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  • Zeus Shags Anything – Greek Myths Not For Kids

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    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 [...]

  • The Bardtender

    CODA ,63, High Street, Colchester CODA ,63, High Street, Colchester

    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, [...]

  • Not: Private Lives

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    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 [...]

  • Andy Hamilton’s Night To Remember

    Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate, Colchester, United Kingdom

    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.) In an evening of non-stop comedy, Andy will do his [...]

  • Ceilidh Night

    Colchester Arts Centre Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Imagine a room full of music, laughter and people of all ages dancing, whooping and clapping. That's a Ceilidh. The dances are energetic but everyone – of any age - can get on the floor.A Ceilidh isn’t about getting every step right—it’s about taking part and enjoying the experience. The dances are easy to learn [...]

  • Holiday Fun October 2026: Circus

    Firstsite Lewis Gardens, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Step right up, step right up, for this October Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright! There’ll be spinning plates, flower sticks, juggling, Diabolo and more! Circus is suitable for the whole family including children from 4+. Tickets must be purchased in advance for children to participate. Parents are also welcome [...]

  • Manic Macbeth

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    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 [...]

  • Dungeons & Dragons at Dice & a Slice

    Dice and a Slice

    Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary! All Sessions 6:30pm-9:30pm - £5 to play October Sessions Thursday 8th Wednesday 14th Thursday 22nd Wednesday 28th

  • Shall We?

    Patch 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    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. Expect fast paced humour, new jokes, best bits, and chaotic fun. “Hilarious! Great energy with unique [...]

  • Antonio & Diego – desde Utrera

    CODA ,63, High Street, Colchester CODA ,63, High Street, Colchester

    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 [...]

  • Pseudonym

    Three Wise Monkeys 60 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    “Bridget is my pseudonym My thinly-veiled attempt to make sense To add structure, Dramatic structure, A beginning, middle, and end- To a thing that has none” A semi-autobiographical poetic one-woman show by award-winning playwright Deanna Strasse. “Bridget” looks back on her life, contemplating the messy tapestry of experiences that have led her here. She confronts [...]

  • #SHORN

    Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, United Kingdom

    #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. [...]