The Best in Comedy show returns at Witham Public Hall this October with a top line-up featuring the amazing Jen Brister, Lloyd Griffith, Alex Farrow & Omar Badawy!

Mock the Week regular Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian who has been seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe’s comedy Lectures on Dave. She is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music.

Lloyd Griffith is a comedian, actor, presenter and classically trained singer. You may have seen him most recently in Ted Lasso, It’s A Sin, Infinite, House of Games, Not Going Out & Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club. He was also co-host of Soccer AM on Sky Sports and was co-host of FLINCH on Netflix. Other TV credits include 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Comedy Central Live at The Comedy Store, Pointless Celebrities & Roast Battle.

Radio 4’s Alex Farrow is a former philosophy teacher, who’s shows have sold out the Edinburgh fringe festival from 2019-2023.

Originally from Egypt, Omar Badawy started stand up and, in his first year, went on to win the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' award at the Edinburgh Fringe. He talks about his encounters with strange school friends, football fans and EDL-badge-wearing bouncers, providing unique insight from a childhood moving from Egypt to Wales to Cambridge.

NOTE: Over 18s only.
Line-Up subject to change without notice.

The superstars of WrestleForce return to the Witham Public Hall for another 2 hour professional wrestling extravaganza that the whole family can enjoy! Combatants will duke it out in thrilling contests with bodyslams and acrobatic gymnastic style somersaults off the ropes!

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Does not include front row

With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is The Ocean and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

In this moving play, a family is tested by the complexities of love, identity, and the passage of time. Bob and Fran have spent their lives raising their four children, only to find that the bonds the've worked so hard to build are slowly unravelling. As their adult children confront their own personal battles - from love and heartbreak to self-discovery - the Price family is forced to confront uncomfortable truths that will change them forever.

Told with stunning emotional depth and honesty, Things I Know To Be True explores the messy, imperfect nature of family and the ways in which love both binds and challenges us. With unforgettable characters and a raw, real portrayal of the human experience, this play will leave you questioning the things you know to be true about family, love, and what it means to belong.

This play contains strong language.

After the huge success of last years Robin Hood, The Essex Group are delighted to be bringing the fairy godmother of all pantos to the Witham Public Hall this Christmas. Full of Laughter & magic, colourful costumes, and toe-tapping tunes. Bringing together a stella cast of local actors who will delight audiences with an hilarious script by local Panto legend and creative director Luke Coldham.