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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,…
The Invincibles have scored!
They came in separate teams, and they all took some penalties and scored! Coming off the bench are seven, count…
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🌟 Merry Christmas from all of us at The Headgate Theatre! 🌟
As the curtain closes on another wonderful year of performances, creativity, and community, we want to thank YOU for being…
New brochure now available!
The new brochure for the Headgate Theatre January-April 2025 season is now available. Book now for a fantastic selection of…
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…
And the NETG Award winners are…
The North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) Awards celebrate local amateur theatre across the area. The casts and crews for Headgate…
Open Auditions: The Invincibles by Amanda Whittington
Director – Paul T Davies Paul says – Whoever thought I would find a football story so exciting! The way…
Open Auditions: The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter
Director – Nate Drury Nate says – “I fell in love with The Dumb Waiter when I studied it in…
Changes at The Headgate Theatre – from Monday 1st September
We’ve got some changes to our Box Office phone number and our prices starting from Monday 1st September. Box Office…
Open Auditions: On Golden Pond by Ernest Thomas
Director – Liz Mullen Liz says – “Although the film version is probably better known, I have a great fondness…
HTP Play Selection for 2026 Announced
There was a lot of excitement when we announced our Headgate Theatre Production play selection for 2026! Here are the…
