Ancient Egypt, 55AD. The Emperor Nero has been invited to Egypt to attend Queen Cleopatra’s Annual Festival of Drunkenness. He’s also hoping to marry her. What he’s not counting on is devilish plot that’s been cooked up by Cleopatra’s High Priest, and her apparently chaste Lady-in-Waiting…So begins a spectacular sequence of backstabbings and double-crosses played [...]
DJ Ben Howard & Dave Mansfield are back at the Vic playing the best of the 80's!! Don't think of the normal stuff you hear, they play the tracks you'd forgotten!!Plenty of dancing is required!!
Krafty Kids is a monthly creative workshop designed for young people aged 7-12+ who are curious about art and enjoy making their own work. Each session introduces a different theme and combines learning about artists and artistic techniques with practical activities where participants create their own artwork to take home.The sessions follow a clear and [...]
The day’s drawing will focus on Harry Becker’s great facility for drawing from life. Alongside artist Jevan Watkins Jones, study a selection of Becker’s drawings, experiment with his techniques and assimilate them with your own through creative drawing tasks in the Front Room and from life in the garden.Basic drawing materials will be supplied. You’re [...]
The return of the late John Stewart's much loved Wivenhoe Memories Exhibition.This year's exhibition will look back to the 1960's, a transformative decade for the town that saw the final closure of the Upstream Yard and the arrival of the University.
Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show – A Fantastic Family Day OutJoin us for our annual Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show, a much-loved event that returns this year bigger and better than ever. Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Lower Castle Park, the show is set to be another roaring success and a highlight in [...]
Every Sunday in September | 5PM–8PM | St Nicholas SquareJoin us in the heart of town this September for Summer Sunday Sessions — a feel-good series of free live music events bringing sun-soaked sounds to St Nicholas Square every Sunday afternoon. Relax, unwind, and enjoy a rotating lineup of incredible local talent, from crowd-pleasing pop [...]
The Bricklayers presents Big Jims Interactive Pub Quiz.Quiz starts at 8pmEnd your Weekend with the Big Fun Quizmaster of Quizzing in Colchester with another sunday laughing and quizzing.The 1st and 3 rd Sunday of each month, so arrive early to get a table 60 General Knowledgeable quiz questions answered on your phone/tablet, no need to [...]
£179 for Two DaysAfter ReVamp's recent appearances on ITVX's Jimmy & Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast, Sarah will excited to share more of her skills of upcycling with you on this workshop! [...]
Put your knowledge to the test at The Flag Inn Quiz Night.Gather your team and settle in for an evening of friendly competition, great pub atmosphere and the chance to win a cash prize. Entry is £2 per person, with a maximum of six people per team.The quiz starts at 8pm, so book your table, [...]
Come and join us on Monday 21st September 2026 at The Dog & Pheasant, 24 Nayland Rd, Colchester CO4 5EG for a relaxed and enjoyable evening painting our NEW Just Slothing Around under the expert instruction of our workshop leader Sarah. No experience needed. You can either follow the step by step instructions or ‘express [...]
Join Gary Gough as he shares his approach to creating striking fine art images through minimalism and long exposure techniques, transforming simple coastal scenes into powerful, atmospheric photographs. He will [...]
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