Events

Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Step into a world of strange creatures, haunting landscapes and enduring folklore.Gemma Garwood of the East Anglian Folklore Centre presents a fresh retelling of The Dead Moon, a remarkable traditional East Anglian folktale. Along the way, [...]

Will Alice learn her Aller from her Avoir, or will she be forced to resort to dance?Performance 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. In 2023 Alice was invited to take her Transgender themed show Speaking Out and [...]

“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The 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 [...]

Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary 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 [...]

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 [...]

Second Thoughts follows Clement Achebe, a once-successful Lagos professional who leaves behind a stable life in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. What he hopes will be a journey toward a brighter future quickly becomes a confrontation with harsh realities, cultural shocks, and the emotional weight of having to start over. Told as an intimate one-man [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

We may fall… but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that left him mute [...]

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 [...]

“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The 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 [...]

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 [...]

Second Thoughts follows Clement Achebe, a once-successful Lagos professional who leaves behind a stable life in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. What he hopes will be a journey toward a brighter future quickly becomes a confrontation with harsh realities, cultural shocks, and the emotional weight of having to start over. Told as an intimate one-man [...]

We may fall… but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that left him mute [...]

“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The 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 [...]

Tickets £12 25th October: Doors 5.45pm, show 6pm 27th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audience Following 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. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs [...]

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 [...]

Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary 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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary 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 [...]

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 [...]

Tickets £12 25th October: Doors 5.45pm, show 6pm 27th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audience Following 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. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs [...]

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 [...]

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

Tickets Pay what you can afford Doors 7.30pm, show 8pm This show is for a seated audienceWho are you? asks the Caterpillar. Alice is not sure... Acclaimed 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 [...]

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 [...]

Tickets £81st show: Doors 3.45pm, show 4pm2nd show: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audienceAge Guidance: 12+Content warnings: Audience Participation, Distressing / Potentially Triggering Themes, Scenes of a Sexual Nature / Sexual Violence / Violence, Strobe Lighting / Flashing Lights, Strong Language / SwearingBack my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles [...]

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 [...]

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. Art is pain. Pain is art. Two “definitely not masochistic” artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create [...]

Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! In fact, whether you love or loathe all things Disney, this show is NOT one to be missed. Join Prince Henry (the only gay in the Kingdom) on his hilarious and heart-warming quest for true love! From the acclaimed team behind ‘Reclaiming Harry’ [...]

Tickets £1223rd October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm 24th October: Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm25th October: Doors 7.15pm, show 7.30pm30th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm31st October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm1st November: Doors 4.15pm, show 4.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceAge Suitability: 16+Content Warnings: Audience Participation, Nudity, Strong Language / SwearingBefore Ella, Tina, Billie, or Beyoncé – there was JOSEPHINE Josephine is an international [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

World War Me: The Boy Who Starts Wars With Himself Some people spend their lives fighting the world. Chris Young decided to cut out the middleman and fight himself instead. Chris returns to Colchester with a hilarious and honest exploration of life lived between ambition and avoidance, confidence and panic, growth. World War Me is [...]

Wait, What is This? is a fast-paced comedy written entirely in rhyme. Created and performed by Lydia Keating and John Harper, the show began life as a five-minute rhyming sketch performed at cabaret nights in London, Paris and Tallinn. Audiences kept asking for more — so naturally, the pair wrote an entire 50 minutes of [...]

Tickets £8  Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm  This show is for a seated audience  Age Guidance: 16+  Content Warnings: Audience Participation, Distressing or Potentially Triggering Themes, Flashing Lights   FREE CRISPS!    Now I have your attention. I’d like to talk to you (interspersed with a bit of dancing) about the magic that is the salt [...]

Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! In fact, whether you love or loathe all things Disney, this show is NOT one to be missed. Join Prince Henry (the only gay in the Kingdom) on his hilarious and heart-warming quest for true love! From the acclaimed team behind ‘Reclaiming Harry’ [...]

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. Art is pain. Pain is art. Two “definitely not masochistic” artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create [...]

Tickets £12 23rd October: Doors 8.15pm, show 8.30pm 24th October: Doors 3.45pm, Show 4pm 31st October: Doors 8.15pm, show 8.30pm This show is for a seated audience Age Guidance: 18+ Content Warnings: Nudity, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Strobe LightingWelcome to the House of Diamonds... where glamour drips through every moment and temptation smoulders beneath the spotlight. Step into an unforgettable evening [...]