Explore a selection of items from the J.A. Baker archive, from the University of Essex Special CollectionsJ.A. Baker (1926–1987) was a self-taught naturalistan English writer renowned for his work, The [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - The Third Man (75th Anniversary Reissue) (Captioned) (PG)!An American writer of Westerns, Holly Martins, arrives in post-war Vienna to visit his old friend Harry Lime.On [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema -The Third Man (75th Anniversary Reissue) (Captioned) (PG)!An American writer of Westerns, Holly Martins, arrives in post-war Vienna to visit his old friend Harry Lime.On arrival, [...]

An evening of drinking & drawing in the pub.Bring a sketchbook, pen, and money for beers.See you there.https://www.facebook.com/events/3616871038532190/

NEW VENUE, Colchester!! Join us for a great evening of music inspired art and sample locally brewed beer! We are thrilled to be hosting our first event in Colchester at [...]

The multi award-winning, smash hit comedy returns.‘You’ll roar with laughter’ New York PostNamed best comedy at the Olivier Awards, Tony Awards and Moliere Awards, ART played a historic nine years [...]

Tickets £6Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceLocal Horror aficionado Jason Frederick presents nights of screen gems from the golden age of horror, from the [...]

Abigail’s mum is dead. But it turns out she can’t afford her to be.Did you know how expensive it is to die? It’s £4000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. [...]

Join us for our annual Cask, Craft and Cider Festival at The Rose and Crown Wivenhoe from 18th September to 5th November! Enjoy discounted drinks as we showcase over 50 [...]

DFG Champions Roadshows link up all the dedicated professionals who help thousands of people to adapt their homes every year.The DFG Champions Roadshows return this autumn 2024. We'll be visiting [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Tuesday (15)!A mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in a profoundly moving performance) and her teenage daughter Tuesday (Lola Petticrew) must confront DeathA bond is formed, and we [...]

A throwing workshop aimed at experienced makers.Participants will deal with advanced techniques such as production throwing, large scale throwing, joining composite thrown pieces, throwing off the hump and making complicated [...]

For this month's Paint Club event at Romano Lounge in Colchester, we are painting a boat sailing into the sunset. - No experience required- All painting materials provided (apron, brushes, [...]

Get a taste of Bavaria at our German Taster Evening! Join us on Wednesday 18th September throughout the evening we will guide you through a selection of authentic German beers [...]

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & [...]

Pay what you can afford. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.Daniel has discovered a bottle of magic liquid that he can pour on himself [...]

Is it a Curlew or a Whimbrel?- What's a Whimbrel!?? Join our guide Liz for a half day session on wader ID to find out!: start the day with a [...]

Thursday 19th September5pm - 8pmRoman Circus Visitors CentreRoman Circus WalkCO2 7QZIntroducing a collaboration with the historical Roman Circus Visitors Centre and Rosa Lea Canal Art. I will be holding a [...]

Come and see comedian & TikToker, Luke Poultons new show Cracking!"Being Autisic Luke has quite a few special interests, one of his biggest happens to be Wallace & Gromit. Get [...]

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay [...]