Bicycle Thieves

Current 2010 Programme - Other


September Wednesday 8th Films start 8pm

Colchester Film Society


Bicycle Thieves Victoria De Sica (IT) 1948 94 mins subtitled

September Saturday 11th from 10am to 4pm Free

Heritage Open Day


As part of Heritage Open Days the Headgate Theatre will be holding regular brief tours around the building so that you can find out a little more about its history; from Congregational Church built in 1844 via Labour Party Hall to Ladies Health Club to theatre. Just turn up - no need to book.

September Saturday 18th 1.30pm for 2pm start Places are free but see note below.

Directors' Workshop

Colchester Theatre Group


Colchester Theatre Group is holding a Directors’ Workshop for aspiring directors and those who love performing.  Small groups will work on practical exercises exploring different techniques and styles.  It promises to be fun for those wanting to expand their directing knowledge and skill and for the performers.  Over 16s only.  Register your interest with the Headgate Theatre box office.  Paid up CTG members will have priority if applicants exceed available places

September Saturday 25th at 7.30pm

An Evening with KATS


A mixture of sketches and music.

Tickets: £7, £6 (conc)

October Wednesday 13th

Colchester Film Society

The Page Turner


Denis Dercourt (FR) 2006 85 mins subtitled

October Saturday 16th Doors open: 7.45pm

AcoustiCity

Henry Priestman



Tickets: £10.50

October Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th 9.30am to 4.30pm

Drama Workshop for 8 to 16 yr olds

Polka Dot Academy for Headgate Theatre Productions


Enjoy singing and dancing in a popular high-energy show! Work on a specially-adapted version of the international television hit show 'Glee'. This 3-day intensive workshop will culminate in free performances for an invited audience on the last day. Places are limited to 50 and will be allocated on receipt of money - so book early to avoid disappointment.

Course Fee: £65 (payable by 15th Oct)

November Wednesday 10th

Miller’s Crossing

Colchester Film Society


Joe & Ethan Coen (US) 1990 115 mins

November Friday 12th at 8pm

Gibbs Rishes Monologues

Moving Tone


Directed by Loré Lixenberg and performed by Anne L Ryan. The silent clown has found her voice. Journeying from Gaelic song to futuristic digital soundscapes, she explores the unpredictable boundary between joy and sorrow, love and hate, laughter and tears. This new vocal theatre song cycle from Moving Tone promises a work-out for your grey cells and your funny bones. See www.movingtone.com/anne-l-ryan for more.

Tickets: £10. £9 (conc)

November Saturday 13th from 2pm to 5pm

Singing Workshop

Anne L Ryan


Would you like to develop your singing and performing skills in a friendly and supportive group? In this workshop for adult singers, each participant will perform a song which they know well, and will receive individual feedback from vocalist Anne L Ryan (www.movingtone.com/anne-l-ryan). Twelve places only – advance booking necessary.

Suitable for 18 yrs and above.

Tickets: £25, £20 (conc)

November Friday 19th - Saturday 20th at 7.30pm

A Word in Edgeways

The Untapped Writers


The Untapped Writers return with a selection from their last twelve months' work. New poems, stories, monologues and sketches to stimulate and entertain.

Tickets: £8, £6

November Tuesday 30th at 7.45pm

Moving Images

The Hearing Care Centre


A festive evening featuring the Signing Choir from Lexden Primary School Hearing Impaired Unit, locally made short films from The Colchester Film Club, Grand Raffle and a presentation by Headway Essex.

Tickets; £9

*** Charity fund-raising event in aid of Headway Essex. ***

December Friday 3rd at 7.30pm & Sat 4th December at 2pm & 7.30pm

A Time to Dance

Catherine Pickering’s School of Dance


A happy and bright showcase featuring dance pupils of the Catherine Pickering School of Dance from grade one upwards in a 'timeless' performance of ballet, tap and modern dance.

Tickets: £8, £4 (children)

December Wednesday 8th

In Search of a Midnight Kiss

Colchester Film Society


Alex Holdridge (US) 2008 90 mins

December Tuesday 21st - Thursday 23rd from 10am to 4.30pm

Pantomime Workshop

Neil Clench/Scenario Workshops


It's panto time again..."Oh Yes it is" This action packed 3 days will lead you through the world of pantomime this festive season. Lose yourself in a fun-filled festive course that will give you full insight into the world of pantomime and the slapstick jokes that go with it. Play a Dame or play the Villian. You will have so much fun - "Oh no we won’t" I hear you cry! OH YES YOU WILL....Sign up today!

Course fee: £65