SHOPPERS were treated to live open-air theatre as a hit play was performed in Colchester before heading off to Edinburgh Fringe.

Patrons at the Vacay Bar and Courtyard in Colchester’s Lion Walk enjoyed the performance of family friendly comedy, Ghost Therapy on Thursday, August 4.

It was the show’s final public performance before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe festival for an eight-day run at The Zoo Playground.

Ghost Therapy is the sensational debut play of teenage writer and director, Jaz Skingle, which was a smash hit at the Colchester Fringe in October 2021.

Jaz said: “Martin Leatherdale and all the team at Lion Walk Shopping Centre have been amazing.

Gazette: Performance - Ghost Therapy is performed at Lion Walk's new Vacay Bar and Courtyard. Credit: KAT MarketingPerformance - Ghost Therapy is performed at Lion Walk's new Vacay Bar and Courtyard. Credit: KAT Marketing

“It was such a lovely evening and gave us an opportunity to preview Ghost Therapy in Colchester again before we go up to Edinburgh Fringe.”

Martin Leatherdale, centre manager at Lion Walk Shopping Centre, said: “It was great to have the preview of Ghost Therapy at our new Vacay Bar and Courtyard, which has launched for the summer.

“We always like to support local acts and it’s great to see someone so young doing so much already in the early stages of her career. Well done Jaz and her fabulous cast.”