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Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies , 14th March 2025 to 15th March 2025 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
Follow the most outrageous outlaws in history as they try to defeat the Sheriff, rescue Maid Marion, and overthrow King John - all without laddering their tights! A family show suitable for all ages.
Performance at 7.30 pm on 14th, 1pm and 5pm on 15th March.
Tickets £13 plus booking fee.
A Pandemonium of Poe , 20th March 2025, 19:45 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
A show in which the audience gets to choose which Edgar Allan Poe tales are performed! The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher and many more! Edgar Allan Poe is played by award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin. No two performances will ever be the same. Full-blooded gothic melodrama brought to life by Jonathan Goodwin in a show scripted by himself, and directed by Gary Archer.
Suitable for age 11 and above.
Tickets £15, £12 plus booking fee.
Confident - The Tour , 21st March 2025, 19:45 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
Confident the Tour is a variety show that brings a fusion of live music, comedy, magic, prize bingo and more into one hilarious night of live variety entertainment!
Suitable for all ages, running time approximately 2½ hours including a 20 minute interval.
Tickets £15, £12 plus booking fee.
Impromptu Shakespeare , 22nd March 2025 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
Hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast. Packed with priceless wit, romance, and a dash of double-crossing, Impromptu Shakespeare has been a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Performances at 2.30 pm & 7.30 pm.
Tickets £15,£13 plus booking fee.
The Harmonettes , 23rd March 2025, 14:30 to 17:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
The Harmonettes are a close harmony, vintage group, performing songs from the 40's, 50's and 60's through to contemporary swing.
Join us for an afternoon of favourites from The Andrews Sisters, The Chordettes, Glenn Miller and more, with accompanying pianist and big band tracks.
Running time approx. 2hr 20mins (including 20 minute interval)
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Little Shop of Horrors , 28th March 2025 to 29th March 2025 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
TTC present this much-loved comedy horror rock musical set in a florist’s shop. Will Seymour’s secret love for Audrey ever be realised? Or will everything and everyone be devoured by a crazy blood-sucking giant pot plant? This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
Performances at 2.30 pm and 7.45pm.
Tickets £18.50 plus booking fee.
Tartuffe , 2nd April 2025 to 5th April 2025, 19:45 to 22:45 at The Headgate Theatre, Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
A timeless tale full of hypocrisy, intrigue, love, family and betrayal. This witty classic farce is set in the regency period with exciting interplay between master and servants. Tartuffe is a religious man welcomed into the home of Orgon. He quickly establishes Orgon’s trust, much to the distaste of Orgon’s family. However, deception is at play and we ask is Tartuffe a friend, a fraud, a miracle or a hypocrite?
The production deals with adult themes.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £16 plus booking fee.
How Sweet It Is - 50 Years of James Taylor, 6th April 2025, 19:00 to 21:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
Vernon James performs the songs of James Taylor, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Taylor’s ‘How Sweet It Is” topping the charts. In this two hour show, Vernon takes us on a journey back to simpler times where we can happily lose ourselves in the dulcet tones and sweet melodies of some of the finest songs written in the last half a century. The show includes such favourites as ‘Sweet Baby James’ and ‘Fire and Rain’ and also more recent classics like the evocative ‘Frozen Man’.
Tickets £19 plus booking fee.
When Ska meets rock ’n’ roll, 11th April 2025, 19:45 to 21:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (25 miles)
The UK’s finest father and son duo Mark Anthony and Isaac have captured audiences throughout the UK, Austria, Tenerife and Cyprus with their unique bond, passion and energy. This show features numbers by artists such as Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Sam Cooke, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and The Specials. Mark and Isaac, who have appeared on ITV talent shows ‘Stars in their Eyes’ and ‘The Voice’ are delighted to bring this uplifting evening of great music to the Headgate.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Ash River CWMC meet at Tilbury F.C, St Chads Road, Tilbury (7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Bert/Rita on 01268 685335
Chelmsford Gym Club meet at Chelmsford, Rodney Way, Chelmsford (9 miles)
The club started about 30 years ago and has always been based at Dovedale Sports Centre, Vicarage Road, Chelmsford. Julie Belemore, the current Head Coach, took over the club in 1992. When Julie took over the club had 20 girls, training on two badminton courts on a Saturday. We now have over 300 gymnasts training throughout the week at our purpose built centre which opened in April 2012.
We currently have 3 Essex champions: 2 silver medalists and a regional finalist and the British 2011 Veterans Champion
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01245 290990, email the club or visit thier website
Chelmsford Ice Dance Club meet at Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford (9.9 miles)
Riverside Ice Dance Club is based at the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford and meet on Tuesday evenings 6.45 - 8 p.m. New members and visiting skaters are welcomed.
If you'd like more information, you can visit thier website
Chelmsford Opera Group meet at Great Baddow United Reform Church, High Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford (8.8 miles)
We welcome singers of any ability to join us to have some fun. Monday nights at 8pm until 10pm at Great Baddow united reform church
We are rehearsing for July's performance of Carmen at Cramphorn theatre. We still need to fill some main roles...Don Jose,Escamillo,Morales, El Remendado and Frasquita
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Frank Midgley on 01376 511513 or email Frank Midgley
Chelmsford Riverside Ice Skating Club meet at Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford (9.9 miles)
Affiliated to NISA (National Ice Skating Association of UK) based at the Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre in Chelmsford. Our skaters meet at "Club Nights" each Friday where they get an hour of on-ice activity with 2 Professionals organising games, discos, stroking etc.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Dreamcatchers WDC meet at Keene Hall, Galleywood, Watchouse Road, Chelmsford (7.7 miles)
As from Saturday November 27th 2004, Dreamcatchers WDC are moving to a new venue - Keene Hall, Galleywood
Although we are still using Marconi's Sports and Athletic Club for certain nights in 2005.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sam/Ruth on 01245 252995 or 07740 302795, email Sam/Ruth or visit thier website
Essex Acorn User Group meet at Great Baddow Village Hall (9 miles)
Each meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
General Lee CMC meet at Swanscombe Sports Pavilion, Craylands Lane, Swanscombe (9.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01474 823283
Grove Tennis Club meet at Grove Lawn Tennis Club, Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford (9.1 miles)
Grove Tennis Club welcome upcoming tennis stars of all ages
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Horseshoe CMC meet at Barstable Community Centre, South Riding (0.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Roy and Jen on 01268 728738 or 07837 063080
Milton CMC meet at Gravesend Rugby Club, Milton Road, Gravesend (8.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01474 823283
Nashville CWMC meet at Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road (1.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Jean on 01268 280239
Pardners CMC meet at The Clarence Rooms, Southend Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (9.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01702 232114
Pardners Country Music Club meet at The Clarence Rooms, Southend Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (9.7 miles)
Every Wednesday evening 8pm to 11pm - Admission £4.00
Live Bands, Great Atmosphere, Dancing, Bar, Food, Raffle and Large Car Park
This is a traditional Country Music Club with no Line Dancing.
Unfortunately we cannot allow children at this venue
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Colin on 01702 232114, email Colin or visit thier website
Rancho Grande meet at Orsett Cock, Stanford Road, Orsett, Grays (4.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Dave on 01375 841207
Rawhide CMC meet at St. John's Church Hall, Dock Road, Tilbury (7.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01375 844099 or 01375 843843
Silver Wings meet at Marconi Athletic & Social Club, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford (8.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Russell on 01245 601796
Silverado CWMC meet at BAE Systems Hall, Gardiners Lane South (1.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Allen/Jean on 01708 472537
Smokey Mountain CWC meet at Blue House Community Centre, Laindon Link (1 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Jackie on 01268 413159
South Essex Gymnastics Club meet at Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road (0.6 miles)
We offer parent and toddler classes that are open for anybody to come with their children and structured Pre-school classes for children from the age of 2 years.
We offer one hour Gymschool classes for children who are at full time school and are beginners. We also offer a slightly more advanced class that lasts for two hours.
We have squad groups in all three of our disciplines; Men’s and Women’s Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics. They train from one day a week to six days a week depending on their level of ability.
We have classes for adult gymnastics, freestyle and disability gymnastics. We also run fun sessions in the holidays and the gym is available at the weekends to host parties.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 722479 or visit thier website
Waco's CWC meet at South Hanningfield Village Hall, South Hanningfield Road, Wickford (4.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 726270