Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Simon Carter: From the Landscape Be among the first to experience Simon Carter’s three new series of works created especially for Firstsite among 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020.For his biggest exhibition yet, Frinton-based artist Simon Carter is [...]
Join us for our Comedy night hosted by our regular MC, Justin Panks!Opening the show is Joey Page, a highly sought-after comedian known for his distinctive style and hilarious take on everyday life.Taking the middle spot is Harry Pettit, an audience-pleasing storyteller for all ages, known from TV appearances and popular online comedy platforms.Closing the [...]
Learn how to recreate iconic artworks in a supportive and guided environment with our Paint Like… workshop.Each session uses a monthly featured artwork as a reference, providing the chance to explore the original composition, colours, and techniques. You’ll gain a unique insight into how the work was created and practical techniques.Your tutor will demonstrate step-by-step [...]
Brighton-born duo WREX fuse electro-charged alternative rock with elements of punk, nu-metal, pop and trance to create a high-energy live show built for both dancefloors and mosh pits. Combining huge riffs, driving synths and infectious hooks, WREX have earned a reputation for explosive performances. Joined by Shade of Envy and Wyvern, this promises to be [...]
The After Party are at Coda, from throwback classics to modern-day belters. Bringing you unmissable guilty pleasures and absolute floor-fillers all night long. Four decades worth of bangers & anthems, one fat setlist and absolutely 0 excuse to miss this one. Followed by DJ Pressplay who is the king of keeping the party going until [...]
Come and shop for local food and farm produce, meat, veg and salad, cakes, chocolate, bread, pies and pastries, preserves, tool sharpening, selected local arts and crafts and more! Hot and cold drinks and snacks (including bacon rolls) available from the friendly cafe.
The return of the late John Stewart's much loved Wivenhoe Memories Exhibition.This year's exhibition will look back to the 1960's, a transformative decade for the town that saw the final [...]
Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite's gallery with From the Landscape, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside. Carter has spent more than 40 years walking, drawing [...]
Playwrights East: Radical Joy with Titilola DawuduPresented by HighTide and Mercury TheatreMaking art right now is an act of radical joy.Theatre gives us the opportunity to exercise empathy, to celebrate difference and voice the voiceless.Join us for this special Playwrights East and Mercury Creatives collaboration, where we’ll explore radical joy and creativity.Hosted on Sat 19 [...]
Raise the curtain… The West End Day Party: Live! is here 🎭✨Expect a feel‑good afternoon packed with live West End vocalists, a party DJ spinning iconic show tunes & movie musical anthems, mass singalongs, confetti moments, and all the hands‑in‑the‑air energy of a Saturday night… but in the daytime.From Mamma Mia! to Grease, Wicked to [...]
A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Backroom Stereo??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 [...]
Join us at 3pm on Saturday 19th September for the ultimate brewery experience, we will be hosting a guided brewery tour and meet the brewer hosted tasting event featuring beer brewed on site.Listen whilst our brewers take you through the story, flavour and notes of our core range of fantastic Other Monkey Brewing beer poured [...]
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