John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett – The Christmas Bash

SHOW: John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett – The Christmas Bash!

SHOW: John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett – The Christmas Bash! is coming to Colchester Arts Centre in Colchester, Essex on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 8:00 pm.

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett brings a live music performance to the stage, making this a strong pick for fans looking for concerts and live entertainment across East Anglia.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
• Time: 8:00 pm
• Venue: Colchester Arts Centre
• Location: COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, COLCHESTER
• Category: Live Music (ROCK)

What To Expect

• Live music from John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett
• Atmosphere, vocals and stage performance
• A great night out for music fans across East Anglia

Important Event Information

On the road again in 2026 with their latest tour: ALIVE AND GIGGING!   John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett have been at it …. and each other…. for over 50 years. Hilarious …. totally outrageous …. superb musicianship: It's guaranteed you'll never see anything like it again. Totally unmissable!   On the road again with their ALIVE AND GIGGING tour, this magnetic bond still holds after more than 50 years of attempted escapes. Still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the deadpan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch.   John’s lyrical genius is ably complimented by Willy’s outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making including the Bagpuss!).   For any Otway/Barrett virgins out there who don’t know what to expect, be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another: An amazing and irreverent performance by two master entertainers.

Venue Information

Colchester Arts Centre is located in Colchester, Essex and hosts a range of live events, entertainment and performances throughout the year.

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