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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: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:Polly Braden: 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 first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. \n  \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 across 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. \nPolly Braden: Against the Tide originated at Arnolfini\, Bristol\, in collaboration with Polly Braden. \n  \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.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/polly-braden-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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SUMMARY:Art Show by Nick Mair with Stella Davis
DESCRIPTION:Nick Mair returns to Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester this November for his second exhibition at the gallery\, showing work created in collaboration with Stella Davis. \nNick chooses the subjects for the pictures\, generally drawing inspiration from natural history\, before working with Stella to interpret them through painting. The pair work together once a month at the L’Arche Community in Ipswich\, where Nick lives. \nThe exhibition reflects their collaborative approach\, with each bringing something to the work that\, as Level Best explains\, neither could create alone. \nThe exhibition runs at Level Best Art Gallery from Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 28th November 2026.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/art-show-by-nick-mair-with-stella-davis/
LOCATION:Level Best Enterprises\, Level Best Enterprises
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T163000
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SUMMARY:Wild About Essex: Hands on with Shark Teeth 11/11/2026 - 27/11/2026 Natural History Museum Science and Nature\, Handling objects\, Special\, Bookable Event
DESCRIPTION:Sessions will run 10am – 12.30pm and 2 – 4.30pm on: \n   + Wednesday 11th November\n   + Friday 13th November\n   + Wednesday 18th November\n   + Friday 20th November\n   + Wednesday 25th November\n   + Friday 27th November \nAre you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by the public and find out how you can see and protect wildlife around Colchester! Try your hand at photographing\, labelling and sorting different animals and plants. By taking part in these sessions\, you will be playing a vital role in the redevelopment of Colchester’s Natural History Museum. \nThe focus this month will be shark teeth. \nThese sessions are suitable for ages 18+. \nFor useful information\, such as how to find us and what facilities the museum has\, we recommend reading our Access information: Access at the Natural History Museum
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wild-about-essex-hands-on-with-shark-teeth-11-11-2026-27-11-2026-natural-history-museum-science-and-nature-handling-objects-special-bookable-event/
LOCATION:Colchester Natural History Museum\, Colchester Natural History Museum
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Andrew Kenrick | Rex Juba: 15 Glimpses of an African King
DESCRIPTION:Register interst at us@redlionbooks.co.uk \nThis event will be on a Thursday12th November.  Details TBC \nAndrew Kenrick in conversation with Ben Paites \nCaptured by Julius Caesar and raised by Octavian. Married to Antony and Cleopatra’s daughter. Experience the heyday of the Roman Mediterranean through the rediscovered history of Juba II\, the Most Scholarly King. \n‘I’ve wanted to read a biography of Juba II of Mauretania all my life and here it is… a delight and a must-read.’ Simon Sebag Montefiore\, author of The World: A Family History’A virtuoso recovery of two of antiquity’s most intriguing and little-known characters . . \n. A triumph’ Literary ReviewIn 46 BC\, at just two years old\, a young North African prince named Juba was paraded through the streets of Rome as part of Julius Caesar’s victory parade. This traumatic beginning\, however\, did not define his future. \nAs a young man\, Juba fought alongside Emperor Augustus and was sent back to rule over Mauretania as king. Juba’s reign was marked not by tyranny\, but by scholarship. A famed antiquarian\, travel writer\, and explorer\, he discovered and named the Canary Islands\, penned histories of Arabia and Libya\, and led diplomatic missions to his fellow kings. \nRuling alongside his wife\, Cleopatra Selene\, the daughter of Antony and Cleopatra\, these heirs to African dynasties were potent symbols of Romanisation. Their dynasty would be cut dramatically short by the mad emperor Caligula\, their history buried for centuries. In this ambitious work of historical recovery\, Dr Andrew Kenrick pieces together clues etched in coin and stone to reveal a Roman civilization that flourished just as much in Africa as it did in Europe. \nBy inviting us to shift our gaze to the southern shores of the Mediterranean\, Rex Juba offers a surprising new perspective on the heyday of the ancient world. \n‘A brilliantly told story which expands our conception of the Roman Empire.’ Emma Southon\, author of A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women \n‘Colourful\, engaging and timely’ Paul M.M. Cooper\, author of Fall of Civilizations \n‘A gripping read that offers insights into an extraordinary ruler at an extraordinary period of history’ Emily Hauser\, author of Mythica \n‘A fine piece of storytelling\, written with verve and style’ Harry Sidebottom\, author of The Warrior of Rome’A textured and richly sourced story that showcases a complex and fascinating life’ Eve MacDonald\, author of Carthage \nDr Andrew Kenrick teaches Creative Non-Fiction at the University of Cambridge. His interdisciplinary studies have taken him from ancient history and archaeology to the movie Gladiator and Roman cooking\, as well as researching new methods for writing ancient biography. His proposal for Rex Juba won the Biographers’ Club Tony Lothian Prize. He lives in Norwich with his partner. \nBen Paites is Senior Curator at Colchester Museums. As well as working with an internationally designated Roman collection in Colchester\, he has researched\, published and shared stories about the Roman world throughout his career in various formats. He has a particular interest in the edges of the Roman Empire and the lives of the people that lived there.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/author-talk-andrew-kenrick-rex-juba-15-glimpses-of-an-african-king/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sing\, dance\, and shout ‘Bingo!’ as we turn your favourite hits into a night of non-stop fun! Music Bingo is your ticket to prizes\, laughter\, and unforgettable good times. Mark off the songs as you hear them to win amazing prizes.  \nDoors open at 6.30pm\, with our bar food menu available to purchase. The 5 games of bingo will start from 8pm. Additional games are available to purchase on the night for £2.50 each. Over 16’s only. Event will finish by 11pm.  \nOur magic mirror will also be available to take photos throughout the evening!  \nParking is free at the stadium when attending one of our events. Simply enter your car registration number into the tablets in the reception foyer as you enter. \nIf you wish to leave your vehicle overnight\, you may do so and your parking validation will cover you until the following day. Please ensure that your vehicle is collected by 10am.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/music-bingo-3/
LOCATION:JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T220000
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SUMMARY:Shar’s Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester\, for an evening of songs\, silliness and bingo. \nTickets £5\, Doors 7pm\, Restaurant floor \nThis gig takes place on the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys Colchester \nAccess – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two short flights of stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shars-drag-bingo-6/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Rewilding Imagination Labs
DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering for artists\, creatives\, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination. \nGuided by Daniel & Clara\, each session unfolds around a new theme\, inviting attendees into participatory exercises\, immersive experiences\, and collective discussion. \nSitting at the intersection of workshop\, performance\, and experimental space\, the Lab encourages experimentation\, challenges habitual thinking\, and opens space for the unpredictable\, playful\, and untamed aspects of creativity. \nIt is a radical environment that celebrates the strange\, messy\, and complex dreaming creatures we are – inviting us to think differently\, create more freely\, and cultivate a wilder\, more embodied connection with both the inner and outer worlds. \nThe second half of each session offers an open platform for participants to share work\, test ideas\, or try something new\, fostering collaboration\, curiosity\, and collective discovery. \nThe Rewilding Imagination Lab sparks creative freedom\, playful risk-taking\, and new ways of thinking\, feeling\, and being. \nAbout Daniel & Clara  \nSince meeting in 2010\, artists Daniel & Clara have dedicated themselves to a shared life of creative experimentation\, working across moving image\, photography\, performance and mail art to explore the nature of human experience\, perception and reality. \nTheir current projects focus on the complex relationship between humans and the natural world\, particularly exploring the climate crisis as a psychological crisis. \nTheir work has been exhibited and screened at Norwich Castle Museum (2025)\, Art Exchange\, Colchester (2024)\, Focal Point Gallery\, Southend (2021)\, By Art Matters\, Hangzhou (2021)\, Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin\, Grand Palais Paris & HKW Berlin (2020)\, Kettle’s Yard\, Cambridge (2019)\, Whitechapel Gallery\, London (2019)\, Museu de Arte Moderna Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil (2019). In 2025\, they were a recipient of the Henry Moore Foundation Artists Award. \nThis project has been made possible with the generous support of Arts Council England.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rewilding-imagination-labs-2/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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-3/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz 13
DESCRIPTION:Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz\, and help raise money for a great cause! \n\n\n– £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 4 to a team– Outside food & dogs welcome– Book on 01206 514510 \n\n\nPlease bring the number of people you book for\, and if you book and decide not to attend\, please cancel your booking. \n\nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/victoria-inn-general-knowledge-quiz-13/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn\, 10 North Station Road\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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SUMMARY:Final Reason & TWM Live presents Empty Threat + Out of Spite + Lingchi + Rabbit Hole
DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW\nFinal Reason & TWM Live presents Empty Threat\, Out of Spite\, Lingchi and Rabbit Hole performing live at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester. \nGet ready for a night of heavy riffs\, raw energy and unforgettable live performances as Empty Threat\, Out of Spite\, Lingchi and Rabbit Hole take over the Top Floor at Three Wise Monkeys. Expect hard-hitting sounds\, passionate performances and a packed atmosphere from three of the scene’s most exciting bands. Don’t miss the chance to catch all three on one stage for an explosive night of live music. \nDate: Thursday\, 12th November \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nTickets: £5 + Booking fee \nDoors: 7:00pm \nAges: 18+ \nPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nRefund policy: We are unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/final-reason-twm-live-presents-empty-threat-out-of-spite-lingchi-rabbit-hole/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/simon-brodkin-unleashed/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Animal Farm
DESCRIPTION:“All animals are equal\, but some are more equal than others.”\nWhen Old Major shares his dream of a Golden Future Time\, the animals of Manor Farm dare to believe that another world is possible. \nChange is in the air. Hooves thunder. Gates are broken. The old order falls\, and the farm is theirs at last. \nBut promises can be rebranded\, rules can be rewritten\, and before long\, the pigs are promising to make Animal Farm great again. \nThis bold and physical retelling of George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a charged\, chaotic and darkly funny exploration of power\, propaganda and the corruption of ideals. In an age of misinformation\, political division and populist rhetoric\, Orwell’s masterpiece feels less like a warning from the past and more like a commentary on the present. \nAfter all\, revolutions don’t belong to heroes. They belong to everyone. \nAdapted from the novel by George Orwell\nDirected by Rich Hay\nPresented by East 15 BA Acting & Fight Performance graduating actors \nTICKETS ON SALE FROM 9AM ON MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/animal-farm/
LOCATION:Lakeside Theatre\, University of Essex\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Invisible Man
DESCRIPTION:By Jonathan Goodwin (based on the work of H. G. Wells) \nDon’t Go Into The Cellar \nIngenious. Invisible. Insane. Based on H. G. Wells’ classic novella\, this gripping one-man show follows the brilliant but deranged scientist Griffin\, whose invisibility experiment unleashes a trail of terror across the Sussex countryside. Jonathan Goodwin brings a host of memorable characters vividly to life in this thrilling adaptation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-invisible-man/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T200000
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SUMMARY:Classic Horror Nights: Satanic Rites of Dracula
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £6\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\n\nPresented by Classic Horror buff and local musician Jason Frederick\n\n\nMonthly nights of retro horror screenings from the mainly Brit school of Hammer\, Amicus etc.\nPopcorn\, a monthly themed cocktail\, plenty of dry ice and often very daft over-blown intros. Join us!\n\n\nSatanic Rites Of Dracula\nWith Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.\n\nIn 1974\, Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing investigates a satanic cult on behalf of Scotland Yard\, only to discover a plot by Count Dracula to commit global genocide.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/classic-horror-nights-satanic-rites-of-dracula/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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