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Catch a great show on your visit to Colchester at one of the town'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 of the borough's many attractions too.
Browse our listings below to find what shows are on now and coming up in Colchester.
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Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Pantomime returns to Colchester in 2021 with another spectacular production from the Mercury Theatre. This year, treat yourself to a story of magic and untold riches as the classic tale of Aladdin hits the stage.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2021to16 Jan 2022
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £31.50 per adultCowdray Avenue
TV funnyman Jimmy Carr brings his new show to Colchester's Charter Hall
Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2021
Address
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
We present a fast-moving, up-to-date retelling of this classic folk tale about brave young Jack Nimble, Daisy the dancing cow and a life and death struggle with the cannibal giant Mr. Bigg. Will love triumph over greed? Can Greenville be saved from…
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- 3 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
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- 4 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 13:00 -
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- 4 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 17:00 -
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- 5 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 14:00 -
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- 8 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
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- 9 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
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- 10 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021Open 14:00 -
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021Open 17:00 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHPrice
Price £25.50 per adultColchester
Solo show by Scotland’s international comedy star at Charter Hall
Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
TV favourite Lucy Porter returns to Colchester Arts Centre with another fantastic stand-up show.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 5 Dec 2021
Address
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Colchester
Come and join us on 7th, 8th or 9th December for a morning tour of the house followed by a delicious Christmas lunch and then watch Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester. Finish the day off with mulled wine, mince pies and some Carol singing.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Dec 2021to9 Dec 2021Open 11:30 - 16:30
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- 11 Dec 2021Open 14:30 - 16:00
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- 13 Dec 2021Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Join the Jolly Christmas Postman on his final delivery of the year as he visits well-loved characters such as Miss Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty and many others, with a gift for all this Christmas time.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 9 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Tom is back on the road with a brand new show.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Dec 2021Open 19:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £12.00 Per TicketColchester
The worlds one and only My Chemical Romance tribute The Black Charade.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206366000Colchester
Suburbanites Laurence and Beverly are entertaining their neighbours, Angela,Tony and Susan. Susan's teenage daughter, Abigail, is throwing a party and Susan is not invited. Over the canapés, fatuous small talk abounds. As tensions escalate, the…
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2021to18 Dec 2021Open 19:40 -
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- 18 Dec 2021Open 15:00 -
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
The annual FREE Christmas concert at the Mercury returns
Dates
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- 16 Dec 2021
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
A full Christmas production from the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race at Charter Hall
Dates
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- 18 Dec 2021
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
An East Anglian Ghost Story in the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 28 Dec 2021to30 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Jan 2022Open 19:30 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £22.50 per adultCowdray Avenue
“After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal! A word that perfectly describes Gary’s last twelve months.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Jan 2022
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
The mother of all confessional shows from the bestselling author and star of The Fast Show and Two Doors Down comes to Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
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- 16 Jan 2022Various Opening Times
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Immerse yourself in an hour of bridge building laughter with Stephen K Amos at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
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- 18 Jan 2022
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Stand Up Comedy at Charter Hall
Dates
- From:
- 20 Jan 2022
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