The Mayor of Colchester’s Variety Show

The Mayor of Colchester’s Variety Show 2026

Starring celebrity magician and Vice President of the Magic Circle, Michael J. Fitch, The Mayor’s Variety Show will bring together some of the most talented performers in Colchester, to compete for a top prize, chosen by the Mayor.

We are delighted to share news on the main acts who will perform at the Mayor of Colchester’s Variety Show:

• The Big Sing Choir, famous for its performance on Britain’s Got Talent, will sing a number of inspiring songs at the event
• The Crunchy Frog Players, who performed recently at the Headgate Theatre and at the Colchester Fringe Festival, will perform their humorous Monty Python style comedy sketches during the show. Plus, do not be surprised if they pop up at different stages throughout the night. Featuring Anthony Roberts, Tim Young, Nicola Goodchild, Darren Gooding and Lisa Wakely
• Pat Smith, Colchester’s Comedian of the Year, who is also a TikTok sensation, with over 110,000 followers, will deliver some of his favourite jokes on the night
• The Mercury Theatre Adult Dance Group, will perform a number of dances to famous musicals on the night
• One of Colchester’s most exciting young singers and one of its most popular bands – Josef Harley and the band Heartlake – will perform a number of their original songs together on the night
• The Shuff and Byng team will perform a special show that will explore the lives, legacies and compelling material of early drag queens Douglas Byng and Mrs Shufflewick – aka Rex Jameson, who inspired many other legendary artists, such as Lily Savage
• Some of the stars from the Guys and Dolls show, who were recently involved in a successful run at the Mercury Theatre, will be back to perform a couple of numbers from this brilliant show
• Team Kinetix, which were semi-finalists on Britain’s Got Talent, will perform a number of parkour routines on the night
• Harriet Cree, who recently featured on Look East for spontaneously singing a number of songs on one of the last trains from London towards Norwich, will perform some of her original music on the night
• Powerful singer Colette Van Sertima, who had a top 25 in the charts with “Hold That Sucker Down” will debut a few of her new singles on the night

The event will raise funds for the Mayor’s charities. Click here to find more about the charities.

Content to Consider

The age rating for this show is 12+.

This show contains the use of haze and flashing lights.

VIP Tickets

Grab yourself a VIP tickets to secure the best seats in the centre of the auditorium plus a post-show meet and greet in our Upstairs Bar.

This will include:

• Drinks in the upstairs bar
• A chance to have your photograph taken with the Mayor and Mayoress
• A chance to meet the stars of the show and have your photograph taken with them too

Group Bookings

Booking for a group? If you book 10 or more tickets at the same time, you’ll receive 20% off!

Mercury Classics in our Café Bar

Introducing our delicious Mercury Classics! Make the most of your visit by treating yourself to a delicious and great value meal at a reserved table ahead of the show. Served 90 minutes before the evening performance in our Café Bar, choose from three mouth-watering options: Sausage & Mash, Chicken Curry or Vegetable Curry (v, vg).

Simply select which option you would like to your basket when booking online (see the You might also be interested in… page once you have selected your tickets) or with our friendly Box Office team! Limited spaces per performance so book early to avoid disappointment.

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