BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Keep Colchester Cool X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep Colchester Cool REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T000000 DTSTAMP:20260910T164551Z CREATED:20260909T153750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T164551Z UID:132529-1793394000-1793404800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:BLAKWATER LIVE 🎾 DESCRIPTION:🎾 SOMETHING’S COMING
 🎾 \nMark your calendars for Friday 23rd October. \nBLAKWATER will be playing live for a night of loud riffs\, great music\, and good times. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or seeing them for the first time\, this is one you won’t want to miss. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blakwater-live-%f0%9f%8e%b8/ LOCATION:Main Road\, Colchester CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/132529_image_723557392_1849540536449731_5976724192271709474_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kings Arms%2C Frating%2C Essex":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135639Z CREATED:20261015T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135639Z UID:135453-1793392200-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Salaryman Macbeth DESCRIPTION:A dark tragicomedy about a pathetic Japanese salaryman who becomes a tyrant! Your favorite GUMBO’s Macbeth has finally arrived in Shakespeare’s land!Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth\, this modern adaptation transplants the tragedy to contemporary Japan\, reimagining Macbeth as an ordinary Japanese salaryman. His sudden rise up the corporate ladder takes him from an unremarkable office worker to a ruthless tyrant.This production was created by Theatre Group GUMBO\, which has won awards at Colchester Fringe every year since 2023.We dedicate this production to the dictators who still rule the world today! \nThe play highlights how timid and weak individuals can become tyrants when given power. -The News PakistanThis play wins hearts. -Business Recorder \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: Scenes of Violence \nTicket Price: ÂŁ13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/salaryman-macbeth-3/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-31-2026-172902-1014-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135519Z CREATED:20261015T135519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135519Z UID:135562-1793392200-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Sheep! ΜÎčα ÎčÏƒÏ„ÎżÏÎŻÎ± ÎłÎčα Ï„Îż Ï€ÎżÏ Î±ÎœÎźÎșÎżÏ…ÎŒÎ” DESCRIPTION:A play about flocks and belonging\, told by a sheep who doesn’t know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted. To find her way back into the herd\, she weaves an off-beat comedic tale of sheep who are born\, loved\, and eaten – asking for it\, having such cute lambs – and go to space in search of the lost connection. \nSheep! is a dark and hilarious exploration of the hard feelings one goes through after a sexual assault\, told through the extended metaphor of sheep. A powerful\, weird and wonderful monologue that invites you into joy and resilience\, into the flock of soft\, fluffy and vulnerable sheep. \nWritten and performed by Jenni Nikinmaa\, a Finn living on a remote Irish island whose artistic works make hard-hitting points so gently it’s like being hugged by a sheep. Directed by Sarah O’Toole\, sound design Jack Cawley\, lighting design Órla Kelly-Smith. Dramaturgs Michael West & Hugh Farrell. Production funded by Galway Theatre Festival & Galway County Council. \nIf you are nervous about attending because of the theme or audience participation\, you can get to know the show beforehand via our audience guide. The guide includes details of the show and supports those who want to see the show but are worried if they can. It’s not a requirement to read to come and see Sheep! it’s just a measure of care while working on a sensitive topic! \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes\, Scenes of Sexual Violence\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: ÂŁ13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sheep-%ce%bc%ce%b9%ce%b1-%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%81%ce%af%ce%b1-%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%b1-%cf%84%ce%bf-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%8d-%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%ae%ce%ba%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bc%ce%b5/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-28-2026-172158-4243-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260923T145613Z CREATED:20260923T145613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145613Z UID:134322-1793392200-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Chris Young: World War Me\, the boy who starts wars with himself DESCRIPTION:World War Me: The Boy Who Starts Wars With Himself \nSome people spend their lives fighting the world. Chris Young decided to cut out the middleman and fight himself instead. \nChris returns to Colchester with a hilarious and honest exploration of life lived between ambition and avoidance\, confidence and panic\, growth. \nWorld War Me is a one-man comedy about the battles raging inside all of us. Every insecurity becomes a dictator. Every ambition stages a coup. Every text message demands a full-scale diplomatic response. Inside Chris’s mind\, simple decisions become military campaigns and minor setbacks are treated like national emergencies. \nthis show explores what happens when the person holding you back and the person trying to move you forward are trapped in the same body. \nFunny\, heartfelt and gloriously self-destructive\, World War Me is about growing older without necessarily growing up\, searching for peace in a mind that keeps choosing war\, and discovering that sometimes the biggest obstacle to becoming the person you want to be is the person you’ve already become. \nThe enemy is within. \n*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also\, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/chris-young-world-war-me-the-boy-who-starts-wars-with-himself/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-143205-7172.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260915T182943Z CREATED:20260915T182943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T182943Z UID:133135-1793392200-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:(a play in a) DARK ROOM DESCRIPTION:“Fuck you. Try all you want. We’re not going anywhere.” \nWORLD PREMIERE: In this visceral\, sensory-driven\, psychological thriller\, Davis the Janitor cleans up all sorts of bodily fluids at his night job in a dark room. Piss\, cum\, shit\, vomit\, poppers – no stain can scare off Davis\, the self-proclaimed “pig of pigs”
 until a lingering violent threat forces Davis to confront the only stain he cannot clean. \n(a play in a) DARK ROOM is an intense\, disturbing\, often funny\, and unapologetically messy exploration of queerness. Written and performed by multi-award-winning-queer activist Dr.Pants\, the show blends autotheory\, multimedia visuals\, dynamic movement\, and an original electronic score to challenge respectability politics\, confront trauma\, and find hope. \nPerformer and writer Dr.Pants is critically acclaimed worldwide for the “sheer bravery” (Watermark News) in his writing and performance. He is described by critics as being “immeasurably talented” (Broadway World)\, “sharp\, quick\, and uncompromising” (GSCENE)\, and “bold\, brazen and stratospherically cheeky\, concealing beneath the girth of energy a good heart and a probing mind.” (Lost in Theatreland). Dr.Pants has single-handedly raised over ÂŁ1000+ for LGBTQ+ charities worldwide\, including the WR1 Foundation\, The University of Essex’s Student Union\, LGBT+ Health and Wellbeing Scotland\, and the Center of Orlando. His play Pup Play won seven international fringe awards and a further five nominations. Dr.Pants was runner-up for Activist of the Year at the National Queer Student Awards. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-play-in-a-dark-room/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/a-play-in-a-DARK-ROOM-Instagram-Post-2-e1789496925137.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Fringe":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T211500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135639Z CREATED:20261015T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135639Z UID:135451-1793392200-1793394900@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Antonio & Diego – desde Utrera DESCRIPTION:No dancers. No spectacle. No concessions. Direct to Colchester from the ancient town of Utrera\, in the beating heart of Andalusia’s flamenco country\, come father-and-son virtuoso guitar duo Antonio & Diego. Both conservatoire trained\, they represent a rare evolution of the art: the flawless precision of the academy seamlessly combined with the “duende” of a storied lineage. Their performance burns with the raw emotion and intricate rhythms immortalised by Utrera’s flamenco royalty – Bambino (the “King of Rumba”)\, and the legendary Gitana sisters\, Fernanda and Bernarda. Through a haunting dialogue of voice and guitar\, Antonio & Diego navigate a range of traditional ‘palos’\, paying homage to the towering legacy of Paco de LucĂ­a\, Paco Cepero and the hugely influential “rock andaluz” of Triana\, Lole y Manuel and Alameda. They don’t speak English; they don’t need to. Music is their mother tongue. This is flamenco straight from its source: direct\, intimate\, and uncompromising. A thing of rare beauty\, forged in the family home\, refined by years of study\, and seldom destined for export. \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Patch. \nAge Suitability: All Ages \nSensitive Content: None \nTicket Price: ÂŁ9 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/antonio-diego-desde-utrera/ LOCATION:Patch\, 24 Trinity Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-161952-8912-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20261015T150618Z CREATED:20261015T150618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150618Z UID:135733-1793388600-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pal DESCRIPTION:Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art\, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint your pal! \nJoin us in the cafĂ©/bar area for a lively\, fun and creative evening. \nUnlike Boozy Brushes\, where the subject is a different celebrity every month\, now the subject is your favourite person! \nSo who’s your muse? \nBring a friend\, partner\, parent or sibling for a guaranteed night of giggles and fabulous Drag Entertainment. Make memories that last a lifetime and take part in an artistic experience you and your loved ones won’t forget! \nSirena Hart is an established Artist and Drag Performer in East Anglia who believes drag and portraiture together create a whole new creative experience. \nSirena will guide you through a relaxed portrait tutorial and the rest is in your artistic hands! \nTicket price includes all materials and one drink from the bar for one person. \nEach individual attendee of this workshop will need to purchase their own tickets. If you would like to book as a pair please purchase two tickets. \nFood and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session. Find out more about our menus here \nThis event is for ages 18+. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/boozy-brushes-paint-your-pal/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5443_rr-scaled-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T212000 DTSTAMP:20260920T164557Z CREATED:20260920T164557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T164557Z UID:133663-1793386800-1794086400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Picture of Dorian Gray DESCRIPTION: URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-picture-of-dorian-gray/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T230000 DTSTAMP:20261015T180652Z CREATED:20261015T180652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T180652Z UID:135750-1793386800-1793401200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION: URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/open-mic-night-5/ LOCATION:SU Bar – Essex University Students Union\, Essex University Students Union\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Open-Mic-Night-whats-on-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T230000 DTSTAMP:20261014T183647Z CREATED:20261014T183647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T183647Z UID:135198-1793386800-1793401200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:FACEDOWN - COLCHESTERS BIGGEST EMO EVENT DESCRIPTION:Face down goes spooky with their incredible Halloween blow out!! This night is probably our biggest night Every. Single. Year. Tons of fun and always a fantastic time!! URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/facedown-colchesters-biggest-emo-event/ LOCATION:CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester\, CODA \,63\, High Street\, Colchester CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/45e16b_b1571016605b423a8990fb880f47d419mv2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135639Z CREATED:20261015T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135639Z UID:135449-1793386800-1793390400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Mitch Benn: Asking Elvis DESCRIPTION:Mitch Benn is Asking Elvis \nThe King is back! Mitch Benn resurrects Elvis from BBC Radio 2’s legendary “Steve Wright in the Afternoon” show\, to answer hunks of burning questions about life\, death\, cheeseburgers and everything in between
 including the story of how Mitch managed to be possibly the most popular thing on the most popular show on British radio for over ten years\, without anyone ever knowing it was him. \nIf YOU have a question for Elvis\, go to: www.mitchbenn.com/asking-elvis \nThankyouverymuch
 \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 14yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Strong Language/Swearing\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: ÂŁ13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mitch-benn-asking-elvis-2/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-28-2026-140421-9549.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T094706Z CREATED:20260924T094706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T094706Z UID:134518-1793386800-1793390400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Brits DESCRIPTION:With one foot in stand‑up comedy\, the other in TED‑style presentation\, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history\, queer joy\, fandom culture\, and identity. Expect big music\, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. \n★★★★ – Edmonton Journal\, ★★★★★ – Hamilton Hammer\, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner\, \n“McLean has broken the code to Eurovision and rises like a phoenix to share it with us in this wonderfully heartfelt stand‑up show.” – FringeReview.co.uk \n“Matti skillfully weaves songs through his personal story as a gay man coming out 
 a wonderful hour of musical performances and anecdotes about self‑discovery.” – The Vibe Hamilton \n“McLean’s delivery often borders on stand‑up\, full of sharp wit and campy charm. But he also allows space for quieter\, moving reflections.” – The Hammer Monthly \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-canadian-explains-eurovision-to-brits-3/ LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/screenshot-2026-09-19-at-15.03.25-NiNikPRVprAzklzg-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T195500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135519Z CREATED:20261015T135519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135519Z UID:135560-1793386800-1793390100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Timon of Athens DESCRIPTION:After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare’s WORST play\, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return\, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work\, Timon of Athens. Follow Timon\, a wealthy and incredibly generous philanthropist who finds himself broke\, and the many weird and whacky characters he meets in his story. \nExpect a wooden box\, original music and a whole host of hats in this rip-roaring ride described as ‘utterly hilarious’ (FringeyBits). \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 8yrs+ \nTicket Price: ÂŁ9 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/timon-of-athens-3/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-29-2026-150552-7749-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T195500 DTSTAMP:20260923T145819Z CREATED:20260923T145819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145819Z UID:134312-1793386800-1793390100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Unforgivable Crime of Love DESCRIPTION:This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston\, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There\, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann\, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe\, Reed refuses to abandon the man he loves. Their interracial queer relationship draws the attention of fascist authorities\, eventually leading to their imprisonment in an Italian concentration camp. \nSeparated\, starving\, and hunted\, the two men risk everything to escape and survive behind enemy lines. Their remarkable journey becomes a story of love and resistance\, and survival against a racist and homophobic world! \n*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also\, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-unforgivable-crime-of-love-5/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-09-2026-100932-9338-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260917T071253Z CREATED:20260917T071253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T071253Z UID:133293-1793386800-1793386800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Josephine DESCRIPTION:Tickets ÂŁ12\n23rd October: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm \n24th October: Doors 5.15pm\, show 5.30pm\n25th October: Doors 7.15pm\, show 7.30pm\n30th October: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\n31st October: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\n1st November: Doors 4.15pm\, show 4.30pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nAge Suitability: 16+\nContent Warnings: Audience Participation\, Nudity\, Strong Language / Swearing\n\nBefore Ella\, Tina\, Billie\, or BeyoncĂ© – there was JOSEPHINE \n\nJosephine is an international award-winning off-Broadway one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret\, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker\, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. \n\nTymisha Harris stars in this dazzling retelling of Josephine Baker’s life as singer\, movie star\, WWII spy\, civil rights activist\, and cultural icon. \n\n“Tymisha Harris is a tour de force!”\n★★★★★ – Broadway Baby \n“She should be starring in a movie version directed by Baz Luhrmann.” – RuPaul Charles \n“Tymisha Harris
 sings and tells Josephine Baker’s life story to perfection”\n★★★★★ -Adelaide Advertiser \n“a triumphant homage to a life worth remembering”\n★★★★★ -CBC URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-josephine-2/ LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/colchester-fringe-festival-josephine-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T203000 DTSTAMP:20260911T103414Z CREATED:20260911T033815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T103414Z UID:132793-1793384100-1793392200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Reiki Sound Bath Under the Moon DESCRIPTION:Relax beneath Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon installation at Colchester Castle during this immersive Reiki and sound healing experience on 30th October from 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Doors open 6.15pm). Combining Reiki with crystal singing bowls\, therapeutic gongs and shamanic drums\, this special evening is designed to help you unwind\, switch off from daily distractions and enjoy a moment of calm beneath the moon. \nThe session includes introductions\, intention-setting\, the Reiki sound bath itself\, and an optional opportunity to stay and chat afterwards. \nLed by award-winning Reiki Master Teacher Chia-Yen Oh and Master Gong Practitioner and yoga teacher Amanda Anderson\, this unique collaboration brings together their shared experience in wellbeing\, sound and relaxation practices. \nPlease bring a yoga mat. You may also wish to bring a blanket\, pillow\, eye mask and water bottle for comfort. Warm clothing is recommended. \nSuitable for ages 16+ when accompanied by a parent or guardian attending the event. This session is not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or in the first trimester of pregnancy. \nPlease contact the organisers before booking if you have tinnitus\, MĂ©niĂšre’s disease\, epilepsy\, severe mental health conditions\, metal implants\, or if you are taking antidepressants. \nInformation on facilities\, accessibility and how to find us can be found on our Colchester Castle Access page. \nSpaces are limited and advance booking is recommended. \nTickets are ÂŁ40 per person. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/reiki-sound-bath-under-the-moon-2/ LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/132793_image_790491626_1487147250101016_609066326533484362_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260921T162635Z CREATED:20260921T162616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T162635Z UID:133928-1793381400-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Make Your Own Willow Lantern DESCRIPTION:Create your own handcrafted willow lantern in this practical making workshop\, where you’ll learn traditional willow construction techniques to design a unique lantern for your home or garden. \nDiscover how to prepare and shape willow before building a strong three-dimensional framework using simple weaving and construction methods suitable for beginners. \nOnce your structure is complete\, you’ll cover and decorate your lantern with colourful tissue paper\, transforming it into a beautiful illuminated piece ready for autumn and winter celebrations such as Halloween\, Diwali\, Christmas\, or simply to brighten your home throughout the season. \nWhat to expect \nWork in a relaxed\, supportive environment where you’ll be guided through each stage of the making process while developing confidence in working with natural materials. \nYou’ll leave with your own handmade willow lantern\, along with the skills and knowledge to continue creating lanterns at home. \nGood to know \nBasic materials are provided. Food and drink is also available to purchase throughout the session from our cafĂ©s. \nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and is aimed for families\, ages 14+\, and adults. \nWhat is willow weaving? \nWillow weaving is a traditional craft that uses flexible willow rods to create strong\, lightweight structures by bending\, shaping\, and binding the material together. \nUsed for centuries to make baskets\, sculptures\, and decorative objects\, willow is an accessible and sustainable material that can be transformed into both practical and artistic creations. \nAbout your tutor \nKatie Kennedy is a designer and workshop artist specialising in art\, design\, architecture and printing workshops and projects at museums\, galleries\, schools and festivals around Essex\, London and beyond alongside running her own design business. Find out more at katiekennedy.co.uk or @katiekennedydesign. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/make-your-own-willow-lantern/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Oct-Lantern-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T114500 DTSTAMP:20261015T150117Z CREATED:20261015T150117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150117Z UID:135723-1793357100-1793360700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Holiday Fun October 2026: Drumming DESCRIPTION:Children can participate in this fun and relaxed session this October with Drumming at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester! \nMost suitable for 4 – 11 years\, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities. \nActivities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather. \nOur Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays\, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals. \nHoliday Fun is designed in partnership with African Families in the UK\, Bangladeshi Women’s Association Essex\, and Level Best Enterprises. \nFind out more about Holiday Fun. \nHow to book \nScroll down to book your spaces. \nEarly bird tickets are on sale from 9am on Tue 20 Oct 2026. More tickets will be released three days in advance of each session. \nBookings can be made by selecting a date at the bottom of this page\, or by calling 01206 713 700. Spaces are limited\, offered on a first come\, first served basis. \nHow to get to Firstsite \nPlease note there is no parking available at Firstsite\, however there are car parks nearby\, and Colchester Town Centre is well serviced by public transport. How to get here \nIf you can no longer attend your booking
 \nIf you contact us 24 hours before the event your space can be made available for another family. Thank you! \nExplore more of Holiday Fun \nGet creative with all the family in our art drop-in activities\, plus children can take part in our Holiday Fun movement activities – find out more and book here \n  \n  \n  URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/holiday-fun-october-2026-drumming/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Kids & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Photo-by-Aura-Films-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260921T210508Z CREATED:20260921T210508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T210508Z UID:134072-1793354400-1793361600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Halloween Animation\, Neurodivergent-Friendly: ages: 7 – 11 DESCRIPTION:Participants will create their own short Halloween-inspired animated film using stop motion software. With guidance from our expert tutors\, they will use themed materials\, props and backgrounds to design characters such as ghosts\, pumpkins\, monsters or haunted scenes\, building their films frame by frame. \nIn this Halloween-themed session\, participants will work in a smaller group at a pace that suits them in a relaxed\, structured environment where creativity and confidence can grow. This workshop provides a supportive space to bring spooky stories and eerie ideas to life. \nYou will learn: \n‱ How stop motion animation works (filming frame-by-frame)\n‱ Story planning and spooky visual storytelling skills\n‱ Camera positioning\, sequencing and simple editing\n‱ Halloween-themed set design and creative expression\n‱ Problem-solving\, focus and project planning \nBy the end of the session\, each participant will have completed a short Halloween-themed animated film\, something they can share with friends and family. \nWhat makes this workshop neurodivergent-friendly? \n\nSmall\, supportive group size\nShorter session times\nClear visual instructions and step-by-step demonstrations\nFlexible participation (work independently or with light guidance)\nCalm\, structured environment\nBreaks available when needed\nNo pressure to perform or present\n\nOur Neurodivergent-friendly sessions are aimed at children and young people on the autism spectrum who may benefit from smaller classes sizes and a little bit more support. We have a maximum class size of 8 and at least two experienced tutors. \nThis workshop is suitable for all skill levels and ensures a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. \nParents / carers are welcome to stay for part or all of the workshop if they would like to. \n10am – 12pm (2 hours) \nSuitable for ages 9 – 17 \nNo experience required. All materials are provided by Signals. \nSpaces are limited so book early – If for any reason you can no longer attend please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to another child or young person. \nWe are able to offer this event at a reduced rate as it is kindly funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/halloween-animation-neurodivergent-friendly-ages-7-11/ LOCATION:Signals Media Arts Centre\, Victoria Chambers St. Runwald St\, Colchester\, CO1 1HF\, GB CATEGORIES:Kids & Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T173000 DTSTAMP:20260917T152935Z CREATED:20260910T164208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T152935Z UID:132695-1793350800-1793381400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Maria's Island Children's Storytelling Session DESCRIPTION:Children and families are invited to a special storytelling session at Colchester Library during the October half-term. \nLepra historian Irene Allen will host a session focusing on Maria’s Island\, written by award-winning author and Lepra Ambassador Victoria Hislop and illustrated by Gill Smith. \nPublished by Walker Books\, the story is set in 1940s Crete and follows a family affected by leprosy as they face and overcome the challenges they encounter. \nThe event forms part of the New Face for Leprosy exhibition at Colchester Library\, which uses photography and material from Lepra’s archives to challenge misconceptions about leprosy and tell the stories of people affected by the disease. \nThe storytelling session takes place on Friday 30th October 2026. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/marias-island-childrens-storytelling-session/ LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB CATEGORIES:Kids & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/discover-marias-island-irene-allen-colchester.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lepra":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T040000 DTSTAMP:20261015T180652Z CREATED:20261015T180652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T180652Z UID:135761-1793311200-1793332800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Fright Night Essex 2026 Halloween Special DESCRIPTION:🎃 ITS BAAAAAAACK!! 🎃Colchester’s most infamous Halloween party returns
 and this year\, the sh*t is about to get spooky!#FrightNightEssex đŸ©ž SOLD OUT 7 YEARS RUNNING! đŸ©ž \n💀 WHAT TO EXPECT: \nHanging Clowns đŸ€Ą Twerking Witches đŸ§™â€â™€ïž Best Costume Contest đŸ‘» 2 Rooms of Music đŸŽ” \nNEW Stairway to Hell – LIVE Horror Maze! đŸ”„ Spooky Trick or Treat Games 🍬 \n⚠ Enter at your own risk – strobe lights in use ⚠ đŸȘŠ STAIRWAY TO HELL – NEW FOR 2026! đŸȘŠStep into our all-new horror maze
What lurks inside? Nobody knows. But you will leave with nightmares. 👗 COSTUMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Come as Superman\, a zombie\, a cowboy\, a maid\, a monster – whatever floats your (coffin) boat.Best costume wins BIG prizes! 🎟 PRE-SALE EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW! – and trust us\, they WILL sell out.If you miss this
 you’ll regret it until next Halloween. ☣ The event to die for
 😈Attend at your own risk – it’s going to be 100% FKING MENTAL!** 📅 Thursday 29th October 2026📍 Trilogy\, Colchester – 131 High St\, CO1 1SP18+ ONLY – ID ESSENTIAL URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fright-night-essex-2026-halloween-special/ LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/609-I34lROTRWaCmHf78.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T213000 DTSTAMP:20261015T135519Z CREATED:20261015T135519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135519Z UID:135558-1793305800-1793309400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Casanova DESCRIPTION:Lover! Hero! Clown! Join award-winning physical comedian Jon Tilley (“Magnetic” The Scotsman) for his hilarious new show\, an anarchic\, comic retelling of the myth of real-life ultimate lover and original rom com leading man\, Casanova! A young and penniless nobody begins an audacious flirtation with the world of nobility\, charming his way around 17th century Europe. A hero who relies entirely on his wits – and his incredibly alluring face and body. \nFollowing smash-hit fringe favourites ‘The Bakers’ (Fringe World Comedy Weekly Award Winner 2020)\, Scotland! (★★★★★ Fringefeed)\, Attenborough and his Animals (★★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser)\, and Strictly Barking (Pick of the Fringe Award (National) Colchester Fringe 2023)\, Jon Tilley won the Prague Fringe Comedy Award for his first solo show ‘Old Man’. Now he’s back with latest creation\, drawing on clown\, mime and slapstick comedy for another unforgettable hour of physical comedy madness. \n“A master clown” ★★★★ Binge Fringe \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room). \nAge Suitability: 8yrs+ \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, More Information \nMore Information: Please Note: This venue has a No Late Entry Policy. \nTicket Price: ÂŁ13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/casanova-3/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/09-02-2026-201101-1002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T213000 DTSTAMP:20261005T160036Z CREATED:20261005T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T160036Z UID:135112-1793305800-1793309400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Chris Young: World War Me\, the boy who starts wars with himself DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKET \nWorld War Me: The Boy Who Starts Wars With Himself \nSome people spend their lives fighting the world. Chris Young decided to cut out the middleman and fight himself instead. \nChris returns to Colchester with a hilarious and honest exploration of life lived between ambition and avoidance\, confidence and panic\, growth. \nWorld War Me is a one-man comedy about the battles raging inside all of us. Every insecurity becomes a dictator. Every ambition stages a coup. Every text message demands a full-scale diplomatic response. Inside Chris’s mind\, simple decisions become military campaigns and minor setbacks are treated like national emergencies. \nthis show explores what happens when the person holding you back and the person trying to move you forward are trapped in the same body. \nFunny\, heartfelt and gloriously self-destructive\, World War Me is about growing older without necessarily growing up\, searching for peace in a mind that keeps choosing war\, and discovering that sometimes the biggest obstacle to becoming the person you want to be is the person you’ve already become. \nThe enemy is within. \n*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also\, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/chris-young-world-war-me-the-boy-who-starts-wars-with-himself-2/ LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-143205-7172-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T213000 DTSTAMP:20260924T095558Z CREATED:20260924T095558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T095558Z UID:134538-1793305800-1793309400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Happily Ever Poofter DESCRIPTION:Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! \nIn fact\, whether you love or loathe all things Disney\, this show is NOT one to be missed. \nJoin Prince Henry (the only gay in the Kingdom) on his hilarious and heart-warming quest for true love! \nFrom the acclaimed team behind ‘Reclaiming Harry’ (National Pick of the Fringe Award – Colchester Fringe 2022) this cult-hit cabaret spectacular has thrilled and entertained audiences all over the world! And now it’s your turn. \nFeaturing brilliantly and hilariously reworked Disney favourites – such as “Part Of Your Scene”\, “Just Come Out The The King” and “Some Day My Prince Will Cum” – don’t miss out on this wonderful and wild night of entertainment. \n★★★★★ (Gay Times) \n★★★★★ (What’s On Adelaide Winner – Best New Musical Offies) \n★★★★★ (Boyz Magazine) \nWINNER – Best New Musical London Off West End Awards \nWINNER – Comedy Award London Pub Theatres \nWINNER – Audience Choice Award Mumbai Fringe \nWINNER – Big Gay Award Brighton Fringe \nPlease note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/happily-ever-poofter/ LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/screenshot-2026-09-19-at-15.06.40-NQb1LTHhtujyk8ol.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T212500 DTSTAMP:20261015T135639Z CREATED:20261015T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T135639Z UID:135447-1793305800-1793309100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story DESCRIPTION:Meet Blip Blarp\, galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster. She lands on Earth with one goal: conquer the planet and produce 1\,000 offspring. There’s just one problem: dating humans. Thrown into modern romance chaos of thirst traps\, mixed signals and situationships\, Blip discovers seduction is harder than invasion. Planetary domination? Easy. Getting a text back? Impossible.Blending physical theatre\, character comedy\, burlesque flair and audience interaction\, this bold\, playful spectacle brings Blip’s chaotic mission to life. Sexy\, brainy\, and unhinged\, expect sharp comedy\, ridiculous characters and plenty of opportunities to get involved as Blip navigates the strange world of human attraction. \nCheck out what audiences are saying: \n“Cleverly conceived\, technically inventive and anchored by a terrific central performance\, Blip Blarp is bold and quintessentially Fringe.”-Counter Culture UK \n“Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story
delivers exactly what it promises: an eccentric mix of sci-fi physical theatre\, cabaret movement\, and situation comedy. For Fringe goers seeking something genuinely offbeat\, Alicia Queen delivers a memorable\, bold experiment.”-Edinburgh Reviews \n“It was weird\, wonderful and had me laughing the entire time. It felt very welcoming and the crowd work\, that I was lucky enough to be a part of\, really pulled you in and made the show feel even more enjoyable. I’ll absolutely be looking out for more performances!”-Hayden D. \n“Fantastic\, funny\, weird and other worldly.”-Mike \n“Alicia Queen\, pardon me\, Blip Blarp is an amazing must see late night show at Fringe! This intergalactic sci-fi comedy has all the perfect ingredients to keep you thoroughly entertained and possibly feeling like you may want to leave Earth and explore the galaxy. Blip Barp is interactive\, seductive\, and just down right FUN! The music\, lighting\, visual world of all things absurd make this an impressive one woman show that all Sapiens need to see and experience!! Hi \nColchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Main). \nAge Suitability: 16yrs + \nSensitive Content: Audience Participation\, Nudity\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature \nTicket Price: ÂŁ13 \nBooking information. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blip-blarp-an-alien-love-story/ LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-30-2026-173832-9939-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T214000 DTSTAMP:20261005T155422Z CREATED:20261005T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T155422Z UID:135100-1793303100-1793310000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:These Violent Delights + Q&A DESCRIPTION:Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage\, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their first major feature-length film. \nJuliet awakens from a fever dream. How did we get here? The lines between hallucination and memory blur as cinema and dance collide in a kaleidoscopic journey of belonging\, defiance\, and self-discovery. \nIn this vivid\, contemporary re-telling without words\, fate is rewritten on the dancefloor. \nThis screening includes a pre-recorded Q&A. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/these-violent-delights-qa-2/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Scottish-Ballet-These-Violent-Delights-2-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260905T154622Z CREATED:20260905T154622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T154622Z UID:132260-1793302200-1793395800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:The Void - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester DESCRIPTION:The Void brings sci-fi horror to the stage in a production combining theatre\, illusion and atmospheric projections. \nEight million miles from Earth\, a mysterious distress call draws haunted space ranger Flint towards the Odyssey\, an ageing research vessel where something has gone badly wrong. He discovers a failing ship\, a missing crew and a deadly force running out of control. \nSet in a decaying future of humans\, artificial intelligence and memories of a dangerous past\, The Void uses powerful illusions and projections to create a theatrical science-fiction horror story. \nWritten and directed by Ryan Simons\, the production features a cast including Alex Moran\, Emma Leah Golding\, Olwen May\, Riana Duce\, Ryan Simons and Terence Rae. \nThe Void runs at the Mercury Theatre on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October 2026\, with performances at 7.30pm. The running time is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval and age guidance is 13+. \nPlease note that the production contains loud noises\, scenes of violence\, haze and flashing lights. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-void-mercury-theatre-colchester/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T223000 DTSTAMP:20260907T033802Z CREATED:20260826T114859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033802Z UID:131282-1793302200-1793313000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Two MR P's In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson... DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 5 Dec 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 4 Dec 2025 at 10:00 AM URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/two-mr-ps-in-a-podcast-live-let-that-be-a-lesson/ LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall CATEGORIES:Comedy ORGANIZER;CN="Ticketmaster Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T220000 DTSTAMP:20261015T180652Z CREATED:20261015T180652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T180652Z UID:135742-1793300400-1793311200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Halloween Rollover Quiz DESCRIPTION:Fancy winning up to ÂŁ500? 💰 Play our rollover quiz – if nobody wins\, the cash rolls over! URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/halloween-rollover-quiz/ LOCATION:SU Bar – Essex University Students Union\, Essex University Students Union\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ CATEGORIES:Quiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollover-Quiz-whats-on-header-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T150508Z CREATED:20261015T150508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T150508Z UID:135730-1793300400-1793304000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Colchester Arts Society Presents: From The Landscape: Building an Exhibition with Simon Carter DESCRIPTION:Colchester Art Society invites you to the Autumn Lecture at Firstsite\, with CAS President Simon Carter. \nFor more than 40 years\, Frinton-based artist Simon Carter has walked\, drawn and painted the landscape around him. Simon Carter: From the Landscape reflects on this long relationship with the Essex coast in an exhibition that asks us to look at painting again. \nThe talk will look at the thinking behind the exhibition\, how it was constructed and how\, through paint\, the exhibition explores the act of looking. \nThe event will consist of a talk with Q&A from Simon\, followed by a tour of the exhibition. \nAbout the artist \nSimon Carter is an Essex-based artist and curator. He studied at Colchester Institute (1980–1981) and then North East London Polytechnic (1981–1984). \nIn 2013\, he collaborated with artist Robert Priseman to form the artist-led group Contemporary British Painting and then the ‘East Contemporary Art Collection’\, the first dedicated collection of contemporary art for the East of England\, which is housed at the University of Suffolk\, Ipswich. \nSimon is President of Colchester Art Society and has been Artist-in-residence at the University of Essex and Firstsite\, Colchester. He is represented by Messum’s. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-arts-society-presents-from-the-landscape-building-an-exhibition-with-simon-carter/ LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/9b24e426-b6e1-4054-8825-99cadf9e22a1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR