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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-2/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Robert Brown
DESCRIPTION:Robert Brown joins us at the Victoria Inn\, bringing his soulful voice and rich acoustic sound to a mix of blues\, folk and Americana. \nA singer-songwriter and guitarist\, Robert combines his own heartfelt songs with influences drawn from across those musical traditions. \nThis is a free gig\, with no tickets required. Donations are encouraged to help support the musician. \nLet’s keep live music alive.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/robert-brown/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn\, 10 North Station Road\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202229Z
CREATED:20260916T202229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T202229Z
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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/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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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-6/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T200000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Roast at Fringe!
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling evil? Do you love a catfight? Well hot off the success of Sunday Roast @ Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender we’re bringing you a double helping of Sunday Roast across two weekends of the main Colchester Fringe festival! \nWe’re gathering some of Colchester’s funniest people to tear each other apart in a series of savage Roasts\, performances and minigames where friendships will be tested and low blows are the standard! \nWe’re opening the arena to a multitude of performers including drag artists\, comedians\, actors and guest performers to keep things fresh\, and I know our cast of hateful miscreants is gagging to bring comedy back to it’s edgy worst! \nAudience participation is encouraged\, and we’ll be asking you to scream for your favourite burns of the night. By the end of each show we’ll crown a new winner of our coveted ‘Golden Turkey Award’\, who will also take a cash prize and earn the bragging rights of being Colchester’s most despicable performer! \nNothing is off the table and bad blood is guaranteed\, so grab a drink\, take your seats and watch as the carnage ensues! \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sunday-roast-at-fringe/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T210000
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 27 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jonathan-pie-the-end-of-the-world-according-to-jonathan-pie/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033801Z
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SUMMARY:Horror Films Quiz 9 (Colchester)
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of horror films\, and help raise money for an incredible cause!  \n– £3 a head (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout – Book now: https://tinyurl.com/7j5kk5v \nIf you book and then decide not to attend\, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING. \nPlease attend with the number of people you book for.  \nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/horror-films-quiz-9-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T202500
DTSTAMP: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-2/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T203000
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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-4/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T212000
DTSTAMP:20260920T164617Z
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SUMMARY:Rhys James: Chop Logic
DESCRIPTION:Rhys James has made a discovery that could fix everything.It’s been staring him in the face the whole time\, in a mirror held behind his head.If he can ignore his own problems for long enough\, he might just be able to solve yours.A fast\, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.Star of TLC’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s Rhysearch\, also seen furrowing his brow on QI\, Live At The Apollo and his viral U&Dave lecture\, I Stalk Strangers Online.Content to Consider and Accessibility The age guidance for this show is 14+ and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.Please note\, this show contains strong language and adult content.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rhys-james-chop-logic/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033801Z
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SUMMARY:Jana Varga: "The stuff Carnegie Hall shows are made of." - FATEA. £20 adv. £22 door
DESCRIPTION:Last here performing as a member of the Joni Reimagined Quartet\, when she wowed the audience with her superb vocals\, be prepared once more to be mesmerised and captivated by the voice of Jana Varga. \n​Citing a mixture of influences – from classical music to songwriters such as Janis Ian\, James Taylor\, and the well-travelled folk of Paul Simon – Jana’s music transcends boundaries and takes audiences on a timeless journey. \n​With a genuine passion for storytelling\, Jana weaves rich narratives into every note\, evoking emotions and connecting listeners to the heart and soul of her music. She has her own distinct voice that continues to evolve. \nRaised on the outskirts of Bratislava and born into a musical family\, Jana was immersed in music from a young age. As a child\, she was already performing traditional Slovak songs and went on to study classical music in Austria and France. In 2014 she became a flautist in the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra in Czechia\, when she decided to pursue the career of a singer-songwriter and moved to London. \nCo-produced by Fred Mollin (Billy Joel\, Jimmy Webb) and nominated in the Emerging Artist category of the British Blues Awards\, Jana’s 2022 debut album\, Foreigner Face\, was described as a “fascinating mixture of styles and very original” by Paul Sexton (BBC Billboard) and “amazingly beautiful” by songwriting legend Janis Ian.​ \nJana’s subsequent headline tour introduced her music to a wider UK audience and saw her first international collaboration with the Varga Quartett Wien\, a noted Austrian classical string quartet based in Vienna and led by her brother\, Pavol. \nPerformances alongside platinum-selling artist Rumer and other esteemed vocalists have garnered Jana international acclaim. Notably\, in late 2023\, she graced the stage at the O2 Indigo as part of Rumer’s band\, captivating audiences both as an opening act and a key member of the ensemble. \n​Earlier this year\, Jana released Chicory\, which was described by one music critic as “rich in cinematic overtones”\, and she’ll be performing material from that eponymous album\, plus songs from Foreigner Face and material by iconic performers such as Joni Mitchell\, Paul Simon\, Dusty Springfield\, and Carly Simon. \n​For this intimate\, stripped-back show\, Jana is accompanied by pianist Sam Watts.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jana-varga-the-stuff-carnegie-hall-shows-are-made-of-fatea-20-adv-22-door/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom\, Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T195000
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T071254Z
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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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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:20261026T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T220000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T095153Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T212000
DTSTAMP:20260920T164618Z
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SUMMARY:Andy Hamilton's Night To Remember
DESCRIPTION:This event is currently on priority sale.General sale begins at 10am on Fri 29 May. Become a member to access early booking! Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and the 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 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.Come and enjoy an entertaining and thoughtful\, but above all very funny\, evening with a veteran master of comedy! Content to Consider The age guidance for this show is 16+.Please note\, the show may contain audience participation.About Andy Hamilton He 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 such classics as Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered.Both were created with his friend Guy Jenkin\, and 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.On 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.He pops up frequently on panel shows like Have I Got News For You and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.He 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\, an epic tale which was\, uniquely\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T195000
DTSTAMP:20260923T145613Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T201942Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T214500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T073031Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T212500
DTSTAMP:20260923T145612Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T071254Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T195500
DTSTAMP:20260923T145819Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T095344Z
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SUMMARY:SadoMusical
DESCRIPTION:The sell-out festival favourite returns from an acclaimed tour spanning Wellington\, New Zealand to Brighton\, England. Now even better\, harder\, and art-er. It’s updated\, innovated\, and\, as always\, no two shows are ever the same. \nArt is pain. Pain is art. Two “definitely not masochistic” artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create musical comedy with feeling—while feeling the real pain of electrocution. \nIn what may be their worst idea yet\, veteran musical improvisers Lee Apsey (‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation\,’ ‘Your Flaws: The Improvised Musical’) and Jayda Fogel (‘Bird & Tax Collector\,’ ‘¡Horario Estelar!’) weave hilarious and sincere songs\, sketches\, and stories with the inspiration of the audience and the threat of being shocked\, shackled\, dunked\, and beaten with a stick. \nYou’ll be shocked\, and so will the players—literally. \nFrom the award-winning co-creator of multiple Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation.’ \n“Astonishingly funny… brilliant concept.” ★★★★★ GJD REVIEWS \n“Apsey and Fogel turn painful displays into some of the funniest improvised comedy you can find. You will be begging for more\, and more\, and more.” FRINGE REVIEW \n“A very clever show by two outrageously intelligent and talented performers.” THEATREVIEW \n“Take someone you adore.” SCENE MAGAZINE \nWINNER – The Comedy Award – Colchester Fringe 2024 \nWINNER – Best Improv/Musical – Leicester Comedy Festival 2023 \nNOMINATED – Simply the Best – Gothenburg Fringe 2024 \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sadomusical/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033802Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000
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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
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