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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\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
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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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SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:The Mercury Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk\, its 2026 Christmas pantomime\, with Colchester panto favourites Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville returning for another festive production. \nJack lives at Trott’s farm with Trevor and their mum Tilly\, but money is running low. When ruthless landowner Augusta Bigbucks buys the farm\, the family reluctantly decide to sell their beloved cow Pat at Culver Square market. \nThe appearance of a giant beanstalk soon changes everything\, leaving Jack with the challenge of climbing to Cloudland\, confronting a fearsome giant and attempting to save Colchester. \nJack and the Beanstalk runs at the Mercury Theatre from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027\, with daytime and evening performances throughout the run. \nThe production runs for approximately 2 hours 30 minutes\, including an interval. Family performances have an age guidance of 5+\, with separate 18+ adult performances taking place in January. \nThe show is likely to contain haze\, loud noises\, loud music\, and flashing lights. Relaxed\, BSL-interpreted\, audio-described and captioned performances are available on selected dates.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre \, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Mercury Theatre \, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Theatre
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SUMMARY:COLCHESTER: The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Specials Ltd.‘Ghost Town’ 45th Anniversary \nCelebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials’ classic #1 single ‘Ghost Town’ with a live set from The Specials Ltd.\, the world’s most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends\, The Specials. \nWhen the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since.The Specials formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness\, The Beat\, The Bodysnatchers and The Selecter. \nThe Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials\, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. \nThe Specials Ltd perform classics and fan favourites such as Gangsters\, Do The Dog\, Message To You Rudy\, Stereotype\, Rat Race\, Do Nothing\, Monkey Man\, and Too Much Too Young. \nAn AGMP Concerts presentation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-the-specials-ltd-ghost-town-45th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 60th anniversary of St Botolph’s Music Society with an unforgettable evening of live classical music. This special anniversary concert is devoted entirely to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns\, one of France’s greatest composers. From the dazzling Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah to the majestic Symphony No. 3\, the programme highlights the remarkable range of Saint-Saëns’ music. As a result\, audiences will experience an evening filled with colour\, drama and orchestral brilliance. \nThe concert features outstanding local soloists Melinda Greenfield (violin) and James Greenfield (cello). First\, Melinda performs the graceful Havanaise. Then\, Melinda and James unite for the expressive La Muse et le Poète. Meanwhile\, James also takes centre stage in the much-loved The Swan from Carnival of the Animals. Finally\, the evening concludes with Saint-Saëns’ magnificent Symphony No. 3\, the celebrated “Organ Symphony”\, featuring Philip Elwell on the organ. \nWhether you’re a lifelong classical music enthusiast or discovering orchestral music for the first time\, you’ll find something to enjoy. Together\, we celebrate six decades of music-making by St Botolph’s Music Society in Colchester. Join us for this landmark performance and experience a live orchestra\, exceptional local musicians and one of the composer’s greatest programmes.Programme \nSaint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 ‘Organ Symphony’\, organist Philip ElwellSaint-Saëns: Samson & Delilah: BacchanaleSaint-Saëns: Havanaise in E\, Op. 83\, soloist Melinda GreenfieldSaint-Saëns: La Muse et la Poèt\, soloists Melinda and James GreenfieldSaint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: The Swan\, soloist James Greenfield \nTickets on sale until 12:00pm on Saturday\, 21 November 2026. Tickets available on the door from 7:00pm (subject to availability).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/60th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:St Botolph’s Church\, CO2 7EE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, St Botolph's Church\, CO2 7EE Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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