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Colchester Fringe Festival returns to the Headgate
Once again, the Headgate Theatre will be at the very heart of the Colchester Fringe Festival — acting as the…
Casting Announcement: The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter
The auditions are over and our production of The Dumb Waiter has now been cast. Ben is played by Paul…
Casting Announcement: On Golden Pond by Ernest Thomas
The cast who will be creating the tender and funny moments in our production of On Golden Pond will soon…
New appointment, new era for Colchester’s Headgate Theatre
The Headgate Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Cameron Abbott-Betts to the new role of Headgate Director…
What’s Coming Up Next
Act V Nov- Dec 2025 Late Autumn Season (Season)Weekly
Monday sessions
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ACT V Nov – Dec 2025 Late Autumn Term (Individual)Weekly
Monday sessions
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Our Walk Through the WorldRepeating Event
Showing: Wed 5th to Sat 8th Nov (including matinee).
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Weekly Thursday Sessions: 6th November - 11th December 2025
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A Christmas CarolRepeating Event
Showing: Wed 12th to Sat 15th Nov (including matinee).
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Colchester Fringe Festival returns to the Headgate
Once again, the Headgate Theatre will be at the very heart of the Colchester Fringe Festival — acting as the…
Casting Announcement: The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter
The auditions are over and our production of The Dumb Waiter has now been cast. Ben is played by Paul…
Casting Announcement: On Golden Pond by Ernest Thomas
The cast who will be creating the tender and funny moments in our production of On Golden Pond will soon…
New appointment, new era for Colchester’s Headgate Theatre
The Headgate Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Cameron Abbott-Betts to the new role of Headgate Director…
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