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SUMMARY:the rhythm loft #3 - closer to the source
DESCRIPTION:…`Soul Imprint` & `Two Left Feet` Promotions presents…. \nthe rhythm loft #3 – closer to the source… \nAutumnal Gathering for ALL `Jazz-Dance` Disciples….Third in the series of `the rhythm loft` sessions & we have another epic & legendary special guest lined up! \nSPECIAL GUEST: PAUL MURPHY – THE `Original` Grandmaster DJ of all things `Jazz-Dance` Alternative & Indie Soul who dominated the underground club scene in Central London since the early 80s. Having passed on his vinyl collection to GP & disappearing for a decade or so\, only to remerge pre-2020s with a brand new worldwide recognised `JAZZ-ROOM RECORDS` dance label offering classical deep & underground `super rare` re-releases & brand `new` NU-Jazz production tracks & special mixes. \nFamous for his `Reel to Reel` performances & still pushing the boundaries of contemporary `Jazz-Dance` NOW with new artists & DJs today. \nAnother once in a lifetime opportunity to see/hear a performance from an `Genre Originator` DJ of historical proportions its absolutely breath taking….In GPs own words `He is the ORIGINAL `Jazz-Dance` Messenger`….2 HOUR SET > don`t miss it!! \nSpecial Support:NICKY B (Crafty Fox Jazz Cafe – IPSWICH) > DJ SET & LIVE PERCUSSION– Chris White & Mick Cooper (Soul by the Sea)– Dave Malone (Feel The Real/Jazz Social/Friday Night Funk) \nDate: SAT. 24th OCT.Venue: THREE WISE MONKEYS – 60 High St\, Colchester\, Essex. CO1 1DN (T: 01206 543014)– TOP FLOOR – 8pm > 1am \nAdvance Tickets:– First Release (Limited Early Bird) – £7.50– Second Release (Standard/Advanced) – £10– Door (On the Night) – £15
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-rhythm-loft-3-closer-to-the-source/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:Truth Colchester Sonic Ritual Events
DESCRIPTION:The news you’ve all been waiting for 🖤🩷🖤 Sonic Ritual Events i over Truth Colchester 24th October 9pm – 4am let’s share the heck outta this and make it a night remember It’s not just a night out…. It’s a ritual
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/truth-colchester-sonic-ritual-events-2/
LOCATION:Truth Colchester\, 8 Crouch St\, Colchester\, CO3 3ES\, GB
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:Act of Memory - Universal Declaration of Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission\nDoors 1.30pm\, show 2pm\nThis event is for a seated audience\n\nA Recitation \n\nThe Monica Ross Archive and friends are inviting people to join 80 tribute readings across the world to mark the 80th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2028. \n\nColchester Arts Centre is delighted to host this recital. \n\nIt is a shared process\, you are invited to join Robert Ayers and co-reciters. You can read or recite from memory any one of the 30 Articles or just enjoy the reading. \n\nThere will tea\, cake and conversation at the end of the reading which is expected to last approximately 35 minutes.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/act-of-memory-universal-declaration-of-human-rights/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Celtic Tales
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12  \n25th October: Doors 5.45pm\, show 6pm \n27th October: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\nThis show is for a seated audience \n\nFollowing the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire\, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales\, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. \n\nThis dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels\, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs\, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty\, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. \n\nWith every performance\, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage\, leaving audiences inspired\, uplifted and craving more. \n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish culture that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere.\n\n\nAwards:\n\nThree Weeks Editors Award 2012 \nBest Music Show Colchester Fringe 2025
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-celtic-tales/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 27 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jonathan-pie-the-end-of-the-world-according-to-jonathan-pie/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Horror Films Quiz 9 (Colchester)
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of horror films\, and help raise money for an incredible cause!  \n– £3 a head (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout – Book now: https://tinyurl.com/7j5kk5v \nIf you book and then decide not to attend\, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING. \nPlease attend with the number of people you book for.  \nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/horror-films-quiz-9-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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SUMMARY:Jana Varga: "The stuff Carnegie Hall shows are made of." - FATEA. £20 adv. £22 door
DESCRIPTION:Last here performing as a member of the Joni Reimagined Quartet\, when she wowed the audience with her superb vocals\, be prepared once more to be mesmerised and captivated by the voice of Jana Varga. \n​Citing a mixture of influences – from classical music to songwriters such as Janis Ian\, James Taylor\, and the well-travelled folk of Paul Simon – Jana’s music transcends boundaries and takes audiences on a timeless journey. \n​With a genuine passion for storytelling\, Jana weaves rich narratives into every note\, evoking emotions and connecting listeners to the heart and soul of her music. She has her own distinct voice that continues to evolve. \nRaised on the outskirts of Bratislava and born into a musical family\, Jana was immersed in music from a young age. As a child\, she was already performing traditional Slovak songs and went on to study classical music in Austria and France. In 2014 she became a flautist in the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra in Czechia\, when she decided to pursue the career of a singer-songwriter and moved to London. \nCo-produced by Fred Mollin (Billy Joel\, Jimmy Webb) and nominated in the Emerging Artist category of the British Blues Awards\, Jana’s 2022 debut album\, Foreigner Face\, was described as a “fascinating mixture of styles and very original” by Paul Sexton (BBC Billboard) and “amazingly beautiful” by songwriting legend Janis Ian.​ \nJana’s subsequent headline tour introduced her music to a wider UK audience and saw her first international collaboration with the Varga Quartett Wien\, a noted Austrian classical string quartet based in Vienna and led by her brother\, Pavol. \nPerformances alongside platinum-selling artist Rumer and other esteemed vocalists have garnered Jana international acclaim. Notably\, in late 2023\, she graced the stage at the O2 Indigo as part of Rumer’s band\, captivating audiences both as an opening act and a key member of the ensemble. \n​Earlier this year\, Jana released Chicory\, which was described by one music critic as “rich in cinematic overtones”\, and she’ll be performing material from that eponymous album\, plus songs from Foreigner Face and material by iconic performers such as Joni Mitchell\, Paul Simon\, Dusty Springfield\, and Carly Simon. \n​For this intimate\, stripped-back show\, Jana is accompanied by pianist Sam Watts.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jana-varga-the-stuff-carnegie-hall-shows-are-made-of-fatea-20-adv-22-door/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom\, Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Counter's Creek
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16/£15 concs\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis gig is for a seated audience\n\nCounter's Creek is an acoustic folk band based in London who make original music inspired by the folk music of the British Isles and beyond. Jigs\, reels\, grooves from Eastern Europe & West Africa\, catchy melodies with closely interwoven harmonies allied to a real sense of swing and dance energy.  \nWhistle player Jonathan Taylor has worked in many different musical genres: best known as a jazz  pianist who's played with artists such as Pee Wee Ellis\, Fred Wesley\, Ruby Turner and various British jazz luminaries\, he's also co-founder of Tango Siempre\, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and arranged music for Robert Wyatt. \nSinger Ben Cox studied Jazz at Guildhall School of Music & Drama\, has played at major Jazz festivals with The Ben Cox Band\, is currently musical director of four choirs in London and is an accomplished whistle/flute/harmonium player. \nFiddler Tom Newell is known for his work with Effra who perform regularly at UK folk festivals as well as The Ceilidh Liberation Front\, Alex Mendham & His Orchestra and pop acts including Muse\, One Direction and Lana Del Rey. He also plays banjo and mandolin (not to mention charango and mouth harp). \nGuitarist Moss Freed plays with jazz/folk group Flekd\, the Spike Orchestra\, has recorded for John Zorn’s Tzadik label and has recently completed a PhD at Hull University… \nFour musicians from different backgrounds\, united by a love of acoustic folk music\, great tunes and earthy dance grooves. \nThe name Counter's Creek refers to one of London's old rivers that used to flow from Kensal Green into the Thames. It has gradually disappeared over the last two centuries\, first converted into a canal after which parts of it were filled in. These rivers still exist in some form underneath London’s busy streets and like the new weird and wonderful musical projects in the city\, bubble up to the surface every now and then… \n\nhttps://www.counterscreekmusic.com/\n\nSupport: Sinead Orme\n\nSinéad is an Irish singer-songwriter who lives in Wivenhoe. She has played for us before a number of times and her recently released CD ‘Spindrift’ demonstrates her virtuosity as a singer-songwriter.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/counters-creek/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Celtic Tales
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12  \n25th October: Doors 5.45pm\, show 6pm \n27th October: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\nThis show is for a seated audience \n\nFollowing the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire\, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales\, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. \n\nThis dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels\, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs\, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty\, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. \n\nWith every performance\, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage\, leaving audiences inspired\, uplifted and craving more. \n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish culture that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere.\n\n\nAwards:\n\nThree Weeks Editors Award 2012 \nBest Music Show Colchester Fringe 2025
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-celtic-tales-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays - Platform 4: The Alice Project
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Pay what you can afford  \nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm \nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nWho are you?\nasks the Caterpillar. \n\nAlice is not sure… \n\nAcclaimed performance company Platform 4 take you on a sonic journey through the Wonderland of Alice\, weaving together original music\, interviews with inhabitants of the New Forest\, Lewis Carroll’s text and voices from 40 contemporary Alices! \n\nThis is a ri!\, a homage and a fascinating audio adventure down the rabbit hole\, with a four-piece band of multi-instrumentalist performers. \n\nExpect twisting melodies\, smiling cats\, percussive teacups and surreal storytelling… \n\nAimed at adults and young people\, it’s not the normal Alice family show!\n\n\n“An exceptional company.” The Guardian
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-platform-4-the-alice-project/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Living with Luke
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8\n1st show: Doors 3.45pm\, show 4pm\n2nd show: Doors 6.45pm\, show 7pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nAge Guidance: 12+\nContent warnings: Audience Participation\, Distressing / Potentially Triggering Themes\, Scenes of a Sexual Nature / Sexual Violence / Violence\, Strobe Lighting / Flashing Lights\, Strong Language / Swearing\n\nBack my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles to connect with his autistic son\, Luke\, so he has to wrestle the Autistic Shadow to try and make contact with Luke. \n\nWatch real wrestling as the struggle is played out\, an emotional roller coaster of what it's like to live with Luke\, from the 2025 Legend of the Fringe. \n\nWINNER BEST REGIONAL PRODUCTION COLCHESTER FRINGE 2023. \n\n"The most visceral\, funny\, in-your-face\, emotionally affecting plays I've seen in years" (East Anglian Daily Times.) \n***** Britishtheatre.com \n"Set in a wrestling ring… remarkable\, performed by Luke's real-life father" Your Harlow\n\nAwards: \nColchester Fringe Artists Pick 2021. \nColchester Fringe Best Regional Production 2023. \nLegend of the Fringe 2025.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-living-with-luke/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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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
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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 \, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Mercury Theatre \, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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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
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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\, Ménière’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 £40 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
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Josephine
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12\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 Beyoncé – 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\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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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 £1000+ 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\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T000000
DTSTAMP:20260910T164551Z
CREATED:20260909T153750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T164551Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kings Arms%2C Frating%2C Essex":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033802Z
CREATED:20260826T114900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033802Z
UID:131286-1793440800-1793451600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Lino Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cosy and creative morning with our Christmas Lino Print Workshop. \nPerfect for beginners and creative minds alike\, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of designing\, carving\, and printing your very own festive lino artwork. Whether you want to create Christmas cards\, wrapping paper\, gift tags\, framed prints\, or seasonal decorations\, you’ll leave with beautiful handmade pieces ready for the festive season. \nYou’ll learn: \n • How to transfer your design onto lino • Safe carving techniques and tools to use • Printing methods for clean\, bold designs • Tips for creating repeat patterns and festive prints \nWith plenty of Christmas inspiration available\, you can make something traditional\, modern\, playful\, or completely unique to your style. No experience is needed\, and all materials and tuition are included. \nWorkshop Details:Saturday 31st October – 10.00am \n£35pp including a hot beverage & cake \nA perfect autumn morning with friends\, family\, or a little creative time for yourself. Spaces are limited. \nBOOK HERE: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-lino-print-workshop
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/christmas-lino-print-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Ardleigh Studios\, Ardleigh Studios
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260912T192130Z
CREATED:20260616T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T192130Z
UID:130509-1793464200-1793475000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:A night at the darts - Colchester October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Charter Hall\, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts. \nPlayers:Gerwyn Price \nChris Dobey \nRaymond van Barneveld \nKevin Painter \nLine up subject to late change \nThere will be intervals throughout the event between professional darts matches\, featuring a stage sporting memorabilia auction\, an exciting prize draw\, and the opportunity to purchase official player merchandise. Prizes in the stage auction include signed memorabilia and the chance to play a leg of darts against one of the professional players. Additionally\, a silent auction will run throughout the evening. All of this is designed to enhance the unforgettable atmosphere of our events.Please note\, elements of the show may include light adult humour\, so parental discretion for 13-18 year olds (must be accompanied by an adult). \nTimings: \n16:30 \nPlatinum tickets doors open \n16:45 \nPlatinum meet & greet to start \n17:30 \nMeet & Greet tickets doors open \n18:00 \nMeet & greet to start \n19:00 \nStandard tickets doors open \n19:20 \nMain event starts \nPlease note timings are subject to change \nTickets: \nPlatinum ticket: includes exclusive player meet and greet\, participate in a 9 darts challenge for the chance to win darting memorabilia\, professionally framed photo with a player of your choice printed on the night\, tour event shirt\, reserved table seating in front of the stage.Meet & Greet ticket: includes meet and greet with the players (meet and greet consists of a handshake and one item signed by all players per ticket)\, reserved table seating.Standard Tiered Seating ticketStandard Balcony Standing ticketAge Restrictions:Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-night-at-the-darts-colchester-october-2026/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Variety
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033803Z
CREATED:20260826T114903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033803Z
UID:131292-1793466000-1793478600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Samhain Ritual - Women Circle\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:This will be an incredibly powerful time of Sister’s joining together for an evening of women’s empowerment tapping into the energy of Samhain.  \nThe evening will be full of love\, connection\, joy\, gratitude and magick. \nWe will journey together\, creating a sacred space for us as a group and as individuals to connect with our inner goddess\, tapping into the beautiful and powerful divine energy that each of us holds within.We will call upon our ancestors and the energy of goddesses to remind us of who we are\, the power that we hold and the love that connects us.We will be offering womb healing\, grounding\, spell casting\, holding space\, and releasing – through different spiritual practices. \nLet’s wake the witch within each of us at this powerful time of year.  \nThe evening will include a lovingly cooked light dinner\, snacks and herbal tea’s.  \nThis event will be held in the beautiful Tree Room\, in the Centre of Colchester.  \nOnly 12 spaces are available.  \nThe price is £55.00 – You are welcome to pay a deposit of £20.00 to hold your space\, and the rest is to be paid by the 25th of October.  \nBookings can be made via this link – https://dharmabelle.co.uk/event/samhain-womens-ritual/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/samhain-ritual-women-circle-colchester-2/
LOCATION:The Tree Room\, The Tree Room
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Dharmabelle":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T183000
DTSTAMP:20260917T082429Z
CREATED:20260917T071253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T082429Z
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SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - FREE CRISPS
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8 \nDoors 5.15pm\, show 5.30pm \nThis show is for a seated audience \n\nAge Guidance: 16+ \nContent Warnings: Audience Participation\, Distressing or Potentially Triggering Themes\, Flashing Lights\n \nFREE CRISPS! \n \nNow I have your attention. I’d like to talk to you (interspersed with a bit of dancing) about the magic that is the salt and vinegar hula hoop. Especially the BIG HOOPS. Not experienced this magic before? Well you better get yourself along to FREE CRISPS. \n \nFREE CRISPS is a contemporary dance and spoken word piece about how a tarot card reading\, sauerkraut and a degree in contemporary dance led me to realise how much I love salt and vinegar hula hoops and how they were the catalyst in breaking down the harmful ideology I had squirrelled away in the recesses of my overloaded brain. \n \nIt’s no big surprise that humans have created a very complicated relationship with food. Add to that training as a professional dancer in the early 2010s and you’ve got yourself a lovely little combination of being INCREDIBLY HUNGRY but not allowing yourself to eat bread? It does not add up to an enjoyable experience. \n \nThis solo explores the experiences leading up to this revelation through dancing\, a bit of chatting and even games – with prizes (bet you can’t guess what they are?). It’s silly and serious as it wanders through the peculiar way we have made a vital part of our lives – food – so so complicated.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-fringe-festival-free-crisps/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T000000
DTSTAMP:20260912T191939Z
CREATED:20260909T153751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T191939Z
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SUMMARY:“Spankey and the Hipthrusters: Halloween Night”
DESCRIPTION:Halloween night with great music. 🎵
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/spankey-and-the-hipthrusters-halloween-night/
LOCATION:Main Road\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kings Arms%2C Frating%2C Essex":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033803Z
CREATED:20260828T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033803Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Lick: HALLOWEEN UNLEASHED – charity night
DESCRIPTION:🤘 BIG LICKERS. WE’RE BACK! 🤘 \nHalloween is here\, and THE BIG LICK is being UNLEASHED for one night only! \nPrepare yourselves for a night of METAL\, ROCK\, ALTERNATIVE and PARTY ANTHEMS\, spread across TWO FLOORS of the Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester. \n🦇 SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2026🙈🙉🙊 Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester (top and middle floors)🕘 9pm–2am_____ \n🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://ticketscandy.com/e/the-big-lick-halloween-unleashed-charity-night-20461_____ \n🤘 TWO FLOORS OF MUSIC \nThe Big Lick DJs are reuniting once again to bring you the very best in METAL\, ROCK\, ALTERNATIVE and PARTY ANTHEMS! \n🎧 YOSHI (The Big Lick / Y Not Festival / DJ Yoshi Entertainment – https://bit.ly/3ShXd9F)🎧 LLOYD RUST (The Big Lick / Bloodstock / Bearded Theory / Bay Days / Rebay)🎧 JON MORTER (The Big Lick / Hard Rock Hell Radio / @JonMorter)🎧 XAV (The Big Lick)_____ \n👻 Fancy dress is encouraged (but not essential – but come on… it IS Halloween!)🍹 Halloween drinks specials and giveaways_____ \n🎗️ ROCK OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE \nThis special Big Lick is proudly supporting The Robin Cancer Trust\, the UK’s only testicular\, ovarian and germ-cell cancer charity – and one that is close to our hearts. \nProfits from the tickets/door sales\, plus money raised during the night\, will be donated directly to The Robin Cancer Trust. \nTheir mission is to stop young adults dying from testicular\, ovarian and germ cell cancer through raising awareness with their life-saving cancer campaigns\, engaging young adults with digital education programmes and empowering the germ cell cancer community across the UK. Find out more about The Robin Cancer Trust and how you can get involved:www.therobincancertrust.org_____ \n⚠️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nNo re-entry – once you’re in\, you’re inLast entry: 1am🪪 Challenge 25 is in operation\, so please bring valid ID. Over 18s only🎒 Bags may be searched on entry❗Please note that Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift. Access to the middle and top floors is via stairs only\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.This event will contain flashing and strobing lighting effects._____ \n🖤 THANK YOU \nHuge thanks to Lee for the artwork and reimagining the monkeys once again! \nAnd a massive thank you to Three Wise Monkeys for hosting us and supporting the event. \nTHE BIG LICK TEAM THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! \nFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @thebiglick_colchester for announcements\, ticket information and more. \n😜 GET LICKED!!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-big-lick-halloween-unleashed-charity-night/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033803Z
CREATED:20260616T162356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033803Z
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SUMMARY:The Rec Halloween Market
DESCRIPTION:🎃 The Rec Halloween Market 🎃Get ready for a spooktacular day at The Rec Halloween Market — a special seasonal event packed with great food\, local stalls\, and a fun Halloween atmosphere for all ages. \n📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground (beside the café)📅 Sunday 1st November ⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm🎟️ FREE ENTRY👻 What to expect:Spooky stalls & Halloween-themed treatsStreet food & hot drinksLocal traders & small businessesSweet treats\, desserts & seasonal specialsFamily & dog friendly atmosphere \n🎭 Fancy dress welcome!Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes — whether you’re scary\, funny or creative 🎃
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-rec-halloween-market/
LOCATION:Colchester old heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T190406Z
CREATED:20260911T033817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T190406Z
UID:132795-1793545200-1793552400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Calm at The Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle. \nThese sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment\, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time\, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays\, and a dedicated sensory space is available away from the main galleries. \nEar defenders\, visual guides\, and twiddlemuffs are available free of charge at the museum’s reception. \nFor more information about accessibility and our sensory-friendly resources\, visit our Access page. \nThis event is included as part of Castle admission. There is no need to book; just purchase general admission tickets to the Castle\, or consider a Museums Pass to enjoy unlimited visits during the year!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/calm-at-the-castle-4/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T071253Z
CREATED:20260917T071253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T071253Z
UID:133297-1793550600-1793550600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Colchester Fringe Festival - Josephine
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12\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 Beyoncé – 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/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T183441Z
CREATED:20260915T183441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183441Z
UID:133138-1793556000-1793559600@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 £1000+ 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-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Fringe":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074706Z
CREATED:20260616T162401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T074706Z
UID:130511-1793561400-1793572200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Halloween At The Movies - Charter Hall - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Halloween at the Movies brings a selection of memorable film music to the Charter Hall stage in a live concert performed by The Great British Film Orchestra. \nThe show celebrates some of cinema’s best-known fantasy\, adventure and horror soundtracks\, with orchestral performances inspired by films including The Addams Family\, Beetlejuice\, Hocus Pocus\, Harry Potter\, Ghostbusters and Friday the 13th. \nPerformed by one of the UK’s leading film music ensembles\, the concert combines live orchestral music with themes drawn from some of the most recognisable films associated with Halloween and the supernatural. \nAimed at film fans\, families and lovers of movie music\, the performance offers an opportunity to hear classic cinematic scores reimagined in a live concert setting. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/halloween-at-the-movies-charter-hall-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033803Z
CREATED:20260224T071252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033803Z
UID:129280-1793613600-1794002400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:HEART Performance Retreat with Amy Sigil and Catherine Idalia
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open! https://forms.gle/ZhmSqAinckUPiPY97  \nApply now and pay later! Just a deposit (£100\, non-refundable) is required to secure your spot. The remaining can be paid in installments. \nHEART Performance Retreat with Amy Sigil and Catherine Idalia2nd – 6th Nov 2026in the historic city of Colchester\, UK \nA week for growth\, creativity and connection.No work\, no chores\, no day-to-day stresses.Just dance\, inspiration\, friendship and fun. \nA week for YOU.  \nJoin Catherine and SPECIAL GUEST AMY SIGIL for a dance experience that is both supportive and challenging\, grounding and innovative. A dance experience that’s all about HEART. \nA total of 43hrs of instruction! \nBefore the retreat: 15hrs of online classes \nDuring the retreat: 28hrs of in-person training+ social events+ ‘ask us anything’ evening with the teachers+ theatre show+ professional photos and video from the show \nInvestment: £747 \nAccommodation can be arranged for an additional costPayment plans available \nMore info: www.catherinetaylordance.co.uk/learn-to-dance/#performanceretreat2026
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/performance-retreat-with-amy-sigil-and-catherine-taylor/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
CATEGORIES:Performance,Wellbeing
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