with body dysmorphia\, creative complacency\, parasocial relationships\, and the brazen decision to move to the UK following a mental breakdown. A raw and intimate look at self-discovery\, identity\, and the art of becoming. \n“Ms. Strasse is a wordsmith. She grabs the language and does not let it go.” — Krane Reviews \n“I didn’t expect to cry. The switch between the fun and the painful was masterful.” — Lakeside Theatre audience member \n“It’s funny\, heartfelt\, warm and fuzzy\, cheeky\, and oh so beautiful.” — Lakeside Theatre audience member \n“Deanna really drew me in…I couldn’t take my eyes off her.” — Brighton Fringe audience member \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/pseudonym-2/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-25-2026-233614-7262-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T194500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135640Z CREATED:20261015T135640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135640Z UID:135431-1793214000-1793216700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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: Coda. \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: None \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/antonio-diego-desde-utrera-3/ LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-161952-8912.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR