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SUMMARY:Cyrus Yuen: Young Artist Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry. \nRoman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cyrus-yuen-young-artist-spotlight/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe House\, Park Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3FA\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Are You Lovin’ It?
DESCRIPTION:A global fringe hit Are You Lovin’ It?\, which has won 17 awards in 6 countries\, takes youon a surreal\, hilarious journey through the wild world of WacDonalds. Meet a Japanesebusinessman\, Trump\, and Krazy Kitty in this absurd\, side-splitting comedy you won’twant to miss!This satirical-physical comedy with Japanese game show & anime flavor has beendescribed as Fast-Food Capitalism and is a perfect reflection of the world TODAY. \nThis kooky\, edgy\, cartoon-like show may be the strangest show I’ve ever seen at theFringe. ★★★★★ -Edmonton Journal \nMadcap\, off-beat\, but bitingly savage in its satirical approach\, demonstrating AmericanGlobalization. ★★★★★ -Paul T Davies\, Britishtheatre.com \nThis piece is so uniquely original and the performers so engaging that you probablywon’t see anything else like it. -Gigcity.ca \nJapanese Dadaist clowns -12thnight.ca \nThe savagely surreal satire of Fast. Food Capitalism. -Orlando Weekly \nThe most in-your-face\, Outrageous\, political and subversive show. -Orlando Sentinel						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/are-you-lovin-it/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Turing’s Law
DESCRIPTION:In the 1950s\, gay men travelled to liberal European cities in search of freedoms that were denied to them at home. Places where they could explore their sexuality\, find companionship and immerse themselves in homosocial worlds beyond the reach of British convention.Alan Turing was one of those men.Quietly rebellious and ahead of his time\, Turing was a man who mathematically questioned the laws of nature while his own nature was criminalised. Gay\, sexually curious\, hungry for connection and unafraid to demand that the people around him accept him for who he was. He wanted sex\, he wanted love\, and\, beneath it all\, he longed for a permanent relationship.Turing’s Law shines a light on the Turing history has hidden in the shadows.This is the story of two men spending an afternoon together in Greece. An encounter that becomes both sexual and intellectual and exposes attitudes that challenge the conventions of their time.Alan is messy\, unpredictable\, charming\, bold\, funny\, opinionated and provocative. He is not the stuttering\, isolated mathematical stereotype who avoided human contact in favour of machines. Nor is he simply the polished wartime hero immortalised on the £50 note.He is a real man: gay\, complicated\, contradictory and fiercely himself. The man who would become a national hero.In a villa in Greece\, Alan spends an afternoon with ‘Man’. Unable to reveal the classified knowledge of what he built during the war\, he is forced to navigate a growing dissonance between what he knows and what he can say.For a man who spent his life questioning rules\, challenging authority and refusing to accept easy answers\, Alan now finds himself caught on the horns of a dilemma.What can he reveal? What must remain hidden? And what happens when the private man behind the national hero is finally given a voice?Turing’s Law is the unspoken history of a national hero and an invitation to meet the man history has hidden.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Scenes of a Sexual Nature\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/turings-law-3/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Brandy Bex: Progress In Work
DESCRIPTION:Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors\, dodging disaster\, and a generous dose of chaos. Outrageous stories\, parody songs\, and shameless camp spectacle. It’s a cheeky\, over-the-top peek behind the curtain – totally daft\, delightfully unhinged\, and absolutely hilarious. Nursing’s never been so wild! \nPamela Anderson meets Pam Ayres… Brandy Bex is a real NHS hero\, a siren with a sample pot and a most charismatic host for your time on ward one. ★★★★ Reviews Hub \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/brandy-bex-progress-in-work-2/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Progress In Work
DESCRIPTION:Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors\, dodging disaster\, and a generous dose of chaos. Outrageous stories\, parody songs\, and shameless camp spectacle. It’s a cheeky\, over-the-top peek behind the curtain – totally daft\, delightfully unhinged\, and absolutely hilarious. Nursing’s never been so wild!  \nPamela Anderson meets Pam Ayres… Brandy Bex is a real NHS hero\, a siren with a sample pot and a most charismatic host for your time on ward one. ★★★★ Reviews Hub						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: The Dragonfly Lounge. \nAge Suitability: 18yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/progress-in-work-3/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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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-4/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T212000
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SUMMARY:Gifted and Talented
DESCRIPTION:Bea was a gifted child. Her reading age was three years ahead\, her poem published in the local newspaper. A future she was sure was already secured. Now she’s 25\, unemployed and lying awake at 2AM\, wondering what went wrong. \nAs Bea struggles to keep up with a world that demands constant productivity\, she starts to wonder whether she’ll ever find her place in it. From job applications to sleepless nights\, Bea finds herself caught between who she was told she would become and who she actually is. \nFunny\, vulnerable and painfully honest\, Gifted and Talented asks what happens when you grow up believing you can achieve anything\, only to discover that adulthood isn’t quite what you were promised. \nGifted and Talented is a darkly funny one woman play exploring ADHD\, modern adulthood and the fear of falling behind.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, 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/gifted-and-talented/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Fallen Angels by Noël Coward
DESCRIPTION:Sparkling\, dizzying\, and deliciously potent\, Fallen Angels\, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners\, shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere. \nTwo upper-class wives\, their husbands away for the day\, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances – with the same man\, who just may be en route from France to visit. \nOld rivalries and past scandals bubble to the surface in this intoxicating romp from one of theatre’s comedy masters. \nStarring Golden Globe-winner Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (The King and I)\, with Tracee Chimo\, Mark Consuelos (making his Broadway debut)\, Christopher Fitzgerald and Aasif Mandvi\, this new Roundabout Theatre and Tony Award-winning production of ‘pure escapist fun’ (The New York Times) was filmed live on stage at Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre and now comes to the big screen. \n*Timings subject to change.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fallen-angels-by-noel-coward/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T200000
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SUMMARY:Bag For Life
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Sandy’s Superstore! Where dreams and bargains are discovered in the aisles. Follow the story of Sandy’s staff and\, under the watchful eye of Security Steve\, experience the chaos\, laughter and exceptional customer service at every checkout. Or wince at snooty Manager KT as she takes on the stress of running the store during its 25th Anniversary. See the highs and lows of the colleagues at the checkouts\, each discovering what their bag for life really is. \nFollowing their award winning production of ‘I Deleted Hinge for Deliveroo’\, Taa Very Much Theatre Company presents a highly anticipated farcical comedy guaranteed to have you wetting yourself with laughter.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 12yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bag-for-life-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Ben Macpherson Does Poems at Adults
DESCRIPTION:Adults often have ears. Ben Macpherson has poems. It’s time to put those together with you in the driving seat. You’re in complete control of this spoken word cabaret. The audience pick from 30 vibes\, be that silly\, sordid\, sad or sweet and that sets the set list. With poems covering everything from the world’s best cheese to the intimate lives of cartoon characters\, Ben Macpherson has the poem for you. Blending friendly chat with style and genre\, Ben is a verbal tour de force\, bound to leave you laughing\, crying and so much more.  \nWhat others have said“Absolutely Delightful” – Hollie McNish “Dazzlingly\, Dizzyingly Brilliant” – Brian Bilston “Full of Humour and Drive” – Michael Rosen“Ben Macpherson is a joy” Caroline Bird “Ben’s brimful of wit and panache” – Michael Pedersen“Very Funny Poems” – Luke Wright \nAudience Reviews” I loved this show – Clever\, witty\, sometimes reflective – I loved all the observation\, in particular the Wine Man.  If you are looking for a show of quality – then you couldn’t go wrong with this – brilliant. Five stars from me.” – Susan \n“I had a blast watching Macpherson’s show\, it’s a marvel to see an artist pour so much love into their craft. I loved the concept of choosing poems off the wall\, and I loved their variety even more. Lovers of spoken word\, please go and witness it yourselves!” – Panos \n“With an eloquent voice and a sensitivity that lingered long after the final line\, Ben delivered poems that tickled the funny bone\, tugged at the heartstrings\, and teased at places best left unmentioned in polite reviews. His natural charm and easy rapport with the audience created a joyous\, engaging atmosphere. Smashing. 5/5” – Anonymous						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Patch. \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ben-macpherson-does-poems-at-adults-2/
LOCATION:Patch\, 24 Trinity Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)
DESCRIPTION:“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings \nThe most thrilling play you’ll see\, and it’s just a lectern and a slide show. This multi-award-winning lecture-performance takes you on a wild ride as it investigates consent in the digital age with wit\, dark humour and a growing amount of spite. \nIn 2020\, during the Covid lockdown\, just like many artists did at the time\, I made several of my shows temporarily available online. A video of my solo show “The Sensemaker” quickly became highly sought-after in certain corners of the internet – all because of the five minutes of nudity it contains. Years later\, I’m still having to take it down from various adult forums where it keeps resurfacing without my consent. \n“Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)” is a lecture-performance built like a forensic thriller: a deep dive into the rabbit hole of internet communities and my bizarre encounters with the men in them. \nThere is power in watching without being seen. I don’t think they expected me to watch them back… \n★★★★★ “One of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen” FringeFeed \n★★★★★ “Intelligence\, wit\, and immaculate poise in equal measure.” FringeReview \n★★★★★ “It doesn’t matter who you are\, you need to see this show” Upside Adelaide \n★★★★½ “As informative as a TED Talk\, playing like a thrilling game of cat and mouse” Winnipeg Free Press \n★★★★½ “I applaud anyone who can take dark and disturbing material and craft it into a witty and comical story.” Fourth Wall Media \nWinner – Outstanding Production\, On The Edge Fringe 2026\nWinner – Outstanding Performer\, Dunedin Fringe 2026\nWinner – Weekly Award for Theatre\, FRINGE WORLD Perth 2026\nWinner – Virtuoso Award\, Stockholm Fringe 2025\nWinner – Hot Potato Award\, Gothenburg Fringe 2025\nNominated – Best in Fringe\, New Zealand Fringe 2026\nNominated – Theatre Award & Beyond Words Award\, Dunedin Fringe 2026 \nConcept and writing: Elsa Couvreur
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/embarrassed-naked-female-this-show-contains-nudity-3/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:One Man King Arthur
DESCRIPTION:A old legend as never before seen in this outlandishly entertaining one man epic. The lone performer creates sound\, stage\, set\, props\, lights and characters to breath new life into the Arthurian tales. Created by the team behind the off-broadway 5-star hit BEOWULF! \nKing Arthur\, Merlin\, Lancelot & Guinevere. Many tales\, adventures & sagas. One man to tell them all. Autojeu Theatre\, with their signature brand of physically comic storytelling\, bring the Legend of King Arthur as you have never seen it before. A young boy navigates his destiny in uniting a divided Britannia with honesty\, honour and integrity. Supported by his faithful knights and moral compass Merlin. \nAsk ev’ry person if he’s heard the story; And tell it strong and clear if he has not. That once there was a fleeting wisp of glory called Camelot. \nSelected show reviews: \n“This performer knows his craft\, as with a battalion of varying voices\, minimal nuances\, gentle gestures or enormous sweeps of his arms he createscharacters who carry his spell bound audience effortlessly\, and always with humour\, through a story that will never die: the tale of the first King ofBritain\, his fight for justice and the search for the Holy Grail.”FRINGE BUZZ: North Devon \n“a retelling of the Arthurian legends\, bringing the old tales to live in a physical performance truly enjoyable for all ages”FRINGE BUZZ: North Devon \nSelected reviews from previous Autojeu Shows: \n“Pythonesque in their approach\, mercurial in their depictions\, irreverent in their storytelling\, skilled in their craft”BEOWULF – FRONT ROW CENTRE: New York \n“… the energy is turbo powered throughout… This show has all the ingredients to bring the house down.”AESOPS FABLES – FRINGEREVIEW.CO.UK: Barnstaple \n“…despite some dazzling other shows at Prague Fringe this year\, this is easily one of the best.”BEOWULF – PRAGUE POST: Prague \n“a circus of caricatures and buffoonery executed with a captivating blend of mime and deft physical prowess. “How To Cl						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 8yrs+ \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/one-man-king-arthur/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Naz Shah MP in conversation with Pam Cox MP
DESCRIPTION:Join Naz Shah MP in conversation with Pam Cox MP as she discusses her powerful memoir\, Honoured: Survival\, Strength and My Path to Politics. \n\n\n\n\nLabour MP for Bradford West since 2015\, Naz has been a prominent advocate for women and girls\, mental health\, community cohesion\, racial equality\, and British Muslim communities\, and has served in a number of Labour frontbench roles. \nBefore entering Parliament\, Naz worked in public service and community leadership\, including as an NHS commissioner and Chair of the Bradford mental health charity Sharing Voices\, while campaigning for victims of domestic abuse and for justice in her mother’s case. \nDrawing on her own experiences of domestic abuse\, forced marriage\, and family trauma\, Honoured is a remarkable story of resilience\, faith\, and determination. The discussion will explore Naz’s journey to Parliament and the importance of speaking out against abuse and inequality. \nPurchase Honoured by Naz Shah in advance from Red Lion Books for £19 via Honoured | Naz Shah – Red Lion Books or buy a copy at the event for £22.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/naz-shah-mp-in-conversation-with-pam-cox-mp/
LOCATION:The Old Library\, 65 West Stockwell Street\, Colchester CO1 1HE\, The Old Library\, 65 West Stockwell Street\, Colchester CO1 1HE
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000
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SUMMARY:YAK | Young Art Kommunity
DESCRIPTION:About YAK: \nDevelop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people. \nYoung Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer-led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community. \nLearn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities \nOur aims are: \n\nTo develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining Arts Awards\nTo showcase young people’s cultural activity and contribute to Firstsite’s artistic programme\nTo develop new partnerships with youth and community organisations\nTo provide employment and volunteering opportunities for young people\n\nThis group offers a supportive environment that can help young people gain experience\, build confidence\, and learn new skills through volunteering\, leading workshops\, training opportunities\, and artistic development. \nYAK is open to anyone aged 15 – 25. \nYAK sessions take place on every term-time Thursday 5-7pm.  \nWith special thanks to  Mitsubishi Pencil  for their ongoing support through providing arts supplies for YAK. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/yak-young-art-kommunity-5/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Hello Beach
DESCRIPTION:Following the hugely successful Hello Birds in 2025\, Bran and Tor are back and joined by new friend Piper for a day out at the beach. Who will we meet on our seaside picnic? An interactive multi-sensory storytelling show for 0-2 years\, featuring puppetry\, singing and key-word signing. Written by Jasmine Cole. Directed by Connie Crosby. Music and Lyrics by Connie Crosby and Hannah Platts. Key-Word Signing supported by Arthur’s Club.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Studio). \nAge Suitability: 0yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation \nTicket Price: £9 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/hello-beach-2/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260923T132458Z
CREATED:20260923T132458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T132458Z
UID:134268-1792674000-1792681200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Women's War Poetry - Talk and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by the Chair of the Dorothy L Sayers Society\, Seona Ford\, “Under-rated”: Dorothy L Sayers and other women war poets in World War 1 and World War 2\, followed by a poetry writing workshop! This event is free but booking is required. Suitable for ages 14+
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/womens-war-poetry-talk-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150512Z
CREATED:20260929T150512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150512Z
UID:134840-1792670400-1792674000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Recital: Orlando Jopling & Ellie Corr
DESCRIPTION:An electrifying lunchtime programme featuring Mozart\, Ravel\, Rebecca Clarke\, and Halvorsen’s dazzling Passacaglia. \nRoman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/lunchtime-recital-orlando-jopling-ellie-corr/
LOCATION:Old Library\, Town Hall\, Colchester\, Old Library\, Town Hall\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T020000
DTSTAMP:20260924T101519Z
CREATED:20260924T101515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T101519Z
UID:134484-1792627200-1792634400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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. **** – Edmonton Journal\, ***** – Hamilton Hammer\, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner\, “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 “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 “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 \nColchester Fringe A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Brits \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-7/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T020000
DTSTAMP:20260924T101519Z
CREATED:20260924T101515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T101519Z
UID:134490-1792627200-1792634400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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“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 \nA Canadian Explains Eurovision to Brits \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-canadian-explains-eurovision-to-brits/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T135619Z
CREATED:20261015T135619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135619Z
UID:135501-1792614600-1792618200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays: The Literal Translation!
DESCRIPTION:Performance poet\, Alice d’Lumiere challenges herself to overcome her childhood inability to communicate in any language beyond English. Will she learn her Aller from her Avoir\, or will she be forced to resort to dance? An honest\, autobiographical show combining gender-fluid prose\, verse\, comedy and song with some foolhardy attempts at actual French!						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester Arts Centre. \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nTicket Price: FREE \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-the-literal-translation/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T111632Z
CREATED:20261015T111632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T111632Z
UID:135314-1792614600-1792618200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Elmer’s Fringe Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Patch presents\, as part of Colchester Fringe\, two one hour sets of superb live jazz (8:30 and 10pm) featuring Chris Allard on guitar and Zak Barrett on sax with Rob Palmer on double bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums.  \nChris Allard is a highly acclaimed freelance guitarist based in Wivenhoe. He has performed at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall\, the Pyramids and Great Sphinx (Cairo)\, the Barbican\, Montreux Jazz Festival and Ronnie Scott’s. He has released several albums under his name and has performed and recorded with the likes of Jacqui Dankworth\, Dave O’Higgins\, Dame Cleo Laine\, Sir John Dankworth\, Jamie Cullum and regularly tours with the BBC Big Band (www.chrisallard.co.uk). \nZak Barrett is an accomplished saxophonist and clarinetist who features in many popular jazz bands and plays in lifelong collaborations (recently also as a duet) with worldclass guitar maestro Guthrie Govan.Rob Palmer is a highly experienced double bassist who has played with many top class UK jazz musicians whilst he was leading his jazz club in Felixstowe. \nLocal jazz jam organiser Elmer van der Hoek completes the lineup on drums. \nThe bar has local beers\, fine wines\, a selection of soft drinks and snacks available on the night (no warm food this time).Doors open 15 min before the sets. Please arrive in good time\, as the band will be playing close to the entrance.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Patch. \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: None \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/elmers-fringe-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Patch\, 24 Trinity Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T235900
DTSTAMP:20260929T150512Z
CREATED:20260929T150512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150512Z
UID:134845-1792612800-1792627140@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Burlesque and Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Daisy Diamond Presents: A Night of Amorous Artistry at Coda Step into a world of glitz\, glamour\, and playful sophistication as Daisy Diamond brings you an unforgettable evening of burlesque.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/burlesque-and-cocktails-3/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Variety
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260913T200926Z
CREATED:20260913T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T200926Z
UID:133057-1792612800-1792620000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Literal Translation
DESCRIPTION:Will Alice learn her Aller from her Avoir\, or will she be forced to resort to dance? \nPerformance Poet\, Alice d’Lumiere\, is an experienced writer and comedienne; however for someone working as a communicator she is\, like many British people\, embarrassingly monolingual.  \nIn 2023 Alice was invited to take her Transgender themed show Speaking Out and Fitting In to “Le Printemps Anglophone Festival” in Avignon\, where despite performing a full solo work in English\, she found herself unable to even order a coffee in French without causing chaos.  \nThe Literal Translation is her playful\, silly\, but absurdly honest response to this failure; a piece about late life learning\, shifting identity\, non-conforming voices and romanticizing the exotic.  \nFor Alice’s last show she learned opera to overcome a childhood fear of singing\, this time her challenge is speaking in another language.  \nA bilingual\, autobiographical show combining gender-fluid prose\, verse\, comedy and song with some foolhardy attempts at actual French! \nWriter / Performer: Alice d’Lumiere Movement Director: Angelica Bangs Composer: Tina Gooding Translation Consultant: Katy Salmon \nPay what you can afford Doors open 7.30pm\, Show starts 8pm  \nhttps://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173668081/events/428731451?_gl=1*1fmywtq*_ga*MTg5MDk5NDk5NS4xNzEzMzQ2ODg0*_ga_Y4V7HBYV3K*czE3ODU4NTIxMTUkbzkxJGcxJHQxNzg1ODUyMjk0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-literal-translation-at-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T224500
DTSTAMP:20261014T182735Z
CREATED:20261014T182735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T182735Z
UID:135238-1792611900-1792622700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Inn Open Mic Night\, hosted by Stu E Skinner. \nBring yourself… or send your friends in place of you…. or come with your friends and get involved. \nBring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar\, Piano\, Cajon & Mics provided). \nWe run a sign-up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9. \nThe sign-up board goes up around 7:30pm\, and the mic goes live around 8pm. We wrap up at 10:45pm \nPerformers usually get 2-3 songs (up to 15 minutes in total)\, but this depends on the number of participants on the night.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wednesday-open-mic-night-3/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn\, 10 North Station Road\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T101519Z
CREATED:20260924T101515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T101519Z
UID:134482-1792609200-1792616400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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 Four 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. Once again\, the stories will be bold\, tender and unflinching\, exploring challenging themes with warmth\, wit and humour. This is theatre that isn’t afraid to get messy\, funny\, awkward and real. Just like life. Winner of 'Spirit of the Fringe Award' 2025 \nColchester Fringe The Toilet Monologues – Number Two \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-4/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T152317Z
CREATED:20260923T152317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T152317Z
UID:134388-1792609200-1792616400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:TWO BREWS ONE QUIZ
DESCRIPTION:Our infamous monthly in-house quiz/gameshow takes place in the cellar where 5 teams fight it out in a chaotic bacchanal! Perfect for pub quiz haters and people who know nothing!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/two-brews-one-quiz-4/
LOCATION:Two Brews\, 11 Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, GB
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T195000
DTSTAMP:20261015T111632Z
CREATED:20261015T111632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T111632Z
UID:135312-1792609200-1792612200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Boudica & Me: I’ll Share the Fire but Not the Ashes
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah Wallace-Brown returns with I’ll Share the Fire But Not the Ashes—a deeper\, brasher exploration of Boudica’s history and the raw reality of modern womanhood. \nShe unpacks who Boudica really was: the flogging\, the rebellion\, the survival. Then she brings it home—to menopause as a sacred forge\, to claiming boundaries\, and to the stubborn act of getting back up. \nThe ashes are not trauma. They are what she earned by walking through her own fires. She shares the flame of resilience freely—but the wisdom of what she’s survived is hers. \nExpect history\, humour\, and unflinching honesty. You’ll leave feeling seen\, challenged\, and maybe a little bit on fire.						 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Coda. \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Strong Language/Swearing \nTicket Price: £13 \nBooking information.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/boudica-me-ill-share-the-fire-but-not-the-ashes/
LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261005T160037Z
CREATED:20261005T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T160037Z
UID:135072-1792607400-1792618200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:FUN & GAYMES: LGBTQ+ NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Our Monthly LGBTQ+ Gaming Social! Third Wednesday of the month! \nNext LGBTQ+ Nights \nWednesday 21st Oct – 6:30pm-9:30pm \nRun by the amazing people at Colchester Pride! Fee entry! Get your free tickets at the link below
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fun-gaymes-lgbtq-night/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Variety
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260917T152815Z
CREATED:20260910T162909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T152815Z
UID:132693-1792598400-1792603800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:From Belra to Lepra: The History of Lepra
DESCRIPTION:Lepra historian Irene Allen comes to Colchester Library for a special talk exploring the history of the charity. \nTaking place as part of the New Face for Leprosy exhibition\, From Belra to Lepra will look at the organisation’s history and its work to improve the lives of people affected by leprosy. \nThe wider exhibition brings together photography from the New Face for Leprosy project with artefacts from Lepra’s archives\, documenting the organisation’s work and achievements throughout the 20th century. \nThe New Face for Leprosy project was conceived by Emeritus Professor Diana Lockwood and features photography by Tom Bradley\, who travelled to Lepra programmes in India and Bangladesh to meet and photograph people affected by the disease. \nIrene Allen’s talk begins at 4pm on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at Colchester Library.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/from-belra-to-lepra-the-history-of-lepra/
LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T214500
DTSTAMP:20260921T194145Z
CREATED:20260921T194145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T194145Z
UID:134004-1792525500-1792619100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Phantom of Friar Street
DESCRIPTION:By Pat Whymark \nCommon Ground Theatre Company \nA mysterious house\, a troubled past and a warning that goes unheeded… Pat Whymark’s spine-chilling ghost story with live music blends suspense\, humour and theatrical storytelling in the classic tradition. As the secrets of No. 17 Friar Street unfold\, audiences can expect shocks\, haunting atmosphere and a moving tale of enduring love and loyalty.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-phantom-of-friar-street/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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