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LATEST NEWS
NEW SEASON BROCHURE LAUNCHED! – Headgate Friends Priority
Amazing news theatre-goers! We are pleased to announce the new brochure for the next season has been officially launched! You…
OPEN AUDITIONS: A Man of No Importance
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Based on the…
N.E.T.G. Awards – And the winners are…
Congratulations to all the winners for this year’s North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) Awards which were presented at the Princes…
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT – “Dick Whittington” – Panto 2023
Headgate Theatre Production’s 2023 Pantomime – Dick Whittington by Ben Crocker – has now been cast. Everyone involved is keenly…
What’s Coming Up Next
Dick WhittingtonRepeating Event
SHOWING: Thurs 30th Nov – Sun 3rd Dec 2023 & Thurs 7th - 9th Dec 2023
Dick Whittington by Ben Crocker Headgate Theatre Productions We present the classic adventure of Dick Whittington and his cat, Tommy as they battle the evil Queen Rat and sail off to the Mediterranean aboard the not-so-good ship Sweet Marie. Packed with comedy, laughter and the traditional 'friendly' relationship between the audience and the formidable Sarah the Cook, Headgate’s 2023 family panto kick starts the Christmas Season - let the festivities commence! £15 (full), £10 (Full Time Students and under 16’s) ...
The Christmas TalesRepeating Event
"When a girl receives a book for Christmas, rather than the latest iPhone, her initial horror turns to wonder as the stories come to life and whisk her off on a magical Christmas adventure! Through song, dance and storytelling, TTC bring 3 classic Christmas stories to life in a show guaranteed to get the Christmas spirit in full swing!” ...
A Not-So-Silent Night…Repeating Event
SHOWING: Fri 15th & Sat 16th December 2023
When disaster strikes and Santa loses all memory of Christmas, the story must be retold…! Headgate favourites Miles of Music rekindle the meaning of this special time of year through the magic of songs, old and new. Comfort and joy guaranteed!! A Christmas concert suitable for all ages. Presented by Miles of Music Christmas Concert suitable for all ages ...
The Jazz Duo Get Festive!
Laura Wyatt & Darrel Mayhead With Laura Wyatt on vocals and Darrel Mayhead on guitar, The Jazz Duo return to get you feeling festive as the final countdown towards Christmas begins! You can expect Christmas classics by the likes of Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald – and mince pies courtesy of Patch! £14 (all tickets) ...
An Evening Of Clairvoyance with Ronnie Buckingham
If you're not already convinced about an afterlife, why not come along, listen to Ronnie and let him help you decide? He'll communicate with loved ones in the spirit world and pass on messages to members of the audience with information relevant only to the person concerned. ...
A Christmas Carol
Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic. Guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. ...
LATEST NEWS
NEW SEASON BROCHURE LAUNCHED! – Headgate Friends Priority
Amazing news theatre-goers! We are pleased to announce the new brochure for the next season has been officially launched! You…
OPEN AUDITIONS: A Man of No Importance
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Based on the…
N.E.T.G. Awards – And the winners are…
Congratulations to all the winners for this year’s North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) Awards which were presented at the Princes…
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT – “Dick Whittington” – Panto 2023
Headgate Theatre Production’s 2023 Pantomime – Dick Whittington by Ben Crocker – has now been cast. Everyone involved is keenly…
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We have packed seasonal programmes offering genuine choice. From classic and modern drama to musical theatre, stand-up comedy nights to school hires, classical music to magicians – we do our best to make the experience of all our hirers and patrons enjoyable.



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