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 [...]
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 [...]
A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry.Roman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
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 [...]
A relaxed & informal Friday evening after work catch up, with refreshments, interesting local businesses and opportunity to find out more…..
Join us on Friday 23 October for a truly atmospheric yoga experience beneath Luke Jerram’s stunning Museum of the Moon installation.This one-hour guided session invites you to unwind and reset in the unique surroundings of Colchester Castle, practicing gentle movement and mindful breathing under the soft glow of the moon. Whether you’re a regular yogi [...]
PIANO SMASHERS by Rob Thompson and Rupert Page.“...among the thousands of shows, there are superb ones ... Piano Smashers is one such show.”Edinburgh Reporter. August 2024.Piano Smashers, a powerful solo play about an unwanted inheritance.In Piano Smashers a mother bequeaths her piano to her children in a will but they really do not want it [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their first major feature-length film. Juliet awakens from a fever dream. How did we get here? The lines between hallucination and memory blur as cinema and dance collide in a kaleidoscopic journey of belonging, defiance, and self-discovery. In this [...]
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