The Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies present their annual Launch Festival! Where undergraduate Drama students present their final degree pieces in a four day festival across both Lakeside Theatre stages.Tickets to this event are free to all! Day tickets will allow you access to all performances that day, please book in advance if [...]

Build your own open terrarium£35ppJoin us at The Romano Lounge where you will build an open terrarium.No prior experience or skills are needed.What you will learn• How to make a terrarium• What tools to use• What techniques to use• How to look after your terrariumWhat is included• All materials; glass terrarium, stones, earth, plants• A [...]

Platform MusicalsLERNER & LOEWE'SCAMELOTBook & Lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre InternationalAll authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI http://www.mtishows.co.ukWith an extraordinary score that features the romantic "If Ever I Would Leave You". the iconic title song and the exuberant "Lusty [...]

Impious Spirit Productions presents Tales of Time at Coda Colchester, on Wednesday 14th May 2025!UK Symphonic Metal quintet Tales of Time embark on their first ever headline shows this May, playing songs from their debut EP "The Journey"!For fans of Epica, Nightwish, Children of Bodom and Wintersun, Tales of Time are a band not to [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceGALA A Disco OperaEnter into a world of sex, glamour and Surrealism in the self-created royal court of the art world's most bespangled and amorous glitterati, in a disco inferno of lust, faith and money.Gala - wife of [...]

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 [...]

Join my drawing workshop on Thursday 15th May, 10-12 at Patch cafe, Trinity Street, Colchester. Every third Thursday of the month. £35 per person, materials and guidance supplied AND coffee and cake from Patch. We will be working in pencil, fine line marker and water brush. Participants should bring a photo of an animal to [...]

Got piles of old miniatures sprues or a bits box filled to the brim?Why not come along to our first Colchester Kit Bash!Bring your unused sprues and bits and build some new miniatures - or just come along and use our to make you're very own customised miniature! Food & Drink Menu and Licenced Bar!

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here…”For twelve years Prospero, the rightful duke of Milan, has dwelt on an island after his brother Antonio betrayed him and cast him adrift in a small boat. For twelve years he has plotted revenge on those who overthrew him...Classical language combines with live music and choral [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Ocean With David Attenborough (PG)!After nearly 70 years of filming the natural world, Ocean With David Attenborough is Sir David’s most powerful and urgent message yet.This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, [...]

Step into a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays! Immerse yourself in a world of artistic inspiration with different workshops, art, tasty treats and films.Throughout the evening, we will be hosting an array of creative events and workshops across Firstsite. Expect pop-up performances, arts and crafts, and surprise artist collaborations that leave [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Four Mothers (12A)!Edward is a dazzling upcoming author who is set to go on tour in the US. However, his plans are stalled when he becomes the primary carer for his elderly mum Alma, after she suffers a stroke.Things take a further turn for the worse when his friends decide [...]