Headgate Theatre

Headgate Theatre The Headgate Theatre is Colchester’s independent theatre, presenting a diverse programme of drama, comedy, musicals and new writing throughout the year.

Located in the heart of the city! Book online at www.headgatetheatre.co.uk

Auditions are now open for Headgate Theatre’s 2026 panto, Hansel & Gretel 🍭Whether you're a seasoned performer or lookin...
11/06/2026

Auditions are now open for Headgate Theatre’s 2026 panto, Hansel & Gretel 🍭

Whether you're a seasoned performer or looking to step into the spotlight for the first time, this is your chance to be part of a magical festive production. 🎭✨

Don’t miss out – register your interest today and come join the fun!

🚨Closing date: 3rd July

👉 Find out more and sign up now: https://shorturl.at/imXRQ

10/06/2026

🌊 Grief comes in waves. So does hope.

A moving and unexpectedly funny new play from the collaboration between &

It Comes In Waves explores loss, love, and finding a way forward.

📅 27 June | 7:30pm
🎟 Book now: https://shorturl.at/JbJy9

🐾🌟 Final tickets remaining! 🐾🌟Don't miss your chance to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time presented ...
08/06/2026

🐾🌟 Final tickets remaining! 🐾🌟

Don't miss your chance to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time presented by Headgate Theatre Productions.

The only performance with tickets still available is Sunday 21st June, which will be a Chilled Performance designed to create a more relaxed and welcoming theatre environment.

Join us for this powerful and moving adaptation of the bestselling novel before tickets are gone.

For more information about our Chilled Performance and to book your tickets, click here: https://shorturl.at/rTTiN

There's stil time to join Young Company's cast for The Hothouse by Harold Pinter 🎭Auditions are this weekend, so hurry ...
20/05/2026

There's stil time to join Young Company's cast for The Hothouse by Harold Pinter 🎭
Auditions are this weekend, so hurry and register! ⏰

📅 Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May
📍 Headgate Theatre, Colchester
🎥 Also accepting self tapes within the following week!

👉 More info & audition details: https://headgatetheatre.co.uk/news/hyc-open-auditions-the-hothouse/

13/05/2026

🎭 Headgate Young Company is back! If you’re 16–21 and want to audition for this amazing play, make sure you register your interest by Friday 22nd May ✨ Full details on the website.

🎭 2027 Programme Announcement 🎭We are delighted to announce our 2027 Headgate Theatre Productions season, featuring:📜 T...
07/05/2026

🎭 2027 Programme Announcement 🎭

We are delighted to announce our 2027 Headgate Theatre Productions season, featuring:
📜 The Dumb Waiter
👻 2:22 A Ghost Story
🌟 Till the Stars Come Down
🚆 The Girl on the Train
🕊️ Jerusalem
🦁 Beauty and the Beast (Pantomime)

✨ You can find the full director call-out for selected productions here: https://shorturl.at/e55F1

After kicking things off in style over the last couple of nights, the cast and crew of The Invincibles marked the occasi...
23/04/2026

After kicking things off in style over the last couple of nights, the cast and crew of The Invincibles marked the occasion with a well-earned post-show party 🎉

Football-themed bakes, big smiles, and a brilliant start to a SOLD OUT run!

If you're one of the lucky ones with a ticket this week, you're in for a treat ⚽

🎭 We’re recruiting Trustees!The Theatre Arts Action Trust (TAAT), the charity behind the Headgate Theatre, is looking fo...
22/04/2026

🎭 We’re recruiting Trustees!

The Theatre Arts Action Trust (TAAT), the charity behind the Headgate Theatre, is looking for new Trustees to help guide our future.

This is an exciting time to get involved as we grow under new leadership and plan ahead to our 25th anniversary in 2027.

We're particularly keen to hear from people with expertise or experience in areas such as financial management or accounting, charity and/or company law, digital skills, fundraising, social media and communications, environment and sustainability or volunteer management. However, we are open to anyone who feels they have skills, experience or enthusiasm to contribute.

👉 Find out more: https://shorturl.at/n381h

⚽ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT ⚽The Invincibles kicks off at The Headgate and every single ticket for the entire run is now SOLD ...
21/04/2026

⚽ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT ⚽

The Invincibles kicks off at The Headgate and every single ticket for the entire run is now SOLD OUT 🔥

Thank you for the incredible support… you’ve made this one unmissable before it’s even begun.

If you’ve got a ticket, you’re in for something special. Missed out? Join the waiting list 👀

🍷 Six friends. Three dinner parties. Three decades… Some things change. Some things don’t. 👀“Promise” by Olly Medlicott ...
20/04/2026

🍷 Six friends. Three dinner parties. Three decades… Some things change. Some things don’t. 👀

“Promise” by Olly Medlicott – a bold new play from Louche Bouche Productions.

📅 29 April – 2 May 2026

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/s998k

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