The Rosemary Branch does a bit of everything in a cosy atmosphere. After work drinks, catch up with friends, Sunday lunch with the family are all popular activities at The Rosemary Branch.
Description
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Comedy, Theatre/Arts and Something A Little Different
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Tickets from £12.10 - £14.30
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Islington
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12+
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Wednesday 19th November 2025 and 2 other dates
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Multiple start times (see ticket info)
An immersive comedy with two brown clowns who pretend to be British colonizers and take you through the history of colonialism with a sense of play and a wink. Spicy enough for ya? Then, hold on to your hats, London!
Recently awarded with Artists’ Pick at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival, winning Outstanding Clown show at the Montreal Fringe, snagging Best Comedy- Critics’ Choice at Orlando Fringe FestN4 2025, and being named Spirit of the Fringe - Artists’ Choice at Toronto Fringe 2024, Colonial Circus is bringing all the laughs, gasps, and uncomfortable chuckles you can’t miss out on.
This wild duo clown show mixes history, humour, and a dash of Alejandro Jodorowsky-inspired mysticism into one thrilling, unpredictable ride. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll probably ask, “Did I just laugh at that?!”
Awards:
Artists’ Pick - Edmonton, Edmonton Int’l Fringe (2025)
Best Comedy Show – Critics’ Choice – Orlando, Winter Fringe – FestN4 ( 2025)
Outstanding Clown Show – Montreal, FringeMTL (2025)
Spirit of the Fringe - Artists’ Choice - Toronto, ToFringe (2024)
Canadian Green Alliance - Greenest At Fringe- Toronto, ToFringe (2024)
Media Reviews:
"There’s nothing like it on any other stage" - Liz Nicholls, Edmonton
“…Commedia dell’arte…spun on its ear” - Forget The Box, Montreal
“Brilliantly saddling the serious and the silly..” – Orlando Sentinel
“Surreally spicy slice of protest art”- Orlando Weekly
“Clownish two-hander’s off-kilter tone disorients — in a good way” - Next Magazine
“Unparalleled audience work” - Parton & Pearl
“Hysterical physicality and chemistry between Parashar and Sharma” - Intermission Magazine
“Masterclass in comedic timing” - SesayArts Magazine
“A unique and entertaining spin on an important issue” - Broadway World
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COVID-19 Safety
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.
Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.
Image description: The image is a poster for a clown show called "Colonial Circus". The poster features a close-up image of two individuals, a man and a woman, facing each other. Both have their faces painted white with additional artistic markings and red circles on their cheeks. The style suggests a theatrical or performance art context. The background is a bold red and blue color scheme. The poster also prominently displays several awards and accolades the show has received from various fringe festivals in 2024 and 2025. The overall impression is one of artistic merit and recognition within the fringe theater circuit.
Content warning: Audience interaction, Adult Language, Mature Themes, Mention of Death, Harm.
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Standard Ticket
Unallocated seating |
15:00 - 16:00 | £14.30 |
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Concession Ticket
Unallocated seating |
19:00 - 20:00 | £12.10 |
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Standard Ticket
Unallocated seating |
19:00 - 20:00 | £14.30 |
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Concession Ticket
Unallocated seating |
15:00 - 16:00 | £14.30 |
Location
Address
2, Shepperton Road, N1 3DT
Area
Islington
Nearest Station
Hoxton (Rail)
Organiser
Rosemary Branch Theatre
A beautiful, characterful, historic, local pub on the border of Islington and Hackney.
Just set back from the Regent’s Canal, we have delicious food, a wide range of thoughtful drinking options and an award-winning theatre and function room upstairs. Our theatre hosts all types of performance and community experiences - theatre, comedy, live music, improv, puppetry, family shows, drag, cabaret, podcasts, burlesque and workshops.
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1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight WFL Media Ltd and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
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