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The Hothouse

Thu 3 Sept · 20:45

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About This Event

The Hothouse is a community event taking place in Colchester on September 3, free of charge. It features a dark comedy by Harold Pinter and a performance by Harold Pinter's. Harold Pinter's production, Headgate Young Company, is also part of the event. The show is a dark comedy about the corruption of power within the hierarchy of the theater industry. It is a performance by Harold Pinter and a performance by Harold Pinter's. Harold Pinter's production, Headgate Young Company, is also part of the event. The show is a dark comedy about the corruption of power within the hierarchy of the theater industry. It is a performance by Harold Pinter and a performance by Harold Pinter's. Harold Pinter's production, Headgate Young Company, is also part of the event. The show is a dark comedy about the corruption of power within the hierarchy of the theater industry.

The Hothouse features a dark comedy by Harold Pinter, exploring the themes of power and corruption within a government-run rest home. The narrative unfolds in an absurdist manner, revealing the potentially dangerous dynamics between the staff and residents, though the specifics of the patients' conditions remain shrouded in mystery. The performance, presented by the Headgate Young Company, promises to blend wit and classic Pinter-style pauses throughout the production.

The event is set to take place on September 3, starting at 19:45. As this is a community event, attendance is free of charge, allowing the public to experience this thought-provoking piece without the barrier of an entry fee. Details regarding the venue will be announced closer to the event date.

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Frequently asked questions

The Hothouse takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 20:45. The event runs until Saturday, 5 September 2026.

The Hothouse is held at Colchester.

Entry to The Hothouse is free.

Tickets for The Hothouse can be booked via tickets.headgatetheatre.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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