Essex Theatre Arts Performance

Essex Theatre Arts Performance Welcome to ETA Performance. We are an Essex based creative and educational hub for musical theatre, producing live performances alongside high-quality training.

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🎭 We're delighted to announce our first ETA Musical Theatre Choir concert! 🎭CURTAIN UPJoin the ETA Musical Theatre Choir...
04/09/2026

🎭 We're delighted to announce our first ETA Musical Theatre Choir concert! 🎭

CURTAIN UP

Join the ETA Musical Theatre Choir for An Evening of Musical Theatre Songs from Stage & Screen.

We'll be performing a fantastic selection of songs from Broadway, the West End and the movies in the beautiful setting of St Albright's Church, Stanway.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026

🕢 7.30pm (Doors open at 7.00pm)

📍 St Albright's Church, London Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8PB

🎟️ Tickets are just £10.

This is the choir's first concert under ETA Performance, and we'd love as many friends, family and musical theatre lovers as possible to join us for what promises to be a really special evening.

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curtain-up-tickets-1999796829149?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Please do share this post with anyone who loves musical theatre or live music in Colchester and the surrounding area. We'd love to fill the church for our first concert!

23/07/2026

Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our audience had to say.

Book now for the final remaining tickets.

Tonight is sold out, but you could get lucky for the end of the week 😉

Congratulations to our wonderful company of our inaugural production - Soho Cinders. And a big thank you to our lovely a...
22/07/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful company of our inaugural production - Soho Cinders. And a big thank you to our lovely audience, too.

Have you got your tickets yet?

Book now to see what‘s going on down in Soho!

OPENING NIGHT IS HERE! Tonight, the curtain rises on Essex Theatre Arts Performance's very first production... and we co...
22/07/2026

OPENING NIGHT IS HERE!

Tonight, the curtain rises on Essex Theatre Arts Performance's very first production... and we couldn't be more excited.

Countless hours of music, choreography, laughter, problem-solving and teamwork have all led to this moment.

Tonight, Soho Cinders comes to life.

Whether you're joining us this evening, or if you're coming later in the week, you're in for a treat...

⭐️ "Soho Cinders is packed with the best songs Stiles & Drewe have yet written, driving character, plot & wit in perfect harmony (in every sense)…"
— Mark Shenton, The Stage
⭐️ "I, in common with the entire audience, rose to my feet and cheered and cheered until I was hoarse."
— Stephen Fry

There are still a handful of tickets remaining across the run, but they're disappearing fast.

🎟️ 22–25 July | Headgate Theatre, Colchester
Tickets £18.50

Tonight, our cast take to the stage for the very first time...

The wait is over. See you in Soho. 💖

Soho comes to Colchester THIS WEEK! If you've been meaning to get tickets, now's the time. Some performances are getting...
20/07/2026

Soho comes to Colchester THIS WEEK!

If you've been meaning to get tickets, now's the time. Some performances are getting very limited, and we'd hate for you to miss this funny, heartwarming, feel-good musical.

Join us at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester from 22–25 July for this glorious production.

🎭 Who is our Musical Theatre Summer Intensive for?One of the questions we've been asked most is whether this course is s...
08/07/2026

🎭 Who is our Musical Theatre Summer Intensive for?

One of the questions we've been asked most is whether this course is suitable for a particular stage of training.

The answer is simple…

If you're an ambitious young performer aged 14–19 who wants to develop your skills, then yes!

Our Summer Intensive has been designed for performers at many different stages of their journey, including:

⭐ Anyone passionate about Musical Theatre who wants to keep learning, developing and growing alongside other like-minded performers.

🎓 Students starting GCSE Drama or Performing Arts

🎓 Students beginning Sixth Form or College courses

🎓 Those preparing to start a Foundation Course

🎓 Students heading to University or Conservatoire

🎭 Young performers preparing for Drama School auditions

Wherever you are on your performer journey, we'd love to help you take the next step.

Throughout the week, participants will train with current industry professionals and experienced educators, developing their skills in:

🎤 Singing
🎭 Acting
💃 Dance
🎬 Audition Technique (including self-taping)
🎼 Acting Through Song
✨ Industry Insight

Unlike many summer schools, this isn't about putting on a show in a week.

It's about investing in your future as a performer through focused, personalised training in a supportive environment.

📅 10–14 August 2026
📍 Colchester, Essex

🎟 Only 20 places are available.

Find out more and register your interest here:

👉 www.etaperformance.co.uk/summer-intensive-2026

Please feel free to share this post with any young performer who you think would benefit.

Have you got your tickets for the ball yet? What are you waiting for? Tickets for Soho Cinders are selling fast, with ju...
03/07/2026

Have you got your tickets for the ball yet? What are you waiting for?

Tickets for Soho Cinders are selling fast, with just two weeks to go until Cinderella’s carriage arrives at The Headgate Theatre.

Join ETA Performance for a hilarious, heartwarming and uplifting musical packed with unforgettable songs, political intrigue, outrageous characters, romance and plenty of Soho sparkle.

📅 22–25 July 2026
📍 Headgate Theatre, Colchester
🎟️ Scan the QR code or book online today.

Because some fairytales really do have a deadline... ✨

https://www.ticketsource.com/headgatetheatre/soho-cinders/e-jzdlxe

What if this summer you spent a week training like a performer rather than simply performing?Our new Musical Theatre Sum...
20/06/2026

What if this summer you spent a week training like a performer rather than simply performing?

Our new Musical Theatre Summer Intensive is designed for ambitious young performers aged 14–19 who want to take their skills to the next level. Is this YOU or someone YOU KNOW?

Over five days, you'll work with industry professionals on:

🎭 Acting
🎤 Singing
💃 Dance
🎬 Audition Technique & Self-Tapes
🎓 Drama School & Conservatoire Preparation
✨ Industry Insight

With only 20 places available, the focus is on personalised coaching, individual feedback and meaningful development in a supportive environment.

Whether you're studying Drama or Performing Arts at school, preparing for auditions, or simply looking to strengthen your skills as a performer, this week is designed to challenge, inspire and develop you.

📅 10–14 August 2026
📍 Colchester, Essex

Visit the website to find out more and register your interest.

www.etaperformance.co.uk/summer-intensive-2026

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026 Are you aged 14–19 and serious about performing?Join us this August for an exclusi...
05/06/2026

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026

Are you aged 14–19 and serious about performing?

Join us this August for an exclusive week of intensive, industry-led training designed for young performers who want to develop their skills, build confidence and take their training to the next level.

Throughout the week you'll work with experienced industry professionals in:
🎤 Singing
🎭 Acting
💃 Dance & Movement
🎬 Audition Technique & Self Tapes
🎓 Drama School & Conservatoire Preparation
💡 Industry Insight & Careers Advice

Places are strictly limited to just 20 participants, allowing for personalised coaching, detailed feedback and individual attention throughout the week.

📍 Colchester, Essex
📅 10th–14th August 2026
👥 Ages 14–19

Perfect for:
• GCSE & A Level Drama/Performing Arts students
• Youth theatre performers
• Aspiring drama school applicants
• Anyone looking to develop their Musical Theatre training

🌟 Early Bird Rate Available

Find out more and register at:
www.etaperformance.co.uk/summer-intensive-2026

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