11.11°C | 10:00 am - 3:00 pmGory Make-up Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers St. Runwald St Come to Signals for the perfect halloween preparation and transform yourself into a macabre monster or a ghastly ghoul.This workshop is led by professional make-up artist Melanie Winning who’s previous clients include; BBC, DreamWorks, Disney, The Royal Opera House and The English National Theatre. More Info |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pmMAKE at Firstsite Holiday Fun | October Half Term Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens Get making at Firstsite this October Half Term 2019, with a variety of creative activities throughout the school holidays – inspired by our current exhibitions. FREE drop in Activities most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome. More Info |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 amMOVE at Firstsite Holiday Fun | October Half Term Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens Get moving this October Half Term 2019 with a range of sports activities at Firstsite, including football and multi-skills. Delivered in partnership with Colchester United Football Club. FREE – Booking is essential from 5pm the day before. Please be aware spaces are limited. Activities most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome. More Info |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pmCinema | Autism Friendly: Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon (U) Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens When an impish and adorable alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun soon sees an opportunity for alien-powered fun and adventure. More Info |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMOVE at Firstsite Holiday Fun | October Half Term Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens Get moving this October Half Term 2019 with a range of sports activities at Firstsite, including football and multi-skills. Delivered in partnership with Colchester United Football Club. FREE – Booking is essential from 5pm the day before. Please be aware spaces are limited. Activities most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome. More Info |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMUNCH at Firstsite Holiday Fun | October Half Term Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens Enjoy a hot and nutritious lunch every weekday at the Firstsite pop-up canteen during October Half Term 2019! A relaxed dining area is available for visitors with sensory needs. £2 per child, £3 per adult. Free meals are available for families with a voucher. If you receive free school meals during term time and do not have a voucher, please contact [email protected]. Booking essential from 9am the day of dining. Please be aware spaces are limited. More Info |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmCinema | Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon (U) Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens When an impish and adorable alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun soon sees an opportunity for alien-powered fun and adventure. More Info |
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmCinema | Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon (U) Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens When an impish and adorable alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun soon sees an opportunity for alien-powered fun and adventure. More Info |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmGet Creative Art Exchange, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park Artist Claudia Boese leads a creative art class where you can develop your artistic skills, relax, meet new people and, most importantly, Get Creative! All materials provided – just come along and join in. FREE for University of Essex students and staff More Info |
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmBenny Greb Drum Clinic Kingsland Church, 86 London Road, Lexden We have the incredible drummer that is Benny Greb in clinic Tuesday 29th October 2019 – 7pm Doors Do not miss this!! Benny is one of the best drummers out there and his last clinic we had here with him still goes down as one of our favourites! Tickets are £15 each and we have already sold half so they are going fast! More Info |
| 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmCinema | Exhibition on Screen: Leonardo – The Works (U) Firstsite Colchester, Lewis Gardens To be released on the 500th anniversary of his death, this is the definitive film about Leonardo: the first to truly tell the whole story. More Info |
| 7:45 pm - 10:45 pmDouble Bill: Unfine Dining/Nuclear Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park Unfine Dining by Riordan Deegan Unfine Dining Ash and Jac are out celebrating six months of dating and have decided to stay local. Although the “restaurant” isn’t quite what they expected, it lives up to the reviews well enough. Nuclear A sitcom about a stereotypical 1950’s family. Set in a bunker, follow the family as the cracks begin to show and the truth about the ‘perfect family’ and the world above them is revealed More Info |
| 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmDom Mackie's Poor Life Choices Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North Dom Mackie is taking his touring solo show ‘Poor Life Choices’ to Colchester! Come to the Headgate Theatre on October 29th for a fantastic night of comedy. More Info |
| 8:30 pm - 11:55 pmThe Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night Three Wise Monkeys, 60 High Street Every Tuesday, Three Wise Monkeys Colchester hosts the Open Mic Night compered by Mr Theo Pearce. Whether you are a performer of music, poet, juggler, magician, swallower of swords or any other form of (legal, safe) entertainer: we would love to have you up and demonstrative of your talents. All are welcome, from novice open mic-ers to grizzled veterans. It’s a comfy, spacious environment with a friendly crowd and relaxed vibe. No pre-booking is needed – just show up and get your name on ‘the board’. Or just come down and watch and avail yourselves of Three Wise Monkeys drink and food offerings This event takes place every Tuesday on our ground floor at 8.30pm More Info |
