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The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett�Adapted for the stage by Deborah McAndrew�Directed by Conrad NelsonNella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel – so her American Railroad Millionaire father obligingly buys the chef… the kitchen… the entire hotel.However, The [...]

Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel – so her American Railroad Millionaire father obligingly buys the chef… the kitchen… the entire hotel.However, The Grand Babylon is not all it seems, and Theodore Racksole soon discovers there’s more than [...]

Join us for a beautifully relaxed and creative evening at Romano Lounge, where you’ll learn to weave your very own willow heart with lights. This stunning piece makes a perfect decoration for your home, a thoughtful handmade gift, or even a lovely early Valentine’s project.No experience is needed, you’ll be guided step-by-step, and all materials [...]

Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 26th March 7.30pm to 9.30pm - back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club - doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance)Top notch live stand-up comedy from Pam Ford"Pam Ford is a force of nature" The Scotsman"Bold, brash, and absolutely hilarious, Pam Ford is a powerhouse of comedy" Jongleurs ComedySupport: [...]

Tickets £26.50Doors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience.AGMP Concerts proudly presents AU PAIRS'Playing With A Different Sex' 45th Anniversary + very special guests:GINA BIRCH & THE UNREASONABLESFirst concert in over 40 years for legendary Post Punk group AU PAIRS.Au Pairs formed in late 1978 in Birmingham, UK in the post-punk era. They were [...]

The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]

Our first Tap Takeover of 2026 is landing at The Vic – and we’re kicking things off in style with the brilliant Radio City Brewery 🍻For the very first time, Radio City are bringing a line-up featuring 100% cask beers on the pumps, alongside three seriously tasty keg pours. If you love your beer fresh, [...]

Tickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience.ABRASIVE TREESDescribed as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience of euphoric dissonance’ by Post-Punk.com, Abrasive Trees take their name from a Buddhist description of a hallucination-like nightmare realm. Led by Matthew Rochford (Silver Moth/Rothko), the band display a willingness [...]

Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK! Bringing you not only a gorgeous night of drag in COLCHESTER at the iconic Three Wise Monkeys, but it's also...our Birthday Show! That's right, it's been 3 WHOLE YEARS of this iconic drag night making it's mark [...]

An Enveloping Night Of Sonic DissonanceTickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience.ABRASIVE TREESDescribed as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience of euphoric dissonance’ by Post-Punk.com, Abrasive Trees take their name from a Buddhist description of a hallucination-like nightmare realm. Led by Matthew Rochford (Silver Moth/Rothko), [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Wed, 2 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AM