Events

TheatreFest brings together students, teachers, and theatre professionals from across Essex for schools and colleges to devise a themed 10 minute theatre piece to be showcased on the Mercury stage.This [...]

A coup for St Leonard's as we welcome Julie Murphy, singer and songwriter, to Colchester.An intimate solo performance by Julie Murphy exploring the natural voice as a central and unifying instrument through folk song, art song, poetry and personal songwriting.London born, Essex raised, Julie has travelled extensively with music, both solo and with Fernhill, the [...]

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 Marvel Super Heroes is here, come play and pick up this set early.Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new other universe [...]

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 [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 ConcessionsDoors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pmThis show is for a standing audienceRudebone is a globally minded music artist based in Colchester, United Kingdom. He is an event organiser and promoter who connects audiences and creatives through high-energy Afrobeats experiences, live showcases, and culture-driven events.With over 20 years in the music and entertainment [...]

A Book Club Author EventWe are delighted to be joined by virtuoso short story writer of collections such as Sweet Home for this special event to discuss her astounding novel, The Benefactors - a blazingly funny and astute portrait of modern-day Northern Ireland that deftly mines issues of class, money and parenthood. If you are [...]

Tickets £29.50.Doors open 5.30pm, show starts 6pm.Duration approx, 2 hours with interval.This show is for a seated audience.The extended set headliner of this special night of stand-up is the brilliant SARA PASCOE! Sara is a critically acclaimed comedian, author, screenwriter and broadcaster whose latest stand-up show I Am Strange Gloop toured the UK, Australia and [...]

The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]

Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift comes to Charter Hall, Colchester on Friday 26 June. The tribute show stars Xenna as Taylor Swift, performing songs from across the singer-songwriter's career. Audiences can expect a set packed with fan favourites and chart hits, celebrating the music, style and stage presence that have made Swift [...]

Tickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7.30pm, starts 8pmThis gig is for a standing audienceColchester's Gasoline Green blend experimental indie rock, folk and alternative sounds into something entirely their own. Led by multi-instrumentalist Tyler Baker, the project takes inspiration from artists as varied as King Crimson, Swans, Richard Dawson and Bob Dylan. Expect thoughtful songwriting, [...]