Pay what you can afford Doors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pm This show is for a seated audienceRidiculed then revered, The Shaggs defied categorisation. IN BED WITH MY BROTHER attempt to wrangle their story into a three-act biopic. Part tribute act, part feminist reclamation, part rambling flight of ideas. PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD is about [...]
Half a Laugh presents open mic comedy at Coda!
Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 26th November 7.30pm to 9.30pm - back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club - doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance)Top notch live stand-up comedy from Maureen Younger"If you have been lucky enough to see her perform you will be fully aware of just how funny and engaging this [...]
Tickets £10 / £8 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis event is for a seated audienceFRANKENSTEIN (1931)With a new original score, performed live-to-picture by composer Jason Frederick.The original (and many say best) adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, featuring Boris Karloff as the definitive version of the creature.Also starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Dwight Frye and directed [...]
Celebrate the launch of Greebo’s new album with a night of live music, joined by Hibiscus Haze and Chest for a full evening of live performances. Expect a packed night of original music and local talent as Greebo take to the stage to mark the release of their latest album. Date: Friday, 27 November Venue: [...]
Words by Peter Dewar. Music by Peter Dewar / Reflect Productions GY CIC Reflect Productions GY CIC Matt is a powerful, deeply human theatre production based on the real-life experiences of writer, director and lead actor Peter Dewar. Raw, intimate and emotionally honest, it explores depression, anxiety, addiction and survival, opening up vital conversations around [...]
Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place
Tickets £8/£7 concsDoors open 7.30pm, starts 8pmThis event is for a standing audienceAnother showcase gig from Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre, featuring emerging artists offering sounds that contribute to Colchester's vibrant music scene. Featuring... MyopiaHailing from Colchester in Essex, frontman Oliie Edgington and drummer Elliot Hawkins make up the two integral [...]
Saturday 28th November….9am-5pm at Red Lion Books This is an annual event at Red Lion Books and one that we look forward to it. In response to the chaos of Black Friday we offer a glass of sherry (or non-alcoholic tipple) to our customers. There will be a shopping discount and if you email us [...]
Get creative this Christmas with a festive fused glass workshop at Colchester Castle on Saturday 28 November 2026, with sessions available from 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm.Join Sarah from Greenacres Glass for a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll create three fused glass Christmas trees. Whether you’re completely new to glass art or looking to [...]
Start the festive season with a creative morning making your own stunning Christmas wreath at The Lexden Crown, Colchester.Whether you prefer a traditional style or something a little more contemporary, you'll be guided step-by-step to create a wreath that is perfect for your front door or as a handmade Christmas gift. A selection of seasonal [...]
Working with clay by hand, using only simple tools. Explore everything from hand-built pots and coiling to pinchpot and slab techniques.In this class you will be introduced to clay as a material by Associate Artist Harriet Caslin. Through hand-building techniques, you will explore the way clay behaves and how you can work with it. This [...]
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