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WELCOME W

ith autumn’s arrival, we’ve been hard at work to bring you a season full of music and laughter that’s guaranteed to cheer you right through to Spring 2024.

In this issue you’ll discover our biggest season of live entertainment yet! We’ll be welcoming the biggest names in stand-up, bringing you the best in live music, and lining up a host of celebrity nights where you can spend an evening in the company of stars from physicists to footballers.

Christmas on your mind? Now’s the time to check out all the festive family events you won’t want to miss this winter.

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A TASTE OF WHAT’S TO COME Our pick of the shows heading to Colchester this winter

MEET ED GAMBLE

The rising star of British comedy checks in to Charter Hall

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Find out what’s in store for Christmas in Colchester

RAZZLE DAZZLE ‘EM

Check out the fabulous festive shows coming to Charter Hall

WORLD CUP WINNER

An evening with England’s hat trick hero, Geoff Hurst

PULL-OUT EVENTS GUIDE

Our bumper winter programme

1 October – 31 March 2024

TIRED AND TESTED

Sophie McCartney explores the perilous world of parenthood

NEW HORIZONS

An evening with Professor Brian Cox

TO COME A taste of what’s

We’ve selected a few of the hottest tickets in town, showcasing something for everyone at Charter Hall. Head to page 15 for dates, times and prices.

ROCK & ROLL MEETS GRUNGE

Elvana have dubbed themselves ‘The World’s Finest Elvis-Fronted Tribute To Nirvana’. We know there’s not much in the way of competition, but that’s beside the point. The unmissable foursome tear through Nirvana’s catalogue adding grunged up sections of Elvis’s finest moments. It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o!

MAKINGS OF A MURDERER

True crime fans can join Scottish detective, David Swindle (the man who brought serial killer Peter Tobin to justice), for a chilling night investigating the UK’s most notorious serial killers. Get the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!

1-2 MARCH

23 MARCH

BLIMEY O’REILLY

Stand-up comedian Daniel O’Reilly has one of the largest and most loyal social media followings in the UK! His new show ‘Out of Character’ looks back on the mischief, the mistakes and the madness of his career so far. From losing it all, battling addiction and becoming a father, he’s been on some rollercoaster and wants you to come for a ride with him.

THE REAL FLAMENCO COMPANY

The brilliant composer and flamenco guitarist, Daniel Martinez, brings an evening of pure flamenco to Charter Hall. Flamenco singers, guitarists, a cajon player, a violinist and dancer, join Daniel for ‘Art of Believing – Flamenco’ a must-see performance bursting with passion and authenticity.

CIRQUE – THE GREATEST SHOW

Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque where the best of musical theatre meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. An all-star cast perform the biggest numbers from everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway musicals as circus stars perform thrilling feats of agility and flair. Great all round family entertainment.

CALLING YOUNG DINOSAUR RANGERS

It’s time to laugh, scream, sing and ROOOOARRR as we welcome the greatest dinosaur adventure to Colchester! Jurassic Earth takes youngsters on a thrilling journey to meet intrepid explorers, fascinating professors and the bravest of rangers who’ll introduce the most incredible dinosaur species to have ever lived.

“I’m absolutely delighted to once again slog around the UK to perform another one of my best shows ever. Standard sort of day will be: arrive, get peri chicken delivered backstage, do the show. I can’t wait.”

Ed Gamble

14 March 2024

DELIVER Stand and

Award winning comedian Ed Gamble is one of the brightest rising stars of British comedy right now. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome him to the Charter Hall stage for his hot new tour!

“Hot Diggity Dog’ promises all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering for a show where, in his own words: “I’ve minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.”

Ed’s stellar rise through the comedy ranks has seen him appear in over 30 episodes of the hit show Mock the Week and appear on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two). The 37-year-old is also a judge on BBC Two’s Great British Menu and co-hosts his Sunday morning show on Radio X with Matthew Crosby.

After being crowned series nine champion of the award-winning television show Taskmaster (Dave/Channel 4), Ed became the host of the Taskmaster Podcast. His other television credits include 8 out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two) and Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two).

With co-host James Acaster, Ed will be taking his multi award winning Off Menu podcast to the live stage later in the year. No wonder the British Comedy Guide declared: “If he keeps up this momentum, he’ll be playing arenas in a few years.”

Catch him in Colchester while you can!

You can also catch Ed in the company of comedy greats when he headlines ‘Live at Christmas’ on Thursday 7 December for a spectacular all-star festive comedy show!

Joining Ed is Scotland’s comedy queen and breakout Taskmaster star Fern Brady, viral sensation and master stand-up Josh Pugh, fast-rising newcomer Kyrah Gray and the phenomenal Jen Brister as host.

It’s nearly Christmas - come and enjoy the country’s best comedians here in Colchester!

 “Mesmerically funny and original…consistently eye-wateringly hilarious” The I

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMASin Colchester

Continue along the trail to the CHRISTMAS MARKET & STREET FOOD FESTIVAL in the High Street for even more gifts and goods, food and drink, and plenty of festive cheer. Along the trail enjoy the fabulous music of the city’s talented BUSKERS, an array of STREET PERFORMERS and pop-up FAIRGROUND RIDES. Take time out with little ones to join Santa and his elves in the Town Hall for STORYTIME WITH SANTA!

Christmas in Colchester is back and this winter the whole city is coming together for one of its most memorable years yet. It all begins with the FESTIVE LIGHT PARADE - a spectacular procession along the high street where everyone’s festive cheer will help turn on the lights as they go. Youngsters can get hands on at the family workshops and build their own decorations to carry along the way.

On Sunday 26 November don’t miss Colchester’s CHRISTMAS MARKET TRAIL. Why not set off from Firstsite where the popular CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKET showcases over 50 stalls? Visitors can browse and buy a huge selection of locally sourced and made goods from arts and crafts, eco products and decorations to skincare and beauty products, candles, clothes and Christmas wreaths.

Plus, InColchester will be hosting an extra sparkly Christmas market on the High Street in December where visitors can browse, get last minute Christmas shopping done, and enjoy great offers from local businesses.

Christmas in Colchester will launch on the 15 November 2023! So put the date in your diary and head to christmasincolchester.co.uk to stay up to date with all the festive events in the city.

ENLIGHTENED - A MAGICAL ILLUMINATED OUTDOOR TRAIL

Back by popular demand, Enlightened returns to transform Castle Park once again into a magical illuminated light trail.

All the family will be captivated by mesmerising light installations, enchanting wonderland areas and a magical soundscape as they stroll along a specially crafted and accessible route through the Park.

Enlightened runs every evening throughout December, except Christmas and Boxing Day. Tickets are available for entry every 15 minutes from 5pm each night. Booking is essential – see page 20 for details.

It was magical, the grandchildren loved it.

Kim

It was a beautiful walk through. So special my partner proposed. Hope this is back again next year.

Kayleigh

It was absolutely fantastic. Can you do this again in 2023 please? I loved it so much.

Adamiano

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME of the year!

Treat yourselves to a great night out this Christmas. We’ve lined up the most magical shows coming to Charter Hall that will have people of all ages singing, laughing and even dancing in the aisles. Here are our top choices….

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORKCOMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

12 November 2023

Direct from the West End this feel good, Irish-inspired Christmas show features everyone’s favourite Christmas songs including Driving Home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York; plus the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time such as The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover and Dirty Old Town.

THE RAT PACKCHRISTMAS IN VEGAS

19 November 2023

The star-studded cast of the UK’s original and longest running Rat Pack show includes Des Coleman (Eastenders), Paul Drakeley (Inside Out), and David Alacey (Lovejoy) –pictured left. Together they’ll amaze audiences with their re-creation of the music of Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra; plus special guest James “Arg” Argent (TOWIE), adds his salute to the likes of Bobby Darin and Andy Williams. This fabulous show brings the Las Vegas heyday to life with all the great hits – My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, and festive favourites such as Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow and White Christmas.

SWING INTO CHRISTMAS

29 November 2023

This is a Christmas celebration like no other. The ‘Down for the Count Orchestra’ performs the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more in a luscious 30-piece orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great Capitol Studios recordings. Hear the best music of the swing era alongside jazz and festive standards.

BUBLÉ CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

22 December 2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with this ultimate feel good, sing-along concert, featuring a live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act.

This unforgettable evening of Christmas hits is guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer! Hear Bublé’s best loved hits White Christmas, Santa Baby, Holly Jolly Christmas, All I Want for Christmas Is You and many more, all performed by candlelight.

GIFT IDEA FOR LITTLE MIX FANS

Is there a youngster or tween in your life who’d jump at the chance to enjoy a full pop concert experience celebrating Little Mix?

‘Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show’ on 22 February features all the award-winning girl band’s chart-topping hits; plus dance competitions and giveaways! It’s the perfect Christmas gift for Little Mix fans!

29 February 2024

THEY THINKIt’s all over...

England hat trick hero of the 1966 World Cup win, Sir Geoff Hurst, is coming to Charter Hall for his final farewell tour.

Come and meet Sir Geoff Hurst, the footballing legend who will be ‘Live Onstage’ as part of his UK tour to entertain football fans all over the country. Geoff will relay anecdotes from his illustrious West Ham and England career and audiences will have the opportunity to ask him questions.

We took the opportunity to ask a few questions of our own:

What did it feel like to win the World Cup in 1966?

It’s hard to put the feeling into words especially in my case because I only made my debut in 1966 so it was all potentially overwhelming. I was young though and it all came so suddenly but I enjoyed it all.

Which is your favourite goal in the final?

Everywhere I go I’m asked about the hat trick, it all passed in a blur at the time. I guess my second is best remembered for the accompanying controversy, but I view them all as equal.

Who was the best footballer you played with in your England career? There were many, Bobby Charlton was immense. In the World Cup final Alan Ball was magnificent, he ran his heart out and he cared so much. Jimmy Greaves was the best goal scorer in English history and a mate as well but overall ‘Mooro’, Bobby Moore, would be the calming influence and overall leader and quality player that I would choose as the number one.

Where are your happiest memories from your playing days?

My favourite grounds were the old Wembley and Upton Park. Great atmospheres at both and many happy memories for me.

Are you looking forward to coming to Colchester?

Yes, the shows are great fun and really well received. Wherever I go it’s always interesting to have a laugh with the people that have supported football for all these years. Little did I know that on the 31 July 1966, when I was lucky enough to score my World Cup final hat trick, people would still be asking about it more than fifty years later!

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

5 October

6.30pm

Varied Charter Hall

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular…Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!

GYLES BRAN DRETH - CAN’T STOP TALKING

6 October 7:30pm From £26.50 Charter Hall

He’s back – and unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth can’t stop talking and in his hilarious new one-man show the award-winning raconteur is trying to work out why.

PRE-LOVED KILO

8 October 10am

From £2 Charter Hall

Shop preloved, vintage and retro clothing and pay by weight – all just £20 per kilo! Hosted by Preloved Vintage Wholesale Ltd, the UK’s largest independent kilo company!

MOST HAUNTE DTHE STAGE SHOW

11 October

7.30pm

From £29.50

Charter Hall

Yvette Fielding, the first lady of the paranormal, presents the multi-award winning Most Haunted, the original and most successful worldwide paranormal investigation television series ever made.

DREAMCOAT STARS

12 October

7.30pm

From £28 Charter Hall

A musical evening of West End and Broadway classics featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Les Misérables and more.

THE CARPENTER S’ SONGBOOK

14 October

6.30pm

From £24.50

Charter Hall

Toni Lee recreates the voice of Karen Carpenter like no one else alive. Enjoy simply the best celebration of The Carpenters’ music to be heard anywhere in the world.

SARAH MILLICANLATE BLOOMER

15 October

7pm

SOLD OUT

Charter Hall

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Now she is loud and goose booing all over the shop. Sarah’s brand-new standup show explores how one became the other.

FRANKIE BOYLE: LAP OF SHAME

16 October

7.30pm

From £29.50

Charter Hall

Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could use a few laughs.

JIMMY CAR R: TERRIBLY FUNNY 2.0

18 October

8pm

SOLD OUT

Charter Hall

Another chance to see the sell-out show Jimmy brought to Colchester in 2022! With jokes about all kinds of terrible things. But they’re just jokes –and not the terrible things.

STUART MICH AE L - THE PSYCHIC

MEDIUM

20 October

7.30pm

From £30

Charter Hall

Stuart brings his quickwitted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage for a thrilling, intriguing night of psychic mediumship that has to be seen to be believed.

FESTIVAL OF THE DEAD

21 October

8pm

From £34.74

Charter Hall

Europe’s biggest touring Halloween show returns with its high octane mash up of circus, clubbing and carnival set to a blazing live soundtrack.

CHRISTMAS CRAF T MARKET

22 October

10am - 4pm £2 per adult/children free Charter Hall

There’s plenty to browse and buy at this Christmas Craft Market in support of Lads need Dads, C3 Impact and Owls & Birds of Prey Rescue.

TERROR AT THE TOWN HALL

22 - 31 October

6pm - late From £27.50

Town Hall

Enter if you dare…. The Poltergeist. Nothing is as it seems on this immersive night-time quest to reveal spinechilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.

POP FOREVER

23 October

6pm From £15 Charter Hall

Celebrate, dance and sing along to the music of modern day Pop superstars incuding Little Mix, Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, JoJo Siwa and more.

OKTOBERFEST

27 & 28 October

Varied

Varied

Castle Park

Come inside one of Europe’s largest beer tents for a Bavarian style festival. Enjoy oompah bands from around the world, German bratwurst and those all important steins!

NASHVILL E BAD BOYS OF COUNTRY

27 October

7.30pm From £27.50

Charter Hall

With powerful vocals, stunning musicianship and harmonies 8-piece band, Nashville Bad Boys of Country, perform songs by Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and more.

GO YOUR OWN WAY: FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY

3 November 7:30pm From £27.75 Charter Hall

A new spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary Fleetwood Mac beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians.

JURASSIC EARTH

5 November 12pm and 3pm

From £22

Charter Hall

The Original & BEST Live Dinosaur Show! Get ready to laugh, scream, sing and ROOOOARRR as we welcome you to the greatest Dinosaur adventure on Jurassic Earth.

GARTH MARENGH I’S INCARCERAT BOOK

TOUR

10 November 7.30pm

From £22

Charter Hall

Garth Marenghi, renowned horror author famous for his spinechilling works, is back on the road with his latest masterpiece, Incarcerat.

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORKCOMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

12 November 7.30pm

From £27

Charter Hall

From the West End, the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back with all your favourite festive songs.

TRIBUTE TO HANS ZIMMER & JOHN WILLIAMS BY MOONLIGHT

17 November 7.30pm

Varied

Charter Hall

Experience cinema’s most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Chamber Orchestra under the light of a giant illuminated moon.

THE RAT PACKCHRISTMAS IN VEGAS

19 November 7.30pm

From £27

Charter Hall

The star studded cast of the UK’s original Rat Pack show amaze audiences with their recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis bringing the style of Las Vegas’ heyday to vivid life.

LUTHER

25 November 6.30pm

From £26.50

Charter Hall

Experience the world’s premier show in celebration of ‘the velvet voice’, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band.

ART OF BELIEVI NGFLAMENCO

26 November 7.30pm

From £32

Charter Hall

Experience vibrant and authentic flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company bringing to Colchester the passion and fire of Andalucia.

STORYTIME WITH SANTA

26 November

11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm

Adult £4.99, Child

£10.49

Town Hall

Join Santa and his elves for a magical Christmas story read by Santa ! Suitable for children aged 8 and under - each session lasts 45 minutes.

CHRISTMA S MARKET TRAIL

26 November

10am – 5pm Free Entry

Firstsite and High Street

Follow the Trail from the Christmas Gift Market at Firstsite to the Christmas Market and Street Food Festival in the High Street with buskers, and fairground rides along the way.

SWING INTO CHRISTMAS

29 November 7.30pm Varied Charter Hall

Count Orchestra ‘Swing into Christmas’ recreating the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more.

THE MAKINGS O F A MURDERER

30 November 7.30pm

From £27

Charter Hall

Investigating the UK’s most notorious serial killers! Join the Scottish detective, David Swindle (who brought serial killer Peter Tobin to justice) for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre.

ENLIGHTENE D COLCHESTER 2023

1-31 December 5pm Varied Castle Park

This enchanting outdoor light trail will light up Castle Park with a magical trail bursting with even more interactive and immersive elements than ever before.

THE COMEDY STORE

1 December 7pm

From £17

Charter Hall

The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - ULTIMATE ABBA TRIBUTE

3 December 7.30pm

From £30

Charter Hall

An ultimate tribute to Abba performing all the number one hits in a production like no other. An all-star cast thrill with unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes and dazzling performances.

LIVE AT CHRISTMAS

7 December

7:30pm

From £25 Charter Hall

An all-star festive show headlined by scampish charmer Ed Gamble, with Fern Brady, Jen Brister, Josh Pugh and Kyrah Gray.

CHRIST MAS CELEBRATION

FEATURING ARCTIC CIRQUE

8 December 7pm

From £57

Charter Hall

A night of festive fun featuring Arctic Cirque in an exhilarating, festive circus show with acrobats, jugglers, dancers, stunning costumes and more.

SHALAM AR“FRIENDS” 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

10 December 7.30pm

Varied

Charter Hall

Shalamar celebrate the 40th anniversary of the “Friends” album by performing the entire album live in concert for the first time in their history!

TH E LAST DAYS OF DISCO

15 December

6.30pm

From £24.50

Charter Hall

So Diva, famously championed by Sir Tom Jones on ITV’s The Voice UK, embark on their first theatre tour in a show with a unique setlist of 80s dancefloor classics.

SOS WRES TLING –SEASON’S BEATINGS

17 December 3pm

From £17

Charter Hall

Live professional wrestling is back in Charter Hall and it’s a huge show. This is an amazing wrestling show for everyone, fun family entertainment with the best wrestlers from around the world!

B UBLE CHRIST MAS BY CANDLELIGHT

22 December 7.30pm

Varies

Charter Hall

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with this ultimate feel good, sing-along concert, guaranteed to bring you Christmas cheer and have you dancing in the aisles!

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

6 January

7.30pm From £29.50

Charter Hall

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of Motown. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance and outstanding musicianship in a breath-taking concert.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCKTHE ROD STEWART STORY

20 January 7.30pm From £27

Charter Hall

Endorsed by Rod’s own family, this show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart.

TAYLORMANIATAYLOR SWIFT

ERAS THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE

21 January 6pm From £22.50

Charter Hall

An award winning extravaganza starring Katy Ellis, an incredible live band and dancers, brings the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you’ll ever see.

JIM DAVI DSONSWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

26 January 7.30pm From £29

Charter Hall

Slap on the goose fat and battle through the dark and murky woke infested waters to join Jim for another evening of rip-roaring grown-up comedy.

CELINE - M Y HEART WILL GO ON

27 January 7.30pm From £28

Charter Hall

Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert as it tours the UK. My Heart Will Go On is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.

THE GEOR GE HARRISON PROJECT

2 February 7.30pm

Varied

Charter Hall

Enjoy the UK’s leading live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career and The Traveling Wilburys.

THE GIN TO MY TONIC - CRAFT SPIRIT FESTIVAL

3 February 12pm £16.50

Charter Hall

Uniting hundreds of craft gins and spirits under one roof to create one epic celebration. Budding enthusiasts or seasoned connoisseurs can enjoy the perfect gin and spirit filled day out.

THE COMEDY STORE

9 February 8pm £18.50

Charter Hall

As the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and the place to see tomorrow’s stars today.

ED BYRNETRAGEDY PLUS

TIME

16 February 7.30pm From £27.50

Charter Hall

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

MARTIN KE MPBACK TO THE 80S

DJ SET

17 February 7.30pm From £27.50

Charter Hall

Dig out those 80’s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold!’ 80’s dress code not necessary but always welcome!

DANIEL

CAN’T

S LOSS

18 February

7.30pm From £28

Charter Hall

Live Nation and MZA presents Daniel Sloss, Scotland’s international comedy superstar, performing his all-new 12th solo show ‘Can’t’.

MILKSHAKE! LIVE THE HOLIDAY SHOW

21 February

12 noon and 3.30pm

Varied

Charter Hall

A brand new show for 2024! Get ready to welcome everyone’s favourite Milkshake! friends from Channel 5 and set off on holiday for a fun family trip like no other!

WOM AN LIKE ME - THE LITTLE MIX SHOW

22 February

7pm

From £16

Charter Hall

The energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography.

DANIEL O’REILLY OUT OF CHARACTER

23 February

8pm

From £26.50

Charter Hall

Daniel O’Reilly has had many characters, but for this live show he’s going ‘Out Of Character’ to look back on the mischief, mistakes and madness of his stand-up comedy career so far.

SOPH

IE

MCCARTNEY IS TIRED AND TESTED

24 February 8pm

Varied

Charter Hall

Join award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new standup show.

SIR GEO FF HURSTLIVE ON STAGE

29 February

7.30pm

From £34.50

Charter Hall

Sir Geoff is back on the road with a light-hearted talk about his illustrious West Ham and England career…and that 1966 hat trick!

CIRQUE - THE GREATEST SHOW

1-2 March Varied

Varied

Charter Hall

Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.

GET IT ON - ONE NIGHT OF GLAM

ROCK

3 March

7.30pm From £30

Charter Hall

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for the biggest glam rock show of a generation. So, bring your tiger feet and join us for an outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage.

ED GAMBLE: HOT DIGGITY DOG

14 March

7.30pm From £27

Charter Hall

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

“A Class Act. Comedy Gold” Time Out.

THE DRIFTERS

15 March

7:30pm

From £31.50

Charter Hall

Back on tour in the UK to perform all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

TRULY COLLINS

17 March

7.30pm From £26.50

Charter Hall

Truly Collins is the hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins and Genesis. The show is by far the most authentic sounding tribute to Phil Collins. His performances have been described as breathtaking!

ELVANA: E LVIS FRONTED NIRVANA

23 March 8pm From £27.50

Charter Hall

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94.

RE-TAKE THAT

24 March

7.30pm From £30

Charter Hall

Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.

PROFESSO R BRIAN COX:HORIZONS. A 21ST CENTURY SPACE ODYSSEY

27 March

7.30pm

From £41.50

Charter Hall

Discover how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art technology, Brian Cox explores what it means to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal universe.

80S LIVE

29 March

7.30pm

From £30

Charter Hall

It’s the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK. Hits include Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, Don’t You Want Me Baby, Relax and more.

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AN EVENI NG OF BURLESQUE

6 April

7.30pm

From £30

Charter Hall

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour featuring worldclass entertainers and stars of the stage and screen. Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes!

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SOPHIE MCCARTNEY Is tired and tested

From perky tits, to killing nits, join award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in her rollicking new stand-up show at Charter Hall.

Best known for her wickedly accurate insights into adulting, Sophie thought by the time she became a ‘proper’ grown up (someone who likes olives) life would all be figured out. How very wrong she was.

Feeling like an out-of-depth-teen trapped in the slightly sagging skin suit of a 30-something mum-of-three, why did no one tell her what to really expect after she was expecting? Will her belly button ever go back to ‘normal’? Why do you need a degree in collapsing travel cots? And does she have what it takes to stop her current cereal eaters from becoming future serial killers?

Hold onto your ‘Apple Bottom jeans and boots with the fur’ as you follow Sophie on her evolution from non-maternal ‘noughties’ wild child to the highs and lows of being with child.

WHO’S SOPHIE MCCARTNEY?

A comedy writer and performer from Liverpool, Sophie’s debut book ‘Tired and Tested: The Wild Ride into Parenthood’ went straight in at No.1 on the Sunday Times’ bestseller list. With cult status amongst knackered parents, she’s dubbed as Instagram’s funniest mum by Mother & Baby, won a prestigious ‘Funny Women’ award, has racked up more than 250 million views on her social media channels, and is about to launch her debut fiction comedy novel ‘Mother Hens’.

What others say:

“What a toe tapping, hand clapping, jive inducing evening of great music! Well done The George Harrison Project!”

“If you are a George Harrison fan you will love this show. If you are not sure if you are a fan, you will be after seeing these guys!”

“What a fantastic evening with an amazing group of really talented musicians. Any night when I can laugh, sing and cry is a good night out!”

THE GEORGE HARRISON PROJECT

Here comes the perfect tribute to a Beatles legend!

Amusical icon who was part of arguably the biggest band of all time will be honoured and remembered at this special show at Charter Hall on 2 February 2024.

A group of talented musicians will entertain with the songs written and performed by George Harrison who found fame with The Beatles. Alongside John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Harrison helped the band become the best-selling music act of all time.

After the Liverpudlian four-piece called time on Beatlemania, Harrison enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing

twelve studio albums including Living In The Material World, Cloud Nine, Brainwashed, and the classic triple album All Things Must Pass.

Harrison also formed the Traveling Wilburys, a supergroup featuring Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.

Hear all his best-known tracks including My Sweet Lord, Here Comes The Sun, Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Got My Mind Set On You, Taxman, Give Me Love, What Is Life, If I Needed Someone, Cheer Down, and many more!

‘Is your brain hurting yet? Because mine certainly was, but in a beautifully, mindexpanding sort of way …We came away with a new found of love of the basics of science and maths, and a thirst to learn more’ Express and Star

‘Science and cosmology doesn’t get any more dazzling and interesting than this – a wonderful journey through space and time orchestrated by Professor Brian Cox.’

‘A jaw-dropping reminder that human life is both irrelevant and hugely precious.’ ****

The Guardian

HORIZONS

A 21st Century Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox

What is the nature of space and time? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal universe?

Having travelled the world with his sellout arena tour, Horizons, Professor Brian Cox is coming to Colchester to tell the story of how we came to be and what we can become.

Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a

dazzling journey; using state of the art screen technology, venues across the world from New Zealand to the arctic circle have been filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories of the origin of the universe.

Horizons is a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings.

Daily Echo

1 FRANKIE: THE CONCERT

4 LEGEND – THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY

5 JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW – SIN AND REDEMPTION TOUR

6 FASTLOVE – THE GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE

7 SIR RANULPH FIENNES: MAD, BAD AND DANGEROUS

8 GARY MEIKLE –NO REFUNDS

9 THE STORY OF SOUL

VENUES

CHARTER HALL, COWDRAY AVE, COLCHESTER CO1 1YH

There are 400 car parking spaces available at Charter Hall. Tickets can be purchased in advance via the booking link or MiPermit app; or on the day via the MiPermit app (no cash payments available on site).

For accessible seating and carer ticket options, please see individual event listings.

Visitors can enjoy a selection of beer, wine, spirits, hot drinks and light snacks. ID required and card payments only.

COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK, HIGH ST, COLCHESTER CO1 1UG

The closest car parks are located at Priory Street and Leisure World

Blue badge and disabled car parking is available in the High Street and Castle Street. Most areas of the Park are fully accessible on tarmac paths.

TOWN HALL – HIGH STREET, COLCHESTER CO1 1PJ

The closest car parks are located at Priory Street and St Mary’s.

The venue is fully accessible and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

GETTING THERE

Our city centre venues offer many opportunities to leave the car at home and walk, cycle or take public transport to our events. To help you find your way around visit: https:// incolchester.co.uk/getting-here

For city centre car parks information: www.colchester.gov.uk/parking Contactless payments can be made with the MiPermit app.