In Mexico, the Day of the Death is a big holiday of colour to celebrate life and remember those who have passed to the afterlife.It is originally an Aztec tradition that has moulded through the years. In this Dance Workshop, we have added an additional activity of craft making to allow the opportunity to learn [...]

Tickets £3Doors open 12pm, session starts 12 12:30pmThis show is for a seated audience.The bar will be open throughout.The session will be curated by Neil Turnbull.The album playback will be followed by a Q&A session.After a short break, we'll follow the album with our usual ‘Dead Wax’ session.Bring along a vinyl disc of your choice [...]

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 1pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:Matt CalderbankStu E SkinnerTom PeplowTime: Music begins at 1pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers (cert TBC)!200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition – Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers.Van Gogh is not only one of the most [...]

In our Sacred Drum Circles, we unite in a circle—a symbol of wholeness and unity. The drum, one of the oldest instruments known to humanity, guides us on a journey of self-expression and connection. Through the steady beat of the drum, we enter a meditative and healing space where each woman is honoured and heard.We [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.Garrett Millerick Needs More Space, sees comedy’s ‘angriest optimist’ return for a hilarious, honest, and mostly historically accurate, exploration of space travel. In his new hour, Garrett examines his totally insignificant place in the universe and how little we actually know about anything.His powerful performances and ability to blend [...]

Join us at TWM Colchester on November 10th to witness the spellbinding performances of this gothic-pop icon Freya Beer.Support fromFlores Blue + Hibiscus HazeDoors open at 7:30 PM, and tickets are priced at £10 + booking fee.Note that this event is strictly for individuals aged 18 and above.Freya Beer has recently released her captivating 4-track [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is [...]

Tickets £21.50Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceAn extra-special chance to hear master craftsman Martin Carthy perform and reminisce on his illustrious career in folk song to date, with musical interludes and conversation with his talented friend, musician and journalist, Jon Wilks (Tradfolk).Martin has an insatiable musical curiosity…and a lifetime [...]

A one hour workshop designed to help budding theatre companies and performers write a killer show pack.A show pack, otherwise known as a tour pack or a marketing pack, tells a venue everything they need to know about your show. From marketing support, to production guidance, a show pack is a window into your production.This [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm.Formed in Tokyo, Japan in the summer of 2017, KRUELTY has emerged as the most notable artist to find that sweet spot where the amalgamation of heavy beatdown hardcore and ‘90s American/Scandinavian death/doom metal becomes the blueprint of brutality and slam KRUELTY unleash. With KRUELTY you will hear the ultimate convergence of [...]

Christmas Artisan Craft Fair, on Wednesday 13th November, 4pm-8pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH..We are so thrilled to let you know that Folk and Bespoke will be running a festive Artisan Market at the Colchester Christmas Lights Switch on..So, get your (ice) skates on & come and see us!.🗓 [...]