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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NETG Awards 2024/25 – the nominations are in!
The North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) Awards celebrate local amateur theatre across the area. The nominations for this year’s awards…
News Archive
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…
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…
We’re Hiring – Headgate Director
Do you have the experience, drive and leadership skills to take us to the next stage in the development of…
Casting Announcement: One Man, Two Guvnors
Headgate Theatre Productions has announced the cast for One Man, Two Guvnors. This is a rip-roaring comedy adapted by Richard…
We’re Hiring! Headgate Assistant (6 Month Short Term Contract)
We are seeking to appoint a temporary Headgate Assistant for 20 hours per week as the Headgate starts to develop…
OPEN AUDITIONS: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS – a panto
Headgate Theatre Productions This particular panto is slightly out of the traditional mould, but is family focused, lively and with…
OPEN AUDITIONS: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS by Richard Bean
Register your interest to audition for One Man, Two Guvnors. This is a rip-roaring comedy adapted by Richard Bean from…
OPEN AUDITIONS: OUR WALK THROUGH THE WORLD by Ross Howard
Register now to audition for Our Walk Through The World by Ross Howard. Our Walk Through the World consists of…
Now & Next – Planning the future of the Headgate
Now & Next – Planning the future of the Headgate The Headgate Theatre is set for an exciting future! Theatre…
Summer Season 2025 Brochure Launch
As the days grow longer and the stage lights shine brighter, the Headgate Theatre is thrilled to announce the launch…
Remembering Anthony Saitta, 1947-2025
It is with sadness that Theatre Arts Action Trust wishes to mark the recent death of Tony Saitta. A former…
