Category Archives: News

Roots and Grooves Cafe Moves into Its Next Chapter

Roots and Grooves Café is moving confidently into its next chapter under owners Chelle Luk-Hang [...]

Marc De’ath on Made in Essex and Counting Culture

Made in Essex is currently inviting creatives across the county to contribute to Counting Culture, [...]

The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival at Firstsite

The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival takes place at Firstsite on Saturday 23rd May, bringing [...]

Toby Freeman on the RCT and Colchester Half Marathon

Every spring, the Colchester Half Marathon brings thousands of runners into the city. This year, [...]

Punk Weekender at Firstsite celebrates Sue Webster

Workshops, film screenings and creative activities inspired by punk culture take over Firstsite next weekend [...]

Promise at the Headgate Theatre – Review

Promise, written by Olly Medlicott, played at the Headgate Theatre in Colchester, reviewed by Paul [...]

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 [...]

James Domestic – Punk Poet’s Poetry Books Reviewed

Spoken word and poetry is a genre I often overlooked, feeling that there were more [...]

Gregory Edwards launches Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026

Colchester Comedian of the Year returns to Three Wise Monkeys this year, with three heats [...]

Festen at the Headgate Theatre – Wendy Smith Interview

Director Wendy Smith of 3wishes theatre CIC talks to Tim Young about Festen, which runs [...]

The Invincibles – Headgate Theatre Colchester Review

The Invincibles at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester, does a sterling job. The play, written by Amanda [...]

Graham Coxon’s Castle Park album inspired by Colchester

A previously unheard solo album by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon – named after Colchester’s Castle [...]

Emerging Colchester Artists Take Over Firstsite in New Exhibition

A new exhibition at Firstsite is giving visitors the chance to see how the next [...]

Pint of Science festival returns to Colchester pubs

Pint of Science brings science talks to Colchester pubs, including Three Wise Monkeys, Dragonfly Lounge [...]

House of Joy – Independent Bookshop on Crouch Street

House of Joy is an independent bookshop and café located on Crouch Street in Colchester. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Soundwave Sessions return to Castle Park Bandstand

A series of free live music afternoons will take place at Castle Park Bandstand in [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]