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SUMMARY:HTP: The Chalk Garden
DESCRIPTION:Headgate Theatre Productions present \nThe Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold \nWed 18th – Sat 21st June 2025 \nDirected by Elly Kent Johnson \nFirst performed in 1955\, The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold\, tells the story of the imperious Mrs St Maugham and her granddaughter Laurel\, a disturbed child under the care of Miss Madrigal\, a governess.Miss Madrigal’s secretive past life is a mystery that is solved during the action of the play.The story also explores the impact of Miss Madrigal on a dysfunctional household\, including the put-upon manservant\, Maitland\, and the unseen but malignant ex-butler living upstairs. \nTickets available in April. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2003685853448126/?event_time_id=2003685873448124
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/htp-the-chalk-garden-3/
LOCATION:14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing - Thursday\, 19th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds. \nAll abilities are welcome. Just drop in\, draw and pay £10 cash for the session. \nDrawing boards\, easels\, papers\, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials. \nAccessible venue. \nLocation: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight Road\, Colchester\, CO3 9EF
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/life-drawing-thursday-19th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Straight Road Community Centre\, Straight Road Community Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Seram":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Andy Riley + James Domestic + Leon The Poet + Dawn Vincent
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 7pm\, starts 7.30pm. \nAn all-star night of wordsmithery in partnership with WORD HABIT. \nAndy RileyAndy Riley is an exceptionally funny man with a comedy CV to die for! He’s written for a whole host of beloved comedy shows\, including Big Train\, Smack The Pony\, Armstrong and Miller\, Black Books\, Spitting Image\, The Armando Iannucci Show\, Veep\, Trigger Happy TV\, and Year of the Rabbit to name just a few. He’s won not only a BAFTA\, but an Emmy as well\, and is the creator\, author and artist of the best-selling series of Bunny Suicides cartoon books (thus far selling around one and a half million copies). Expect hilarious stories\, poems\, and laughs aplenty from a man that has been involved some of the greatest comedies of the last couple of decades or so. A hysterical delight not to be missed! \nJames DomesticDomestic has been wowing crowds across the country over the past few years with his quirky\, funny\, and often poignant observations on the minutiae of everyday life effortlessly crafted into irreverent\, punk-ish poems. He’s appeared on BBC Radio a number of times\, guested on various podcasts\, and even performed on BBC Breakfast telly as part of a feature on the 50th anniversary of Ceefax (!). He has several books to his name\, most published by Earth Island Books\, and has supported legends such as Luke Wright and Attila The Stockbroker\, Subhumans\, Andy Riley\, and Pet Needs to name but a few. He’s received much praise from highly regarded poets and musicians alike and will appear at a number of festivals throughout 2025. \nLeon The PoetLeon The Poet has been making a name for himself on the East Anglian poetry scene with his sometimes tender\, and often hilarious words. With poems on pop culture\, parenthood\, heartbreak\, pubs\, fruit-based mishaps\, machismo\, politics\, God\, sandwiches\, and the career trajectory of dogs\, there’s something here for everyone. Leon was raised in\, but has since left\, a high control religious group. His debut collection of poetry\, ‘Sometimes I’m The Bull\, Sometimes I’m The China Shop’\, takes a big swing at life in 2024\, and is published by Earth Island Books. \nDawn VincentDawn Vincent opens the evening. Her poems explore a variety of topics\, including mental health\, body image\, and relationships. Serious stuff\, but always delivered with warmth and humour\, and bursting with humanity. Not to be missed\, so don’t be late!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/andy-riley-james-domestic-leon-the-poet-dawn-vincent/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:NOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! Me Back To The 90s! Colchester!
DESCRIPTION:Do you love all things 90s?! Are you a huge fan of drag?! Well shantay this way because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! Me Back To The 90s!” is HERE! \nCombining the iconic decade of the 90s with tons of camp\, comedy and chaos\, get ready for a classic slice of British drag cabaret as we travel back in time! Packed with iconic songs\, boyband and girlband classics and some iconic club bangers\, strap in for fabulous lip synching\, stunning live vocals\, camp comedy\, audience games and of course…a soundtrack to die for! \nStarring some of East Anglia’s finest drag stars Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power (with special guests TBA!) you’ll be in for a night of camp\, colour and chaos! So put on double up that denim\, paint those brows on thin and let’s get ready for the drag mixtape to begin! Trust us\, you won’t want it to end! \nThis event is seated\, with standing room available! Seating is first come\, first served! Please note the venue is upstairs and unfortunately\, is not wheelchair accessible. \nDoors at 7pm! Show at 7.45pm(ish)! There are 2 intervals throughout the night and the bar will be open during the show! \nGeneral Admission tickets – £11 each*On The Door tickets – £13 each \n(*Booking fees apply) \nPlease note: We unfortunately do not offer refunds – please message if you have any questions! \nNOTE: “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is a queer led Drag Cabaret show\, and we strive to welcome all audiences into our events! We have a ZERO tolerance policy towards homophobia\, transphobia and all forms of abuse. The performers and the audiences deserve your respect at all times. If you do not respect everyone\, you will be asked to leave. \nWe kindly ask that ANY hen or stag party wanting to attend MUST message in advance of tickets being purchased. We reserve the right to refuse admittance if there is no prior contact\, and refunds will not be issued. Thank you.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/now-thats-what-i-call-drag-me-back-to-the-90s-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
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SUMMARY:HTP: The Chalk Garden
DESCRIPTION:Headgate Theatre Productions present \nThe Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold \nWed 18th – Sat 21st June 2025 \nDirected by Elly Kent Johnson \nFirst performed in 1955\, The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold\, tells the story of the imperious Mrs St Maugham and her granddaughter Laurel\, a disturbed child under the care of Miss Madrigal\, a governess.Miss Madrigal’s secretive past life is a mystery that is solved during the action of the play.The story also explores the impact of Miss Madrigal on a dysfunctional household\, including the put-upon manservant\, Maitland\, and the unseen but malignant ex-butler living upstairs. \nTickets available in April. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2003685853448126/?event_time_id=2003685876781457
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/htp-the-chalk-garden-4/
LOCATION:14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
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