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Share this showDates9 May 2025Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:GIGSTickets £23.50.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.45pm.This gig is for a standing audience.What makes AC/DC such an exciting, pulse pounding band and how do we recreate the fire of their live performances? That’s the main question we asked ourselves when we fired up the rock and roll train that was [...]

Read through for 'Our Walk Through The World' by Ross HowardHeadgate Theatre ProductionsDirected by Forest MorganPerformances: Wed 5th – Sat 8th November 2025Read through: Friday 9th May 225Audition workshops: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025Further details to be announced

Do you love all things 00s?! Are you a huge fan of drag?! Well shantay this way because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! Me Back To The 00s!" is HERE!Combining the iconic decade of the 00s with tons of camp, comedy and chaos, get ready for a classic slice of British drag cabaret as we [...]

Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pmColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month. “Get your phone's or tablets charged and ready" CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the [...]

Join expert guide, Steve from Swallow Birding for an early morning walk round the reserve to experience the delights of the dawn chorus!After the walk head backto the Visitors Centre for a bit of well deserved breakfast!Please wear strong footwear and dress suitably for the weatherBooking essential, incs hot drink and breakfast roll £25Pop in [...]

Unleash your creativity in our hands-on Kite Making Workshop! Whether you’re an art lover or a enjoy flying kites, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to craft your very own kite.In this hands-on session, participants of all ages will create their own colourful kites with the guidance of artists and kite enthusiast Tom Armstrong.Learn the [...]

Dried flower wreath workshop with the choice of a hot beverage and cake or lunch, please let me know if you have any dietry requirements.Lunch choices:Fish & ChipsTLC Burger & Fries (GF bun available) orThai Vegetable Curry with rice (V, GF)All materials are provided and no experience necessary.Book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) [...]

Dried flower wreath workshop with the choice of a hot beverage and cake or lunch, please let me know if you have any dietry requirements.Lunch choices:Fish & ChipsTLC Burger & Fries (GF bun available) orThai Vegetable Curry with rice (V, GF)All materials are provided and no experience necessary.Book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) [...]

Join us for a vibrant day of fun, food, and community! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fantastic day packed with exciting activities, music, and delicious food. Date: 10-05-25 Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Location: First Site on the Lawn Exciting Activities Include: ALL FREE Bouncy Castles Face Painting Music & Entertainment BBQ Food & [...]

The Firstsite Art Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curious about art.Set in a welcoming environment, our fair showcases a stunning array of original artworks, including paintings and sculptures.You will have the opportunity to meet talented emerging and established [...]

Bring an old pair of jeans, denim jacket, t-shirt, dress, cushion cover, or whatever you like to explore with Associate Artist Katie Kennedy how we can improve, reuse and recycle fabric using printing techniques. During this workshop : > Create an upcycled item that's totally unique to you > Explore screen printing techniques using hand-cut [...]

***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!***📅 **Date**: Saturday, 10th May 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester**Session Times**:- 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM- 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM - 5 PM- 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM - 11:30 PM🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (4 for 3 offer)🛼 **Skate Hire Available but must be pre-booked- and sold out in advance last [...]