The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026! In December 2026 Colchester Events and Stage Right Entertainments (the producers of Elf and Shrek: The Musical) will transform Charter Hall into the magical land of Oz with this spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz Musical. A story loved for generations The [...]
Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding with a Christmas twist!You’ll create your own hard, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder House of Joy.In this friendly, guided workshop, you’ll choose from a range of fabrics to design a notebook that reflects your personal style. You’ll then [...]
Join artist Simon Carter, Firstsite Director Sally Shaw and architect, planner and writer Hana Loftus for a special conversation exploring the ideas, influences and inspirations behind Simon Carter: From the Landscape.Working in and responding to the landscapes of Essex, Carter’s practice explores our relationship with place and the ways in which the world around us [...]
Christmas concert & carols - with heathlands school choir
Tickets £18.50Doors 8pm, show 8.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceAndy Zaltzman – host of The News Quiz and The Bugle podcast, statistician on Test Match Special, Taskmaster series 18 champion – returns with his stand-up review of the global year, for the first time this decade. Following his sell-out The Zaltgeist tour show, Andy will [...]
Tickets Pay what you can afford (Suggested minimum of £2)Doors 10.30am, workshop 11am If cost is a barrier, please contact us at ticketing@colchesterartscentre.comAwaken your senses with Indian spices and hands-on masala [...]
Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...]
Tickets £15, £13 concs, £40 family (including at least one child)Doors 7pm, movie 7.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceIt's back! We'll be screening the movie prior to the live [...]
Tickets £15/£14 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pm This gig is for a seated audienceThe winter season whilst often cold can be thawed by heart lifting music that includes polyphonic, four-part, unaccompanied [...]
Sessions take place on 15 December, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together through play. [...]
Sessions take place on 15 December, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together through play. [...]
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