We are excited to be welcoming Laurence Edwards, one of the UK's most compelling contemporary sculptors to The Minories for a special double screening followed by a Q&A with artist and Minories Board member Jevan Watkins-Jones. Laurence will screen two short films – ‘A Thousand Tides’, which follows a life-sized bronze figure startlingly submerged within [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. A fantastic double bill of comics we love, performing the shows they'll be taking up to Edinburgh this year. Catch them before TV eats them up!Sophie Duker is a comedian and writer whose favourite things include breaking hearts, taking [...]

Full details to be confirmed, but it's gonna be another banger!!Twobrews might even be there again this year!!

🎶 The Iconic Ibiza Orchestra Experience returns to Colchester this summer🎶This incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle.SPECIAL GUEST - ⚡️Paul Oakenfold⚡️ Plus Just Announced! Support DJs🔥Mas Que Nada Brothers!🔥🎟 - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!https://www.ibizaorchestraexperience.co.uk/colchester You can expect to hear tracks such as; Waiting all night [...]

Step into a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays! Immerse yourself in a world of artistic inspiration with different workshops, art, tasty treats and films.Throughout the evening, we will be hosting an array of creative events and workshops across Firstsite. Expect pop-up performances, arts and crafts, and surprise artist collaborations that leave [...]

On MC duty for this date is Martin Westgate. Described as a comic maestro, he'll entertain our audience with his hilarious one-liners!The opening act will be Paul Tonkinson, a great live performer whose unique and distinctive style makes him one of the most recognised comedic talents on the circuit.Next up is James Ellis; his sharp [...]

Well. Here we are SLR legends! Our first gig announcement in over 15years! We’ve been blowing off the cobwebs and will be bringing the show to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on the 11th of July! This is going to be a massive moment for us and we cannot wait to share it with you!!If you [...]

Pop start you weekend in Colchester with a fun night out in our vibrant and safe venue! It’s Free Entry all night plus 2 Cocktails 🍹 for just £8.Enjoy dancing to the biggest Pop, Party, and dance classics from the 80s onwards played by our resident DJ!

10am-1pm.Email nickywerenowska@gmail.com to reserve a free half hour slot.Award winning neurodivergent playwright and dramaturg Nicola Werenowska is offering individual surgeries for underrepresented writers at all levels. Each session is bespoke and could include industry advice, script support or just an opportunity to sound out ideas.

Transform Your Mosaic Practice with Classical AndamentoLocation: Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZTime: 10am - 4,30pmChoose from these dates: 14th June 2025 - 12th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025 Do you want to deepen your understanding of the flow and structure of mosaics? Are you looking for a way to master [...]

Join us at The Lexden Crown where you will build an open terrarium.£39.50pp including a cake and hot beverage £49.50 including lunch - fish & chips, pulled pork & cheddar flatbread with leafy salad and coleslaw or vegetable samosas, salad & sweet potato fries. No prior experience or skills are needed.What you will learn• How [...]

Learn the basic principles and different techniques of screen printing.Come away with an original screen print that you’ve designed and printed yourself! About the Associate Artist leading the session: Katie is a graphic designer and workshop artist, running her own design business alongside delivering art, design and architecture workshops with museums, galleries, schools and festivals [...]