Unleash vibrant layers and captivating depth in your prints with the magic of Reduction Linocut.Your are booking a two day workshop: Thursday 10th April 6.30pm - 9.30pm Dive into throwing on the potter's wheel.Sunday 13th April 10.30am - 1.30pm Learn to turn your creations into beautifully finished pieces.This captivating technique involves progressively cutting away your [...]
Come and join us on Thursday 10th April 2025 at The Old Siege House, Colchester, CO1 2TS for a relaxed and enjoyable evening painting our Meet Me in Capri under the expert instruction of our workshop leader Sarah.No experience needed. You can either follow the step by step instructions or ‘express yourself’ by putting your [...]
Tickets £19.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.THis show is for a seated audience. “Brilliant” Stewart Lee “One of my absolute favourites” Daniel Kitson“Rob Auton is the mother freaking greatest” James AcasterAward winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’ to Colchester Arts Centre. Rob has written [...]
Swish our special nets in the pond to discover which creatures live in the water. How many will you catch? We will even have a microscope at the pond so you can have a closer look at these extraordinary pond creatures.The pond is not located near our visitor centre, so please try to arrive promptly. [...]
Children can show off their best moves this April with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!This session is a session for children who have had variable experience breakdancing. Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities may take place outside. Please [...]
Learn how to capture the natural world in ink and coloured pencils. Artist and author Helen Hanson’s unusual combination of ink and coloured pencil, originally developed for landscape, is applied to the natural world in this exciting new course.During the course you’ll use creative mark-making in ink and dry coloured pencil. Discover embossing and lifting [...]
Learn how to capture the natural world in ink and coloured pencils. Artist and author Helen Hanson’s unusual combination of ink and coloured pencil, originally developed for landscape, is applied to the natural world in this exciting new course.During the course you’ll use creative mark-making in ink and dry coloured pencil. Discover embossing and lifting [...]
For the perfect Easter treat, Polka Dot Pantomimes'sparkling new adaption of The Wizard of Oz lands on stage at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure like no other?Prepare to experience the beloved story like never before.Follow Dorothy, a girl from Kansas, as she's whisked away by a tornado [...]
Get ready to flex those brain muscles—it’s time for our epic quiz night!Round up your sharpest pals and join us for a night packed with Film, TV and Music trivia with laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of surprises! Whether you’re a Film, TV and Music trivia whiz or just here for the fun, you’re sure to [...]
The Bobemeister is back on the stage!😀 He will be playing a crazy selection of 70s and 80s and 90s rock, Soul and Electronic tunes for afabulous night for you and him at The Brewhouse. Starts at 7pm
Showing at Firstsite Cinema - SIX The Musical Live! (12A)!With 5 star reviews from the Telegraph, Express, Sunday Mirror, Evening Standard and more, the electrifying show follows the long-misunderstood wives of Henry VIII.Watch as they they strut out of the shadow of their infamous husband to reclaim their narrative and finally tell their stories in [...]
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF FOO FIGHTERS This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 3 decades of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.Featured in Classic Rock, Rolling Stone, Kerrang, NME, Q, MOJO and Planet Rock magazines. ‘UK Foo Fighters’ have built an [...]
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