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SUMMARY:After Hours
DESCRIPTION:After hours return to Coda for a night of feel good hits garaunteed to get you moving!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/after-hours/
LOCATION:CODA\, High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:Trilogy Presents.. WILEY!
DESCRIPTION:Wiley takes over Arena for a live performance. Expect the Godfather of Grime to perform all his biggest hits and an exclusive freestyle set! \nThe Arena: All things house & commerical! \nBOTANIC: RNB\, HipHop\, Dancehall\, Bashment\, Afrobeats & more \nOpen til 4am.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/trilogy-presents-wiley/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:The Rec Community Market
DESCRIPTION:The Rec Community Market returns on Sunday 4th October! \nJoin us for a fantastic day supporting local businesses and enjoying everything our community has to offer. \nWhat to expect:• Local independent traders• Street food• Live music• Handmade crafts• Gifts & homeware• Family-friendly atmosphere• Dog friendly• FREE entry \nWhether you’re looking for unique gifts\, delicious food\, or simply a great day out with family and friends\, there’s something for everyone. \nSunday 4th October 202610:00am – 4:00pmOld Heath Recreation Ground\, Old Heath Road\, Colchester\, CO1 2ER \nPlease click “Going”\, invite your friends and help support local businesses. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-rec-community-market/
LOCATION:Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester\, Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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SUMMARY:Wivenhoe House Wedding Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Begin your forever in the timeless elegance of Wivenhoe House Hotel. \nJoin us for our Wedding Show on Sunday 4th October\, 10am–1:30pm\, and experience the charm of our beautiful country house\, nestled within stunning parkland. Meet our dedicated wedding team and explore our elegant ceremony and reception spaces\, all designed to create your perfect day. \nWhether you’re newly engaged or putting the finishing touches to your plans\, our Wedding Showcase is the perfect opportunity to be inspired and start your journey with us. \n– Complimentary entry– 10am–2pm (last entry 1.30pm)– Free Prosecco– Your love story deserves a setting as special as the day itself.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wivenhoe-house-wedding-showcase/
LOCATION:Park Road \, CO4 3FA Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Park Road \, CO4 3FA Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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SUMMARY:Raku Club - Communal Firing\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:**Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order** \nPlease Note: This Communal Raku Firing Session is held at Cuckoo Farm Studios .  \nLed by Peter Jones with support from Makerspace Technician Ed Dan — we supply all the Raku glazes\, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics!  \nIMPORTANT NOTES:– Booking for the course will be closed 5 working days prior to the session date– A minimum of 5 attendees need to sign up in advance for it to go ahead– If cancelled\, members will be informed and refunded– Otherwise no refunds or transfers– Attendees must be aged 18+– We provide an optional additional Raku Club – Hand-building session for those needing support on how to hand build clay objects suitable for Raku firing. See here for dates .– You will be working outside\, so please dress appropriately– Vegan soup\, sourdough bread and drinks provided. Feel free to bring your own snacks.– Raku firing is a rapid process\, only a few objects at a time will be able to be fired; this means the session will be extended over the whole day– The process has limits in terms of object size and suits objects that are not too big\, a size of H200mm vase form is approximately the largest that can be managed safely \nABOUT RAKU: Raku is a rapid low-firing process that is inspired by the traditional Japanese Raku firing. Western-style Raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat around 1000 centigrade and placing it into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust. Once the materials ignite\, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colours in glazes and clay bodies. The thermal shock of this also produces cracking/crazing\, producing unexpected outcomes. \nIf you have any questions regarding the course\, please email: hello@makercampus.co.uk \nAbout the Artist Leading The Session: Led by Peter Jones\, a ceramic artist who has run his own studio for over 26 years. He has exhibited widely and is currently an associate artist for the British ceramics biennial\, and consults and assist on many technical aspects of ceramics for artists and organisations. He was senior technician at Colchester Art school\, teaching the 3D Design and Craft Degree. \nNo Refunds or Ticket Transfers: Our policy: www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy \nJoin Our Creative Community: Enjoy up to 50% off classes and 24/7 access to our space and equipment. Memberships start at just £15 per month. Learn more: www.makercampus.co.uk/membership \nNew to Colchester Makerspace? We’re a community workshop with ceramics\, printmaking and a vibrant program of classes. Explore our website: www.makercampus.co.uk \nSupport Creativity: Donate to our kiln fund and help us keep making amazing things happen: https://gofund.me/1d2f2158
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raku-club-communal-firing-session-2/
LOCATION:Cuckoo Farm\, Boxted Road\, Mile End\, CO4 5HH\,GB\, Cuckoo Farm\, Boxted Road\, Mile End\, CO4 5HH\,GB
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Silver Sunday Craft and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Silver Sunday is a national day
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/silver-sunday-craft-and-coffee/
LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
DESCRIPTION:Gain confidence in drawing the figure\, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life drawing. Artist Justine Moss will offer guidance and advice to help you to learn skills in mark-making\, portraying movement and capturing expression. Suitable for all abilities. \nBasic materials provided. For ages 18+. Come along to each session to experiment with a different theme – or pick and choose the ones you want to focus on. \nThemes Mark making – Sun 4 Oct Shading – Sun 1 Nov What is life drawing? During a life drawing session\, there will be a nude model surrounded by artists. This is why the classes are limited to ages 18+. \nThe model will be posing for different durations. The poses can vary from 2 minutes to 10 minutes and an hour. You will be drawing the human form in various poses and levels of detail from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches. \nAbout the artist – Justine Moss (she/her) I am an artist\, educator and collector of wonderful things. I use drawing and watercolour to make sensitive\, detailed or implicative studies of subjects including clothes\, nature and the figure. \nI am currently completing a PhD on drawing garments in film. I run a thriving life-drawing group and lead community art workshops for adults. I have lived in East Anglia for fifteen years and worked in art education across the region\, from Southend to Great Yarmouth.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/life-drawing-with-justine-moss-all-levels/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:"Cover Story" on tour: Colchester Early Music\, 4th October
DESCRIPTION:What makes a song leap across national boundaries and language barriers\, slip from the secular to the ecclesiastic\, and remain at the top of the charts for more than 70 years? We don’t have the formula\, but we know why these pieces wedged themselves into the cultural background of medieval Europe. The music is fabulous. \nCover Story tracks connections between people\, places\, texts and music. It follows the evolution of popular late medieval melodies across Europe as they are copied\, rearranged and repurposed over years\, and even decades. \nCatchy dances and lyrical chansons\, ingenious rounds and dazzling divisions by Machaut\, Dufay\, Bedyngham\, Binchois\, and many unnamed masters.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cover-story-on-tour-colchester-early-music-4th-october/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Marks Tey\, St Andrew's Church\, Marks Tey
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SUMMARY:Calm at The Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle. \nThese sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment\, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time\, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays\, and a dedicated sensory space is available away from the main galleries. \nEar defenders\, visual guides\, and twiddlemuffs are available free of charge at the museum’s reception. \nFor more information about accessibility and our sensory-friendly resources\, visit our Access page. \nThis event is included as part of Castle admission. There is no need to book; just purchase general admission tickets to the Castle\, or consider a Museums Pass to enjoy unlimited visits during the year!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/calm-at-the-castle-3/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:JDS live @ The Black Buoy Wivenhoe
DESCRIPTION:JDS return to the fabulous Black Buoy in 2026
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jds-live-the-black-buoy-wivenhoe/
LOCATION:The Black Buoy\, Black Buoy Hill\, Wivenhoe\, CO7 9\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Conqueror Too
DESCRIPTION:A Pint of Shanty \nEnjoy an entertaining nautical tale\, packed with fun\, and told through traditional sea shanties and maritime folk songs performed by A Pint of Shanty\, a unique group of actors and singers from the Essex Colne Valley. Their lively programme combines music with engaging stories and fascinating anecdotes designed to inform\, amuse and celebrate our rich maritime heritage.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/conqueror-too/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, 14 Chapel Street North\, Colchester\, CO2 7AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T193000
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SUMMARY:Box River Junction
DESCRIPTION:Box River Junction return to the Victoria Inn with their own take on Americana\, firmly rooted in East Anglia. \nFronted by songwriter Tom Parkes\, their original songs draw on roots\, rock & roll\, blues\, folk\, bluegrass and country. \nCome down\, grab a pint and give them a big Vic welcome. \nThis is a free gig\, with no tickets required. Donations are encouraged to help support the musicians. \nLet’s keep live music alive.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/box-river-junction-2/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn\, 10 North Station Road\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTAMP:20260928T093612Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome To Essex The Freshers Moving In House Party 2026 - Essex's BIGGEST Welcome Rave - Essex Freshers Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome To Essex The Freshers Moving In House Party 2026 – Essex's BIGGEST Welcome Rave – Essex…
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/welcome-to-essex-the-freshers-moving-in-house-party-2026-essexs-biggest-welcome-rave-essex-freshers-week-2026/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:First Monday of the month\, 5pm\nDuring October we have a special Silent Book Club. Read more here \nTurn up\, read your book.  The simplicity of it is beautiful and\, in our case\, very necessary as we are struggling to find the time to read!  We are too busy talking about books to actually read them. Bring your own book and perhaps a blanket and a take out coffee. \nYour £8 ticket provides the space to read and you will be given a £10 book voucher (which can be exchanged at any time) \nThe idea was created by bookseller Joe Hedinger in response to research from the UK charity The Reading Agency\, which found that 67% of UK adults would like to read more and we couldn’t word it better.  Here he says\, \n‘The research found that reading wasn’t just for entertainment. Nearly two thirds of people said they’d like to turn to a book in times of stress\, anxiety or illness. However\, people struggle to find time to read\, because the demands and distractions of hectic lifestyles get in the way. \n‘Our idea was to think about reading as a practice. Rather than snatching a few lines before bed or on your commute\, what if reading was something you committed regular time to — just like putting an hour aside for the gym\, yoga or meditation? \n‘Considering the pace of modern life\, taking a moment to slow down and focus on one thing isn’t just good for our wellbeing – it’s actually quite a rebellious act!’
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/silent-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 25 High Street\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Castles at the Castle! An Evening with Dan Jones
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have an evening with Dan Jones. He’ll be discussing his brand new book\, Castles\, and\, rather appropriately\, the event is at Colchester Castle! \nDan is one of Britain’s best historians and the author of several Sunday Times bestselling titles\, both fiction and non-fiction. \nThis new release is a global history of castles and other fortifications\, tracing their history and impact upon humanity.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/castles-at-the-castle-an-evening-with-dan-jones/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:TWM Colchester Film\, TV & Music Quiz 67
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of all things film\, TV and music\, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!  \n– Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table (If you book and then decide not to attend\, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING) – £3 a head (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout  \nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders. \nPlease bring the amount of people you book for.  \nA different charity/cause is chosen each month for proceeds to go to!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/twm-colchester-film-tv-music-quiz-67/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T020000
DTSTAMP:20260923T201419Z
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SUMMARY:Milk It!
DESCRIPTION:Dancefloor bangers are at your doorstop. Sing your heart away to cheesy pop\, word-for-word pop hits from the last two decades! \nIf you’re lucky\, maybe a surprise appearance from Daisy the Cow? Who knows. It’s Milk It after all!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/milk-it-2/
LOCATION:SU Bar – Essex University Students Union\, Essex University Students Union\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:Y2K RAVE! Essex Freshers Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Y2K RAVE! Essex Freshers Week 2026💿 WELCOME TO… Y2K RAVE! 💋ESSEX FRESHERS PRESE…
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/y2k-rave-essex-freshers-week-2026/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:Fire Fire - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Webber & Co. with Metal Rabbit present Fire Fire by John Webber\, in association with High Tide and Harlow Playhouse. \nEddie is holding a memorial for his brother at a country park close to the council estate where they grew up. On the same day\, Paige arrives to close the road leading to the park as part of a climate protest. \nTheir first encounter quickly turns into a heated exchange\, but when their paths continue to cross\, the pair begin to discover that they may have more in common than either expected. \nFire Fire is a drama about protest\, grief\, division and two people who find themselves drawn together despite their differences. \nThe production is performed in the Mercury Studio on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 7pm. The running time is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes and age guidance is 12+. \nPlease note that the production contains strong language and themes of suicide\, death\, and grief. This is a BSL-interpreted performance.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fire-fire-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T223000
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SUMMARY:The Delines at Arts Centre - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £27.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nThe Delines were formed after Richmond Fontaine singer/songwriter\, Willy Vlautin\, heard singer\, Amy Boone (The Damnations)\, sing just one single ballad. He was so moved by her voice that he secretly wrote her songs for over a year before approaching her to start a band. Lucky for all she liked what she heard and The Delines were formed. \nFontaine’s Sean Oldham on drums\, Freddie Trujillo on bass\, Vlautin on guitar\, and multi-instrumentalist Cory Gray on keyboards and horns. \nVlautin is no stranger to critical acclaim in the US\, UK\, and Europe\, enjoying cult success and rave reviews from the likes of the New York Times\, Washington Post\, Uncut\, MOJO\, Hot Press\, Rolling Stone and the Wall Street Journal\, both as a novelist with seven books under his belt\, and as the former front man/songwriter of the Americana outfit Richmond Fontaine who produced eleven acclaimed studio albums. Three of his novels have been turned into feature films: The Motel Life\, Lean on Pete\, and The Night Always Comes. Ursula K. Le Guin said this of Vlautin’s writing\, “Willy Vlautin is one of the bravest novelists writing… An unsentimental Steinbeck\, a heartbroken Haruf\, Willy Vlautin tells us who really lives now in our America\, our city in ruins.” \nhttps://www.thedelines.com/ \n“The Delines’ exemplary seventh album… Vlautin’s latest pin-sharp vignettes of drifters\, con artists and the left behind… Behind Vlautin’s writing and Amy Boone’s poised\, soulful delivery\, Cory Gray’s horns swoon and sway in sympathy.” Uncut – 9/10 \n“With its soft-edged brass\, Wichita Lineman twangs and soft-purring organ\, the perfectly weighted\, often filmic music is impeccable\, short instrumental pieces punctuating episodic\, detail-rich character studies which singer Amy Boone delivers with her usual flair and poise.” MOJO – 4 stars **** \n“Stunning doesn’t begin to cover it… Over the last couple of albums there has been a growing sophistication in the way Willy Vlautin writes\, and in how The Delines interpret his stories\, and this is another step forward in that process.” Americana UK – 9/10
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-delines-at-arts-centre-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:TOXIC 2026 FRESHERS LAUNCH FT. SPECIAL GUEST
DESCRIPTION:TOXIC 2026 FRESHERS LAUNCH FT. SPECIAL GUESTCOLCHESTER'S BIGGEST HIP-HOP/AFRO-BASH…
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/toxic-2026-freshers-launch-ft-special-guest/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260927T201459Z
CREATED:20260927T201459Z
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SUMMARY:Wargame Night at Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:WARGAME NIGHT \nWednesday 7th October – 6pm-10pm \nWhatever wargame you play – Warhammer 40k\, Warhammer AoS\, Battletech\, Necromunda\, Trench Crusade or ANYTHING else bring your armies and LET BATTLE COMENCE! \nCome and play\, learn a new game\, meet some new war gamers or just hang out and paint your newest army! \nA chilled\, friendly and welcoming game of Wargaming – new commers always welcome!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wargame-night-at-dice-a-slice/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Variety
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033754Z
CREATED:20260826T114831Z
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SUMMARY:Headdress Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the The Lexden Crown for a fun and sparkly Headdress Workshop where you’ll create your very own statement headpiece using cable ties and a range of colourful materials. \nThis relaxed and creative session is perfect for anyone wanting to try something different\, get creative\, and make something completely unique to take home. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process\, learning how to shape and build your headdress while adding your own style and flair with the colours and embellishments available. \nNo previous experience is needed\, making this workshop suitable for complete beginners as well as crafty creatives looking for a fun evening out. \nWhether you come with friends or on your own\, it’s a lovely way to switch off\, enjoy some creative time\, and leave with a bold handmade piece you can wear with pride. \nWednesday 7th October | 6:30pm \n£29.50 per person including a hot drink & cake \n£39.50 per person including lunch \nLunch/Dinner Options: \n • Homemade beef pie with mustard mash & thyme jus • Chicken schnitzel with garlic herb butter & skin on fries • Penne pasta with a pepper & tomato ragu\, Parmesan cheese (v & gf) \nA perfect autumn afternoon with friends\, family\, or a little creative time for yourself. Spaces are limited.BOOK HERE: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/headdress-workshop
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/headdress-workshop/
LOCATION:The Lexden Crown\, Bistro Pub – Colchester\, The Lexden Crown\, Bistro Pub - Colchester
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T145042Z
CREATED:20260905T153736Z
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SUMMARY:That Knave\, Raleigh - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Dyad Productions return to the Elizabethan era with That Knave\, Raleigh\, created in collaboration with The Old Town Hall\, Hemel Hempstead. \nThe production follows the extraordinary life of Sir Walter Raleigh\, exploring the explorer\, sailor\, writer\, poet\, soldier and adventurer through his dramatic rise and fall during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. \nDrawing directly on the historical record\, the play looks beyond the familiar stories of Raleigh to explore the final chapter of his life and the events that shaped a legacy spanning centuries. \nThat Knave\, Raleigh is written and performed by Andrew Margerison and directed by Rebecca Vaughan. \nThe production is performed in the Mercury Studio on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 7pm. The running time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes with no interval\, and age guidance is 12+. \nPlease note that the production contains references to suicide\, death\, and execution\, a gunshot sound effect\, and may include the use of haze.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/that-knave-raleigh-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T223000
DTSTAMP:20260913T201230Z
CREATED:20260913T153757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T201230Z
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SUMMARY:Tiger\, tiger\, burning bright! - Paint Evening in Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Who can see you?Paint your very own to take home with you – no experience required \n#paintnight#artclass#pookiereeart#colchester#artsyimage#tiger
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tiger-tiger-burning-bright-paint-evening-in-colchester-wednesday-7th-october/
LOCATION:Colchester\, UK\, Colchester\, UK
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260923T094642Z
CREATED:20260923T094642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T094642Z
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SUMMARY:NT Live: The Misanthrope
DESCRIPTION:Sandra Oh takes the title role in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic. \nAlice\, a brilliant novelist\, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out\, the more colleagues avoid her\, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture. \nAs she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch\, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind. \nAward-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) cutting new version of Molière’s dark comedy\, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin). \nWed 7 Oct | 7:30pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nt-live-the-misanthrope-2/
LOCATION:Lakeside Theatre\, University of Essex\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, CO4 3SQ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T223000
DTSTAMP:20260909T112222Z
CREATED:20260905T033757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T112222Z
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SUMMARY:COLCHESTER COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL 2026!
DESCRIPTION:IT’S TIME TO CROWN COLCHESTER COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2026!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-comedian-of-the-year-final-2026-2/
LOCATION:CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T155524Z
CREATED:20260921T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T155524Z
UID:133850-1791478800-1791486000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:YAK | Young Art Kommunity
DESCRIPTION:About YAK: \nDevelop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people. \nYoung Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community. \nLearn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities \nOur aims are: \n\n To develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining Arts Awards\n To showcase young people’s cultural activity and contribute to Firstsite’s artistic programme\n To develop new partnerships with youth and community organisations\n To provide employment and volunteering opportunities for young people\n\nThis groups offers a supportive environment which can assist young people in gaining experience\, confidence and learning new skills through volunteering\, leading workshops\, training opportunities and artistic development.  \nYAK is open to anyone aged 15 – 25. \nYAK sessions take place on every term-time Thursday 5-7pm.  \n \nWith special thanks to  Mitsubishi Pencil  for their ongoing support through providing arts supplies for YAK.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/yak-young-art-kommunity-3/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T203000
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CREATED:20260905T153953Z
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SUMMARY:Lightstreams - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Lumenis Theatre presents Lightstreams by Mary Mazzilli\, a play inspired by real-life testimonies exploring migration\, family and the choices people face during times of crisis. \nMaurice and Hermia are a married migrant couple who have made their home in the UK. Maurice works in an elderly care home\, while Hermia struggles with motherhood and caring for their two-year-old son. She finds friendship with Darya\, an older resident of the care home who is also a migrant. \nWhen a global crisis forces Maurice to choose between his family and living at the care home where he works\, the couple’s relationships and the life they have built are put under pressure. Four years later\, with further restrictions facing migrant care workers\, they are forced to consider the choices they have made. \nLightstreams is performed in the Mercury Studio on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 7pm. The running time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and age guidance is 14+. \nAn optional post-show Q&A will follow the performance\, discussing migration\, social care\, inclusion and representation in theatre and the arts.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/lightstreams-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033754Z
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SUMMARY:Speed/Thrash Metal at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester - 8/10/26
DESCRIPTION:SPEED/THRASH METAL comes to Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester\, featuring Kaine\, Regicide and Uridium. \nGet ready for a night of heavy riffs\, fast-paced metal and high-energy live performances. Headlining the night\, Kaine are a British Heavy Metal band formed in 2009\, featuring Rage Sadler\, Liam Etheridge\, Toby Woods and Isaac Healy. Joined by Regicide and Uridium\, this is a must for fans of speed\, thrash and classic heavy metal. \nDate: Thursday\, 8 October \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nTickets: £10 \nDoors: 7:00pm \nAges: 18+ \nPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nRefund policy: We are unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/speed-thrash-metal-at-three-wise-monkeys-colchester-8-10-26/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaine":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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