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Shrek the Musical

THE WEST END & BROADWAY HIT MUSICAL COME TO COLCHESTER FOR CHRISTMAS 2025

This award-winning musical brings to life the world of Shrek live on stage in an unforgettable production to melt hearts of all ages. Dreamwork’s spectacular musical is based on their much-loved Oscar winning animated film.

See the original story live on stage, join Shrek and Donkey on their daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona. Meet a fire breathing Dragon, a Gingerbread man with attitude, Pinocchio and a whole bunch of fairy tale misfits who’ll leave you in stitches.

The cast will be announced in spring 2025.

We do not recommend under 4’s attend. Under 2’s on an adult’s lap (one per adult) are free, but must be removed if they become disruptive.

Concession Ticket for Under 16 and over 65’s
Under 16 must be accompanied with a paying adult 18+

Doors open 1 hour before show

Show lasts approx 2 hours 30 minutes including interval
event dateSat 13 Dec, Sun 14 Dec, Tue 16 Dec, Wed 17 Dec, Fri 19 Dec to Wed 24 Dec, Sat 27 Dec to Tue 30 Dec, Fri 2 Jan 26 to Sun 4 Jan 26
venue addressCharter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester Essex CO1 1YH
event timesMatinee: 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Evening performance: 7:00pm - 9:45pm

Adult ticket - £25.00
Child ticket - £20.00
Concession - £22.50
telephone 01206506905 for latest times or cancellations.
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