Theatre in Essex
Discover theatre in Essex, including theatre shows, plays, musicals and performing arts. Updated regularly with upcoming events and local things to do.
Upcoming Theatre in Essex

Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life
November 17, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Wonderful Wednesdays – SkelpieLimmer Productions & Brassneck Theatre Company: Anthem for Dissatisfaction
November 18, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

That’ll Be Christmas
November 19, 2026
Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

The Rabbitts + Evy Frearson
November 19, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Amazing Addrian – Three Boxes
November 21, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Fraudway Productions Presents: Musical Theatre Afternoon Tea
November 21, 2026
Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex CM20 1LS

David Ford: Songbook Tour
November 22, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Theatretrain- A Wonderful World of Musicals
November 22, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Katie Spencer
November 23, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Blue Rose Code
November 24, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Wonderful Wednesdays – In Bed with My Brother: Philosophy of The World (BSL interpreted)
November 25, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Frankenstein (1931) – with a score performed by Jason Frederick
November 26, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
What’s on in Essex?
Dovetail Events helps you find local events, entertainment, tickets, venues and things to do across East Anglia. This page is updated as new events are added, helping you discover what’s happening nearby.
Whether you are looking for live music, family days out, comedy, theatre, festivals, markets or seasonal events, this guide brings together upcoming listings in one place.