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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
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SUMMARY:The Magic Of Motown
DESCRIPTION:Seen by millions\, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! \nIt’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. \nCome celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. \nGet ready for all the hits\, glittering costumes\, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. \nYou will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye\, Diana Ross\, Stevie Wonder\, The Temptations\, The Supremes\, The Four Tops\, Martha Reeves\, The Jackson 5\, Smokey Robinson\, and many\, many more. \nCelebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! \nThis is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-magic-of-motown/
LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Swinging at the Cotton Club - feat. The Lindy Hop Dance Company
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URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/swinging-at-the-cotton-club-feat-the-lindy-hop-dance-company/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Rob Auton: Jupiter
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.50\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nThis show is a story about a time when\nRob\nAuton\nhad a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is\nfiction.\nFollowing the success of his sell-out 2025-26 nationwide tour\, multi-award-winning\nwriter\,\nperformer\, podcaster and actor\nRob\nAuton\nis returning to stages across the UK in 2027 with his\nthirteenth hour JUPITER.\n \n\n \n\nOn screen\nRob\nhas appeared opposite Danny Dyer in\nMarching Powder\n\, in Channel 4's hit comedy\nThe\nChange\n\, and in BBC's\nStarstruck\n\, with further credits including\nMiracle Workers\n(TBS)\,\nThe End of the\nF**ing World\n(Netflix/Channel 4)\,\nThe Russell Howard Hour\n(Sky)\,\nCold Feet\n(ITV) and\nRandom\nActs\n(Channel 4). His viral stand-up appearance on\nStand-Up Central with\nRob\nDelaney\n(Comedy Central)\n \n\n \n\nAlongside his screen work\,\nRob\nis a two-time British Podcast Awards Gold winner\nfor\nThe\nRob\nAuton\nDaily Podcast\n.\n \n\n \n\n“Very very funny…time and again it hits you in the gut with a truth so profound that it winds you for a\nmoment”\n★★★★★\nRolling Stone\n\n\n \n\n“A genuine original\, philosophical\, humane and funny to boot"\n★★★★\nThe Guardian\n\n\n \n\n"Everybody needs some\nAuton\nin their life. Fact."\n★★★★\nThe Mail on Sunday\n\n\n \n\n“Beautifully constructed… Funny and touching”\n★★★★★\nBeyond The Joke\n\n\n \n\n“As ever with\nAuton\, he draws us in…lots of clever gags and asides…enchanting and uplifting”\n★★★★\nThe Arts Desk\n \n\n\n“Very hilarious”\nDavid Shrigley\n\n\n \n\n“Brilliant”\nStewart Lee\n\n\n\n“Weirdly moving in ways I still can’t quite define.\nI haven’t seen anything else quite like it\, or him.”\nThe Stage\n \n\n \n\n“One of the most original voices in stand up comedy. A genius at breaking down the minutiae of what we\ntake for granted.”\nManchester Wire\n \n\n \n“Gaunt and deliberate.”\nNewsweek
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rob-auton-jupiter/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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