It’s always a big night when Shar Cooterie hits the SU Bar, and this one’s no exception. Expect dazzling performances, killer banter, and a few surprises along the way (and no, we’re not just talking about the attitude).Shar will have you cheering, laughing, and maybe even up on your feet. This is more than a [...]
Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by the public and find out how you can [...]
Join us in the Children's Library to read one of your favourite books to our wonderful accredited therapy dogs. This event is suitable for children aged 6 to 12, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult during their time. Each child will get a 10 minute slot, on a first come first served basis; [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained. This investigation has its own ticket and does not require festival admission.As darkness falls, step inside two of Colchester's most intriguing historic museums for an evening of paranormal investigation.Join experienced investigators as you explore Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's [...]
TWM Live presents Gaz Brookfield, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the year way back in 2010 he has continued to tirelessly tour the length and breadth of the country, building a strong and loyal following where [...]
Ticket prices: Standard peak £11.50 Concessions peak £10.50 Students peak £5.50 See this film for free! Become a Firstsite Mosaic Member and see all our standard films for free, all year and as often as you like. Join as a Member + Guest and bring along a friend for free too! See a film once [...]
Luther Live & Velvet Voices Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R’n’B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and many others to life, with powerhouse vocals, a sensational [...]
Kevin Topple & Ian Hornett Bring Me Sunshine Productions FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Your last chance to see this hilarious comedy which has been touring Essex and Suffolk since 2022 [...]
Step into the moonlight at Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum on Friday 9 October, as twilight fades into after-hours lunar investigations within Hollytrees Museum. Then return on Saturday 10 October for a captivating festival of the strange and supernatural: Moon, Magick and Mystery — a spellbinding event presented in partnership with Seventh Sanctum.Across this two-day, [...]
What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. About the exhibition Documentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.The belief that humans can transform into animals appears in folklore across the world. Sometimes feared as a curse and sometimes celebrated as a power, tales of shapeshifters have survived for thousands of years.Join Senior Curator [...]
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