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SUMMARY:Thespians
DESCRIPTION:THESPIANS – ANCIENT GREECE THE MUSICAL \nMISCHIEF\, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong\, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy\, THESPIANS\, the first musical created by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ (The Telegraph). \n534 BC. Greece’s smallest island is battling to avoid defeat in a nationwide prayer competition set up by a thin-skinned tyrant – where the loser is put to death. All is going dreadfully until Thespis accidentally invents acting\, leading to the world’s first play and the origins of theatre as we know it! \nStep into the amphitheatre\, leave your troubles in the foyer\, and escape into Ancient Greece as it bursts into song\, with a thrilling plot\, a love story worthy of Aphrodite\, and enough laughter to fill the Acropolis. THESPIANS is an uplifting\, hilarious\, and timely reminder of the power of empathy and stepping into someone else’s sandals. \nWritten by Jonathan Sayer (co-writer of The Play That Goes Wrong\, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery) and Ed Zanders (musical director Mischief Movie Night)\, do not miss this ancient prescription for modern day laughter packed with comedy\, chaos and choreography that will have every mortal in your household aching with laughter. \nLimited tour from May 2026 for only 12 weeks opening at Mercury Theatre\, Colchester. If you thought something funny happened on the way to the forum\, wait until you hear what happened enroute to the amphitheatre! \nAvoid tragedy\, get comedy tickets today!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/thespians/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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SUMMARY:Glenn Tilbrook // Colchester Arts
DESCRIPTION:Glenn Tilbrook – The Voice of Squeeze + special guest Leon TilbrookGlenn Tilbrook – The Voice of SqueezeGlenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers\, guitarists and songwriters\, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. More than 40 years after first answering an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded souls to form the band that became the much-loved evergreen Squeeze\, an ending remains nowhere in sight. \nSuch is the continuing work ethic of a musician who has never been far from the action since Squeeze made their recording bow with the Packet of Three EP in 1977. Those humble three tracks led to a catalogue of enduring pop classics—Take Me I’m Yours\, Cool for Cats\, Up the Junction\, Another Nail in My Heart\, Tempted\, Labelled With Love\, Black Coffee in Bed\, Hourglass (this could indeed go on for a while…)—as well as landmark albums including Argybargy\, East Side Story\, Some Fantastic Place and Cradle to the Grave. \nFollowing Squeeze’s demise in 1998 (a state of affairs that proved happily temporary)\, Glenn embarked on a parallel solo career that produced The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook (2001) and Transatlantic Ping-Pong (2004)\, albums that showcased an ever-maturing melodic and lyrical voice. In 2009 came the fizzing energy of Pandemonium Ensues\, recorded with his touring band The Fluffers\, while Happy Ending emerged as his most personal solo statement to date—an evocative set of songs about time\, people and places\, featuring contributions from his sons Leon and Wesley alongside long-time collaborators Simon Hanson and Dennis Greaves. \nOver the past decade\, Glenn’s creative momentum has only intensified. Alongside continued global touring with Squeeze\, and recent work on two new Squeeze albums\, he has firmly established himself as a tireless and much-loved solo performer\, undertaking extensive headline tours across the UK and the United States. These shows—often built around his celebrated Songbook format—have seen Tilbrook playing theatres\, clubs and festivals on both sides of the Atlantic\, reimagining Squeeze classics\, showcasing solo material and fielding spontaneous audience requests with trademark warmth and virtuosity. \nThe 2020s in particular have found Glenn criss-crossing America on multiple solo runs\, winning over new audiences while deepening his connection with long-time fans\, before returning to the UK for equally well-received tours that underline his status as a consummate live artist in his own right. Whether performing alone with an acoustic guitar or fronting a full band\, his solo appearances have become a vital and ongoing strand of his musical life\, existing in perfect counterpoint to Squeeze’s continued success as a major live draw. \nAnyone who has witnessed Glenn on stage can attest to the sheer rightness of his doings. Armed with ready wit\, raucous energy and a seemingly inexhaustible supply of grin-inducing great songs\, there are few musicians able to connect with an audience so immediately and warmly. Whether fronting Squeeze\, headlining festivals\, or fielding impromptu requests that might veer from Jimi Hendrix to Tony Orlando & Dawn\, Glenn Tilbrook remains—by any measure—one of British pop’s most vital and life-affirming performers.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/glenn-tilbrook-colchester-arts/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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SUMMARY:"My Passion for Photography" Talk by Will Cheung
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging talk\, Will shares his personal approach to photography\, focusing on his passion for shooting projects that resonate with him\, emphasising creativity over competition and the joy of capturing moments for personal satisfaction rather thanexternal validation. The talk will feature a diverse range of images\, including compelling street scenes\, breathtaking nature photography\, and serene scenic compositions. With insights drawn from his extensive career\, including his role as editor of leading photography magazines and his Fellowship with the Royal Photographic Society\, Will offers a fresh perspective on how to approach photography with passion and purpose. (Visitors £5.00) [williamcheung.co.uk]\nImage: Will Cheung – Pleasure of Piers\, Brighton
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/my-passion-for-photography-talk-by-will-cheung/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
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