Events

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 [...]

Bassistry is a dynamic vocal-led Nu Jazz band, that Blues & Soul Magazine’s, 5-star review, described as“ a mix of funk grooves with Latin Rhythms and pulsating electronic, and beautiful [...]

First Drink & Draw of 2026!An evening of Drinking and Drawing in the pub. All are welcome!Bring a sketchbook, something to draw with, and some money for a drink (or [...]

Join us upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys every Tuesday for our weekly Kizomba lessons.Every class is unique. The routines are progressive and adaptive, regardless of your experience or dancing background.It’s [...]

Tickets £26.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.The James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm [...]

Talk by Tony Bramley FRPS.Tonight Tony looks back at his career in Wedding Photography and how it happened, where it went and how it ended. Sprinkled with photo tips, styles [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed has some great cards to [...]

Calling all poetry lovers!Maybe you like listening to poetry.Maybe you like sharing your poetry.Maybe you’ve never shared it before.Maybe you know a poet.If you fall into one of the above, then come to the Mercury Theatre.Bring a friend or come and make new ones.This is a free event, hosted from 7-9pm in the Mercury Theatre [...]

🎭 Wivenhoe Pantomime Group Presents: Camelot the Panto! 🏰⚔️ Written & Directed by Elise RobertsGet ready for a magical adventure full of laughs, music, and mischief in this year’s Wivenhoe pantomime — Camelot the Panto! Join us for an enchanting tale set in the legendary land of Wyvenhoe, where knights, dragons, and surprises await the [...]

We are delighted to welcome Peter F Hamilton to the store to talk about the first novel in his Arkship Trilogy. Peter has been a key figure in British Science Fiction for more than thirty years. Thanks to Adam Whitehead for agreeing to interview Peter for the event. Adam has been writing The Werzone blog [...]

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]

It’s winter in a small, isolated town in the Appalachian mountains. Ex-con and recovered addict Evan lives a simple and solitary existence until some old ghosts return to unbury a decade’s worth of pain.Direct from an acclaimed off-west end run at The Cockpit Theatre, having received 5-star reviews and a whopping seven Fringe Theatre Award [...]