It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

Join my drawing workshop on Thursday 15th May, 10-12 at Patch cafe, Trinity Street, Colchester. Every third Thursday of the month. £35 per person, materials and guidance supplied AND coffee and cake from Patch. We will be working in pencil, fine line marker and water brush. Participants should bring a photo of an animal to [...]

Got piles of old miniatures sprues or a bits box filled to the brim?Why not come along to our first Colchester Kit Bash!Bring your unused sprues and bits and build some new miniatures - or just come along and use our to make you're very own customised miniature! Food & Drink Menu and Licenced Bar!

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here…”For twelve years Prospero, the rightful duke of Milan, has dwelt on an island after his brother Antonio betrayed him and cast him adrift in a small boat. For twelve years he has plotted revenge on those who overthrew him...Classical language combines with live music and choral [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Ocean With David Attenborough (PG)!After nearly 70 years of filming the natural world, Ocean With David Attenborough is Sir David’s most powerful and urgent message yet.This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, [...]

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 [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Four Mothers (12A)!Edward is a dazzling upcoming author who is set to go on tour in the US. However, his plans are stalled when he becomes the primary carer for his elderly mum Alma, after she suffers a stroke.Things take a further turn for the worse when his friends decide [...]

This ancient art form has been used as meditation, stress relievers and a fun social activity with friends. In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the creation of specific origami shapes, teaching essential techniques such as valley folds, mountain folds, squash folds, and reverse folds.These foundational skills will help [...]

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability at our EcoArt Collage and Craft workshop!In this unique group experience, we’ll explore the art of collage-making using eco-friendly, repurposed materials. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire creativity.Your tutor will guide you through the process of [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help to raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book on 01206 687287Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you book [...]

International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back!Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century: the legendary Tina Turner.In this [...]

Tickets £18.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo.Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she’ll worry about it. But don’t let that worry you – she’ll worry enough for the both of you.This hilarious show has some stories of [...]