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SUMMARY:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs
DESCRIPTION:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks\, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship\, community and intimacy across changing times and technologies.\n\nAt the centre of the exhibition are drawings and paintings by Duncan Grant\, including work connected to the period he spent on a Suffolk farm with his then partner David Garnett during the First World War.\n\nMore than 35 drawings and paintings by Grant feature alongside contemporary works\, with the exhibition looking at the different places and technologies through which people have found one another\, from galleries\, bars and public spaces to online games\, social media and dating apps.\n\nWorlds Through Desire runs at Firstsite until Sunday 8 November 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.\n\nPlease note that the exhibition contains nudity. Sexually explicit artworks are displayed in a separate enclosed room restricted to visitors aged 18 and over.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/duncan-grant-worlds-through-desire-from-drawing-to-cruising-to-dms/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Simon Carter: From the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite’s gallery with From the Landscape\, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside.\n\nCarter has spent more than 40 years walking\, drawing and painting the landscape around him. The exhibition brings together more than 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020\, an early watercolour painted when he was 23\, and three new series created especially for Firstsite.\n\nRather than simply hanging works on gallery walls\, From the Landscape uses painted surfaces\, installation and sound to create an environment visitors can move through. A 19-metre wall carries 500 monochrome painted sketches\, while recordings made by Carter during his daily walks bring sounds from the Essex coast into the gallery.\n\nCarter is based in Frinton and is President of Colchester Art Society. He has previously been Artist-in-Residence at both the University of Essex and Firstsite.\n\nFrom the Landscape runs from Saturday 19 September 2026 until Sunday 17 January 2027.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/simon-carter-from-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:New Face for Leprosy Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the New Face for Leprosy exhibition comes to Colchester Library for a free\, month-long public exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of people affected by leprosy. \nThe project was conceived in 2019 by Emeritus Professor Diana Lockwood to challenge some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the disease. \nWorking with photographer Tom Bradley\, the project visited Lepra’s programmes in India and Bangladesh\, meeting people affected by leprosy and recording their stories as they dealt with the physical\, social and emotional impact of diagnosis. \nBradley’s portraits aim to present the people photographed\, first and foremost\, as individuals\, challenging some of the images traditionally associated with leprosy and showing people living independent\, fulfilling lives. \nAlongside the photography\, the Colchester exhibition will feature artefacts from Lepra’s archives\, looking back at the organisation’s history and its work throughout the 20th century to improve the lives of people affected by leprosy and develop new treatments. \nThe exhibition is free to visit\, and no booking or ticket is required. \nTwo special events will also take place during the exhibition\, including a talk on Lepra’s history on Wednesday 21 October and a children’s storytelling session on Friday 30 October.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/new-face-for-leprosy-exhibition/
LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Bridging Dreams: By Sakai International Community Arts
DESCRIPTION:Bridging Dreams By Sakai International Community Arts\n2 to 29 October 2026\nLevel Best Art Gallery\, Colchester \nThis October\, Level Best Art Gallery welcomes Bridging Dreams\, a special international exhibition connecting artists in Sakai City\, Japan\, with the Level Best community in Colchester. \nFounded in Osaka in 2019\, Sakai International Community Arts is an inclusive arts organisation that brings disabled and non-disabled people together through art\, theatre\, and creative workshops. Its talented members work across painting\, calligraphy\, performance and dance. \nFor many of the artists\, travelling overseas is difficult\, but they have long dreamed of sharing their work internationally. Bridging Dreams makes that possible\, allowing their artwork to cross the ocean and create new connections between Japan and the UK. \nThe exhibition celebrates creativity without borders and the growing relationship between Sakai International Community Arts and Level Best Enterprises. \nThis project has been made possible with the generous support of The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bridging-dreams-by-sakai-international-community-arts/
LOCATION:Level Best Enterprises\, Level Best Enterprises
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Against the Tide
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? \nFrom ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality\, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. \nAbout the exhibition \nDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England\, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs\, film and personal stories to explore their lives. \nCreated as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series\, Against the Tide looks beyond the negative portrayals to reveal a more complicated picture of coastal Britain today. \nAcross Tendring\, Weston-super-Mare\, Scarborough\, Grimsby\, Southend\, Portsmouth\, Whitehaven\, Rhyl and Blackpool\, Polly’s photographs bring us into the lives of a generation growing up in some of the most deprived and often-forgotten places in England. \nAlongside accounts of isolation and lack of opportunity are expressions of resilience\, ambition and hope\, and a clear message: coastal towns are not just sites of decline\, but places of creativity and possibility. \nYoung people involved in this exhibition have created their own photographs\, exchanged ideas with peers and shared their experiences with UK policymakers\, showing how creativity and personal stories together can help inform decisions about coastal communities beyond words and numbers. \nWhat to expect \nDiscover intimate portraits\, honest first-hand accounts and a close-up look at the everyday lives of young people growing up in coastal England. \nPolly’s photographs are paired with the words and experiences of the young people she met\, creating a layered portrait of places that are often overlooked or reduced to stories of decline. \nThese artworks reflect both the challenges and strengths of coastal communities. Young people speak about education\, work\, mental health\, belonging and opportunity. \nThey also share stories of friendship\, creativity\, resilience and pride in where they come from. \nAbout Polly Braden \nPolly Braden is a documentary photographer known for her intimate\, long-term collaborations. \nHer work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues\, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. \nPolly believes art can do more than tell stories. It gives people a chance to speak for themselves\, encourages empathy and starts conversations about issues that matter. \nWith special thanks to Attwells Solicitors\, Seán Kelly\, and Catherine for their generous contribution towards this exhibition. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/against-the-tide/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent
DESCRIPTION:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. \nThe exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included is either an original artwork or an artist-certified print. \nThe majority of the works have been lent by John Brandler of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood. \nOut of Line runs at The Minories from Saturday 10 October 2026 until Sunday 28 February 2027. \nTickets are £12.50 for adults\, with concessions from £7. \nThe exhibition is supported by Colchester City Council and Sonia & Giles Coode-Adams.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/out-of-line-banksy-and-the-art-of-dissent/
LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T200000
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SUMMARY:The Only Brown Deaf Man in England
DESCRIPTION:The Only Brown Deaf Man in England is a Mercury Original in association with Camden People’s Theatre and in collaboration with Fuse Theatre. \nWritten by and starring Nadeem Islam\, the production follows Rajkumar\, a Deaf Bengali amateur cricketer\, on a journey from 1970s Bangladesh to Brick Lane and post-9/11 Britain. \nThrough experiences of migration\, racism\, loss and family\, Rajkumar approaches the changing world around him like a batsman at the crease\, finding humour alongside the more difficult moments of his life. \nThe production combines British Sign Language and visual storytelling\, with all performances presented in BSL with spoken English voiceover and English captions. No previous knowledge of BSL is required. \nThe Only Brown Deaf Man in England runs in the Mercury Studio from Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 October 2026. The running time is approximately one hour with no interval and age guidance is 14+. \nPlease note that the production contains themes of war\, racism\, violence\, migration and loss.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-only-brown-deaf-man-in-england/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20261013T153749Z
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SUMMARY:The Only Brown Deaf Man In England
DESCRIPTION:A Mercury Original in association with Camden People’s Theatre and in collaboration with Fuse Theatre \nWritten by and starring Nadeem IslamDirected by Harry JardineMovement Direction and Choreography by Chris Fonseca \nFrom 1970s Bangladesh to Brick Lane to the post-9/11 present\, The Only Brown Deaf Man in England follows Rajkumar\, a Deaf Bengali amateur batsman\, as he navigates the chaos\, comedy and contradictions of life in Britain – one ball at a time. \nFleeing genocide\, dodging racists\, losing loved ones\, and somehow finding laughter in it all\, Rajkumar plays each moment like a batsman at the crease – reading the spin\, riding the bounce\, and swinging when it counts. His story is funny\, fierce\, and deeply moving. \nTold through a dynamic blend of British Sign Language and visual vernacular\, the show transforms memory into vivid\, cinematic storytelling – where whole worlds are built through the body\, rhythm and imagination. It’s bold\, inventive and visually striking\, offering a rich theatrical experience for Deaf and hearing audiences alike. No prior knowledge of BSL is needed – the storytelling is immediate\, intuitive\, and universally felt. \nFollowing its early sharing at Camden People’s Theatre\, a three-week development at National Theatre Studios and a sold-out work-in-progress at Pleasance Theatre\, the full production is finally here!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-only-brown-deaf-man-in-england-2/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T220000
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SUMMARY:Home\, I’m Darling
DESCRIPTION:By Laura Wade \nHeadgate Theatre Productions \nEvery couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling\, don’t they? Judy and Johnny escape the pressures of modern life by embracing the roles of a perfect 1950s housewife and husband. But maintaining their nostalgic dream proves increasingly difficult\, as cracks begin to appear behind the gingham curtains\, and Judy’s world of safety begins to unravel.  Winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/home-im-darling/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T110000
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SUMMARY:Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group
DESCRIPTION:Mini Movers & Makers is our Parent and Toddler group for children between 2 to 4 years old and their parents/carers. \nEnjoy a fun and creative hour together inspired by a good book in these relaxed\, sensory and imaginative sessions that explore different arts activities each week. \nLed by artist Lisa Eureka\, the storytelling will feature a new children’s book each time and includes interactive music and movement games to get everyone involved. \nThen we’ll draw inspiration from the story to create solo and group art works. We will get making with printing\, gluing\, clay and paint – plenty to keep your adventurous toddler busy. \nVisit the Firstsite Cafe before or after the Mini Movers & Makers Parent and Toddler group!  \nOur café’s offer a wide selection of delicious snacks\, cakes and light meals\, along with hot and cold drinks which can be purchased to enjoy for you and the children.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-movers-makers-toddler-group-3/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:YAK | Young Art Kommunity
DESCRIPTION:About YAK: \nDevelop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people. \nYoung Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community. \nLearn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities \nOur aims are: \n\n To develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining Arts Awards\n To showcase young people’s cultural activity and contribute to Firstsite’s artistic programme\n To develop new partnerships with youth and community organisations\n To provide employment and volunteering opportunities for young people\n\nThis groups offers a supportive environment which can assist young people in gaining experience\, confidence and learning new skills through volunteering\, leading workshops\, training opportunities and artistic development.  \nYAK is open to anyone aged 15 – 25. \nYAK sessions take place on every term-time Thursday 5-7pm.  \n \nWith special thanks to  Mitsubishi Pencil  for their ongoing support through providing arts supplies for YAK.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/yak-young-art-kommunity-4/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Bookshop Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Author hosts. Shopping discount\, goodie bag\, welcome drink and a free raffle in person event which is mostly accessible to wheelchair users (the event takes place across 2 floors) \nThursday 15th October\, 6pm (home BY 8pm) \nAmy Abdelnoor\, Caitlin Blackwell-Baines and Laura Evans \nAmy Abdelnoor talking about Everland\nAlternating between past and present\, and between Safa and Dinah\, Ever Land is a gripping and powerful story that sheds light on the ongoing occupation of Palestine. It is a tale of belonging and identity\, of devastation and displacement and – ultimately – of the enduring universality of humanity and love. \nAmy Abdelnoor is a British Arab author\, writer and teacher; her maternal grandfather was Lebanese. She studied English and Arabic at the University of Cambridge. She lived and worked in the West Bank and in refugee camps in Lebanon in her early twenties\, experiences that inspired Ever Land\, her debut novel\, an early iteration of which was shortlisted for the 2023 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. \nCaitlin Blackwell-Baines talking about How To A Haunted House\nDo you have what it takes to cross the threshold? Crumbling turrets\, crenelated walls\, creaking floorboards. We all know a haunted house when we see – or feel – one. That creeping sense of wrongness. \nAn icy shiver stealing down the spine. But why do certain structures set this super-sensory alarm bell jangling\, while others leave us unmoved? Can a house be purpose-built to be haunted? And does a building need a bloody legacy to set the skin tingling? Tiptoe through the haunted gallery at Hampton Court Palace\, encounter the spectral residents of Chillingham Castle and lose yourself in the labyrinthine layout of Winchester Mystery House as Caitlin Blackwell Baines unravels the psyche\, the history and the folkloric fabrication that make a haunted house take on a life of its own. Enter if you dare… \nCaitlin Blackwell Baines is an art historian and author\, specialising in Georgian art and architecture. Born in Toronto\, she later emigrated to the UK to pursue an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a PhD from the University of York in art history. Upon completing her studies\, she moved to the Isle of Bute off the Western coast of Scotland\, and worked as a curator at Mount Stuart\, a late Victorian Gothic Revival palace. When she isn’t visiting haunted houses and recording her ghost story-themed history podcast\, Haunted Homes\, Caitlin is based in East Sussex. \nLaura Evans talking about Little Wild\nLittle Wild: Atonement meets Weyward\, in this striking historical debut from new talent Laura Evans about queer love\, privilege and the intoxicating dangers of embracing the wild . . \nLaura Evans was born in Burnley and grew up in the Midlands. She studied Anglo-Saxon\, Norse and Celtic at university before a career as a magazine editor\, with a particular interest in travel and nature. A graduate of Curtis Brown Creative’s six-month novel-writing course\, she lives with her family (and the world’s friendliest cockapoo\, Maggie) in Norwich. \n3 authors\, goody bag\, welcome drink and shopping discount
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bookshop-soiree/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260927T201459Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Bowl @ Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:Come and play the legendary fantasy sports game! Bring your teams & block dice or some and learn how to play! \n£5 entry \nFood & Drink Menu Available & a Licenced Bar! \nNext Session \nThursday 15th Oct. – 6pm-9pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blood-bowl-dice-a-slice/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Variety
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T204900
DTSTAMP:20260921T162150Z
CREATED:20260921T162118Z
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SUMMARY:Nosferatu with Live Viola Accompaniment by Hugo Max
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information \nHugo Max presents his fifth UK tour performing live soundtracks on solo viola alongside masterpieces of silent cinema. \nHalloween classics Nosferatu\, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari\, Häxan and The Lodger are given visceral new life through Max’s dramatic scores. \nJoining the programme this year are two pivotal works celebrating their centenary: Lotte Reiniger’s animated triumph The Adventures of Prince Achmed and Teinosuke Kinugasa’s avant-garde nightmare A Page of Madness. \nA celebration of mystery\, magic and madness for all ages\, Max will make appearances at many of the UK’s most cherished cinemas. \nMore Information & Tickets: www.hugomax.co.uk/scoring-silent-cinema \nBiography \nHugo Max is a musician and filmmaker based in London. He performs live scores to silent films on solo viola\, regularly soundtracking screenings at London’s Prince Charles Cinema\, Picturehouse Cinemas and arts venues across the UK and Europe. \nHe has presented nationwide tours focussing on silent horror\, expressionism\, the films of F. W. Murnau and Alfred Hitchcock and has devised interdisciplinary performances at the BFI Southbank\, Austrian Filmmuseum and the Locarno Film Festival. \nWebsite: www.hugomax.co.uk \nInstagram: @hugo_max_scores_silents / @_hugomax
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nosferatu-with-live-viola-accompaniment-by-hugo-max/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T210000
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SUMMARY:Trust The Process: Observational Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Our four-part Trust the Process: Observational Drawing workshop invites you to explore the foundations of observational art. \nDesigned for beginner artists and creative enthusiasts\, the sessions focus on building confidence\, developing observational skills\, and embracing mark-making and tonal techniques. \nYou will be guided through exercises that encourage experimentation\, speed drawing\, and creative problem-solving\, using both everyday objects and photographic references. \nTrust the Process: Observational Drawing will lead you to developing a complete tonal sketch\, encouraging reflection on progress and the creative process. Each session blends practical instruction with opportunities for discussion\, collaboration\, and playful exploration. \nThese sessions can be attended as a full course or by or choosing individual sessions. For the course option you will need to add all four dates to your basket. \nSession Rotation \n\nLets Draw Together – collaborative drawing and exploration of drawing tools using still life\nLet’s See – observational drawing from images and techniques to help\nLet’s Not Be Precious – speed drawing from life\nLet’s Make a Tonal Sketch – exploring observational drawing from images focusing on values\n\nBasic materials provided. Food and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session from our cafes. This workshop is suitable for ages 14+. \nWhat is observational drawing? \nObservational drawing is the practice of sketching from real-life subjects\, focusing on what you see rather than drawing from imagination. \nIt encourages a deeper connection to your surroundings\, helping you notice details in light\, texture\, form and composition that often go unnoticed in daily life. \nAbout your tutor \nTina Bullen is from Colchester and describes herself as an ‘artist who also teaches’. Art for Tina is a vehicle; a vehicle for expression\, connection and joy. \nHer work is strongly rooted within nature and her environment. She works in many mediums but mainly in oils\, pastels\, acrylics and pen.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/trust-the-process-observational-drawing-2/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Quiz with BID
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fundraising-quiz-with-bid/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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SUMMARY:Legion of Laughs Present The LXXXII (82) Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Bar 82 brings you a night dedicated to fresh talent and brand-new material. Watch comedians try out their newest jokes\, discover exciting new voices\, and enjoy a unique night of live comedy.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/legion-of-laughs-present-the-lxxxii-82-comedy-club/
LOCATION:BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge\, BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Black History Month - Rollover Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Join us your Minority Ethnic Student Community Officer at Top Bar’s famous Rollover Quiz. \nPut your knowledge to the test for the chance to win the cash prize. If the jackpot isn’t won\, it rolls over to the following week — and even if you miss out on the cash\, there are still free drinks up for grabs along the way. \nThe prize pot rolls over each week until it reaches the maximum of £500\, at which point a winner must be found. \n£2 entry per person | Teams of up to 6
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/black-history-month-rollover-quiz/
LOCATION:SU Bar – Essex University Students Union\, Essex University Students Union\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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SUMMARY:Luke Combs UK
DESCRIPTION:Luke Combs UK \nThe World’s leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs! \nGet ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible songs\, authentic Southern vibes\, and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun. Immerse yourself in the world of Country as we bring together fans of all ages to celebrate the timeless tunes and modern classics that have made Luke Combs a household name. \nWith sold-out shows up and down the UK and Ireland\, Luke Combs UK does not disappoint. The image of Luke Combs and more importantly that North Carolina Country vocal and sound are on full display in this incredible show\, with a jaw-dropping closeness to the real thing. The live 5 piece band perform all of Luke’s hits and fan favourites from across all of his albums and continues to wow audiences who come for their Country fix! \nIf ‘beer never broke your heart’ and y’all wanna get ‘beautiful crazy’ then this show is for you. \n*Please note people around you may stand/dance
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/luke-combs-uk/
LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Eric & Ern UK Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Production Garden\, in association with Cube Room Productions\, presents an evening of Eric & Ern with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens. From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 80! A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches that hits all the right notes! Coming to Mercury Theatre\, celebrating the Centenary year of the nation’s favourite comedy legends\, Morecambe & Wise! From Greig’s Piano Concerto to Mr Memory\, “Arsenal!” It’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines\, songs and sketches. This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly to watch those fantastic Christmas specials. You’ll feel you’ve experienced the real thing and been taken back to a world of sunshine and laughter. As seen on The One Show\, BBC1 and The Alan Titchmarsh Show\, ITV.Content to Consider: This show is suitable for ages 8+.Please note\, this show contains haze and audience interaction.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/eric-ern-uk-tour/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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