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Trial In-Person Box Office

We’re delighted to introduce a trial of our weekly in-person Box Office at the Headgate Theatre.

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NETG Awards 2025/26: And the winners are…

On the 11th September the winner’s of the North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) Awards were announced at the Princes Theatre…

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Open Auditions – 2:22 A Ghost Story

Open auditions for 2:22 A Ghost Story

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Announcement of directors for 2027

Headgate directors announced!

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What’s Coming Up Next

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LATEST NEWS

Trial In-Person Box Office

We’re delighted to introduce a trial of our weekly in-person Box Office at the Headgate Theatre.

FULL STORY →

NETG Awards 2025/26: And the winners are…

On the 11th September the winner’s of the North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) Awards were announced at the Princes Theatre…

FULL STORY →

Open Auditions – 2:22 A Ghost Story

Open auditions for 2:22 A Ghost Story

FULL STORY →

Announcement of directors for 2027

Headgate directors announced!

FULL STORY →

Welcome to The Headgate Theatre

A well-equipped “little gem of a theatre” in Colchester Town Centre has been welcoming visiting amateur and professional groups onto our stage since 2002, and a variety of users into our studio and rehearsal spaces and meeting rooms.

We have packed seasonal programmes offering genuine choice. From classic and modern drama to musical theatre, stand-up comedy nights to school hires, classical music to magicians – we do our best to make the experience of all our hirers and patrons enjoyable.

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Venue Hire
We have a variety of spaces available for hire. From our Auditorium that seats up to 87 to our Meeting Room that can accommodate up to 24.
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Get Involved
On and off the stage there are many ways to get involved with Headgate. Wanting to volunteer or attend regular workshops, find out more!
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Support
We are a registered charity and there are many ways you can support us. Why not become a friend or explore sponsorship opportunities.
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Donate

The Theatre is registered as a charity, the Theatre Arts Action Trust. Any contribution to our funds to help us maintain the high standard of work both on and off stage is much appreciated.

If you’d like to make an annual contribution to the theatre then please consider becoming a Friend of the Headgate Theatre.

View our policies including our Safeguarding Policy.

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