We may fall… but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that left him mute [...]
“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The most thrilling play you’ll see, and it’s just a lectern and a slide show. This multi-award-winning lecture-performance takes you on a wild ride as it investigates consent in the digital age with wit, dark [...]
7 pm on Saturday, 24 October – 9 am on Sunday, 25 October 2026Ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like after dark? Now’s your chance to find out! Meet the mighty Juliasaurus and join us for a roar‑some dinosaur sleepover inside the castle. Pitch your campsite, meet our rangers, uncover hidden areas, and dive into [...]
Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, OvertureStrauss: Four Last Songs Soloist: Elinor Rolfe JohnsonMahler: Symphony No. 4 in G majorConductor: Chris PhelpsLeader: Philippa BartonTickets £18 (under 25 free) available from www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk
...`Soul Imprint` & `Two Left Feet` Promotions presents....the rhythm loft #3 - closer to the source...Autumnal Gathering for ALL `Jazz-Dance` Disciples....Third in the series of `the rhythm loft` sessions & we have another epic & legendary special guest lined up!SPECIAL GUEST: PAUL MURPHY - THE `Original` Grandmaster DJ of all things `Jazz-Dance` Alternative & Indie [...]
The news you’ve all been waiting for 🖤🩷🖤 Sonic Ritual Events i over Truth Colchester 24th October 9pm - 4am let’s share the heck outta this and make it a night remember It’s not just a night out…. It’s a ritual
Explore expressive landscape painting in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the bold colour, movement and energetic brushwork of early Expressionism. Looking at artists including Vincent van Gogh and Edvard Munch, you’ll discover how colour, shape and brushwork can transform a landscape and communicate mood and emotion. Working from the view at Firstsite, you’ll [...]
Second Thoughts follows Clement Achebe, a once-successful Lagos professional who leaves behind a stable life in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. What he hopes will be a journey toward a brighter future quickly becomes a confrontation with harsh realities, cultural shocks, and the emotional weight of having to start over. Told as an intimate one-man [...]
Free AdmissionDoors 1.30pm, show 2pmThis event is for a seated audienceA Recitation The Monica Ross Archive and friends are inviting people to join 80 tribute readings across the world to mark the 80th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2028. Colchester Arts Centre is delighted to host this recital. It is a shared process, you [...]
We may fall… but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that left him mute [...]
“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The most thrilling play you’ll see, and it’s just a lectern and a slide show. This multi-award-winning lecture-performance takes you on a wild ride as it investigates consent in the digital age with wit, dark [...]
Tickets £12 25th October: Doors 5.45pm, show 6pm 27th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audience Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs [...]
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