1 The Circus of Horrors. Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, tomorrow, 7.30pm. Tickets from £18. 01206 282020.

It’s the return of the world-wide phenomenon that first began at the Glastonbury Festival back in 1995. Since then its travelled all over the world and even became a big hit on national television when a group of entertainers from the show appeared on Britain’s Got Talent.

2 Memento Mori, Mercury Studio Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, until tomorrow, 8pm and 3pm (Saturday), £13.50 plus concessions. 01206 573948.

The third show by local professional theatre company Packing Shed is from the pen of Colchester playwright, Patrick Marlowe, telling the story of two very different couples dealing with love and loss.

3 Undiscovered Regional Bands Final Four Competition, Three Wise Monkeys, High Street, Colchester, tonight, 8pm. Free. 01206 543014.

Find out the next big thing today with the latest in a long line-up of talented musical outfits vying for a place at the Undiscovered Final, which takes place at the Colchester Arts Centre on March 24.

4 SlackFolk, Piatto Café, Priory Walk, Colchester, tomorrow, 2pm, Free but donations welcome. 07850 773291.

A terrific line-up including one of the most popular local singer/songwriters, Polly Haynes, who is about to release a new album, but more on that later. Other acts include Stan Harvey, Imogen & Paul, Jim and Lesley and Dave Rado with his regular session of a capella community song.

5 The Lipsinkers, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, doors 7.30pm. £10, £8 concessions. 01206 500900.

Formed in East London and now resident at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, The LipSinkers have been at the heart of London’s alternative cabaret scene for over decade. Their constantly changing five star show played sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe over four consecutive years 2013-2016. Contains choreographed comedy, pop and politics, drags, fags and carrier bags.