27.39°C Author Archives: Ben Howard
Essex Book Festival 2026 – Colchester Events
Essex Book Festival returns from 28th May to 30th June 2026, bringing a month of [...]
Mar
Charles Debenham – The Man Who Painted Colchester
Colchester has lost one of its quiet constants in Charles Debenham, the artist whose work [...]
Mar
The SKBs Interview – The Second Act
In this interview, Al Sharp of The SKBs says he’s nearly 60. “Surely I should [...]
Mar
The Five Parishes Show in Peldon celebrates 90 years
The Five Parishes Show, a long-running traditional country show just outside Colchester, returns on Sunday [...]
Mar
Spaceman’s Guided Tour of Colchester
Colchester never really leaves Stephen Munson. The Colchester-born musician and writer – also known as [...]
Mar
Open Road brings John Robins to Colchester Arts Centre
John Robins will appear at Colchester Arts Centre in March as Open Road brings the [...]
Feb
Dr Cameron Abbott-Betts – Headgate Theatre and Global Spotlight
Colchester is set to host the World Fringe Congress in 2028 – the first time [...]
Feb
Rodney Appleyard on Colchester, Community and the Mayor’s Variety Show
Rodney Appleyard has always loved a stage. Back in the late 80s and early 90s, [...]
Feb
Dagenham’s Invincibles – The Original Lionesses Return to the Stage
Long before packed stadiums and Euros glory, women’s football was already drawing crowds, and one [...]
Feb
Why Steve Green and Tim Young Started Alternative Colchester
If you’d told people a few years ago that Steve Green and Tim Young would [...]
Feb
Interview: Jeanie from the Mountains
Jeanie from the Mountains talk songwriting, community and a return to live music ahead of [...]
Feb
Blues and Rock in the Garden returns this summer
Blues and Rock in the Garden is back on Saturday, 4th July 2026, with live [...]
Feb
Discover Colchester Walking Tours with Founder Sophie Cole
Since qualifying as a Colchester Tour Guide, Sophie Cole has become a familiar face, leading [...]
Feb
Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards 2025 – Winners and Highlights
Celebrating Colchester’s Theatre Community On Sunday 18th January, Colchester’s amateur and community theatre scene gathered [...]
Jan
Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards 2025 – The Nominees
It’s that time of year again as The Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards return to [...]
A Peaceful Noise – Colchester: Full Venue Guide
On Saturday 22 November, A Peaceful Noise brings a massive multi-venue takeover to Colchester, spread [...]
Nov
Dave Rowntree returns to Colchester with Blur Book
Colchester has always been part of Blur’s story, from school halls and local pubs to [...]
Nov
Shimmy & Shhh Silent Disco Comes to Colchester
Get ready to see Colchester in a whole new way as Shimmy & Shhh bring [...]
Oct
Interview with Paul T. Davies about Love Is A Bruise
Ahead of the world premiere of his new play Love Is A Bruise at the [...]
Oct
Interview with Rev Simpkins ahead of Colchester Gig
This Saturday, Colchester Arts Centre hosts another Keep Colchester Cool showcase, bringing together some of the [...]
Sep
