Fancy something a little bit different? Come along to the first COLLIDESCOPE Cabaret at Colchester Fringe! Expect poetry, drag, song, dance, music and lots of joy and fun from local LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, disabled and global majority talents. Each of our amazing variety shows will be completely unique and feature five fantastic artists at each, so why not come to every show?

Throughout 2025 the COLLIDESCOPE circle was a monthly gathering of like minded people during a full moon. It was held one the top floor of Curzon Colchester and included lots of spiritual chat, sharing of information and oppertunities to learn from each other in a friendly relaxed manner. This event was free though we asked for a £2 donation. All monies raised through ticketing go to support local non-profit COLLIDESCOPE. 

COLLIDESCOPE celebration is this quarterly queer event that celebrates local talent. Hosted at the wonderful plant led cafe patch, this special evening showcases local queer poetry, drag, spoken word, support groups, performance art and joy hosted and curated by Tom Stock. Each quarter our line up kindly offers their time for free so £5.00 from each ticket can be donated between these community support organisations: Open Road Colchester Pride CENS The OutHouse and COLLIDESCOPE.

On Sunday 22st February 2026 we will hold our first short film festival celebrating some amazing film making talents all connected to Essex. Our aim is to platform short films by and with themes from women, queer, neurodiverse, disabled and global majority individuals.

The first COLLIDESCOPE Film Festival event will be held at The Dragonfly Lounge in the heart of Colchester city centre, Essex - dragonflylounge.co.uk - The festival will include film screenings, live Q&A's, award ceremony and afterparty. Tickets will go on sale in December. For more infomation click below