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Promise at the Headgate Theatre – Review
Promise, written by Olly Medlicott, played at the Headgate Theatre in Colchester, reviewed by Paul [...]
May
Lily of The Meffs talks MEFF-FEST 3 and a huge year ahead
Colchester punk duo The Meffs bring MEFF-FEST back this weekend, and the third edition is [...]
Apr
James Domestic – Punk Poet’s Poetry Books Reviewed
Spoken word and poetry is a genre I often overlooked, feeling that there were more [...]
Apr
Gregory Edwards launches Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026
Colchester Comedian of the Year returns to Three Wise Monkeys this year, with three heats [...]
Apr
Festen at the Headgate Theatre – Wendy Smith Interview
Director Wendy Smith of 3wishes theatre CIC talks to Tim Young about Festen, which runs [...]
Apr
The Invincibles – Headgate Theatre Colchester Review
The Invincibles at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester, does a sterling job. The play, written by Amanda [...]
Apr
Graham Coxon’s Castle Park album inspired by Colchester
A previously unheard solo album by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon – named after Colchester’s Castle [...]
Apr
Emerging Colchester Artists Take Over Firstsite in New Exhibition
A new exhibition at Firstsite is giving visitors the chance to see how the next [...]
Apr
Pint of Science festival returns to Colchester pubs
Pint of Science brings science talks to Colchester pubs, including Three Wise Monkeys, Dragonfly Lounge [...]
Apr
House of Joy – Independent Bookshop on Crouch Street
House of Joy is an independent bookshop and café located on Crouch Street in Colchester. [...]
Apr
Jane’s Walk Colchester returns with a week of free community walks
Jane’s Walk Colchester returns this May with a week of free guided walks exploring the [...]
Apr
Punk Rock comes to Colchester Library with Stage Craft @ Young Company
Stage Craft @ Young Company brings Simon Stephens’ powerful play Punk Rock to Colchester Library [...]
Apr
Soundwave Sessions return to Castle Park Bandstand
A series of free live music afternoons will take place at Castle Park Bandstand in [...]
Apr
Toto The Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape at Mercury Theatre – Review
Review by Paul T. Davies Toto The Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape, based [...]
Apr
Legendary DJ Colin Curtis heads to Colchester for Rhythm Loft
Legendary DJ Colin Curtis plays Rhythm Loft at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on Saturday [...]
Apr
Johnno Casson aka Snippet returns with Soft Lad
Colchester recording artist Johnno Casson aka Snippet, returns on 15 May with Soft Lad, his [...]
Mar
Banksy Exhibition Announced for Colchester at The Minories
A major Banksy exhibition in Colchester will open at The Minories this October, featuring 28 [...]
Mar
Essex Book Festival 2026 – Colchester Events
Essex Book Festival returns from 28th May to 30th June 2026, bringing a month of [...]
Mar
Love and Information at Mercury Theatre Studio – Review
Review by Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Editor, Paul T. Davies. Love and Information, presented by [...]
Mar
Wind in the Willows – Mercury Theatre Colchester Review
Review by Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Editor, Paul T. Davies The Wind in the Willows, [...]
Mar
