What's On

Who's who? - twins Danielle and Nicole Bird. Photograph: Pamela Raith

Real twins among the cast of The Comedy of Errors at the theatre
The Mercury Theatre 50th anniversary season draws to a close with the final show.

Frozen (c) Johan Persson/ Canva

Ticketmaster launches huge sale on major West End shows- get tickets now

HIGH OCTANE: The Jive Aces are back in Clacton at the Princes Theatre

Britain's Got Talent semi finalists will bring the swing to Clacton

SING ALONG: Braintree's Rock Choir will be returning to perform at the Mercury Theatre on Saturday

Choir returning to popular theatre for rock concert fundraiser

Delayed – the auction of the former Odeon site was set to go ahead on Wednesday, April 6

Odeon auction delayed by one week – but building will still go under the hammer

The Towngate Theatre welcomes Macbeth by Daisy Cousins, The Appleton School

Young Reporter The Towngate Theatre welcomes Macbeth by Daisy Cousins, The Appleton School

Hamilton, the importance of school showings- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

Young Reporter Hamilton, the importance of school showings- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

Mark of remembrance – Ava and Jessica Manning help plant 5,000 snowdrops donated by Colchester Borough Homes

Covid event marks those we lost – and looks ahead to future

'I am disappointed in Will Smith' - Will Quince condemns actor's Oscars 'violence'

'I am disappointed in Will Smith' - Will Quince condemns actor's Oscars 'violence'

Bridgerton. (L to R) Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Hugh Sachs as Brimsley in episode 201 of Bridgerton. Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022

You're invited to a Bridgerton ball - How to get Secret Cinema tickets

A theatre stage. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets extends 2 for 1 tickets deal to April - How to get yours

Action - AIRCRAFT TWO has been shot in a garage in Colchester on a budget of just £2,000

And action! Film makers shoot Hollywood disaster spoof in a Colchester garage

Review of Headgate Theatre's musical I Love You Because. Picture: Sally Parkinson Photography

Review Headgate Theatre's musical I Love You Because is 'quite a gem'

The Hiding Place, an extremely moving and inspiring adaptation of Corrie ten Boom’s true story by Oddments Theatre Company- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

YOUNG REPORTER The Hiding Place, an inspiring adaptation of Corrie ten Boom’s true story by Oddments Theatre Company- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

London Theatre Week is back with discounted offers on West End tickets (PA)

London Theatre Week returns with discounted tickets for West End shows

Jemma McDonnell and Kylie Perry, co-directors of The Paper Birds which is moving from Leeds to Maldon

Boss returning to her roots as leading theatre company's base moves to Essex

Rows of empty red theatre seats. Credit: PA

ATG Tickets has 2 for 1 tickets in March - How to get yours

COS's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Picture: Sally Parkinson

Review: Musical of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is 'genius'

Interview with star actress Lucy St Louis- How she trained to perform Christine Daaé in The Phantom Of The Opera- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

YOUNG REPORTER Interview with star actress Lucy St Louis- How she trained to perform Christine Daaé in The Phantom Of The Opera- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

Educational theatre makes a comeback! - Mia Finch, The Appleton School

YOUNG REPORTER Educational theatre makes a comeback! - Mia Finch, The Appleton School

Hamilton the musical adds more dates to its West End shows - How to buy tickets (PA)

Hamilton the musical adds more dates to its West End shows - How to buy tickets

Playing the much-loved chalet maid Peggy Ollerenshaw, Su’s character captured everyone’s hearts

'It was fantastic' - Su Pollard on her time in time filming Hi-de-Hi! in north Essex

A packed grand theatre. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets extends January sale with £15 seats to theatre, music and ballet - How to buy

Shot in the arm - funding applications could see registered charities and community organisations receive up to £1,500

Funding boost for Colchester's cultural and creative events scene

Jason Manford to host West End Musicals show at AO Arena Manchester (Camelot)

Jason Manford to host West End Musicals show at AO Arena Manchester - Get free tickets

The Phantom Of The Opera haunts the West End for its spectacular 35th anniversary- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

YOUNG REPORTER The Phantom Of The Opera haunts the West End for its spectacular 35th anniversary- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

Maisie had a reunion with Billericay actor Charlie, Zack Morris, Milly Zero and Natalie Cassidy. Picture: Maisie Smith/Instagram

Maisie Smith joins former Eastenders co-stars to watch panto in Essex

A grand theatre with rows of empty seats. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets reveals £15 seats to theatre, music and ballet shows in January sale

Crowds - people enjoy the Olly Murs concert in Castle Park, Colchester

How to get your event noticed with new service available on the Gazette website

If you can't face the shops, buy experience Christmas gifts instead. Picture: PA

Last minute Christmas gifts you can buy including experiences, passes, tickets and classes

A Classic Tale Comes To Chelmsford- Daisy Reilley, The Boswells School

Young Reporter A Classic Tale Comes To Chelmsford- Daisy Reilley, The Boswells School

Actor Jamie Riding, comedian Graeme Mathews and presenter Dave Benson Phillips PICTURE:STEVE BRADING

Meet the TV stars taking part in Christmas panto in north Essex this year

Review on Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'. Ellen-May, The Boswells School.

Community contribution Review on Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'. Ellen-May, The Boswells School.

ATG Tickets is offering a 25% key workers discount this Christmas (Canva)

ATG Tickets is offering key workers 25 per cent off shows this Christmas

ATG Tickets is offering a 25% key workers discount this Christmas (Canva)

ATG Tickets is offering key workers 25 per cent off shows this Christmas

The Comedy Of Errors at The Barbican Theatre- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

YOUNG REPORTER The Comedy Of Errors at The Barbican Theatre- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

PICTURES: MARC BRENNER

Pictures show pantomime season is back with a bang at the Mercury Theatre

The Chelmsford Christmas Light Switch On returns to celebrate community this Christmas- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

YOUNG REPORTER The Chelmsford Christmas Light Switch On returns to celebrate community this Christmas- Jessica Beackon The Boswells School

Review of play Still Life. Picture: Sally Parkinson

'Exquisite production' of short play 'is pitch perfect'

FRIEND (The One With Gunther) - Anais Abrahams, The Boswells School

Young Reporter FRIEND (The One With Gunther) - Anais Abrahams, The Boswells School

Mercury Theatre bags £125k lifeline to help Covid recovery

Mercury Theatre bags £125k lifeline to help bounce-back from pandemic

Photo by Monica Silvestre from Pexels

Young Reporter 'What Lies In The Woods'- Daisy Reilley, The Boswells School

Friendzy Credit: Jonathan Dadds

Rising talents take over venues in town for four days of performances

Humphrey - Dale Superville back on stage Picture: Pamela Raith

Upcoming show to see theatre host first pantomime in three years

Antigone Epitome. Haunting opening stage for Antigone in newly renovated theatre.

Exclusive Antigone Epitome By Thea Baloch, Colchester Sixth Form College.

Delighted - Firstsite director Sally Shaw

Colchester arts groups celebrate lucrative £1.2m funding agreement

TV star Jess Wright reveals her favourite Essex haunts ahead of musical debut

Cast - 50 people audtioned for the 30-strong cast.

Theatre group to return to the stage for first time in 18 months

Here's what's on at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester in October 2021 (Canva)

The shows you can see at the Mercury and Headgate Theatres in October - how to get tickets

The Hay Wain Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Review Review: 'I need to shout from the rooftops how wonderful Hay Wain play is'

Theatre - Blue Stockings at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester
Picture: Sally Parkinson

Review Review: ‘Not a flaw in the casting for production of Blue Stockings'

New initiative - the Headgate Young Company is presenting Blue Stockings in early September

COLUMN Column: 'Audiences are back for an exciting new season at the Headgate Theatre'

Strike a pose - a performance of The Stars in Our Eyes, at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, in 2016

YOUR PICTURES Performing arts students take centre stage for special anniversary show

PICTURES: PAMELA RAITH

REVIEW 'Sherlock Holmes spoof is a perfect show to herald in new era at the Mercury'