Comedian, author and one half of BBC Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage, Robin Ince will be joining us for a quirky dive into the world of human behaviour. A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that [...]

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 Final Fantasy is here, come play and pick up this set early.Final FantasyPrerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic [...]

Party all night long to the biggest hits of the 00's which will keep you on the dancefloor all night long! Our photobooth will be open, and fancy dress is always encouraged! Doors open from 7.30pm and the night finishes at midnight. Guests need to be over 18.

In The Bullet, Tom Lee attempts to understand what happened to his parents – both were patients at Severalls Psychiatric Hospital in Colchester at different times in their lives – and what happened to him. It is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of mental health, and an indelible account of the legacy of familial [...]

Say It Again, Sorry? presents …Earnest?, a one-of-a-kind, different-every-night comedy sensation, perfect for fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off!When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and an actual [...]

Say It Again, Sorry? presents …Earnest?, a one-of-a-kind, different-every-night comedy sensation, perfect for fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off!When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and an actual [...]

Tickets £21.50 in advance, £24 on the door.Doors open 7.30pm. Starts 8.30pm.This gig is for a standing audience.A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY ..... HEADING IN YOUR DIRECTION!Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands [...]

Johnny Nowhere and Benjamin Bridges are back for another night of silliness. Music, vibes… the whole shabang baby!? Starting at 7pm - late. At the Forester’s Arms Colchester. CO1Again expect well thought out, quality tunes, young and old, one off mixing, and some samples spliced in.

A Mercury Original in association with The ThelmasWhen their mother, struggling with drug addiction, abandons them in their caravan for the summer holidays, Felicity and Harvey must fend for themselves. To keep the gas topped up, the social worker at bay, and – most crucially – the marshmallow jar full, they hatch an unconventional plan [...]

Fri 18th April 8.30pm-midnight Jazz Gig & Jam at the Queen St Brewhouse in Colchester. The jam starts 10pm and goes on until midnight. Entry is free, donations (suggest £5) most welcome.The quartet features two local masters of the jazz guitar on guitar: Andy Watson and Simon Hurley. On bass we have up-and-coming young Eva [...]

Colchester Minories Gallery Mind,Body Reset Festival is coming up. Free entry, 1000am-500pm, lots of healers Gong BathOn Circle, Yoga, Holistic Stalls and wonderful Commons Cafe.

On Sunday 8 June our gardens (weather permitting) will become a sanctuary to wellbeing, with stalls from health and wellbeing businesses, taster sessions of different types of holistic healing, yoga classes, sound baths and lots more!