🌞 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 7th September 🌞📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMJoin us on Sunday 7th September for another fantastic day at The Rec Community Market – bringing together local traders, live entertainment, and family fun in the heart of the community!Here’s what to expect:🛍️ Over 25 [...]

Tickets £4Doors open 12pm, show starts at 12:30pmThis show is for a seated audience.The bar will be open throughout.Some of the tracks from this debut album by singer Alison Goldfrapp and multi-instrumentalist/arranger Will Gregory were seemingly inescapable upon its release a scarcely believable 25 years ago.The likes of ‘Lovely Head’, ‘Pilots’ and ‘Utopia’ were plundered [...]

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]

Join the Essex Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of orchestral storytelling.Our autumn concert features: • Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Overture: a sweeping, dramatic take on Shakespeare’s tragic lovers • Arthur Bliss – Things to Come: bold, cinematic music from the visionary 1930s sci-fi film • Schumann – Symphony No. 4: a richly emotional [...]

🎶 Panama City Duo – First Gig at the Victoria Inn!🎶Don’t miss Panama City, an alt-folk duo bringing their unique sound to the Victoria Inn for the very first time on Sunday 7th September, starting at 5:30 PM.With rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and a fresh twist on folk tradition, Panama City blend acoustic warmth with [...]

Explore the art of teapot creation with Associate Artist Neville Tatham in this 3-part course.This 6-hour workshop (split into 3 sessions) delves into advanced throwing techniques for creating teapots, including handle pulling and gallery lids. Sessions are two hours each and run on Monday evenings over 3 consecutive weeks:Session 1: Monday 8th September, 6.30pm-8.30pm Session [...]

**NEW** TANGO FUNDAMENTALS LESSON 7-8pm in The Small Hall, Marks Tey Parish Hall.Come and learn all-important tango basics! You can also put what you have learned into practice in the pop-up practica, which follows the lesson, in the Main Hall at Marks Tey. No partner needed. No need to book. Beginners very welcome! ☺️Teachers: Robert, [...]

⭐️👀 Another chance to dance more tango in Colchester! 👀⭐️An informal ad-hoc pop-up practica on MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 8.15-10.15pm at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Come and practise some tango in a casual friendly environment with help available for any tango queries. Beginners always welcome! ☺️👍📅Date: Monday 30th June⏰Time: 8.15-10.15pm📍Venue: Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London [...]

Only a few weeks to go until the Chappel Summer Beer Festival returns - Tuesday 9th to Saturday 13th September. Please be aware that while we set up and hold the beer festival, the museum will be closed for public viewing from Saturday 6th August, normal service will resume Wednesday 17th September.� Over 70 cask [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is recommended for ages 18+.What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the first ever stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.Come watch this show where scientist [...]

Tickets £6.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.Monthly nights of retro horror screenings from the mainly Brit school of Hammer, Amicus etc. Presented by Classic Horror buff and local musician Jason Frederick. Popcorn, a monthly themed cocktail, plenty of dry ice and often very daft over-blown intros. Join us!PETER CUSHING & CHRISTOPHER LEE - YOU DECIDEWhat will [...]

ScrewLoose Improv is back! Bigger, better and way stupider than you would’ve ever thought possible. Britain's prisons are overcrowded.... Inmates incarcerated for their crimes against theatre must improvise for freedom! Navigating ridiculously daft games and perilous scenes in a desperate bid to escape the famous Three Wise Monkeys Penitentiary. Under the ever watchful eye of [...]