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A Message from the Director – Important Ticketing Updates
We’d like to let our audiences know about two important changes to the way tickets can be purchased at the…
Open Auditions: Home, I’m Darling
Winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Home, I’m Darling is a sharp, witty comedy by Laura…
Headgate Theatre Hosts Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards
The Headgate Theatre was proud to host the first live Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards on Sunday 18 January, celebrating…
Open Auditions: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
Director Heather Davis is excited to direct this inventive piece of ensemble theatre assisted by NETG award-winning actress Leanne Howard,…
What’s Coming Up Next
ArtRepeating Event
Showing: Wed 11th to Sat 14th March
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ACT V Feb – Mar 2026 Late Spring Term (Individual)Weekly
Monday sessions
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Jess Phillips In Conversation With Pam Cox
One night only
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One performance only
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Impromptu ShakespeareRepeating Event
Two performances only
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LATEST NEWS
A Message from the Director – Important Ticketing Updates
We’d like to let our audiences know about two important changes to the way tickets can be purchased at the…
Open Auditions: Home, I’m Darling
Winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Home, I’m Darling is a sharp, witty comedy by Laura…
Headgate Theatre Hosts Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards
The Headgate Theatre was proud to host the first live Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards on Sunday 18 January, celebrating…
Open Auditions: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
Director Heather Davis is excited to direct this inventive piece of ensemble theatre assisted by NETG award-winning actress Leanne Howard,…
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