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When plague hits the village of Bottomswort, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd.Be transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where a vicious plague is racking its residents and a spate of mysterious disappearances have left the town on tenterhooks. Desperate to find salvation, the only [...]

Astrophotographer Nik Szymanek has spent decades capturing the magic of the sky - from distant galaxies to stunning weather phenomena. His Wonders of the Sky presentation showcases rainbows, haloes, storms, and clouds, blending breathtaking images with accessible science.A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an award-winning educator, Nik shares his expertise through books, magazines [...]

Thor's A Dick - Viking Legends NOT For Kids is coming to Colchester Fringe, for some classic Viking myths not for the little ones. Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of [...]

Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods they were full of faults and more human in their anger, jealousy, and spite. Today we present these tales to kids [...]

Join Dr. Abbie Cairns, artist-teacher-researcher, for a six-week course at The Minories designed to spark your creativity and develop your artistic skills. Across six two-hour sessions, you will explore key areas of art and design, including mark making, drawing, colour and tone, and translating 2D ideas into 3D forms.This course is perfect for adults looking [...]

Join us for a spine-tingling adventure at the Castle Spooktacular Family Fun Night! Come dressed in your most creative costumes and enter a world of spooktacular fun! Enjoy a night filled with thrilling games, eerie crafts, and a party bag packed with treats and surprises.As you explore the castle, indulge in spooky refreshments. With activities [...]

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Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods they were full of faults and more human in their anger, jealousy, and spite. Today we present these tales to kids [...]

Ever laughed at something you probably shouldn’t have?Don’t worry - that just means you’ve got a great sense of humour... and you’ll fit right in at Confessions of a Comedian, the unfiltered and hilarious Colchester Fringe stand-up comedy show from Vietnamese Australian comedian Thao Cao.This show dives into the awkward, outrageous, and all-too-relatable moments we [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceRatty wig girl. Business b*tch. Working momma. Tippy tap tap queen Alice Cockayne is back with an hour of intellectual prophecy. Strap in for a whirlwind of pure nonsense that will leave you thinking about this night for [...]

Three unsetting, bizarre short stories based on dreams/nightmares of the author. Lucia has written for the No Sleep Podcast and some of her stories have been performed on there as audio dramas.VANITY: Perfect: A cosmetic surgeon becomes obssessed with making his wife "perfect".PRIDE: Departures: A high-flying couple head to the airport for a weekend getaway, [...]

In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters... whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him...Beating (off) [...]