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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons at Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary! \nAll Sessions 6:30pm-9:30pm – £5 to play \nOctober Sessions \nThursday 8th \nWednesday 14th \nThursday 22nd \nWednesday 28th
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dungeons-dragons-at-dice-a-slice-2/
LOCATION:Dice and a Slice
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Manic Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:Murder\, superstition and madness haunt this terrifying tale. a perfect story for a 6 – 12 year old. When Macbeth returns from battle he meets 3 witches who promise him he’ll be king\, but what will he have to do to get the crown? The classic tale cut down to size with a twist\, all the actors will be volunteers invited onto stage from the audience as storyteller Eden expertly weaves the tale of witch’s spells\, bloody battles and ghostly hauntings\, while guiding the new actors to the unavoidable fatal ending. with all the jokes Shakespeare forgot.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \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/manic-macbeth/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fun October 2026: Circus
DESCRIPTION:Step right up\, step right up\, for this October Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright! \nThere’ll be spinning plates\, flower sticks\, juggling\, Diabolo and more! \nCircus is suitable for the whole family including children from 4+. Tickets must be purchased in advance for children to participate. \nParents are also welcome to join in the fun on the day if there is space to join. \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 \nDelivered in partnership with \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/holiday-fun-october-2026-circus/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Ceilidh Night
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a room full of music\, laughter and people of all ages dancing\, whooping and clapping. That’s a Ceilidh.  \nThe dances are energetic but everyone – of any age – can get on the floor. \nA Ceilidh isn’t about getting every step right—it’s about taking part and enjoying the experience. The dances are easy to learn and quick to pick up. Elsa and Gary take you through the steps. And everyone else gives a helping hand.  \nYou don’t need lessons\, special clothing or even a partner. You just step onto the floor and give it a go. Before long\, you’ll be spinning around\, moving up and down the set\, and meeting new people.  \nSo take that step\, join the set and discover why generations of people have fallen in love with Scottish Dancing – Ceilidh style.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester Arts Centre. \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ceilidh-night/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Andy Hamilton's Night To Remember
DESCRIPTION:Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and weaknesses of human memory\, and how laughter oils the wheels of the brain. (Note: Andy is not a qualified neurologist\, and the brain probably does not have wheels.) \nIn an evening of non-stop comedy\, Andy will do his best to recall the nights from his own life as a writer\, performer\, producer\, director\, failed quiz show contestant\, choir boy\, under-rated footballer and cartoon elephant dentist. He’ll examine moments that have shaped his life and collective experiences that have impacted us all. \nCome and enjoy an entertaining and thoughtful\, but above all very funny\, evening with a veteran master of comedy! \nContent to consider \nThe age guidance for this show is 16+. Please note that the show may contain audience participation. \nAbout Andy Hamilton \nAndy started as a professional comedy writer in 1976 as a contributor to Radio 4’s Week Ending. Since then\, he has picked up many awards for co-writing classics such as Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered. \nBoth were created with his friend Guy Jenkin. Together\, they also made the political satires Ballot Monkeys and Power Monkeys for C4\, the sitcom Kate and Koji for ITV\, and What We Did on Our Holiday\, a feature film starring David Tennant\, Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly. \nOn radio\, he wrote many acclaimed series of Old Harry’s Game\, where he played Satan; Revolting People\, where he played a one-armed\, one-legged degenerate; and Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers\, where he played himself. \nHe pops up frequently on panel shows such as Have I Got News for You and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. \nHe has also written three books: Blue Was the Colour\, a memoir about his troubled relationship with football\, and two novels\, The Star Witness and Longhand. The latter was published in the author’s own handwriting.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/andy-hamiltons-night-to-remember/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Not: Private Lives
DESCRIPTION:Thirty years after an infamous weekend on the French Riviera\, theatre’s most famously dysfunctional marriages collide in the frozen peaks of St. Moritz. The daughter of a notoriously toxic\, upper-class couple is set to marry a French millionaire at an elite alpine ski resort where appearances are everything and chaos… is inevitable.This razor-sharp theatrical parody acts as an unofficial\, fast-paced sequel to a classic 1930s comedy of bad manners\, thrusting iconic archetypes into the dawn of the swinging sixties.The fragile peace is shattered when the bride’s father’s fiery ex-wife gatecrashes the festivities. Armed with an explosive\, decades-old secret\, she is determined to throw the high-society wedding into absolute freefall. A fiercely manipulative concierge and a razor-tongued grandmother add fuel to the fire\, turning public embarrassment into an art form. This is NOT: Private Lives.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/not-private-lives-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Bardtender
DESCRIPTION:Chris Sainton-Clark is the Bardtender. Join him for an hour of witty\, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work\, british pub culture and beyond. Since embarking on his journey as a storyteller\, Chris has played Glastonbury Festival\, won 12 theatre awards\, and sold out his Pub Tales tour in New Zealand. He blends comedy\, rhythmic guitar patterns and spoken word together to create a truly unique sound\, that draws on something entirely relatable to anyone who’s ever stepped foot in a pub. \nFIVE STARS – ‘Chris’ performance style is electric—he’s a natural storyteller who knows exactly how to work a room\, building energy and anticipation before delivering perfectly timed punchlines.’ – Colchester Gazette						 \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/the-bardtender/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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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-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T200000
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SUMMARY:A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Brits
DESCRIPTION:With one foot in stand‑up comedy\, the other in TED‑style presentation\, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history\, queer joy\, fandom culture\, and identity. Expect big music\, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. \n★★★★ – Edmonton Journal\, ★★★★★ – Hamilton Hammer\, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner\, \n“McLean has broken the code to Eurovision and rises like a phoenix to share it with us in this wonderfully heartfelt stand‑up show.” – FringeReview.co.uk \n“Matti skillfully weaves songs through his personal story as a gay man coming out … a wonderful hour of musical performances and anecdotes about self‑discovery.” – The Vibe Hamilton \n“McLean’s delivery often borders on stand‑up\, full of sharp wit and campy charm. But he also allows space for quieter\, moving reflections.” – The Hammer Monthly \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-canadian-explains-eurovision-to-brits-6/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T194500
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SUMMARY:Shall We?
DESCRIPTION:Eccentric and unfiltered stand up comedian Jeanie Vowles brings her work-in-progress show back home to Essex\, suppling fast paced humour on anything from golden flutes\, troll farmers\, thumbs\, windmills\, and whatever else has been living rent-free in her brain.  \nExpect fast paced humour\, new jokes\, best bits\, and chaotic fun.  \n“Hilarious! Great energy with unique joke writing. No doubt this will be an excellent show.” – Ansum Comedy \nCornish Comedian of the Year Finalist 2025. \nPatch\, 7:00pm: 27th and 28th October 2026. 18+						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Patch. \nAge Suitability: 18yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shall-we-2/
LOCATION:Patch\, 24 Trinity Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T190000
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Celtic Tales
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12  \n25th October: Doors 5.45pm\, show 6pm \n27th October: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\nThis show is for a seated audience \n\nFollowing the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire\, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales\, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. \n\nThis dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels\, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs\, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty\, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. \n\nWith every performance\, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage\, leaving audiences inspired\, uplifted and craving more. \n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish culture that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere.\n\n\nAwards:\n\nThree Weeks Editors Award 2012 \nBest Music Show Colchester Fringe 2025
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-celtic-tales-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Valhalla Awaits – Viking Stories For Kids
DESCRIPTION:With stories Gods\, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power\, join in with an interactive storytelling of a difference\, will you play Thor and get to wield the mighty Mjölnir\, or be Loki with cunning and guile. Find out all about the Gods and Goddesses of Norse myths.Winner of Best Children’s Show at Buxton Fringe 2026\, from the Storyteller who brought the Best Children’s show to Colchester Fringe in 2024.Interactive stories where children in the audience can get up and take part in the stories.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights\, 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/valhalla-awaits-viking-stories-for-kids-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Puzzle Club at Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday – 12pm-6:30pm \nOur puzzle club is the perfect way to spend a quiet Tuesday afternoon! \nA relaxed\, welcoming and friendly event where you can build one of our puzzles or bring your own! \nBest off all it's free to come and join!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/puzzle-club-at-dice-a-slice-3/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fun October 2026: CLIP (4-7)
DESCRIPTION:Sounds of the Sea Workshop \nCome and join us to play sound games\, discover how you can draw sounds\, and recreate noises you might hear at the beach to create a soundscape with our voices\, and everyday items! \nAll ages welcome\, recommended age 4-7 . Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities. \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 October 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 \nDelivered in partnership with
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/holiday-fun-october-2026-clip-4-7/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTSTAMP:20260923T084348Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate ACOTAR 6: A Night in Prythian. Midnight Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The price of the event will include a copy of the book.\nMonday 26th October 2026\, 10pm-midnight \nDressing up is encouraged but not compulsory –  with a prize for the best outfit \nHello Darling\, \nAfter five long years of waiting\, it is finally time to return to Prythian with the 6th ACOTAR book. \n If you attend our event you will be some of the first people in the country to get your hands on the much anticipated ACOTAR 6 book and have the chance to have fun with other SJM fans.\n \nAs you know\, we’ve been consulting our cauldron and are happy to say the event will be on October 26th and start at 10pm with faerie wine to keep you going till midnight when we can officially start selling the book which is included in your ticket price. Sarah J Maas will NOT be attending this event.\n \nWe cannot promise any Bat Boys\, but we can guarantee drinks made from Tamlin’s Tears Cocktails\, games\, crafts\, dressing up & fun across two wheelchair accessible venues. \nSo grab your cloaks made of night and stars and get ready to celebrate and socialise with your fellow SJM fans and discuss which Shadow Daddy is better!  \nUntil then\, sit down with a nice cup of Surriel tea and enjoy re-reading the first 5 books. \n \nCauldron Blessed\,\n \nThe High Fae at Red Lion Books \nThe event will be October 26th 10pm – 12am and your ticket price (£30) includes a hardback first edition of ACOTAR 6 \nThere is a ticket only option \nVisit the Night Court with us for fun\, games and fae. \n*Sarah J. Maas will not be attending this event.*\nLIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE \nBook launch as the clock strikes midnight.  Celebrate the release of the much anticipated 6th book in Sarah J. Maas’ ACOTAR Series with Red Lion Books \n*Sarah J. Maas will not be attending this event.*
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/celebrate-acotar-6-a-night-in-prythian-midnight-book-launch/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:DENTATA
DESCRIPTION:New work from an award-winning idiot. Join Beth Anne (a woman!)\, a middle-aged beauty queen (almost!)\, who has spent her life shape shifting into what she thinks others want\, only to realize she doesn’t know herself at all. \nShe looks for her reflection in Medusa\, the Sirens of The Odyssey\, and the Weird Sisters of Macbeth. These misunderstood women (women!) pull her through the wreckage of her past\, forcing her to confront the stories she’s been told about what it means to be beautiful\, desirable\, good\, and worthy. \nIn a wild\, theatrical unraveling\, Beth Anne is ripped open and reborn as something powerful\, ferocious\, and entirely her own. \nDirected by Jess Lazar (Funny or Die\, Hulu) and co-birthed by SITI Company’s Lucy Smith. Written and starring award-winning Julia VanderVeen. \n****.5 “A genuinely out-of-this-world\, next-level performer…Miss this at your peril.” -The Reviews Hub“Hypnotic trembling rage with a wink. A war cry dressed in a clown’s costume.” – SceneMag UK**** “VanderVeen is simply amazing.” – EatMoreArtVegasShortlisted Cabaret Award Brighton						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 18yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Nudity\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature\, Strobe Lighting (Very Quick Strobe)\, Flashing Lights\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dentata/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Animal Magnetism
DESCRIPTION:Sid Delicious presents the weird and wonderful world of love and sex in the animal kingdom.  \nA scientific lecture meets late night cabaret where you can learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sex in the animal kingdom\, along with some things you’d rather forget! From who’s packing the biggest- and strangest- equipment to the secret war of the sexes happening beneath our mattresses and how outdated Victorian values still shape how we view sex in animals today. Hosted by a fast-talking punk drag king hailed as Colchester’s own ‘Attenborough on bath salts’\, you can get involved in the action and try some of Channel 4’s most rejected game shows- spin the wheel of karma zoo-tra and test your eye at the ever-popular ‘penis or kitchen implement?’*. One thing’s for sure\, you’ll never look at a duck the same way again! \n*Fabulous prizes not included \n“Wonderfully unhinged in every sense of the word.”“Informative. Deranged. Entertaining.” \n-Audience praise for Sid Delicious in ‘Hyperfixations Presentations’ \nAdditional Content Warnings: \nAll nudity and sexual content will be of real animals in a scientific context only. The thesis of the show is the complexities of animal sex\, this subject will be presented in a light-hearted but honest manner with real pictures of animal genitalia that you could expect to find in a biology textbook. There will also be brief discussion of how some animals have adaptations to prevent unwanted fertilisation (e.g. ducks) which may potentially be triggering to those who have experienced sexual violence. A full disclaimer of these details will be included and further warning before these are discussed.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Coda. \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Nudity\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature\, Strong Language/Swearing\, More Information \nMore Information: See show description \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/animal-magnetism-2/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T213000
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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-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260924T095052Z
CREATED:20260924T095019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T095052Z
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SUMMARY:A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Brits
DESCRIPTION:With one foot in stand‑up comedy\, the other in TED‑style presentation\, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history\, queer joy\, fandom culture\, and identity. Expect big music\, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. \n★★★★ – Edmonton Journal\, ★★★★★ – Hamilton Hammer\, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner\, \n“McLean has broken the code to Eurovision and rises like a phoenix to share it with us in this wonderfully heartfelt stand‑up show.” – FringeReview.co.uk \n“Matti skillfully weaves songs through his personal story as a gay man coming out … a wonderful hour of musical performances and anecdotes about self‑discovery.” – The Vibe Hamilton \n“McLean’s delivery often borders on stand‑up\, full of sharp wit and campy charm. But he also allows space for quieter\, moving reflections.” – The Hammer Monthly \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-canadian-explains-eurovision-to-brits-5/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T212500
DTSTAMP:20260923T145612Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145612Z
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SUMMARY:Hail Mary\, None of the Grace
DESCRIPTION:Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! \nMary Kennedy\, yes one of those Kennedys\, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy\, none of the money stars in Hail Mary\, None of the Grace. No Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as she lays her mother to rest. Through her mother’s dying\, Mary learned how to live. Hail Mary\, None of the Grace is a rollercoaster of awakenings for Kennedy\, which has created the woman she is today. \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/hail-mary-none-of-the-grace/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T212000
DTSTAMP:20261015T135704Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T230000
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SUMMARY:Counter's Creek
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16/£15 concs\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis gig is for a seated audience\n\nCounter's Creek is an acoustic folk band based in London who make original music inspired by the folk music of the British Isles and beyond. Jigs\, reels\, grooves from Eastern Europe & West Africa\, catchy melodies with closely interwoven harmonies allied to a real sense of swing and dance energy.  \nWhistle player Jonathan Taylor has worked in many different musical genres: best known as a jazz  pianist who's played with artists such as Pee Wee Ellis\, Fred Wesley\, Ruby Turner and various British jazz luminaries\, he's also co-founder of Tango Siempre\, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and arranged music for Robert Wyatt. \nSinger Ben Cox studied Jazz at Guildhall School of Music & Drama\, has played at major Jazz festivals with The Ben Cox Band\, is currently musical director of four choirs in London and is an accomplished whistle/flute/harmonium player. \nFiddler Tom Newell is known for his work with Effra who perform regularly at UK folk festivals as well as The Ceilidh Liberation Front\, Alex Mendham & His Orchestra and pop acts including Muse\, One Direction and Lana Del Rey. He also plays banjo and mandolin (not to mention charango and mouth harp). \nGuitarist Moss Freed plays with jazz/folk group Flekd\, the Spike Orchestra\, has recorded for John Zorn’s Tzadik label and has recently completed a PhD at Hull University… \nFour musicians from different backgrounds\, united by a love of acoustic folk music\, great tunes and earthy dance grooves. \nThe name Counter's Creek refers to one of London's old rivers that used to flow from Kensal Green into the Thames. It has gradually disappeared over the last two centuries\, first converted into a canal after which parts of it were filled in. These rivers still exist in some form underneath London’s busy streets and like the new weird and wonderful musical projects in the city\, bubble up to the surface every now and then… \n\nhttps://www.counterscreekmusic.com/\n\nSupport: Sinead Orme\n\nSinéad is an Irish singer-songwriter who lives in Wivenhoe. She has played for us before a number of times and her recently released CD ‘Spindrift’ demonstrates her virtuosity as a singer-songwriter.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/counters-creek/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T200000
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SUMMARY:The Bardtender
DESCRIPTION:Chris Sainton-Clark is the Bardtender. Join him for an hour of witty\, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work\, british pub culture and beyond. Since embarking on his journey as a storyteller\, Chris has played Glastonbury Festival\, won 12 theatre awards\, and sold out his Pub Tales tour in New Zealand. He blends comedy\, rhythmic guitar patterns and spoken word together to create a truly unique sound\, that draws on something entirely relatable to anyone who’s ever stepped foot in a pub. \nFIVE STARS – ‘Chris’ performance style is electric—he’s a natural storyteller who knows exactly how to work a room\, building energy and anticipation before delivering perfectly timed punchlines.’ – Colchester Gazette						 \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/the-bardtender-2/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T135550Z
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UID:135541-1793041200-1793044800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Not: Private Lives
DESCRIPTION:Thirty years after an infamous weekend on the French Riviera\, theatre’s most famously dysfunctional marriages collide in the frozen peaks of St. Moritz. The daughter of a notoriously toxic\, upper-class couple is set to marry a French millionaire at an elite alpine ski resort where appearances are everything and chaos… is inevitable.This razor-sharp theatrical parody acts as an unofficial\, fast-paced sequel to a classic 1930s comedy of bad manners\, thrusting iconic archetypes into the dawn of the swinging sixties.The fragile peace is shattered when the bride’s father’s fiery ex-wife gatecrashes the festivities. Armed with an explosive\, decades-old secret\, she is determined to throw the high-society wedding into absolute freefall. A fiercely manipulative concierge and a razor-tongued grandmother add fuel to the fire\, turning public embarrassment into an art form. This is NOT: Private Lives.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/not-private-lives/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T200000
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SUMMARY:The Toilet Monologues – Number Two
DESCRIPTION:From the writer and producers of last year’s sell-out show\, Wonky Hearts Collective present a brand new collection of monologues \nFour new women. Four new toilets. Four new stories. In the most private of public spaces the masks drop and from behind the cubicle doors the women reveal their innermost thoughts. \nOnce again\, the stories will be bold\, tender and unflinching\, exploring challenging themes with warmth\, wit and humour. \nThis is theatre that isn’t afraid to get messy\, funny\, awkward and real. Just like life. \nWinner of ‘Spirit of the Fringe Award’ 2025 \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-toilet-monologues-number-two-3/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T195000
DTSTAMP:20260923T145819Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T194500
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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-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T170000
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SUMMARY:Manic Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:Murder\, superstition and madness haunt this terrifying tale. a perfect story for a 6 – 12 year old. When Macbeth returns from battle he meets 3 witches who promise him he’ll be king\, but what will he have to do to get the crown? The classic tale cut down to size with a twist\, all the actors will be volunteers invited onto stage from the audience as storyteller Eden expertly weaves the tale of witch’s spells\, bloody battles and ghostly hauntings\, while guiding the new actors to the unavoidable fatal ending. with all the jokes Shakespeare forgot.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \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/manic-macbeth-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T233000
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SUMMARY:The Late Night Cabaret Club
DESCRIPTION:A late-night cabaret packed with some of the finest talent from across the festival and right here in Colchester. \nAs the lights go low\, expect a night of bold\, captivating performances and unexpected moments from a hand-picked lineup of singers\, cabaret artists\, and variety acts. Each performer brings something unique\, creating an evening that moves between glamour\, grit\, and everything in between. \nNaughty\, stylish\, and full of surprises\, The Late Night Cabaret Club is a celebration of live performance at its most thrilling. Expect music\, comedy\, cabaret\, and who knows what else as the night unfolds in unpredictable ways. \nCome for the talent\, stay for the atmosphere\, and see where the night takes you.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Coda. \nAge Suitability: 18yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Scenes of a Sexual Nature\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: FREE \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-late-night-cabaret-club/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20261015T135705Z
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SUMMARY:Francisco de Nata
DESCRIPTION:Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata: A Giraffe. In A G-String. With a job to do! In this silent clown show featuring audience interaction\, puppetry and yes\, a very special Portuguese custard tart\, Francisco invites you on a playful journey where nonsense\, vulnerability and wonder take centre stage. Tasked with painting a ceiling\, his world soon unravels into beautiful chaos\, but as the clock ticks and the paint dries\, a tender and ridiculous story unfolds about this giraffe’s love for his Avó (grandma) and the world around him. Will it all come together before time runs out?  \nHot off the hooves of another exciting Edinburgh Fringe run with Underbelly\, come and laugh with the Giraffe at Colchester Fringe this year! \n“A masterclass in silent clowning” ★★★★★ – The Reviews Hub \n“Unmissable! This giraffe is a rare kind of clown.” ★★★★★ – Everything Theatre \n“Clown comedy at its most inventive\, intimate and alive.” ★★★★★ – Broadway Baby \n“Francisco de Nata has clearly become a cult hero.” ★★★★★ – To Do List \n“The best clown show the Fringe has to offer” ★★★★★ – The Student \n“Trust me: you could willingly watch paint dry with this giraffe for a long time.” ★★★★★ – A Young(ish) Perspective						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Flashing Lights\, More Information \nMore Information: Accessibility: This is a non-verbal show.Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/francisco-de-nata-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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