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Catch a great show on your visit to Colchester at one of the city's fantastic Theatres and Performing Arts venues. From traditional stage plays to one-man shows, stand up comedy, or even something more experimental, Colchester is host to a great selection of theatre and stage shows throughout the year. In the summer months you can often get out of the traditional venues and find something in the open air at one Colchesters rural attractions too.
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Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Fresh from their acclaimed production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Colchester Operatic Society brings Shrek the Musical to Mercury audiences for the first time.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Jan 2023to4 Feb 2023
Address
The Orpen Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BWTelephone
01206 242110Price
Price £6.00 to £30.00 Per TicketWest Bergholt, Colchester
The Orpen Players present Aladdin by Catherine Streatfield
One of the stories from the Arabian Nights, Aladdin tells the story of a boy, brave, honest and true (and a little lazy) who has fallen in love with the Princess Jasmine. Luckily his Uncle…
Dates
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- 3 Feb 2023Open 19:30 -
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- 4 Feb 2023Open 14:30 -
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- 4 Feb 2023Open 19:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFColchester
Family Classical Concert at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 5 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A hilarious and moving homage to Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, two men who changed the world of comedy forever.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Feb 2023to11 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Comedy at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 9 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
The Comedy Network is a monthly series of laugh out loud comedy nights at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2023
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- 24 Mar 2023
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- 19 May 2023
Colchester
Join us and be transported back in time with tales from the past in our fun free storytelling sessions.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2023
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- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A hilarious new comedy. Join the ‘Mind Mangler’ as he returns to the stage following a disappointing two-night run at the Luton Holiday Inn conference centre.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2023to15 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Comedy at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Wreckage is a touching story about continuing bonds and love that only evolves, and never dies.
Dates
- From:
- 17 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
0000000000Colchester
The Comedy Club As Seen on TV Returns Don't Miss it !
Celebrating 27 years of bringing Laughter to Life!
The Comedy Club is one of the most recognised & respected names in the comedy Industry and over the years has worked across the UK and Abroad…Dates
- From:
- 17 Feb 2023Open 19:30 - 21:50
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Comedy at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 19 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
From the award-winning company that brought you Noughts and Crosses, Crongton Knights and The Bone Sparrow, Pilot Theatre brings another spellbinding adaptation of the very best of recent young adult fiction to the Mercury Theatre.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Feb 2023to4 Mar 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Multi award-winning physical comedy company Ugly Bucket process the death of a friend in the only way they know how – through a kinetic maelstrom of outrageous clowning, personal testimony and a thumping techno soundtrack.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Feb 2023to25 Mar 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Anders Lustgarten’s new play is a funny, eclectic and uniquely political piece of theatre.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Feb 2023to2 Mar 2023
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Cowdray Avenue
Stand Up Comedy at Colchester's Charter Hall
Dates
- From:
- 10 Mar 2023
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- 23 Sept 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
The UK premiere of Flute Theatre’s brand new production of Pericles
Dates
- From:
- 10 Mar 2023to11 Mar 2023
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue
Watch the self-styled German Comedy Ambassador at Colchester's Charter Hall.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Mar 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
In Essex alone, every 58 minutes, somebody is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. Making Headway tells the extraordinary stories of just some of those people whose head injuries have upended their lives.
Dates
- From:
- 17 Mar 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A ferociously funny political farce, at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 17 Mar 2023to31 Mar 2023
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