We are thrilled to be hosting an event in collaboration with Colchester Castle for Elodie Harper's newest book, Boudicca's Daughter, with none other than Dan Jones chairing the event.Elodie is a Sunday Times bestselling author, known for her acclaimed Wolf Den trilogy set in ancient Pompeii, and locally for her brilliant crime fiction set in [...]

🔥 Class is in Session! Get Your First Lesson in Laughter This Term! 🔥Summer's over, the nights are drawing in, but don't worry – we've got the perfect cure for those back-to-school blues! Topper Promotions invites you to an evening of education in hilarity at 3 Wise Monkeys, Colchester, that's way too cool for school. [...]

Tickets £3Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceAn evening of spoken word and poetry hosted by Mary-Ann Ambrose. A mixture of emotions, a roller coaster of fun and sadness. Line-up in order of appearance:David ChidgeyPeter TorresAlice ViolettRicci ReadSamaka Messi James Domestic Annie Janes-Fraser Barry KingMary-Ann AmbroseLorna Mackinnonhttps://www.facebook.com/events/8993181580759194/?event_time_id=8993181587425860

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.We get all the big names of comedy on their way up - Eddie Izzard, Billy Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at [...]

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 6th September, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! [...]

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 [...]

We'll be back at our favourite riverside pub in Rowhedge for some more 'blues in the afternoon'

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 [...]

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 [...]

Get ready to experience another high octane, jam-packed, nostalgia-inducing extravaganza with the BIG NIGHT OUT!! 🙌🙌🙌⚡⚡LIVE HOST & DJ | LIP SYNC BATTLES/DANCE OFF COMPETITIONS | MASS SINGALONGS | PRIZES | GIVEAWAYS | FANCY DRESS& MORE ⚡⚡IT'S CERTAINLY NOT YOUR TYPICAL NIGHT OUT!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩Brace yourself for a night of fun and throwback classics with your LIVE [...]

Head down to Colchester United for the return of our amazing Queen Rhapsody Tribute act. They will be performing all of their biggest hits, all night long!Doors open 7.30pm, with the act on from approx. 8.30pm. Our DJ will finish the night off through to midnight. Our photobooth will be open all night long! Over [...]

Two Part, One Day Course - Join Associate Artist Katie Kennedy to learn and practise the full process of screen exposure and printing.AM: process and create designs on to two exposed screens ready to use in the afternoon.PM: use our screens to create two-colour prints, learning about registration of designs, printing multiple techniques and exploring [...]