Events

A Life of CrimeIn conversation with author Mike Ripley, over a glass of wine. Mike Ripley wrote his first novelon the train whilst commuting between Colchester and London. He has [...]

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]

Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 29th January 7.30pm to 9.30pm - back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club - doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance)Top notch live stand-up comedy from Andrew O'Neill“One of the funniest comics on the circuit today” - TimeOut"Thrillingly good comedy - it flies at you, picks you up, takes [...]

Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK for their first show of 2026 bringing you a gorgeous night of drag in COLCHESTER at the iconic Three Wise Monkeys! Serving up a classic slice of British drag cabaret, expect fabulous lip synching, live vocals, camp [...]

A brand new highland cow comes to Colchester at Artsy Image.No experience necessary.Come along and have lots of fun creating something you didn't think possible.

It’s Hamlet, but not as you know it. Two women (and a skull) take on 23 roles between them in 60 minutes, in a spectacularly fun and surprisingly moving theatrical event. This is an unpretentious adaptation, with joys in it for those familiar with Hamlet and those new to the story. Following the critical success [...]

The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]

Power Station began in the depths of lockdown - and in the aftermath of our previous film Bank Job, where we purchased and blew up £1.2 million of local debt - with the question ‘'what could we do from where we live, with the people around us, to build power - of energy and imagination?’Working [...]

TWM Live is thrilled to announce Native James with support from Skeleton Boy + Dead Channels as part of IVW 2026. Join us for an exciting evening of live music on Friday, 30th January, at the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester. Doors open at 7:30pm, and tickets are priced at £10 plus [...]

End of JanuaryGothtastic night in the Brewhouse sees DJ Will Bland & DJ Gentleman Jim playing the best stomping GOTH ROCK METAL🖤🤠☠️🫵🧟‍♀️🧟🎧🎚️💿

Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place

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