David O'Doherty - Postponed Colchester Arts Centre are sorry to announce that, due to circumstances beyond their control - and a particularly busy evening in the nation’s sporting calendar - they’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule this show. They hope to have a new date asap and apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused. [...]
A Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics - catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do...Tickets £16.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audienceFiona Allen: Work In ProgressSellout 2023 and Smack The Pony Star runs out of time to find the perfect excuse to [...]
The Music of James BondFrom the moment the first chord strikes, audiences are transported into the mysterious and thrilling world of James Bond. This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable.This is more than a concert - it is an [...]
A Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics - catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do...Tickets £16.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audienceFiona Allen: Work In ProgressSellout 2023 and Smack The Pony Star runs out of time to find the perfect excuse to [...]
📢 MAGDALEN STREET CLEARANCE KILO SALE IS BACK! 📢Looking for a wardrobe refresh at an unbeatable price? Join us for our Magdalen Street Clearance Kilo Sale and pick up fantastic pre-loved fashion for just £2.49 per kilo! 🛍️👕👖📅 Friday 17th July⏰ 3:30pm – 6:30pm📍 95–97 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2LAWhether you're searching for everyday essentials, [...]
Tickets £15. Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm. This show is for a seated audience. A Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics - catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do...Cecily Hitchcock Cecily Hitchcock is a comedy siren, crowd enchantress & heckler annihilator. Her unique mix of outlandish anecdotes and off-beat [...]
Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK bringing you a fabulous evening of DRAG this July! And this time, we'll be joined by RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3 and Canada Vs The World Superstar, VICTORIA SCONE!That's right! We have the Drag Race ICON, [...]
Dive into an evening of gritty riffs, desertrock energy, and all the swagger of QOTSA — reimagined through the raw, acoustic edge of Colour & Shape.�Expect a set packed with Queens of the Stone Age favourites, alongside a handful of tracks from other iconic altrock artists, all delivered with the duo’s signature, driving rhythms, and [...]
🔥 REC & RIBS – BBQ FESTIVAL 🔥A full day of BBQ food and summer vibes is coming to Old Heath Recreation Ground as Rec & Ribs takes over Colchester.This is a proper BBQ-led event, celebrating low & slow cooking, big flavours and a laid-back outdoor atmosphere. Expect stacked ribs, sizzling grills, great traders, a [...]
Join us for a relaxed and creative workshop where you’ll design and make your own knitted wire word – perfect for home décor, gifts, or something completely personal to you.Using a knitting machine, you’ll create your own wool-covered wire, before shaping and forming it into your chosen word or phrase. Don’t worry if you’ve never [...]
Join us for another wonderful Colchester Carnival. Wear something bright and colourful and decorate your bike if you can.
As part of the Constable Ambisonic project, sound artist Stuart Bowditch has been making 360º spatial audio recordings of the locations of 20 paintings by John Constable. You’ll be able to hear stereo versions of these recordings at ‘The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape’ exhibition at Christchurch Mansions in Ipswich from July. There will also [...]
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