BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Keep Colchester Cool X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep Colchester Cool REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T000000 DTSTAMP:20260921T160859Z CREATED:20260921T160740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T160859Z UID:133879-1791590400-1803772800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/PollyBraden_Millicent_2025-07162025_Against_the_tide__PollyBraden_B0014464-Millicent_-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T000000 DTSTAMP:20261015T145345Z CREATED:20261015T145345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145345Z UID:135711-1791590400-1803772800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/PollyBraden_Millicent_2025-07162025_Against_the_tide__PollyBraden_B0014464-Millicent_-small-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260905T130039Z CREATED:20260905T130039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T130039Z UID:132225-1791626400-1803830400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk 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 ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T203000 DTSTAMP:20261014T183647Z CREATED:20261014T183647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T183647Z UID:135213-1803063600-1803069000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Actress DESCRIPTION: URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-actress/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T220000 DTSTAMP:20260907T033818Z CREATED:20260826T114940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033818Z UID:131383-1803063600-1803074400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy x Dookie | Colchester Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:The ultimate Emo Night is coming with headline shows from The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy) who got an endorsement from the real FOB. Playing all the hits from ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ to ‘Sugar\, We’re Going Down’ URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-black-charade-x-fell-out-boy-x-dookie-colchester-arts-centre-3/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN="Fell Out Boy - UK Fall Out Boy Tribute":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T193000 DTSTAMP:20261014T183647Z CREATED:20261014T183647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T183647Z UID:135210-1803065400-1803065400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:SINS DESCRIPTION:SINS is a dark live experience where theatre\, psychological challenge and audience power collide. \nAt the centre of it all stands a figure known only as The Examiner. \nSeven individuals have been taken and brought before him – each representing one of the Seven Deadly Sins: \nLust. Gluttony. Sloth. Envy. Wrath. Pride. Greed. \n​ \nOne by one their stories unfold on stage\, revealing how ordinary choices can quietly spiral into something far more destructive. \n​ \nBut this is not a show you simply watch.\nThroughout the experience the audience is drawn into the process through intelligent challenges\, timed decisions and judgement trials woven directly into the narrative.\nUsing your own mobile device\, you will take part in real-time choices and cast your judgement as the story unfolds. \nAnd every choice you make changes what happens next. \n​ \nNo one will see what you choose. No one will know how you voted. But the consequences are immediate. \n​ \nThis is not horror built on jump scares\, it is something far more unsettling\, because the true tension does not come from The Examiner\, it comes from the audience. \n​ \nEvery performance ends differently. \nSome captives will survive. \nSome will not. \nAnd when the night is over\, the most disturbing question will not be what \nThe Examiner did. \nIt will be this: when you were given power – quietly\, anonymously…what did you choose to do with it? URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sins/ LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/1200x1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T214000 DTSTAMP:20261014T183647Z CREATED:20261014T183647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T183647Z UID:135214-1803065400-1803073200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Fleetwood Revival DESCRIPTION: URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-fleetwood-revival/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T235900 DTSTAMP:20261027T193319Z CREATED:20261027T193319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T193319Z UID:135974-1803067200-1803081540@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Greatest Musicals Disco DESCRIPTION:Jericho Entertainment presents THE GREATEST MUSICALS DISCO at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester. \nThis isn’t just any disco. Get ready for a full blown theatrical explosion with music from Hamilton\, Grease\, Dirty Dancing\, High School Musical\, Wicked and Mamma Mia to The Greatest Showman\, Frozen\, Rent\, Six and so much more. \nA nonstop mix of classic show tunes and movie soundtracks\, plus lip sync competitions\, prizes\, optional fancy dress and audience props. Sing your heart out\, dance to your favourite show tunes and party with fellow musical fanatics. \nThe event is mostly dancing and standing. Please ask a member of staff on arrival if you need seating. Carers may attend free\, as long as you have a ticket for yourself and can show proof of disability on arrival. \nDate: Friday\, 19 February 2027 \nTickets: from £14.50 + booking fee \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nDoors: 8:00pm – 12:00am \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: Refunds will only be given if the event itself is cancelled. Tickets are sold by Skiddle on behalf of Jericho Entertainment. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-greatest-musicals-disco/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TWMc-Greatest-Musicals-Disco-19-2-27.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR