12.42°C Author Archives: Ben Howard
How to Keep Colchester’s Music Scene Thriving
Colchester has long been a hub of creativity, with a thriving music scene supported by [...]
Jan
The Magic of Anthony Roberts’ A Christmas Carol
It’s that time of year again, and Anthony Roberts, Director of Colchester Arts Centre, is [...]
Nov
ACT Launches £40,000 Grants Programme to Support Local Projects
The Anglian Community Trust (ACT) has unveiled an exciting new funding initiative, making £40,000 available to support [...]
Nov
Colchester Musicians To Pay Tribute to Nick Drake
On Monday 25th November, Coda will host a special evening of music commemorating the 50th [...]
Nov
Mercury Theatre Unveils Cast & Creative Team for 2024/5 Pantomime
The Mercury Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their highly anticipated [...]
Nov
Discover Upcoming Events at Red Lion Books
The festive season has arrived at Red Lion Books in Colchester, bringing with it a [...]
Nov
Upcoming Shows and Events at the Mercury Theatre in 2025
The Mercury Theatre has revealed an impressive lineup of shows over the next year, promising [...]
Nov
Two Exhibitions to Explore in Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe currently has two exhibitions that celebrate the beauty of the coast. Make the journey [...]
Oct
Get Ready for Colchester’s Sound 4
This Saturday, 2nd November, Keep Colchester Cool and Colchester Arts Centre brings you the fourth [...]
Oct
Oyster Land: An Interview with Matthew John Harrison
Local filmmaker Matthew John Harrison is showing his latest documentary, Oyster Land, on Saturday 26th [...]
Oct
Stage Craft @ Colchester Fringe
Led by Richard Bland (MA in Drama Directing from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, BA [...]
Oct
Interviewed: Wait For June
German folk-indie band Wait for June brings their genre-defying sound to Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday, 19th [...]
Oct
YOLO: Seb Fontaine and Carly Wilford to play Trilogy
YOLO and Club76 are excited to welcome DJs Seb Fontaine and Carly Wilford on the [...]
Sep
Celebrating 15 Years of Keep Colchester Cool
Fifteen years ago today, on 19th September 2009, I created a Facebook group—something I’d never [...]
Sep
Colchester’s Anti Loo Roll Brigade Festival: A Celebration
Colchester’s Anti Loo Roll Brigade Festival (ALB Festival) has quickly become one of the year’s [...]
Sep
Interviewed: Colchester’s Hic Sumus
Hic Sumus have been cropping up at events throughout the city this past year. I [...]
Sep
Interviewed: Tim Young of the Crunchy Frog Players
Ben Howard chats with Tim Young of the Crunchy Frog Players about his latest show [...]
Aug
Interviewed: Hobo Chang
There’s lots going on for Hobo Chang this week, with the release of their new [...]
Jul
Interviewed: Sweet Unrest and Owen Bennett
Sweet Unrest will play Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester this Wednesday, 19th June. I caught [...]
Jun
Interview: Fraser Morgan and his 1000th show
Colchester’s Fraser Morgan will be playing his 1000th show at Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday [...]
May
