Ladies and gentlemen……we cordially invite you to join us at the East Anglian Railway Museum for this, our Steampunk fair hosted in conjunction with the League of Essexordinary Gentlemen.Suitably attired in all your splendour, you may enjoy the delights of tea-duelling, free-style hula-hooping and… emerging from his dungeon especially for this day… the legendary Herr [...]

Headgate Theatre Productions presentThe Chalk Garden by Enid BagnoldWed 18th – Sat 21st June 2025Directed by Elly Kent JohnsonFirst performed in 1955, The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold, tells the story of the imperious Mrs St Maugham and her granddaughter Laurel, a disturbed child under the care of Miss Madrigal, a governess.Miss Madrigal’s secretive past [...]

Do you love all things 90s?! Are you a huge fan of drag?! Well shantay this way because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! Me Back To The 90s!" is HERE!Combining the iconic decade of the 90s with tons of camp, comedy and chaos, get ready for a classic slice of British drag cabaret as we [...]

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Mother CourageDepartment of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies at the University of EssexThe world turns, torn apart by endless war.Anna Fierling, known as Mother Courage, struggles to keep her business afloat – and her three children alive.But what happens to the innocent when profit is valued above people?“In the dark timesWill there also be singing?Yes, [...]

Whether you're an early bird or a night owl (or both!) join us in a day of connection with nature and Middlewick as we celebrate the Summer Solstice 🌅✨ Date: 21st June 2025✨ Meeting Location: Middlewick Ranges (exact meeting location TBC)✨ Time: Exact timings TBC🌅 Sunrise Walk: We’ll meet at approximately 4am for a peaceful [...]

The Country Day Party is coming to Colchester!Tickets now on sale → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/gjoulv21/la/qyguGet your cowboys hats ready!Join us for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more, combining the best of the old school and modern country hits. Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just looking [...]

Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait.Following a SOLD OUT tour of Spain in 2024, This show stopping concert launches across Europe in 2025. Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UKs most highly skilled and reputable rock [...]

Come and get up close and personal to a nice display of buses, trucks, military vehicles, fire engines, police cars and ambulances. Learn about the history of the fire service thanks to a pop up museum and get your photo taken with police items, thanks to Essex Police Museum. There will also be free bus [...]

We are thrilled to welcome Tony Peake in celebration of this new edition of Derek Jarman: The Authorised Biography covering Jarman’s story from childhood to student life and his work as a designer, painter, and filmmaker. New contributions look at Jarman’s impact and legacy over the past five decades and his position as one of [...]

Maggi Hambling and James Cahill: The Violet HourDon’t miss this opportunity to hear one of Britain’s most significant and controversial artists, Maggi Hambling, in conversation with art historian, James Cahill about his new book.A story of deception, power play and longing, The Violet Hour exposes the unsettling underbelly of the art world, asking: who is [...]

Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The June session will focus on the theme of Bones and Skeletons.These sessions offer a unique opportunity [...]