Headgate Theatre
- 12-14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT
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The Headgate Theatre is a charitable organisation run by the Theatre Arts Action Trust.
Auditorium: a versatile end-on or traverse space, suitable for drama & musical theatre productions, live music, lectures & large group presentations. Full black masking drapes, luxurious front tabs & a black floor. Rostra available for split level areas.
Rehearsal Room: a flexibly configured space suitable for rehearsal, performance, meeting or presentation. The mezzanine is suitable as a breakout space, with access also to an adjoining meeting room.
Dance Studio: primarily a dance or rehearsal studio with one mirrored wall & an upright piano & sound system. Also a flexibly configured space suitable for a cabaret style public performance. Three walls draped in floor to ceiling curtains. Free standing ballet barres available. Rostra can be erected for performance.
Meeting Room: a light & airy room suitable for meetings, small group presentations or as a small rehearsal room. Can be used as break out space from the Rehearsal Room. Lounge/Bar:
a welcoming small lounge area on the first floor, with bar available, accessible by lift.
Whole Building: the entire Headgate Building can be hired allowing full use of all rooms for festivals, performances & conferences. This versatile building is well suited to events requiring multiple spaces. Whether you are looking for a conference with breakout rooms & catering areas or the space to offer simultaneous performances, the Headgate offers flexibility for bespoke events.
Wider Community: throughout the year the Headgate offers a range of community activities including Yoga & adult dance classes to engage with our local community. Whether you enjoy singing or exercising, we’ve got something going on for you!
Volunteer: we are a vibrant organisation with a range of volunteer roles available upon application. Hourly, daily & weekly hire rates are available upon request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01206 366000.
Auditorium: a versatile end-on or traverse space, suitable for drama & musical theatre productions, live music, lectures & large group presentations. Full black masking drapes, luxurious front tabs & a black floor. Rostra available for split level areas.
Rehearsal Room: a flexibly configured space suitable for rehearsal, performance, meeting or presentation. The mezzanine is suitable as a breakout space, with access also to an adjoining meeting room.
Dance Studio: primarily a dance or rehearsal studio with one mirrored wall & an upright piano & sound system. Also a flexibly configured space suitable for a cabaret style public performance. Three walls draped in floor to ceiling curtains. Free standing ballet barres available. Rostra can be erected for performance.
Meeting Room: a light & airy room suitable for meetings, small group presentations or as a small rehearsal room. Can be used as break out space from the Rehearsal Room. Lounge/Bar:
a welcoming small lounge area on the first floor, with bar available, accessible by lift.
Whole Building: the entire Headgate Building can be hired allowing full use of all rooms for festivals, performances & conferences. This versatile building is well suited to events requiring multiple spaces. Whether you are looking for a conference with breakout rooms & catering areas or the space to offer simultaneous performances, the Headgate offers flexibility for bespoke events.
Wider Community: throughout the year the Headgate offers a range of community activities including Yoga & adult dance classes to engage with our local community. Whether you enjoy singing or exercising, we’ve got something going on for you!
Volunteer: we are a vibrant organisation with a range of volunteer roles available upon application. Hourly, daily & weekly hire rates are available upon request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01206 366000.
Established: 2002
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12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT12 November 2025 - 15 November 2025Overview:A Christmas Carol - On a cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who lead him on a journey through his past, present and future.
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12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT19 November 2025 - 22 November 2025Overview:Easy Virtue - When young John Whittaker announces he is bringing home his new bride, his snobbish mother and sisters are delighted... until they meet her!
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12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT28 November 2025 , 07:45 PM until 09:45 PM07:45 PM - 09:45 PMOverview:The Sailor’s Odyssey - A Pint of Shanty is a mixed group of singers, musicians and actors performing shanties, sea songs and folk songs woven together to tell a story.
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12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT19 December 2025 , 07:30 PM until 09:20 PM07:30 PM - 09:20 PMOverview:With Laura Wyatt on vocals and Darrel Mayhead on guitar, The Jazz Duo return to get you feeling festive as the final countdown towards Christmas begins!
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12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT20 December 2025 , 07:30 PM07:30 PMOverview:Ghost Stories for Christmas - The best place by the festive fireside was always reserved for the storyteller. Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting dark delights set during Christmastide.
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12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT21 December 2025 , 06:00 PM06:00 PMOverview:A Christmas Carol - Through Dickens’ own evocative language, experience Scrooge’s ghostly journey of redemption on the streets of old London. A heart-warming seasonal performance in support of the Headgate Theatre.
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