Keep Colchester Cool

Funeral Teeth
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, GB
Maybe you’ve lost your marbles… Or maybe you’ve found the most transformative piece of theatre that you’ll see this year. Probably both. Nominated for a London Pub Theatres award in its debut run, ‘funeral teeth’ promises a night of chaos.
What and who are we allowed to grieve? And does that really matter?
Loss is the only truly universal experience. Whether it’s coming to terms with the passing of a loved one, tucking the first tooth you’ve lost under your pillow, or realising that maybe you should have got that map out after all… – we’ve all been there. What’s more, we’re going to keep coming face to face with loss. Lose yourself (geddit?) in the latest piece by Succulent Theatre, unpacking what loss looks like to them, what it looks like to you, and what it could look like for all of us.

Gaz Brookfield: Waiting For Wisdom 2025 Tour
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Waiting For Wisdom 2025 tour
Following the release of his tenth studio album, Waiting ForWisdom, Gaz Brookfield takes to the road once more.
Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the year way back in 2010 he has continued to tirelessly tour the length and breadth of the country, building a strong and loyal following where he goes.
His last album, Morning Walking Club, saw Gaz achieve his first top 40 record, and it even got number 1 in the UK Official Folk Charts. Not a bad result for this fiercely independent musician, with no record label, no manager, and no agent – just a guitar, a van, and a steadfastly belligerent refusal to give in.

The ELO Encounter: Blue Sky Tour
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £21.50.Doors open 7.30pm.This gig is for a standing audience.
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World.
Not only flawlessly recreating the wonderful music of ELO, it’s a spectacular live show from start to finish. Stunning lights and special effects create an atmosphere that will have you fully immersed in the whole experience. As the ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit, it’s guaranteed to have the hairs on the back of your neck dancing in time to the music!
As a recent reviewer remarked, “Not really a tribute, that cheapens what this band does, which is to transport you back to those days. So sensitively and authentically done, at times it felt like it was actually ELO being mirrored up there on the stage”.
That’s what The ELO Encounter tribute show is all about.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Certainly went down a storm!” – Quay Theatre⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A brilliant night out” – Steve Scruton – BBC Radio

90s Party Night
2025-11-14 19:30 - 2025-11-15 00:00 | JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us at the Jobserve Community Stadium for the next in our series of fabulous party nights!
This time it’s the 1990s’ turn in the spotlight. Our House DJ will be playing all the best tunes from the decade that brought us Buffalo platforms and bucket hats!
Our Magic Mirror photo booth will be open, and fancy dress is always encouraged!
Doors open from 7.30pm and the night finishes at midnight.
Guests must be 18 or over. If you appear under 25, you may be asked to show valid ID.
Parking is free – please enter your vehicle registration on the tablets in the reception foyer upon arrival to validate parking.
Overnight parking is permitted and will remain valid until 10am the following day. Please ensure your vehicle is collected by this time.

Stiff in the morning
2025-11-14 21:00 - 2025-11-15 00:00 | Main Road, Colchester
Book in for a meal then enjoy a great night of entertainment with stiff in the morning.

Christmas Workshop - Lino Printing Christmas Cards
2025-11-15 09:30 - 11:30 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
Make your own Christmas cards with our festive craft expert, Jen Rowley. Design and print a series of cards – so much nicer than shop bought. All materials provided.

Lino Printing Christmas Cards Workshop - The Minories
2025-11-15 09:30 - 12:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Make your own Christmas cards with our festive craft expert, Jen Rowley.
Design and print a series of cards – so much nicer than shop bought.
All materials provided,suitable for beginners.
Book Via the link below – https://www.theminories.org/event/christmas-workshop-lino-printing-christmas-cards

Christmas Workshop - Willow Star Weaving
2025-11-15 11:30 - 13:30 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
Something a little different to a Christmas wreath – make your own willow star! Whether it be for your front door, inside or as a gift these stars are fun to make and look fabulous.

Indigo Moon Theatre: Seedheart
2025-11-15 11:30 - 14:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £7 / £6 concessions. Family Ticket (admits 4) £22.Doors open 11am, show starts 11.30am.This show is for a seated audience.
A small puppet show about big things for all ages.
Meet Grey. Our journey begins as Grey finds themself trapped inside a jar. They try to remember how they got there and how they could be free…
Indigo Moon Theatre’s latest show tells the important tale of human impact on the environment and questions what we can do to restore our once green planet, with interactive chaos in the laboratory along the way! Watch as our story unfolds (literally) from a single suitcase and follow Grey’s journey to a better future with magical pop-ups, puppetry and interactive scenes.

Magic The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Pre-Release Event
2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Whether you’re taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender is here, come play and pick up this set early.
Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new other universe set in the magic timeline.
What you get
For each event, you’ll receive a Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease Kit which contains:6 Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Packs1 year-stamped rare or mythic promo card in foil A Spindown D20 to track your life totalA handy deck box to help transport and store your deck
Aim of the day is to build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the boosters you get and compete in swiss rounds to find a winner (Land boxes are provided so all you need to bring is you).
Every player will receive an extra booster at the end of the event for playing and another is put into the prize pot, 1 booster for each player in the pre-release event.
Start time: 12:00pmFinish Time 5:00pmCost £40.00
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 50 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.

Willow Star Weaving Workshop - The Minories
2025-11-15 12:30 - 15:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Weave a large willow star with lights
Something a little different to a Christmas wreath – make your own willow star! Whether it be for your front door, inside or as a gift these stars are fun to make and look fabulous.
All materials provided,suitable for beginners.
Book Via the link below – https://www.theminories.org/event/christmas-workshop-willow-star-weaving

Colchester Arts Centre's Daytime Disco with DJs Ben Howard and Sam Leppard
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £10.Doors open 2pm, finishes 6pm.This event is for a standing audience.
Featuring legendary Colchester DJs BEN HOWARD & SAM LEPPARD
Expect classic pop, disco, soul, indie, rave and dance anthems – all guaranteed to get you moving.
With its singalong vibes and feel-good energy, the Daytime Disco brings a fresh twist to the venue’s legendary club nights.
Join us on the dancefloor from 2pm–6pm!

CODA - Acoustic Showcase
2025-11-15 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:Jake Cheek (Duo)??Stu E Skinner(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

ABBA Day Party: Colchester 💃🕺
2025-11-15 15:00 - 22:00 | Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
The ABBA Day Party is coming to Colchester! 💃🕺
🗓️ Saturday 15th November 2025⏰ 3PM – 8PM📍 Trilogy, Colchester
Book Here → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/fydgg8o7/la/exd4
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! 🎉
Get ready for a glitter-filled afternoon of pure pop perfection as we celebrate the iconic music of ABBA! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love a bit of feel-good disco, this is your chance to sing, dance, and party like it’s Eurovision ’74!
What to Expect:
🎶 Wall-to-Wall ABBA AnthemsFrom “Dancing Queen” to “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”, enjoy all the greatest hits and hidden gems that made ABBA a global sensation.
✨ Disco, Funk & 70s ClassicsWhile ABBA takes center stage, we’ll also be spinning a fabulous mix of other dancefloor-fillers from the disco era—think funky grooves, 70s gems, and all the classics that’ll keep you moving from start to finish.
💫 ABBA-Inspired AtmosphereThink shimmering lights, tinsel wigs and more sequins than you can shake a tambourine at! Step into your own mini-Mamma Mia moment!
Whether you’re a Fernando or a Chiquitita, this is your Waterloo! don’t miss it! 🎤✨
FAQ’S
🗣️ Why do the tickets come in different price tiers?
Whilst there is no physical difference. There is only a limited amount of tickets we can sell. Therefore we operate a festival style ticketing model. The earlier you buy your ticket the cheaper it will be.
🗣️ Do you do group discount? Stag/Hen etc
Yes, we offer a discounted ticket price for groups of 10 or more. These tickets can be found listed as the “Big Group Package!” above, orders for these tickets are restricted to a minimum of 10.
🗣️ Will there be more tickets available if the event is sold out?
Once this event is sold out, there will not be any additional tickets released. In addiction to this we will be unable to sell them at the door due to maximum capacity and health and safety regulations.
🗣️ Is the venue accessible?
Our events take place at a variety of locations across the UK and Ireland. As each varies please ensure to check the specific venue’s website for accessibility information.
🗣️ Can I resell my tickets?
Yes, if you are unable to attend an event you are welcome to sell your tickets on. We do not use names on tickets as a condition for entry.
🗣️ Are your events 18+?
All of our events are strictly 18+. A valid photographic ID may be requested on entry.
🗣️ I have more questions?
If you have additional questions and wish to contact us directly, don’t hesitate to drop us a DM on either Facebook (Daytime Disco) or Instagram (@daytimediscoevents)
Refund Policy:In-line with normal consumer standards for ticket purchases, tickets for Daytime Disco events are non-refundable, on the condition that we not moved the event or canceled it. If you are no longer be able to attend the event, you are of course welcome to gift or sell your tickets onwards as we do not use names on the tickets as a condition of entry.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-11-15 15:30 - 17:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Minories .
All materials provided and no experience required. Please feel free to bring any extra foliage or decorations.
Includes hot beverages and mince pies
£42.50pp classic round wreath£49.50pp star shaped wreath
Email info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) or eventbrite (fees apply)
https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-9

COMMOTION FEST 2025
2025-11-15 16:00 - 2025-11-16 01:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
COLCHESTER, IT’S TIME TO CAUSE A COMMOTION ONCE AGAIN!!!
COMMOTION FEST is back for 2025 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands on the scene and rounded off again by two amazing out of town bands!
The bands ready to cause a commotion in 2025 are:
APOLLO (https://facebook.com/weareapolloband)DIVIDED KINGDOM (https://facebook.com/dividedkingdomband)GOAT MONSOON (https://facebook.com/goatmonsoon)DISMANIBUS (https://facebook.com/dismanibus)FATES MESSENGER (https://facebook.com/fatesmessenger666)KNOCKED FOR SIX (https://facebook.com/knockedforsix)BROKEN CALLING (https://facebook.com/brokencallinguk)TRIBE OF GHOSTS (https://facebook.com/tribeofghostsuk)
Doors will open at 4pm and bands will play until 11pm with an official Three Wise Monkeys DJ afterparty taking you right through to 1am!
Last year OVER 100 PEOPLE came to cause a COMMOTION, so get your tickets early to not miss out!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer | Essex
2025-11-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Colchester Town Hall
👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/candlt-the-best-of-hans-zim-46
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Essex. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info📍 Venue: Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
Programme Time – Inception This Land – The Lion King Zooster’s Breakout – Madagascar Supermarine – Dunkirk Honor – The Pacific A Dark Knight – The Dark Knight Wonder Woman Suite Gladiator Suite Cornfield Chase – Interstellar Dune Suite Discombobulate – Sherlock Holmes Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
Performers String Quartet – to be announced!
📣 Please share this event with your friends! 🎶👫

Kevin Bloody Wilson - THE DiLLiGAF GUY, LiVE!
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Door Time: 18:30
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 1 Nov 2024 at 10:00 AM
Priority from O2 : Wed, 30 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale : Thu, 31 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM

Fatal Fractures Plus Guests
2025-11-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
Fatal Fractures is a hardcore punk band from Norway that kicked off in the heart of the pandemic in 2020. They play high-energy punk, blended with hardcore and heavy metal riffs. Heavily inspired by bands like Gallows, Turnstile, and Cancer Bats, you can expect an intense and loud live show. This November, they’re bringing that raw energy to the UK for the very first time. Get ready for a wild ride! Colchester, see you at The Brewhouse on Saturday, November 15th! SEE YOU IN THE PIT!!!
Check them out here!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CcLIHufSNLXkaOqNMUuR4?si=AsBT5UkLT7eR5dif1B3glw
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fatalfractures/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fatalfractures/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaCS3XPsRzw

Colchester Town Hall Ghost Hunt Colchester with Haunting Nights
2025-11-15 21:00 - 2025-11-16 03:00 | Colchester Town Hall
Ghost Hunt dating back to 1100s Colchester Moot Hall now Colchester Town Hall has been the centre of justice for over 800 years
Ghost Hunts are an extremely rare occurrence at this iconic building in the heart of the oldest town in England and Haunting Nights have now been granted access to areas not open to the public
Colchester Town Hall has echo’s of Nottingham’s Galleries Of Justice with underground tunnels, cells, courtroom and jury room
This sprawling location has so many areas to investigate, many layers of history and numerous unexplained happenings to experience as the 5 star Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot Haunting Nights team take you on an extremely rare ghost hunt at this foreboding building
Colchester Town Hall, is shrouded in tales of the supernatural. Visitors and staff have reported eerie occurrences giving an air of mystery to the building.
The most commonly mentioned experiences is that of the feeling of being watched. Unexplained temperature fluctuations in particular rooms, in the grand staircase area, where shadows being seen is a regular occurrence along with whispers and laughter.
The clock tower also has its very own ghost. It is said that a former town clerk haunts the halls, working on even after death. His presence is also felt near the mayor’s office
Other chilling tales involve the old council chambers, where ghostly apparitions have been sighted. Witnesses describe a figures dressed in Victorian attire, showing themselves briefly before vanishing into thin air.
The atmosphere in this chamber can feel heavy, during your ghost hunt here you may find out why!
Colchester Moot Hall, Town Hall Ghost Hunt do echoes of the past still linger?
Ghost Hunts 18+
Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Squash, Crisps and Biscuits
Due to the darkness of this ghost hunt a torch is required
Haunting Nights have held many ghost hunts over the years at some of Colchester’s most historic buildings including The Red Lion Hotel and Colchester Castle. During our time in Essex we have heard so much about the hauntings of Colchester Town Hall we just had to spend the night there….. and now at last we can!

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-11-16 09:30 - 11:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Come and make a fresh start Christmas wreath at The Minories .
All materials provided and no experience required. Please feel free to bring any extra foliage or decorations.
Includes hot beverages and Christmassy treats.
£42.50pp classic round wreath£49.50pp star shaped wreath
https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-10

Christmas Workshop - Wool Decoration Making
2025-11-16 12:30 - 14:30 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
Time to get creative with our Christmas Craft expert, Jen Rowley. We provide all the materials – you just need to bring some ideas as you make decorations or personalised messages with wool.

Wool Decoration Making Workshop - The Minories
2025-11-16 12:30 - 15:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Time to get creative with our Christmas Craft expert, Jen Rowley.
We provide all the materials – you just need to bring some ideas as you make decorations or personalised messages with wool.
All materials provided,suitable for beginners.
Book Via the link below – https://www.theminories.org/event/christmas-workshop-wool-decoration-making

Christmas Workshop - Make a Notebook
2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:30 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
For those of looking for a unique, handmade gift for a loved one over Christmas, look no more. Spend the afternoon with our crafting expert, Jen Rowley, hand stitching a beautiful and unique notebook.

Make a Notebook - The Minories
2025-11-16 15:30 - 18:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
For those of looking for a unique, handmade gift for a loved one over Christmas, look no more.
Spend the afternoon with our crafting expert, Jen Rowley, hand stitching a beautiful and unique notebook.
All materials provided,suitable for beginners.
Book Via the link below – https://www.theminories.org/event/christmas-workshop-make-a-notebook

My Mate Dave at The Victoria Inn, Colchester
2025-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
My Mate Dave: A distinctive, lively, music hall folk sound. Female fronted. Banjo, uke, fiddle & fluteKel – Banjo and VoiceClaire– Uke and VoiceAly– Fiddle and VoiceMatt– Flute and Voice
Come and join us at the fantastic Victoria Inn!

Dean Frost Full Band! Support from The Rabbitts and Shed Solo
2025-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Dean Frost takes the stage for his first-ever headline show with a full band!Joining the lineup are some incredible talents:The Rabbitts – Norfolk’s finest folk duo, bringing their enchanting harmonies and storytelling to Colchester for the first time.Jack Walsh – Kicking off the night with a rare solo set. You might know him as the frontman of the high-energy SHED, but this is your chance to see a different side of his artistry.Date: Sunday 16th NovemberTime: Doors open at 7:00Strict over 18’s OnlyVenue: Top Floor, Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £10 + booking feewe operate a strict challenge 25 policy , so please bring ID.Accessibility Information:Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairsViewer Discretion:Please be aware that this event may feature flashing and strobing lighting effects.

Nicolas Meier World Group: "Jazz at the intersection of gypsy, flamenco, and the Middle East."
2025-11-16 19:30 - 2025-11-17 21:30 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AB, GB
“It’s jazz at the intersection of gypsy, flamenco, rock and the Middle East, and it works really well.” – Jazz Views
“Meier’s scintillating playing on assorted fretted and fretless guitars is sometimes reminiscent of Metheny or McLaughlin, but with a highly melodic, pan-Mediterranean eclecticism of his own . . . ” – The Scotsman
“. . . the passion he has for his unique meld of Turkish, Balkan and jazz modes make his gigs a vibrant experience.” – Jazzwise
Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern, and Middle Eastern music, flamenco, tango, and more — all mixed with jazz — Nicolas’ versatility and musical fluency extend far beyond these influences. His considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend Jeff Beck, who made him a mainstay in his group and took him on two world tours.
Having made a lasting impression on the legendary Bill Bruford, the aforementioned Jeff Beck, and Steve Vai, Nicolas is unquestionably one of today’s most well-rounded, ambitious and masterful talents on guitar.
Nicolas Meier (Guitars) Alex Hutton (Keyboard) Tom Mason (Bass) Demi García Sabat (Percussion)

I Need to Cher
2025-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £12 / £10 ConcessionsDoors open 7pm, show starts 7:30pm.This event is for a seated audience.
I Need to Cher returns for a one-off Christmas special at Colchester Arts Centre – Chermas.
Join Cher* as she leads you on her TeD talk on the 5 lessons of Chermas. Adorned amidst a Christmas cracker of Chers & Cher themed acts.
Celebrate the life of Cher, learn about Cher. Watch feminist cabaret based on Cher and dance with us to a Cher only playlist.
Line up TBC
Reviews for I Need to Cher:
“Your doing Gods work” – Lauren Laverne“Bold, brave, beautiful” – Time Out London“I Get it” – Cher
Audience members reviews:
“Like being in someone else’s lucid dream.”“The single most charming night I’ve ever been to.”“Possibly the most unprofessional show I’ve ever seen and I loved every minute of it.”
About I Need to Cher https://www.instagram.com/ineedtocher/
I Need to Cher is a conceptual variety cabaret lead by Heather Bandenburg (Fist Club, Mummy Vs) – we invite drag, burlesque, circus & performance artists to create an act inspired by a Cher song or the life of Cher. Past performers have included Lilly Snatchdragon, Cleopantha, Sh!t Theatre, Vijay Patel, That Ray, Emma Frankland, Lolo Brow, Amy Kingsmill & many more. We’ve graced stages at Latitude, Camden People’s Theatre, The Space & many other places across London & Brighton. After an intermittent hiatus, we are returning due to popular demand to spread Cher’s ever relevant story.

Martin Simpson *
2025-11-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
FolkTickets £15 / £14 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.
“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene… sounds better than ever” **** The Guardian
One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo performances. Martin has been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer – and has won numerous awards.
Martin’s latest solo album, Skydancers, was released on Topic Records in April 2024. The album is a twin release featuring a live CD recorded on recent gigs and a studio CD including some of Martin’s absolutely favourite musicians.
Last year’s album with Nashville’s Thomm Jutz, Nothing But Green Willow : The Songs Of Mary Sands And Jane Gentry, received superlative reviews from both sides of the Atlantic.
“Drizzling with Simpson’s shining guitars” The Guardian“A record of rare power and significance” 9/10 Guitarist
A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.
Praise for Skydancers:“an excellent record from a master of his craft” – KLOF MAG“acoustic finger-picking magic” – UNCUT“Penguin Eggs-good. Seriously” – **** MOJO“It’s stunning and without doubt his finest work in almost half a century of being at the vanguard of british guitar players, songwriters, singers and true custodians of folk music” – RICHARD HAWLEY“I do believe this set could be equal to, maybe better than, anything he’s ever done” – Ian Anderson, TRADFOLK
