It's time to cheer for the bad guys... Step into a deliciously wicked evening of live vocals, dazzling performances and unforgettable musical theatre as your favourite villains take centre stage. From cunning queens and sinister sorcerers to iconic rogues and misunderstood masterminds, this cabaret celebrates the characters we all secretly love to hate. Expect powerful show tunes, outrageous costumes, plenty of laughs and a few devilish surprises along the way. Whether you're a lifelong musical theatre fan or simply love a great night out, this spellbinding cabaret promises an evening where the villains steal the spotlight. After all... every great story needs a great villain. Pay What You Can

Creative Development Series: Acting 101 with Simon Kirk We're delighted to launch the first event in our new series of free creative development workshops, designed to support performers, artists, and creatives at every stage of their journey. Join Simon Kirk from Time Will Tell Theatre for Acting 101, an engaging and practical introduction to the fundamentals of performance. Whether you're a drag artist looking to strengthen your stage presence, a cabaret performer wanting to connect more deeply with an audience, an experienced creative seeking to refresh your skills, or someone completely new to performing, this workshop is for you. Through a series of fun and accessible exercises, you'll explore character, confidence, storytelling, stagecraft, and the tools performers use to bring their work to life. No previous experience is required. Just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to give it a go. ✨ Free to attend 🎭 Open to drag artists, cabaret performers, actors, and creatives of all kinds 🌟 Suitable for beginners and experienced performers alike Because every great performance starts with a story worth telling.

Gather your Gal Pals for a night made for connection, joy, and a little sparkle. This LGBT+ women and their friends’ gathering is all about mingling, laughing, and chatting with kindred spirits in a warm, welcoming space.Expect easy conversations, shared smiles, and a relaxed social vibe, with just a sprinkling of drag to keep things playful and fun. Whether you’re here to meet someone new or simply enjoy the company, it’s a gathering of community, celebration, and being exactly who you are ✨

Where the TEA is served piping hot! 🫖 🍰  Join us for our 'Dragonfly Lounge Boozy Bottomless Drag Afternoon Tea', featuring live performances from amazing drag artists! This is an Afternoon Tea with a twist of course…We’ll be serving Sandwiches and Scones and a Sweet Treat, and you can enjoy selected bottomless cocktails for 90 minutes served in teapots!  This is a sweet treat you don’t want to miss! 🍨 🩷 🫖 From 3pm to 5pm  Doors open at 2pm, event starts at 3pm **OVER 18s ONLY** - - - - - - - - - - Ticket prices:  Afternoon Tea - Cocktails and Mocktails - £45 (+booking fee) for Afternoon Tea and 90 minutes of  bottomless teapot cocktails.*  Afternoon Tea - Soft and Hot Drinks -  £38 (+booking fee) for Afternoon Tea, bottomless soft drinks and hot drinks.  Mini Drag Brunch  -  £18 (+booking fee) for Mini Drag Brunch which includes Olives, Tortilla Chips and Salsa,  One glass of Prosecco, Mimosa, Soft or Hot Drink.  Happy Hour is on during the event to keep you topped up! Mini Drag Brunch tickets can be purchased on the door subject to availability.  Please note that this option is not bottomless however we will be running Happy Hour deals alongside the event.  * This ticket is for bottomless cocktails, this is not exchangeable for other drinks . Orders including food must be placed at least 48hours before the event.   **OVER 18s ONLY** - - - - - - - - - - Tickets are refundable up to 72 hours before the event date however booking fees are non-refundable , unless we cancel the event in which case all fees will be refunded.   All bookings cancelled after midday on the Thursday before the event will be charged a fee of £10 to cover the cost of food orders. - - - - - - - - - - If you have allergies or dietary requirements please ensure you tell us on the booking system.  We cannot cater for specific requirements without adequate notice. If you have any questions about this event, please drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram. - - - - - - - - - - If you need to bring a companion or personal assistant to help make your visit accessible, just add a complimentary ticket to your order so we know they’ll be joining you. If they'd also like to enjoy our delicious afternoon tea, they'll just need to purchase the appropriate ticket.

Where the TEA is served piping hot! 🫖 🍰  Join us for our 'Dragonfly Lounge Boozy Bottomless Drag Brunch', featuring live performances from amazing drag artists! This is a Brunch with a twist of course…We’ll be serving a buffet breakfast, and you can enjoy selected bottomless cocktails for 90 minutes. This is a sweet treat you don’t want to miss! 🍨 🩷 🫖 From 11am to 1.30pm  Doors open at 10.30am, event starts at 11am **OVER 18s ONLY** - - - - - - - - - - Ticket prices:  Brunch - Cocktails and Mocktails - £45 (+booking fee) for Brunch and 90 minutes of  bottomless cocktails.  Brunch - Soft and Hot Drinks -  £38 (+booking fee) for brunch, bottomless soft drinks and hot drinks.  Mini Drag Brunch  -  £17 (+booking fee) for Mini Drag Brunch which includes a pastry, fruit, o ne glass of Prosecco, Mimosa, Soft or Hot Drink.  Happy Hour is on during the event to keep you topped up! Mini Drag Brunch tickets can be purchased on the door subject to availability.  Please note that this option is not bottomless however we will be running Happy Hour deals alongside the event.  Orders must be placed at least 48hours before the event.   **OVER 18s ONLY** - - - - - - - - - - Tickets are refundable up to 72 hours before the event date however booking fees are non-refundable , unless we cancel the event in which case all fees will be refunded.   All bookings cancelled after midday on the Thursday before the event will be charged a fee of £10 to cover the cost of food orders. - - - - - - - - - - If you have allergies or dietary requirements please ensure you tell us on the booking system.  We cannot cater for specific requirements without adequate notice. If you have any questions about this event, please drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram. - - - - - - - - - - If you need to bring a companion or personal assistant to help make your visit accessible, just add a complimentary ticket to your order so we know they’ll be joining you. If they'd also like to enjoy our delicious afternoon tea, they'll just need to purchase the appropriate ticket.

Start your weekend fabulously with two fabulous drag performers , delicious cocktails and even better company. Fab Fridays is a relaxed evening made for meeting new people, catching up with friends and making new connections , with plenty of fabulous drag entertainment throughout the night. Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, grab a cocktail, get chatting and settle in for a Friday night with a little extra sparkle. Cocktails. Conversation. Great company. Fabulous drag. Now that’s a Friday.

Our Friday Night Cabaret’s showcase the best regional and national Drag Talent!  Grab your friends, tickets, drinks and enjoy a night of some of the most fabulous entertainment in Colchester! 🎉 Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 8pm venue closes at midnight.  HAPPY HOUR 6pm-7:30pm - 11pm-12am.  Ticket prices:  £11 (+online booking fee), includes a table reservation £8 (+online booking fee), this ticket does not guarantee a seat, you may be standing unless you get to us in plenty of time. Limited Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door on the day of the event subject to capacity.  Please note tickets available on the door will start from £11.  Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before the event date however booking fees are non-refundable, unless we cancel the event in which case all fees will be refunded.  Emergency on the evening? we are more than happy to change the date of your booking for no cost please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk NB: Booking a ticket does not mean you have reserved a table.  Please note if you have selected tickets with "NO RESERVATION" and would like to upgrade to a reserved table (charge of £3pp) please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk   If you have any questions about this event, please drop us at enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk

Our Saturday Night Cabaret’s showcase the best regional and national Drag Talent!  Grab your friends, tickets, drinks and enjoy a night of some of the most fabulous entertainment in Colchester! 🎉 Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 7pm followed by Dragaoke and Dancing HAPPY HOUR 6pm-7pm - 12am-2am.  Ticket prices:  £11 (+online booking fee), includes a table reservation £8 (+online booking fee), this ticket does not guarantee a seat, you may be standing unless you get to us in plenty of time. Limited Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door on the day of the event subject to capacity.  Please note tickets available on the door will start from £10.  Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before the event date however booking fees are non-refundable, unless we cancel the event in which case all fees will be refunded.  Emergency on the evening? we are more than happy to change the date of your booking for no cost please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk NB: Booking a ticket does not mean you have reserved a table.  Please note if you have selected tickets with "NO RESERVATION" and would like to upgrade to a reserved table (charge of £3pp) please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk   If you have any questions about this event, please drop us at enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk

Our Friday Night Cabaret’s showcase the best regional and national Drag Talent!  Grab your friends, tickets, drinks and enjoy a night of some of the most fabulous entertainment in Colchester! 🎉 Doors open at 9.45pm, the show starts at 10pm venue closes at 2am  HAPPY HOUR 9.45pm-10.30pm - 12am-1am.  Summer Special Ticket prices:  £8 (+online booking fee), includes a table reservation £5 (+online booking fee), this ticket does not guarantee a seat, you may be standing unless you get to us in plenty of time. Limited Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door on the day of the event subject to capacity.  Please note tickets available on the door will start from £7.  Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before the event date however booking fees are non-refundable, unless we cancel the event in which case all fees will be refunded.  Emergency on the evening? we are more than happy to change the date of your booking for no cost please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk NB: Booking a ticket does not mean you have reserved a table.  Please note if you have selected tickets with "NO RESERVATION" and would like to upgrade to a reserved table (charge of £3pp) please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk   If you have any questions about this event, please drop us at enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk

Our Friday Night Cabaret’s showcase the best regional and national Drag Talent!  Grab your friends, tickets, drinks and enjoy a night of some of the most fabulous entertainment in Colchester! 🎉 Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 8pm venue closes at midnight.  HAPPY HOUR 6pm-7:30pm - 11pm-12am.  Summer Special Ticket prices:  £8 (+online booking fee), includes a table reservation £5 (+online booking fee), this ticket does not guarantee a seat, you may be standing unless you get to us in plenty of time. Limited Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door on the day of the event subject to capacity.  Please note tickets available on the door will start from £7.  Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before the event date however booking fees are non-refundable, unless we cancel the event in which case all fees will be refunded.  Emergency on the evening? we are more than happy to change the date of your booking for no cost please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk NB: Booking a ticket does not mean you have reserved a table.  Please note if you have selected tickets with "NO RESERVATION" and would like to upgrade to a reserved table (charge of £3pp) please email enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk   If you have any questions about this event, please drop us at enquiries@dragonflylounge.co.uk