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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
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North,, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
In Richard Eyre’s new adaption of Henrik Ibsen’s ground breaking masterpiece, long held secrets are revealed, uncomfortable truths are faced, and a troubled family meets a cruel and unavoidable fate
Dates
- From:
- 24 Apr 2024to27 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 27 Apr 2024
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- 25 May 2024
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- 27 July 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North,, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin returns as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes.
Dates
- From:
- 2 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and 7-nights at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, comic legend Frank Skinner is back with his critically acclaimed new show ‘30 Years of Dirt’.
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Mercury Theatre,, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTColchester
One Midsummer night in Edinburgh, two ill-matched thirty-somethings – a high-powered, hard-drinking lawyer called Helena, who’s stuck in a dead-end affair with a married man, and a small-time crook called Bob – collide with one another for one short…
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2024to18 May 2024
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Enjoy a screening of the 2017 documentary: 'The Experimental City' as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
Dates
- From:
- 7 May 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Follow the journey of Rita, a working-class hairdresser, as she enrols in an Open University course, challenging societal norms and questioning the true meaning of success and fulfilment.
Dates
- From:
- 7 May 2024to11 May 2024
Address
Firstsite Studios, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHLewis Gardens, Colchester
Enjoy a screening of 'They Came to a City' - based on J.B. Priestly's play - as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2024
Address
Firstsite Studios, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHLewis Gardens, Colchester
Enjoy a screening of the 1987 film 'Wings of Desire' as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
The second in our occasional season of Studio sessions is '5th August 1986" a development performance of a new theatre piece by Ryan Curtis and his company.
Dates
- From:
- 12 May 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Platform Musicals celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a special show featuring highlights from a range of their past productions including "Sweeney Todd", "Call Me Madam, "Promises, Promises" & "Trial By Jury" among many others!
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2024to18 May 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Macbeth! Beware Macduff. In this modern-day production, Duncan, his cronies, Macbeth, and his political ambition are transported into the corridors of Westminster.
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2024to25 May 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HYTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £18.50 Per TicketColchester
With nearly 40 years' experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow's stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop,…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2024
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- 27 Sept 2024
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- 29 Nov 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Warm your hearts with Frozen JR.!
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2024to1 June 2024
Address
Lower Bowls Green, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XNTelephone
07984 276284Colchester
Something 'wicked' this way comes with this intriguing and visually stunning production of Macbeth.
Dates
- From:
- 5 June 2024to22 June 2024
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
A Mercury Original in co-production with HighTide and New Wolsey Theatre, in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 13 June 2024to23 June 2024
Address
The Opera Barn, Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Near Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USLayer Marney, Near Colchester
Attend the world premiere of Noah Max's rearrangement of Carol Ann Duffy's 'Rapture' as part of the Essex Book Festival 2024 event.
Dates
- From:
- 19 June 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHCowdray Ave, Colchester
Ben Elton returns with his newest comedy tour: Authentic Stupidity!
Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £22.50 per adultCowdray Avenue
Comedian Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Oct 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
Get ready for the feel-good show of the year, featuring disco hits from the 70s!
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2024
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