Events

Join us for a journey into the fascinating (and sometimes gruesome) world of medieval medicine on 27 October, 10:30 am – 12 pm, or 28 October, 3 – 4:30 pm.Discover [...]

Step into the shadows of the past with our Haunted History Family Tour. Designed for families seeking both thrills and education, this spine-chilling journey weaves together the rich history of [...]

With wolves, witches and goblins, the story unfolds as the audience is invited to become part of the drama. Interactive storyteller Eden Ballantyne has reimagined them for a contemporary audience. Maybe Little Red Riding Hood won't have to wait for the woodcutter to save her? There may be a house of gingerbread, but how well [...]

As the spooky season approaches join your LGBTQ+, Trans, and Disabilities Student Community Officers (SCOs) for an exciting screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show!Whether you want to dress-up in a themed costume or just come in your comfiest outfit, everyone is welcome to join us as we shiver in antici… pation!It’s sure to be [...]

Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods they were full of faults and more human in their anger, jealousy, and spite. Today we present these tales to kids [...]

On Monday 27th October, I’ll be coming to Colchester, Essex, as part of my “Inside Me” tour! 🧡✨🌅☀️🧚🏼‍♀️Inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters, Simon & Garfunkel, and a sprinkle of Sabrina Carpenter, Eleanor Grant presents the “Inside Me" tour, named after her upcoming debut single. Her collection of original songs aim to [...]

Following last year’s sell out Colchester Fringe show, The Crunchy Frog Players, Colchester’s leading (only) comedy sketch troupe return with another show of reimagined (and lovingly butchered) iconic sketches and songs, designed to titillate, tantalize, tease and tickle and all with a distinctly local twist. Known for their Pythonesque proclivities and devotion to detail, this [...]

Tickets £15.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.The Wilderness Yet combines the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. They have earned audiences’ esteem as consummate musicians & singers, weaving an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs; a cappella three-part [...]

BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters... whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him...Beating (off) [...]

With wolves, witches and goblins, the story unfolds as the audience is invited to become part of the drama. Interactive storyteller Eden Ballantyne has reimagined them for a contemporary audience. Maybe Little Red Riding Hood won't have to wait for the woodcutter to save her? There may be a house of gingerbread, but how well [...]

When plague hits the village of Bottomswort, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd.Be transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where a vicious plague is racking its residents and a spate of mysterious disappearances have left the town on tenterhooks. Desperate to find salvation, the only [...]