Travels with my sketchbook is an exploration of creativity. You will be taking inspiration from the beautiful countryside and historic buildings around Flatford Mill. Each day will be spent venturing outdoors with our sketchbooks to capture and record our travels. A ‘step by step’ programme of exercises and demonstrations designed to help and encourage complete [...]

An original one-man performance featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself, Sweeney Todd! What dreadful secret lies beneath the barbershop of Sweeney Todd? Can it be linked in any way with the delicious meat and veal pies served by Nellie Lovett at her shop next door? Suitable for ages 11 [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Kensuke’s Kingdom (Parent & Baby) (PG)!A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island discovers that he’s not alone. He encounters an old Japanese soldier, who retreated there after World War II.As dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise.Guests [...]

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE > https://creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursdays/Everyone is welcome to join us at Make Friends & Craft to make friends and craft!At this drop-in workshop at Curzon Colchester there will be friendship bracelet making, paper and pens for doodling and lots of friendly people to get creative with.Drop in anytime between 3pm & 6pm!https://www.facebook.com/events/8181431938584844/

Come and join our casual Blood Bowl meet-up.Bring your teams, pitches and block dice and meet some fellow coaches for some friendly (well, as friendly as Blood Bowl can get) games of the classic Fantasy Sports Game!£5 to play, Full food & drink menu available.https://www.facebook.com/events/815774643678341/

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE > https://creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursdays/Take part in this workshop that explores an interpretation of healing through movement and community. The choreography is simple and accessible (e.g. can take part seated or standing).The final performance will be recorded and showcased at the ‘Healthwatch Essex Trauma Ambassador Group present – The ‘Expressions of Trauma’ Exhibition’. [...]

A FREE monthly Open Workshop, a chance for current & potential members to come together and catch up.Thinking of becoming a member and want to know more? Already a member and want to catch up with the others? Colchester Makerspace Socials are free of charge, include a short introduction to Colchester Makerspace, an opportunity to [...]

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE > https://creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursdays/Thinking of becoming a member and want to know more? Already a member and want to catch up with the others? Makerspace Socials are free, include a short introduction, an opportunity to meet our members and associate artists and hear a short show-and-tell from our Maker of the Month.https://www.facebook.com/events/870214211205171/

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

Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team - Food available throughout - Book via https://othermonkeybrewing.com/book-a-table/ If you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking. https://www.facebook.com/events/2801135453386655/

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE > https://creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursdays/Come to the Vacay and either take your turn at being a comedy star or sit-back and laugh the night away at Colchester’s first ever outdoor open mic comedy night. Hosted by comedian and sex icon Jake Halimi.https://www.facebook.com/events/3382572968717493/

It’s been a long and eventful road for Godsticks since emerging onto the progressive rock scene in 2009. Metal Hammer Magazine called them “the U.K’s most idiosyncratic rock band” and over the years and several albums later, their music became progressively heavier. When the “genre redefining” prog metal masterpiece that was ‘Emergence’ was released in [...]