Brewhouse Wenesday Reels- Movie and Pizza Night
2025-08-27 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
Rob says, ‘We’re almost at the end of our Australian Film season this August, so this Wednesday 27th, at 7:30pm at Queen St Brewhouse, I’ll be screening a legendary and previously lost film called “Wake in Fright” (18) (1971), directed by Ted Kotcheff (Rambo: First Blood, 1982) and written by Evan Jones. The film stars Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, and Sylvia Kay. Initially released as “Outback” outside Australia, “Wake in Fright” is a psychological drama about an English school teacher stuck in a rural Australian town surrounded by the overly friendly and sinister townspeople. Despite positive reviews, the film was a commercial failure upon its first release and rediscovered by audiences when its original negative was found and restored in 2009.
In Tiboonda, a remote town in the Australian outback, a young middle-class British school teacher called John Grant (Gary Bond) leaves for the Christmas holidays to see his girlfriend Robyn but stops at a mining town called Bundanyabba (nicknamed “The Yabba” by locals) to catch a train to Sydney. When John arrives in The Yabba, he is befriended by a local policeman, Jack Crawford (Chips Rafferty), at a pub who keeps tempting him with alcoholic drinks and takes him to an illegal game of two-up. John places a bet and wins but goes back to increase his chances and loses everything. Now stranded in the town of Yabba, John finds himself in the company of Clarence “Doc” Tydon (Donald Pleasence), a vagrant alcoholic and former medical practitioner who introduces him to the savage and degrading lifestyle in the outback.
“Wake in Fright” faced controversy when it was first released with its portrayal of life in the outback, e.g., binge drinking and gambling and a graphic scene where real kangaroos were shot and killed by locals. Director Ted Kotcheff defended the scene to point out the serious threat of kangaroos being hunted recklessly with consultation from the Animal Welfare organisations in both Australia and the United Kingdom to show the scene uncut. Since the film first release, “Wake in Fright” developed a cult following and gained recognition as a truly great Australian film that was lost due to the master negative having gone missing. The film’s editor, Anthony Buckley, discovered the original film and sound elements in 2004 and rescued it from destruction. In 2009, the film was restored and re-released at the Cannes Film Festival to widespread acclaim.

Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
2025-08-27 19:30 - 22:45 | The Victoria Pub, The Victoria Pub
It’s Open Mic Night!Bring yourself… or send your friends in place of you…. or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board goes up around 7:30 & the mic goes live around 8:00. *We wrap up for 10:45.*Performers usually get 2-3 songs (up to 15 minutes in total) but this depends the number of participants on the night.

Curry Night
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. August is all about the Curried Jerk – A staple of Caribbean culture. A smokey, spicy and aromatic flavour profile. A perfect accompaniment to an ice cold beer. Sides; coleslaw, grilled pineapple and bean salsa, fried dumpling
Pair your meal with a pint of our signature Other Monkey Brewing beer, freshly brewed right here on-site. All of this comes together for just £12.50 per person!
Whether you’re a curry connoisseur or just love great food and beer, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Event Details:Date: Last Thursday of Every MonthTime: 5pm – 9pmLocation: Other Monkey Brewing – The TaproomPrice: £12.50 per person
Book Your Table: Spaces are limited and fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance. Vegan options are available

Wivenhoe Funny Farm on Tour 6.30pm start!
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 | The Horse & Groom, Wivenhoe Cross, Wivenhoe, CO7 9QL, GB
Booking info at bottom of this post.
Thursday 28th AUGUST 6.30pm to 8.30pm – doors around 5.30pm (but pub open all day so rock up whenever)
Top notch live stand-up comedy shows from:
Otiz Cannelloni
Otiz Cannelloni combines magic and the logic of stand-up to produce a hybrid comic creation. With a mind more suited to testing crash helmets, his performance fluctuates between sheer genius and downright stupidity.
‘Master of mirth and minimalist magic… delightful’ (Time Out).“A magical Wag. Bewitching.”
GUARDIAN
Support from:Mike Capozzola “A brilliant comedian with a dry sense of humor”-SAN FRANCISCO SKETCHFEST
“Hilarious… Twisted!”-RICHARD LEWIS ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
& Ali Warwood “Ever hilarious” – Cambridge Edition​MC Hazel Humphreys​
Please read!ALL BOOKINGS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED VIA HAZEL – email – FUNNYFARMCOMEDY@GMAIL.COMWe will be asking for donations to help pay acts for reservations. Recommended £8.50 donation per seat booked but whatever you can manage.
This is an outdoor gig at The Horse and Groom Pub, Wivenhoe starting 6.30pm (pub open all day), there is limited seating available. Please book tables in advance.
We will be requesting donations for table reservations in order to help us pay our professional acts. This would be preferable via BACs in advance but we will collect donations on the night too.
The Funny Farm would recommend bringing the following: warm clothes (it may get cold), mozzie repellent & waterproof (just in case!)
This is a cracking comedy line-up with pro comics and the Funny Farm needs the audience’s help in covering the costs.
I’ve been asked by the pub staff to remind people it’s polite to return empty glasses to the bar or the empties tray outside. There – I’ve done it x

Emma - Tymperleys, Colchester
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Tymperleys, Trinity St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JN, Tymperleys, Trinity St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JN
Ever the matchmaker and never the match? So seems to be the case for Emma Woodhouse…
And yet Emma remains more than content to help see that those around her are paired off into advantageous alliances for all concerned. In fact, she fancies herself rather good in the role of matchmaker. But, after an ill-advised union leads to heartbreak and bitterness, can Emma learn the greatest lesson in love? That romance is not something that can be forced and the most propitious matches always make themselves…
This Summer, critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings Jane Austen’s classic tale to life in a stunning one-act adaptation to celebrate the author’s 250th anniversary year.
Packed with rivalries, regrets and, of course, plenty of romance, our production is sure to spread joy this summer!
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Running time: Approximately 85 minutes
A high-octane bravura performance… This Is My Theatre have chalked up another triumph!” – Ingenue Magazine (on Persuasion)
“Delightful in every way… An enchanting performance!” – Grapevine Live (on Pride & Prejudice)
“An utterly gripping story retold with trademarker This Is My Theatre aplomb!” – Sussex Local Magazine (on Jane Eyre)

Shar’s Drag Bingo
2025-08-28 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.Tickets £5, Doors 7pm, Restaurant floorThis gig takes place on the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys ColchesterAccess – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two short flights of stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight.

Mike Lee Presents An Evening Of Nippon City Pop
2025-08-28 19:00 - 22:00 | 7 Queen Street, Colchester, 7 Queen Street, Colchester
A great night of new sounds to our ears of Nippon City Pop. Come and discover your newest favourite sound!

Jam night
2025-08-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Main Road, Colchester
Monthly jam night

Children’s Workshops - all three workshops
2025-08-29 09:30 - 16:00 | Love Local, Love Local
9:30-11am Lego printing for children
Make beautiful prints using Lego dots, paint and rollers as well as Lego bricks to make designs.
Suitable for all ages.
12pm-1:30pm Sew a pineapple Keyring
Sew and stuff a faux leather pineapple Keyring, suitable for age 7+ and those younger who can sew a little.
2:30pm-4pm Make a dream catcher
Choose from different colour ribbons, beads and thread to make your own dream catcher.
Squash and snacks included (please let me know if there are any dietary requirements)£15 for one workshop, £10 for a sibling. £40 for all 3 workshops, £25 for each sibling.
Email info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk to book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) or eventbrite (fees apply)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1513470905219?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cinema | Savages (PG)
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:42 | Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom
Showing at Firstsite Cinema – Savages (PG)!
In Borneo, at the edge of the tropical forest, Kéria is given a baby orangutan.
With the forest under greater threat than ever, Kéria, Selaï and the little primate, Oshi, will have to face many obstacles.
Book now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1793224351571568/?event_time_id=1793224361571567

VOYAGE With Madison @ TWM Colchester
2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
FRIDAY 29th AUGUST, VOYAGE @ THREE WISE MONKEYS – COLCHESTER! With @bandofmadison 🤯
NEW SUPPORT ACT! 😱
Unfortunately on Friday the 29th of August, Ruby Poole is now unable to make it (we will be rescheduling) BUT NO STRESS!
@bandofmadison are going to be giving you a set of absolute musical genius! 🤩
Come and see VOYAGE live at @twm_colchester @twmlive £5 a Ticket (+ Booking Fee) 🙌
You can find the ticket link direct in our LinkTree! 💜
Come and have a boogie and we’ll see you there 😁
• #twm #threewisemonkeys #colchester #livemusic #colchestermusicscene #colchestermusicians #instagrammusic #music #essex #essexmusic #twmlive #madison #bandofmadison

Shoulder of Mutton Film, TV & Music Quiz 26
2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Shoulder of Mutton Antique and Collectibles Centre and Licensed Restaurant, Halstead Road, Colchester, CO63LL, GB
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help to raise money for an incredible cause!
– £3 a head (cash only)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout – Book on 01206 687287
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.
If you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking.

Mersea Scooter Rally 2025
2025-08-29 19:00 - 2025-08-30 23:45 | Mersea Island Scooter Rally, Mersea Island Scooter Rally
Established in 1993, Mersea Island Scooter Rally is organised by Colchester DVLC.
It’s held on the weekend after the August bank holiday each year and is established as one of the most old-school, fun and friendly rallies on the scootering calendar.

Sound Bath Meditation - Hythe Quay
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:00 | upstairs, 26b Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB , CO2 8JB Colchester, United Kingdom, upstairs, 26b Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB , CO2 8JB Colchester, United Kingdom
NEW VENUE!Come and join our Sound Bath meditations, vibrational relaxation, curated sonic journies to soothe the soul…Minimal effort required, for maximum results. Simply recline, bathing in the deeply therapeutic and delightful sacred sound vibrations that will help promote healing, happiness and vitality.We may ease out with a gentle stretch & focus on the breath, before lying down, wrapped up warmly in blankets.You will listen to the ethereal tones of our crystal bowls, handmade Tibetan Singing Bowls – including 7 Chakra bowls – unique titanium gongs, Chinese Wind Gong, vocal toning, shamanic drum, tingshas, koshi bells and more…..The different frequencies activate different aspects of our subtle body and the Sympathetic Nervous System – the Relaxation, Rest & Repair Response – and open up a plethora of positive physical, mental, emotional & energetic health benefits. This includes lowering blood pressure, helping to self regulate, relax muscles and reduces tension, pains reduces as endorphins increase, improved circulation…
https://www.facebook.com/events/694313006679539/?event_time_id=694313013346205

Creatures of the Night
2025-08-29 19:30 - 2025-08-30 00:30 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
Gothtastic night in the Brewhouse sees DJ Will Bland & DJ Gentleman Jim playing the best stomping GOTH ROCK METAL🖤🤠☠️🫵🧟‍♀️🧟🎧🎚️💿

GIG - PHOENIX SUN
2025-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | The New Inn Colchester, 36 Chapel Street South, Colchester, CO2 7AX, GB
GIG ALERT!
P H O E N XS U N – FRIDAY, 29th AUGUST
Introducing a high energy trio – bringing you indie, punk and rock classics!
08.00PM – 10.00PMFREE ENTRY! Grab a pint and enjoy the tunes!
– H&T 🍻

Last Friday Pub Crawl (August 2025)
2025-08-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Spinnaker Colchester, The Spinnaker Colchester
– 8pm – Spinnaker– 9pm – Artilleryman– 10pm – New Town Tavern
Our regular ‘last Friday’ pub crawls around Colchester.
The route is as follows with approximate times so you can ‘hop on’ or ‘hop off’ during the evening. If a pub isn’t serving real ale on the night, you can always find us in the next pub on the list.

MYSPACE OR YOURS? LIVE @ CODA [COLCHESTER]
2025-08-29 21:00 - 2025-08-30 00:00 | Coda Colchester, Coda Colchester
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 [𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗔] 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲!!
𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 👥𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!!𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 @codacolchester 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗻𝗱.. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 🤳
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗠𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘 & 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡-𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 🖤
𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴.. 𝗦𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝘁 💥
𝗔𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗟𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢 ✌🏻 @dj_pressplay_uk 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 2𝗔𝗠
𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 29𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 [9𝗣𝗠]
#𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗮 #𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 #𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁#𝗽𝗼𝗽𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗸 #𝗲𝗺𝗼 #𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 #𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀

Come as You Are – 90s Alternative Party
2025-08-29 21:00 - 2025-08-30 00:00 | 45 North Hill, CO1 1PY Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us at Twisters Bar for a night dedicated to the sound and spirit of 90s alternative. From the raw energy of Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins to the anthems of Blur and Radiohead, DJ Rom Atkin will be digging deep into the era.
Free entry all night | Bar opens at 5pm | DJ Rom Atkin from 9pm

Pop Friday!
2025-08-29 21:00 - 2025-08-30 03:00 | Rubix Bar, Rubix Bar
Work off the frustrations and stress of the week with a session on the Dance 💃 Floor!
Enjoy a well deserved night out with a bit of nostalgia as we bring the Good Times back to Colchester!
Enjoy our resident DJs playing throwbackPop, Party & Dance classics from the 80s,90s & 00s all night long!
Fancy a few drinkies ? We got you covered with 2 Cocktails 🍹 for £8 plus other huge deals across the night!🥂
It’s Also FREE Entry all night on a Friday! 🙌

Cinema | Savages (Relaxed) (PG)
2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:32 | Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom
Showing at Firstsite Cinema – Savages (Relaxed) (PG)!
In Borneo, at the edge of the tropical forest, Kéria is given a baby orangutan.
With the forest under greater threat than ever, Kéria, Selaï and the little primate, Oshi, will have to face many obstacles.
Book now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700.

Street Photography
2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 | High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to “see” interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer’s eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.

Star Wars Unlimited League
2025-08-30 12:15 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
New to the calendar Star Wars™: Unlimited league. Join for our Star Wars Unlimited league day & challenge your inner light or dark side.
How it works
Our bi-weekly league session for Star Wars™: Unlimited will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the weeks. This is a great opportunity to meet new players, trade cards and pick up new stock while available. All you need to do is challenge a fellow player to a best of 3 match and you will both receive a weekly play booster (1 per week per player). Then each win will gain you 2 points on our league chart & 1 point if you lost. At the end of a set cycle we will then give out some extra prizes to the top 2 and some random prize going to anyone that has a point on the league chart.
Whats the cost?£5 each week, but everyone gets a Star Wars™: Unlimited booster during the event.
Start time: 12:15
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

Pokemon League / Learn To Play / Trade Event
2025-08-30 12:30 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
With demand for more Pokemon time in-store we will now be running Pokemon league ever other Saturday from 10am-12pm. This now means that Pokemon will be on every week. So for this month we will be running the league as below:Saturday 9th August 10am-12pmSaturday 16th August 12:30pm-5pmSaturday 23rd August 10am-12pmSaturday 30th August 12:30pm-5pm
It is the idea time to come along, learn to play, trade cards and play games against each other in a relaxed friendly environment.
Your only requirement is that each week you will have your Pokemon ID with you (you can get this by creating an account on the Pokemon web-site). As a result we will be able to gain league promos for those that have submitted Pokemon id’s.
This really is a meet up for anyone regardless of if you are beginner, intermediate player or expert. So don’t miss out come join in the fun and drop by to see us this Saturday.
COST : This is a free to enter event.START TIME : 12:30pmEND TIME : 5:00pm
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

DIGIMON Store Tournament Event
2025-08-30 13:00 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
DIGIMON Store Tournament Event. We hope to keep this on the calendar so come and show your support for this super not so new now TCG,
Prize SupportEveryone gets a store tournament 2025 pack & booster for coming and 1st place gets a foil tournament 2025 pack. Not only that but addition booster will be put into the prize pot for every player that enters.
Start time: 1pmCost £10.00
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 24, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

CODA - Acoustic Showcase
2025-08-30 15:00 - 17:30 | 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom, 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Rob LewisSimon CrazeEd TalbotRosalind Harniess (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they’re properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own microphones etc

Open Air Comedy @ The Priory! Featuring Russell Kane + Guests
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Botolph’s Priory, Colchester, GB
In partnership with Colchester Events.Goes on sale Wednesday 30th July at 10am.
All Tickets £25.Gates open 6pm, show starts 7pm.Finish 9.30pm Approx.
This is an outdoor event in the grassy surrounds of St Botolphs Priory (Next to Colchester Town railway station). Please see the bottom of this page for full info.
ACCESS INFOThere will be step-free access to the site. More details to follow.
An evening of top flight comedy headlined by a nearly local legend – the fantastic RUSSELL KANE!
Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author, and scriptwriter Russell Kane is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV with recent TV appearances include The Apprentice: You’re Fired, The One Show, Live at the Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Michael McIntryre’s Big Show, Antiques Road Trip, Stupid Man, Smart Phone, as well as regular appearances on Steph’s Packed Lunch. His chart-smashing BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds podcast Evil Genius quickly became a flagship show, and was the best performing original podcast on the platform. It has been turned into a TV show by BBC Studios, and will appear on Sky TV in November 2023. Russell also recently helped present a prime-time, conversation-changing documentary about men’s bodies and sperm counts on Channel 4’s Celebrity Save Our Sperm. This year he performed headline slots at Latitude, Reading, and Leeds festivals. Winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Comedy Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year. As ever, Russell also continues to provide his ever-popular topical online rants known as Kaneings.
Russell will be performing a 45 minute set, accompanied by spots from:
EVA BINDEMAN (MC)Eva Bindeman is a Bristol based, North East Comic bringing a warm, conversational sense of humour with a twist of the unexpected. Recently seen on BBC 1 and iplayer for the BBC New Comedy Awards, Eva is a performer to look out for this year and beyond. Funny women
“one to watch” 2022 SYTYFsemi finalist 2019 Leicester Mercury 2024 WINNER“Killer gags and excellent delivery. Bindeman knows what she is doing.” The Bath Echo.
RICHARD SPALDINGRichard Spalding is an award winning, mild mannered and polite (or so he says) comedian from the Midlands. His immaculately crafted material and impeccable comedy timing ensures very well delivered jokes. Richard is one of the best acts breaking onto the circuit currently.
“My favourite comedian.” – Eshaan Akbar“He’s a very useful joke writer with an assured, club-ready confidence that already feels like a safe pair of hands.” – Chortle
LIMAHL GERMAINLimahl Germain is a hilarious British-Caribbean comedian hailing from East London. Known for his quick wit and ability to blend personal experience with insightful social commentary, he’s earned a reputation as one of the most exciting young voices in British comedy. He seamlessly navigates topics like race, class, identity, and the often absurd nature of contemporary life. His razor-sharp observational skills and silky smooth delivery invite audiences to laugh while also challenging their assumptions and broadening their perspectives. Having already appeared on the BBC and Comedy Central, Limahl continues to captivate audiences with his candid, clever, and consistently hysterical performances.
EVENT INFO! PLEASE READ…
What you’ll need to bring:Seating – fold up chairs, benches etc. Or a good old fashioned blanket. There is no seating provided on site.Food & Soft Drink – you are welcome to bring any food or soft drink on to the site. Alcohol is NOT PERMITTED to be brought on to site – there will be a bar in operation for the purchase of beer, wine etc.An Umbrella / poncho / other rain proof solution – because, you know, the weather.
Wet Weather Policy:The event will still go ahead in the event of rain, unless deemed dangerous.
Please DON’T bring in gazebos, flags or anything else that might interfere with other peoples’ view of the stage.

Bhavik Haria Live
2025-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £16Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
Join us on this UK tour as Bhavik brings the heart of Indian music to stages nationwide. From soulful Bhajans to all the Bollywood classics you’ll love singing along to, and the poetic beauty of Ghazals, this tour is a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and timeless melodies.
The first half will take you on a heartfelt journey with a selection of cherished Bhajans, including tracks from Bhavik’s latest album ‘Sama’. As the evening unfolds, the second half will transform into a lively Mehfil of timeless Bollywood classics and Ghazals.�
With this being Bhavik’s final UK tour until 2027, it’s a special opportunity to come together and celebrate the vibrant traditions of Indian music in a truly memorable way.

Sweet & Sour - The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo
2025-08-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sweet and Sour – The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop’s biggest sensations.
Feel the intensity of Olivia’s raw, emotional ballads like Drivers License and Vampire, and let loose to Sabrina’s unapologetic anthems like Please, Please, Please and Nonsense. With every note and move, our performers channel the sweetness and sting of young love, breakups, and finding your voice.
From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment. Whether you’re Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter, or somewhere in between, this tribute show is an unforgettable experience!

Dan Murphy Blues Trio @Queen Street Brewhouse 30th August 7:30pm
2025-08-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
Gig Announcement! The Dan Murphy Trio will be playing at Queen Street Brewhouse, Colchester on the 30th of August (Doors 7:30pm). Come down for an evening of high energy blues! Hope to see some of you there!🎸
