The Mercury Sessions are monthly, business focused conversations for creatives offering practical insight, sector knowledge, and the chance to connect with peers.How to market your creatives business with Rhi Howard takes place on Tue 7 Apr, 5-6pm in the Upstairs Bar at the Mercury Theatre.Marketing can be one of the most powerful tools a creative [...]
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“I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.”Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else?Tom Ripley is a nobody—scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies—until a chance encounter changes everything. When a wealthy stranger offers him an all-expenses-paid trip [...]
Step inside Colchester Castle after hours on 10 April 2026 for an evening of history brought to life.Explore hidden corners, Roman foundations and the iconic Great Stairs as your expert guide leads you through centuries of conquest, triumph and transformation. With exclusive access, this is your chance to experience the Castle as few ever do. [...]
Join us for a creative and inspiring Arm Knitting Workshop on Saturday 11th April,10.30am - 1pm, held at the workroom next to Colcheco.Join us for a relaxed and friendly Arm Knitting Workshop where you’ll learn how to create a chunky knitted scarf or cowl using nothing but your arms.This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners [...]
Join us for a creative Beginners Embroidery Workshop on Saturday 11th April, 2pm - 4pm £25PP held at the workroom next to Colcheco.Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginners embroidery workshop, perfect if you’ve always wanted to try embroidery but didn’t know where to start. This creative session will gently guide you through the [...]
Raver Tots is coming to Colchester!BOOK NOW - https://link.dice.fm/ea30963af0d1WITH SPECIAL GUEST - MATT JAM LAMONTRaver Tots is the Ultimate Family Dance Party Suitable for ALL AGES!Get the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning, family friendly rave event, playing the best in House, Garage, Drum and Bass and Old Skool Club Classics!What to [...]
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of [...]
Sundays on the Square returns on Sunday 12th April 2026!Keep the spring Sundays alive with Sundays on the Square in the newly built St Nicholas Square, featuring live music throughout the afternoon.Enjoy a mix of independent local traders offering street food, drinks, crafts, gifts, and locally made products, all while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere [...]
An artist who sings straight from the heart, with pure, unadulterated soulfulness and sincerity devoid of any histrionics, Jo Harman was proclaimed "the UK’s finest female soul blues voice" by The Daily Mirror, while Classic Rock & Blues said, "She writes lip-biting, beautiful songs."It has been a decade since Jo travelled to Nashville to record [...]
In the age of beige, when the norm is to suppress the spirit in a deluge of conservatism and political correctness, it is a raw and heart-warming sight to witness, but Jo Harman can convey a song so soulfully that it elicits such an overtly emotional response.An artist who sings straight from the heart, with [...]
2 x 60 min sets @ Marks Tey Parish Hall. www.colchesterjazzclub.co.uk
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