9.4°C Arpita Shah's Nalini explores motherhood, migration, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist, her mother and her grandmother. Developed across India, East Africa and the UK, the photographic series grew from Shah's desire to understand more about the experiences and relationships of the women in her family. The exhibition brings [...]
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5 events,Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship, community and intimacy across changing times and technologies. At the centre of the exhibition are drawings and paintings by Duncan Grant, including work connected to the period he spent on a Suffolk [...] Physical Slop: Rage, Love and Chaos is a new exhibition by Shart Artfunkle at Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester. Running throughout September, the exhibition presents work from the mysterious artist described by their agent as a "two-bob Banksy, the destitute man's Basquiat and Salva Don't Dali". Sitting somewhere between satire, parody and contemporary art, [...] 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 and painting the landscape around him. The exhibition brings together more than 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour painted when [...] 
A Mercury ProductionOne woman’s fight for a life that is worthy of her courage, and a love that is worthy of her heart.Orphaned as a young girl, the passionate and sensitive Jane longs to escape the clutches of her cruel aunt.Freedom beckons when she is offered the job of a governess in the house of [...] |
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Sessions take place on 29 September, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions invite you to explore the museum together. Join your child as [...]
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Sessions take place on 29 September, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions invite you to explore the museum together. Join your child as [...]
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Graham Parker Solo - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin' Wind andHeat Treatment.Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more [...] |
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Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands [...]
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Essex Poetry Collective & patch present poetry at patch With comperes Ricci Read, Billie Vasquez-Walters and Mary-Ann Ambrose & poets: Ricci Read Mary-Ann Ambrose Barry King Dawn Vincent & Dwarka Nath Sinha Doors at 6.30pm Performance starts at 7.15pm There will be 2 short intervals followed by an open mic after the listed poets. The [...]
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Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary! All Sessions 6:30pm-9:30pm - £5 to play September Sessions Wednesday 23rd Wednesday 30th
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The Victoria Inn Open Mic Night, hosted by Stu E Skinner. 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 [...] |
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This October, the New Face for Leprosy exhibition comes to Colchester Library for a free, month-long public exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of people affected by leprosy. The project was conceived in 2019 by Emeritus Professor Diana Lockwood to challenge some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the disease. Working with photographer Tom Bradley, [...]
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Mini Movers & Makers is our Parent and Toddler group for children between 2 to 4 years old and their parents/carers. Enjoy a fun and creative hour together inspired by a good book in these relaxed, sensory and imaginative sessions that explore different arts activities each week. Led by artist Lisa Eureka, the storytelling will [...] 
First Thursday of the month at 10am Needle felting workshops. Seasonal themes with Nicola October – pumpkins and bats November – mixed media Robins December – gingerbread people & stars Let’s create! Get creative with Nicola in these fun, hands-on, needle felting workshops! Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience can try some [...]
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As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area [...]
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For ages 11-16 Come and play Pokémon TCG or learn to play! 3pm-6pm FREE TO PLAY!! Next Meet-Up Thursday 1st October
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About YAK: Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people. Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community. Learn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities Our aims are: To develop young people’s artistic practice [...]
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Final Reason & TWM live presents presents Hour of Reprisal, 2nd Location, Sanguine Rose, Brainstem, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Get ready for a night of heavy riffs, raw energy, and unforgettable live performances as Hour of Reprisal, 2nd Location, Sanguine Rose and Brainstem take over Three Wise Monkeys. Expect a diverse lineup of [...]
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A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination. Guided by Daniel & Clara, each session unfolds around a new theme, inviting attendees into participatory exercises, immersive experiences, and collective discussion. Sitting at the intersection of workshop, performance, and experimental space, the Lab encourages experimentation, challenges habitual thinking, [...]
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Final Reason & TWM live presents presents Hour of Reprisal, 2nd Location, Sanguine Rose, Brainstem, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester. Get ready for a night of heavy riffs, raw energy, and unforgettable live performances as Hour of Reprisal, 2nd Location, Sanguine Rose and Brainstem take over Three Wise Monkeys. Expect a diverse lineup [...]
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A judgement-free zone to celebrate the books that make you blush! Didn't finish the book? No worries! Show up for the debrief, giggles and drinks.
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Think you know your stuff? Grab your friends and put your knowledge to the test at our Pub Quiz! Join us for an evening of friendly competition, great laughs, and plenty of brain-teasing questions covering everything from general knowledge and music to sport, pop culture, films, and more. Whether you're a quiz champion or just [...]
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MEGSON - COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRETHU 01 OCT -8:00pmDoors 7:30pmFour times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music.Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for [...] |
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Bridging Dreams By Sakai International Community Arts 2 to 29 October 2026 Level Best Art Gallery, Colchester This October, Level Best Art Gallery welcomes Bridging Dreams, a special international exhibition connecting artists in Sakai City, Japan, with the Level Best community in Colchester. Founded in Osaka in 2019, Sakai International Community Arts is an inclusive [...] The UK’s biggest Oktoberfest tour returns to Colchester!🚨GET YOUR TICKETS FROM £15🚨Join us for a legendary celebration featuring:✨Bavarian beer bar✨Mini Trader Village✨Oompah bands✨Live music✨XL bier steins✨Gourmet Bratwurst & Pretzels✨Photo Booth✨Lederhosens✨Singalongs & MORE!🎟️Get tickets from just £15&🎟️VIP TABLE TICKETGET YOUR TICKETS NOW!🔗 - www.oktoberfestcolchester.co.uk📍 Lower Castle Park📅 Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd October 202618+ 
Get ready to turn your weekend vibes up to 11 as Trilogy Nightclub presents.. House Party! The busiest Friday in town, join us for 2 rooms of hits all night. BOTANIC: RNB, HIPHOP & Bashment The Arena: Commercial Chart & Dancefloor hits Free Entry before 11.30 on the guestlist!
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Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by the public and find out how you can [...]
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Join us in our Imagination Centre for a magical, interactive storytelling session inspired by the beloved books of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Whether it's exploring the world of the Gruffalo or going on an adventure with Stick Man, there's something new to discover every time! No booking required but we have a maximum capacity [...]
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Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by the public and find out how you can [...]
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We’re excited to welcome back our dynamic duo for another unforgettable 80s vs 90s LIVE night. They’re back with even more energy, ready to deliver live sets packed with the biggest hits from both decades.You can expect a night filled with nostalgia, great music, and an unbeatable vibe. Our photobooth will be open throughout the [...]
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The Demeter leaves Romania on its final voyage to England, it is loaded with cargo and passengers looking to start a new life. But Captain Atkins has discovered a monster aboard. The creature has been locked in the brig and away from prying eyes, but discontent can spread like the plague and when you are [...]
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Crush by Hadsan Mohamud is a British-Somali romantic comedy exploring identity, connection, and recovery. In a clinic waiting room, two Somali teenagers meet. Najma has been receiving treatment for years, while Zakariya is just beginning his. She sketches, and he writes poetry, and as their sessions continue, conversations, jokes and secrets gradually bring them closer [...]
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Neon Beats are a wonderful new covers band. They are fun, catchy and expert in bringing you a great time |
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We are pleased to invite you to our fifth and final exhibition in our 'Conversations' series:Conversation 5:Conceal & Reveal3 October - 18 October 2026Seven artists with seemingly different approaches to making Art have explored how they Reveal and Conceal within their chosen mediums. 
Wiley takes over Arena for a live performance. Expect the Godfather of Grime to perform all his biggest hits and an exclusive freestyle set! The Arena: All things house & commerical! BOTANIC: RNB, HipHop, Dancehall, Bashment, Afrobeats & more Open til 4am.
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Sell out Life Drawing Sessions!Now booking for Saturdays inOCTOBER2026. This ticket is for 1 month (4 Saturdays)Join artist Sarah Hill for three-hour life drawing sessions on Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm, in Colchester.Enjoy a calm relaxing atmosphere drawing from life. Models are all shapes, sizes and ages. Basic materials provided, but feel free to [...]
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Have a handmade shopping day. The people in your life deserve something special, and for a truly unique gift, nothing beats handmade. Not only is a handmade gift a little different, but it’s also of much higher quality. Plus, buying handmade means real love has gone into your purchase from an artist who adores what [...]
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Poetry doesn’t have to rhyme! In this fun hour-long workshop for writers aged 7 to 11, we’ll explore sounds, images and forms to come up with funny, thoughtful and surprising poems – and if you like, you’ll even have the chance to perform yours at a mini recital at the end of the session. This [...] 
Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open! Check out this week’s new releases Find out out about industry book awards, winners and shortlists Have a cuppa with us (bring your own mug) Share your book recs Take our book advice if needed In the basement from 11am We’d love to see you here. [...]
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Poetry didn’t die with the Victorians! Even in 2026, it can be a great way to express yourself, share ideas – and even become a TikTok star. In this fun 90-minute workshop for writers aged 12 to 17, we’ll explore different forms of poetry, creating your own haikus, blackout poems, and more. This workshop is [...]
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🎂 We're having our 11th birthday bash on Saturday 3rd October and of course you're very much invited. 🎂🕵🏼♀️ To celebrate we're hosting a fun little bicycle scavenger hunt alleycat ride around Colchester, finishing at Two Brews on Church Street.✏️ Meet at the CBK workshop for sign-on from 4pm, with roll-out at 4:30pm sharp. We've [...]
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The Met: Live in HD season continues with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on [...]
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Colchester Adventure League has partnered with Colchester Castle to bring you an evening of Dungeons & Dragons, puzzles and immersive roleplaying in a unique historic setting.Join us on Saturday 3 October, 6pm to 10pm, and gather your party for a night of adventure. Whether you are completely new to D&D or an experienced player looking [...]
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S Club themed session of bingo with special guest Bradley McIntosh of S Club DJ set!Tickets from £10!!
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Dragonfly cabarets deliver a glamorous night of dazzling performances, with food and drinks brought right to your table as you watch the show. With a sparkling atmosphere and nonstop entertainment, they’re the perfect place to relax, indulge, and enjoy the experience.Followed by dragaoke and dancing! Saturday Cabaretwith Shar Cooterie, Kara Kature & Constance Struggle Please [...]
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TWM Live presents Motley Screw, Europe’s Number 1 tribute to Mötley Crüe, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Motley Screw deliver the full Mötley Crüe experience, bringing the energy, attitude and iconic sound of one of rock’s most legendary bands to the stage. Expect all the classic hits, from Kickstart My Heart to Girls, Girls, [...]
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Written by Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker. Adapted by John Hewer Hambledon Productions Something is rotten in Old London Town. A mysterious raspberry-blowing villain is terrorising Victorian society, leaving Inspector Corner of the Yard and Sergeant Bowles determined to solve the case. Packed with surreal humour, outrageous wordplay and quick-fire jokes, this stage adaptation celebrates [...]
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Bobby Davro Heads the Launch of Colchester Comedy at No Name Bar & Games.House of Stand Up is bringing award-winning live comedy to Colchester with the launch of our brand-new comedy night – House of Stand Up at No Name Bar & GamesHeadlining our launch show on Saturday 3rd October is comedy legend Bobby Davro! [...]
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*** FREE ENTRY ***We are bringing you a NakedBreakZ special, with 3 pioneers of the breakbeat sceneFreestylers The Freestylers are a long‑running, London‑based electronic music group best known for their high‑energy fusion of breakbeat, big beat, electro, trip‑hop, and old‑school hip‑hop. Formed in 1996, they became one of the defining acts of the UK breakbeat [...]
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Shantay this way, Colchester, because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is coming to Three Wise Monkeys with DRAG BINGO this OCTOBER! After their sold out debut bingo in May, they will be bringing you the latest edition of their fabulous DRAG BINGO show, with a FABULOUS evening of games, drag performances, and camp chaos with [...]
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Welcome To Essex The Freshers Moving In House Party 2026 - Essex's BIGGEST Welcome Rave - Essex...
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**Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order**Please Note: This Communal Raku Firing Session is held at Cuckoo Farm Studios . Led 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! IMPORTANT NOTES:- Booking for the [...]
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The Rec Community Market returns on Sunday 4th October!Join us for a fantastic day supporting local businesses and enjoying everything our community has to offer.What to expect:• Local independent traders• Street food• Live music• Handmade crafts• Gifts & homeware• Family-friendly atmosphere• Dog friendly• FREE entryWhether you're looking for unique gifts, delicious food, or simply a [...]
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Begin your forever in the timeless elegance of Wivenhoe House Hotel.Join 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.Whether you’re [...]
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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. Basic materials provided. For ages 18+. Come along to each session to experiment [...]
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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.Cover [...]
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Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit [...]
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A Pint of Shanty Enjoy 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 [...]
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Box River Junction return to the Victoria Inn with their own take on Americana, firmly rooted in East Anglia. Fronted by songwriter Tom Parkes, their original songs draw on roots, [...]
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Coda's weekly Open Mic Night. A cosy live music hub bursting with opportunity to showcase talent. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess |
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First Monday of the month, 5pm During October we have a special Silent Book Club. Read more here Turn up, read your book. The simplicity of it is beautiful and, [...]
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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!Dan is one of Britain's best historians and the author of several Sunday Times bestselling titles, both fiction and non-fiction.This new release is a global history of castles and [...]
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Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause! - 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 [...]
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Y2K RAVE! Essex Freshers Week 2026💿 WELCOME TO… Y2K RAVE! 💋ESSEX FRESHERS PRESE... |
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Every Tuesday - 12pm-6:30pm Our puzzle club is the perfect way to spend a quiet Tuesday afternoon! A relaxed, welcoming and friendly event where you can build one of our puzzles or bring your own! Best off all it's free to come and join!
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Webber & Co. with Metal Rabbit present Fire Fire by John Webber, in association with High Tide and Harlow Playhouse. Eddie 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 [...]
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Tickets £27.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.The 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 [...]
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TOXIC 2026 FRESHERS LAUNCH FT. SPECIAL GUESTCOLCHESTER'S BIGGEST HIP-HOP/AFRO-BASH... |
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WARGAME NIGHT Wednesday 7th October - 6pm-10pm Whatever wargame you play - Warhammer 40k, Warhammer AoS, Battletech, Necromunda, Trench Crusade or ANYTHING else bring your armies and LET BATTLE COMENCE! Come and play, learn a new game, meet some new war gamers or just hang out and paint your newest army! A chilled, friendly and [...]
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Yoga with Jamie in the bookshop. All genders and levels of experience welcome. Maximum 6 spaces. Classes involve warm up exercises, breathing techniques, mindful movement, traditional yoga poses (asanas), and end with a guided relaxation. Mats are provided. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. Jamie has been teaching yoga for 10 years and [...]
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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.This 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 [...]
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Award-winning Dyad Productions return to the Elizabethan era with That Knave, Raleigh, created in collaboration with The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead. The 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 [...]
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Who can see you?Paint your very own to take home with you - no experience required#paintnight#artclass#pookiereeart#colchester#artsyimage#tiger
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IT'S TIME TO CROWN COLCHESTER COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2026!
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Sandra Oh takes the title role in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes [...]
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Warm up those vocal cords and lower your standards — it’s Karaoke Night with a LIVE BAND! Whether you sing like a superstar or a smoke alarm, our band will [...] |
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About YAK:Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people.Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community.Learn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of CuriositiesOur aims are: To develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining [...]
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SPEED/THRASH METAL comes to Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, featuring Kaine, Regicide and Uridium.Get ready for a night of heavy riffs, fast-paced metal and high-energy live performances. Headlining the night, Kaine [...]
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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. Maurice and Hermia are a [...]
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Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 4 to a team- [...]
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Fancy winning up to £500? 💰 Play our rollover quiz - if nobody wins, the cash rolls over! 
The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (in many ways it’s actually the last thing this country needs, but it’s what it’s getting so tough luck). The UK’s leading [...]
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Bingo, but not as you know it! Join us for an outrageously fun evening of bingo with a fabulous drag twist! Expect hilarious hosting, cheeky banter, unexpected surprises and plenty of laughs as our fabulous drag queens put their own bonkers spin on this classic game. With fantastic prizes up for grabs, every number could [...]
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It’s always a big night when Shar Cooterie hits the SU Bar, and this one’s no exception. Expect dazzling performances, killer banter, and a few surprises along the way (and no, we’re not just talking about the attitude).Shar will have you cheering, laughing, and maybe even up on your feet. This is more than a [...]
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE PARTY! - ESSEX FRESHERS 2026🌍 THE INTERNATIONAL HO... |
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Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £100 Get the night started young! Secure your entry before [...]
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Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by the public and find out how you can [...] 
Make your own Bookmark with Loui Mitchell 2nd Friday of the month Come and join Loui for a session of beginner friendly crochet, where they will guide you through making your very own bookmark. Suitable for complete beginners, learn everything from how to hold a hook and trying some simple stitches to get started on [...]
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Join us in the Children's Library to read one of your favourite books to our wonderful accredited therapy dogs. This event is suitable for children aged 6 to 12, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult during their time. Each child will get a 10 minute slot, on a first come first served basis; [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained. This investigation has its own ticket and does not require festival admission.As darkness falls, step inside two of Colchester's most intriguing historic museums for an evening of paranormal investigation.Join experienced investigators as you explore Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's [...]
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FRIDAY 9th October - 6pm-9pm Come and play the legendary wargame Battletech! Bring your Lances & Stars or come and try out the classic game of mechanised combat! £6 to play Food & Drink menu Available
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TWM Live presents Gaz Brookfield, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the year way back in 2010 he has continued to tirelessly tour the length and breadth of the country, building a strong and loyal following where [...]
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Ticket prices: Standard peak £11.50 Concessions peak £10.50 Students peak £5.50 See this film for free! Become a Firstsite Mosaic Member and see all our standard films for free, all [...]
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Luther Live & Velvet Voices Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden [...]
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Kevin Topple & Ian Hornett Bring Me Sunshine Productions FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Your last chance to see this hilarious comedy which has been touring Essex and Suffolk since 2022 [...]
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Step into the moonlight at Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum on Friday 9 October, as twilight fades into after-hours lunar investigations within Hollytrees Museum. Then return on Saturday 10 October for a captivating festival of the strange and supernatural: Moon, Magick and Mystery — a spellbinding event presented in partnership with Seventh Sanctum.Across this two-day, [...]
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The first Latin Night of 2026/27 has arrived!Brought to you by the Latin Society, this is truly the place to be. Party until the early hours, feel the music take you [...] |
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What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. About the exhibition Documentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a [...] 
What does it mean to grow up by the sea today?From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. About the exhibitionDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to [...] Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. The exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included [...]
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Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £100 Get the night started young! Secure your entry before [...]
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Colchester Games for is back at the Colchester Arts Centre for our 9th year!!!Traders include...Melsonian Arts CouncilMammoth MiniaturesIglootreeDiss GamesCymbeline GamesNuts About Miniatures & MORE!!The ever popular Bring & Buy is back too! Submit your for sale items at the link belowhttps://forms.gle/49HSm66hqJRi5LuY9Best of all it's, as always, FREE ENTRY!!
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.The belief that humans can transform into animals appears in folklore [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.The Moon has inspired magical traditions, ritual practice and spiritual belief for [...]
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Step into a world of moonlight, mystery and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Join us for Moon, Magic + Mystery, a two-day festival inspired by the arrival of Luke Jerram’s spectacular [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle. Festival admission and reading ticket required.Take time out from the festival and enjoy a one-to-one session with an experienced reader, medium or spiritual practitioner. These personal readings offer the opportunity to explore psychic insight, intuitive guidance, [...]
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Join us for an exciting weekend workshop designed for both beginners and intermediates, where you'll master the art of pottery!You are booking a two day workshop:Session 1: Saturday 10th October 2026 (10.30am to 13.30pm) - you'll dive into throwing on the potter's wheel.Session 2: Sunday 11th October 2026 (10.30am to 13.30pm) - you'll learn to [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What if exploring a past life could offer insight into your present one?Drawing on her experience as a practitioner of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), Chia-Yen Oh introduces the principles behind past life regression, connection with [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Join local historian, folklorist and practising witch Katie Hardy, also known as East Anglian Kage, for an exploration of the folklore, traditions and customs associated with the full moon.Drawing on historical sources and regional folklore, the workshop [...] 
Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open! Check out this week’s new releases Find out out about industry book awards, winners and shortlists Have a cuppa with us (bring your own mug) Share your book recs Take our book advice if needed In the basement from 11am We’d love to see you here. [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Folklorist Bethan Briggs-Miller explores the moonlore of Wales, from traditions that linked the Moon to luck, love and livelihood to tales of fairies, supernatural horses and moonlit magic.Discover why people watched the Moon’s changing phases so [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Step into a world of strange creatures, haunting landscapes and enduring folklore.Gemma Garwood of the East Anglian Folklore Centre presents a fresh retelling of The Dead Moon, a remarkable traditional East Anglian folktale. Along the way, [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Learn practical techniques for grounding, energetic cleansing, protection and self-healing in this accessible wellbeing workshop.Using a 5D Hypnotic Reiki approach, participants will explore methods for supporting emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing before taking part in a guided [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What role did the Moon play in historical fears of witchcraft and the supernatural?Emma Wardell and Elly Prizeman of the Essex Witch Museum explore the links between lunar beliefs and the Essex witch trials. Discover stories of [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.From spirit photography to thermal cameras, paranormal investigators have long relied on technology in their search for evidence of the unexplained.Drawing on his experiences investigating reportedly haunted locations around the world, Carl Hutchinson explores the evolution of [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Have you ever wondered what life could look like as your future self?In this interactive workshop, Chia-Yen Oh guides participants through a future life regression experience using hypnosis and guided visualisation. Explore possible futures, encounter new worlds [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Are reports of UFO encounters, extraterrestrial contact and demonic manifestations describing entirely separate phenomena, or could they be connected?Researcher David Jon explores possible links between alien encounters, poltergeist activity and reports of demonic entities, examining similarities that [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Criminal barrister Naomi Ryan explores the surprising legal history of the supernatural.From witches dancing beneath the moon to vampires in graveyards and even werewolves roaming Southend High Street, discover how strange beliefs and extraordinary claims have [...]
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Get Ready to Groove at the Ultimate 80s Day Disco! 🎉Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the 80s with a day filled with the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits of the decade. Whether you’re a true 80s fanatic or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about electric [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What can a single pub reveal about the nature of paranormal phenomena?Ashley Knibb shares the story of The Royal Oak Investigations, a ten-year study of one location and the unusual experiences reported there. Drawing on years of [...]
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COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR THIRD CHANCE TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!COMMOTION FEST is back for round 3 in 2026 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands and rounded off by some special guest out of town bands!The bands causing a commotion in 2026 are:CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITORAKKADIANBROKEN CALLINGKNOCKED FOR SIXTHE BURIAL CODENEANDERTHALREVERENT [...]
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How brave are you when it comes to hot things??Our first 🌶 eating competition is your chance to prove yourself! Various rounds of chilli pepper eating with increasing Scoville levels each round!! £100 bar tab & bragging rights for the victor, but all competitors will be winners in our eyes.DJ Ben Howard will be playing [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Go beyond the Hollywood stories and discover the real cases that [...]
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Colchester Games Fair doesn't just end at 4pm,The events carry on @ Dice & a Slice that evening! Come and play some board game,get a coffee and a cake or [...]
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Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained. This investigation has its own ticket and does not require festival admission.When the [...] 
Jen Brister is Reactive – or so she’s been told. Apparently, you don’t have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation [...]
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Join us from 8pm at SU Bar as we celebrate the Essex Rebels Student Takeover Game! 🏀Get ready for a night of specially designed drinks, a live DJ and the [...] |
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Join us at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park for a creative and relaxing morning learning how to weave your own willow bird feeder.Using natural willow and traditional weaving techniques, you'll [...] 
Get ready to dive into an awesome day of card collecting, trading, and all things cards at The Card Show UK! THE CARD SHOW UK — COLCHESTER IS BACK!! If [...]
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Join us and Big Joe Bone for an evening of gorgeous Blues music and delicious cocktails
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this is sophie’s and Chris Wilkinson join us at the Vic for live music. this is sophie’s brings dreamgaze and dream pop, while Chris will be revisiting some of his [...]
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A night of silliness and quiz fun with Rubella Vaxine. Ruby’s Mother Tucking Quiz is the ultimate night of camp silliness and trivia chaos hosted by UK drag queen Rubella [...]
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The ''I Don't Like Sundays'' crew are back causing musical mayhem with this superb double bill:X-KAMINSKI.....local favourites who will be familiar to many of you, performing their unique mix of [...] |
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Dancefloor bangers are at your doorstop. Sing your heart away to cheesy pop, word-for-word pop hits from the last two decades!If you're lucky, maybe a surprise appearance from Daisy the Cow? Who knows. Its Milk It after all!Your safety is our priority.Here’s what’s in place every night:Drink toppers and spiking test kits available from the [...] |
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Join us on Tuesday 13th October for our French Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Enjoy as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines.Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines, Neils Dubro. Together, [...]
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THE TIME WAS TOUR 2026For over five decades, Wishbone Ash has stood as one of rock music’s most enduring and influential forces, their pioneering twin-lead guitar sound providing a blueprint for the generations of rock, metal, and progressive artists that followed in their footsteps. With an extensive catalogue, countless miles on the road, and a [...]
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Yee-haw! We’re bringing the spirit of the American West right to your doorstep with the folk feels, country bangers, and laid-back vibes that’ll get everyone stomping their boots (cowboy hat optional, but highly encouraged)!Get ready for sing-alongs, big energy, and a night where denim and plaid are practically a dress code. Whether you’re here for a toe-tapping [...] |
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A Mercury Original in association with Camden People’s Theatre and in collaboration with Fuse TheatreWritten by and starring Nadeem IslamDirected by Harry JardineMovement Direction and Choreography by Chris FonsecaFrom 1970s Bangladesh to Brick Lane to the post-9/11 present, The Only Brown Deaf Man in England follows Rajkumar, a Deaf Bengali amateur batsman, as he navigates [...] The Only Brown Deaf Man in England is a Mercury Original in association with Camden People's Theatre and in collaboration with Fuse Theatre. Written by and starring Nadeem Islam, the production follows Rajkumar, a Deaf Bengali amateur cricketer, on a journey from 1970s Bangladesh to Brick Lane and post-9/11 Britain. Through experiences of migration, racism, [...]
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By Laura Wade Headgate Theatre Productions Every couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling, don’t they? Judy and Johnny escape the pressures of modern life by embracing the roles of a perfect 1950s housewife and husband. But maintaining their nostalgic dream proves increasingly difficult, as cracks begin to appear behind the gingham [...]
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The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Hadestown: The Musical is the genre-defying musical blending modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale of two intertwining love [...]
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Come along to this wonderful workshop led by ceramic artist Lizzie Croucher in Level Best’s beautiful gallery space! It will be an introduction to creating clay. During the session Lizzie will guide you to make a pinch pot - then add your own unique decorative touches using a range of tools! At the end of [...]
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Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary! All Sessions 6:30pm-9:30pm - £5 to play October Sessions Thursday 8th Wednesday 14th Thursday 22nd Wednesday 28th
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Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for a great cause! £3 a head (cash only) Maximum 4 to a team Outside food & dogs welcome Book on 01206 514510 Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the quiz starts to place drink orders. If you book and [...]
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Comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA.Expect stand-up, sketches, songs and some very scummy stories. [...] |
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The Production Garden, in association with Cube Room Productions, presents an evening of Eric & Ern with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens. From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 80! A brilliant homage [...]
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Mini Movers & Makers is our Parent and Toddler group for children between 2 to 4 years old and their parents/carers.Enjoy a fun and creative hour together inspired by a [...]
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For ages 11-16 Come and play Pokémon TCG or learn to play! 3pm-6pm FREE TO PLAY!! Next Meet-Up Thursday 15th Oct Thursday 29th Oct
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About YAK:Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people.Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery [...] 
Author hosts. Shopping discount, goodie bag, welcome drink and a free raffle in person event which is mostly accessible to wheelchair users (the event takes place across 2 floors) Thursday [...]
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Come and play the legendary fantasy sports game! Bring your teams & block dice or some and learn how to play! £5 entry Food & Drink Menu Available & a [...]
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Bar 82 brings you a night dedicated to fresh talent and brand-new material. Watch comedians try out their newest jokes, discover exciting new voices, and enjoy a unique night of live comedy.
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Tour Information Hugo Max presents his fifth UK tour performing live soundtracks on solo viola alongside masterpieces of silent cinema. Halloween classics Nosferatu, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Häxan and [...]
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Our four-part Trust the Process: Observational Drawing workshop invites you to explore the foundations of observational art. Designed for beginner artists and creative enthusiasts, the sessions focus on building confidence, [...]
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Details to be announced Please note: The end time shown is an estimate. Please check with the venue for confirmation.
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Join us your Minority Ethnic Student Community Officer at Top Bar's famous Rollover Quiz.Put your knowledge to the test for the chance to win the cash prize. If the jackpot isn’t won, it rolls over to the following week — and even if you miss out on the cash, there are still free drinks up [...] 
Luke Combs UK The World’s leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs! Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes, and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun. Immerse [...] |
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Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £100 Get the night started young! Secure your entry before [...] 
UK rapper K-Trap performs live at Trilogy Nightclub in Colchester on Friday 16 October as part of the TOXIC club night. Presented by Essex Freshers, the event features a live performance from K-Trap alongside DJs playing hip-hop, R&B, UK rap, drill, bashment, Afrobeats, amapiano and club anthems. The night runs from 10pm until 4am, with [...]
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A spectacular cinematic event for fans of classic science fiction, this Space:1999 double bill brings together the groundbreaking first episode, Breakaway, and the acclaimed second-season opener, Metamorph. Featuring groundbreaking visual effects, profound questions, a stellar cast and action! All in the unmistakable style of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, these two landmark episodes mark the beginning [...]
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Based on a different theme each session, Art Jam with Art Harbour is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.With a focus on creative process rather than technical ability or finished results, Art Jam sessions centre on open-ended creative activity guided by a changing theme.Each session introduces a broad range [...]
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This free, one-hour beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the fundamental 24-step Yang Style Tai-Chi in a peaceful atmosphere accompanied by soothing music. Under the step-by-step guidance of our instructor Lu Yu, you will learn to integrate movement and stillness, leaving the class feeling both strengthened and serene – whether you join us once or [...]
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Do you love all things DRAG?! Do you love Halloween?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK and they are bringing you for one night only their “Halloween Extravaganza!” - a whole spooktacular night dedicated to the fabulous Halloween season at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester!Get into the spooky season [...]
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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 [...]
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Get ready to celebrate the Queen of Pop with an unforgettable Madonna Tribute Night - Making it Madonna!Experience all the iconic hits, electrifying performances, and timeless style that made Madonna a global superstar. From Like a Virgin and Material Girl to Vogue, Like a Prayer, and many more, this spectacular tribute show captures the energy, [...] 
Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza! Join us in the café/bar area for a lively, fun and creative evening. In this class you’ll be creating your very own portrait painting of a famous face – in an environment where everyone can express their own [...]
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Origami is a paper folding art originally from Japan/China. Learning origami not only helps with hand-eye coordination but improves concentration and problem-solving skills. This ancient art form has been used as meditation, stress relievers and a fun social activity with friends. In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the [...]
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The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a backdrop of head nodding boom bap breaks
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The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a backdrop of head nodding boom bap breaks.Known for critically acclaimed performances full of energy, beatboxing, crowd participation and [...] |
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Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £100 Get the night started young! Secure your entry before [...] 
BEAVE IS COMING TO TRILOGY! We’re hosting Beave at Trilogy Nightclub for a big night of music, good energy and late night vibes. With two rooms of music all night! Doors open from 10PM Round up your friends, get down early and settle in for a proper night out. Two rooms, great music and Beave [...]
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This Saturday from 10am till 12pm !We are providing free tea and squash for all that come down to support with other drinks available to buy. Just come down no [...]
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Who’s your favourite character? Maybe a hero like Bilbo Baggins, or a villain like Count Olaf? Create your own character in this hour-long workshop for writers aged 7 to 11. You’ll leave with your own unique protagonist ready for a story of their own! This workshop is part of Colchester Library’s autumn creative writing programme [...] 
Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open! Check out this week’s new releases Find out out about industry book awards, winners and shortlists Have a cuppa with us [...]
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Through the Window – The album by Mad DanThis is a free event to celebrate this original album.There will be opportunities to buy the album on CD or vinyl on [...]
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Percy Jackson. Katniss Everdeen. Lara Jean Song. The best characters keep us reading as we want to know what happens to them next. Create your own in this fun 90-minute [...]
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Free to join! Open to everyone aged 16+ Saturdays from 12 (we normally stay until around 3/4pm but it's completely fine to leave earlier!)Please bring water! Sturdy shoes are advised [...]
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Raver Tots is coming to Colchester!BOOK NOW - https://link.dice.fm/ea30963af0d1WITH SPECIAL GUEST - MATT JAM LAMONTRaver Tots is the Ultimate Family Dance Party Suitable for ALL AGES!Get the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning, family friendly rave event, playing the best in House, Garage, Drum and Bass and Old Skool Club Classics!What to [...]
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Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power [...]
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INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied)Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) [...]
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INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied)Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) [...]
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TWM Live presents Wilswood Buoys + Shed + Armoured Man + Dean Frost, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Wilswood Buoys are a folk-punk trio made up of Josh, Joe [...]
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Organ Trio featuring; - Sam Plackett, guitar - Pete Whittaker, organ - Tom Jiggins, drums Search Sam Plackett Organ trio on www.good-show.co.uk for tickets! Patch will be serving small bar [...]
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Colchester Chamber Choir's concert, From Northern Lands, scheduled for St Botolph's Church in Colchester on Saturday 17th October, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The programme was due to [...]
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with Jenna Saiz Abo-Henriksen Dragonfly cabarets deliver a glamorous night of dazzling performances, with food and drinks brought right to your table as you watch the show. With a sparkling [...]
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Kelly O’Brien is the world’s number one Dolly Parton tribute. She is endorsed by the Parton family, has worked as Dolly’s body double and was the only UK finalist in [...]
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The Rezidents return to Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, for a rare hometown gig.For the first time in many months, The Rezidents are back for a special ‘greatest hits’ set celebrating [...]
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Join your Minority Ethnic Student Community Officer at a special Black History Month Music Bingo!We don’t do half measures (unless it’s at the bar). You’ll get top tunes picked by [...] |
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The international hit musical comes to the big screen!Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Hadestown: The [...]
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Sample seven spectacular beers from acclaimed Swedish brewery Omnipollo. Learn all about them and all things Omnipollo. There will be merch giveaways and costume changes as always!
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Step into warmth and exhale. This cosy yin session is your invitation to relax and soften, a gentle somatic practice designed for deep rest, you time, and a feeling of being held when the weather turns cold. Across two unrushed hours you’ll drop out of the busyness of life and into your body, resting in [...]
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Essex alternative rock artist Vix joins us for a special stripped-back set, swapping the heavier sound of her recordings for raw vocals and acoustic versions of her original songs, alongside a few carefully chosen covers. Vix will be joined by Andy Innes and Olie Johnson. This is a free gig, with no tickets required. Donations [...]
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Bhadram School of Dance and S2 Productions Following its successful premiere, Tapobhanga – Awakening the Eternal returns to the stage in a powerful new production. Inspired by the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore and rooted in Indian classical and folk dance traditions, this engaging performance tells the timeless story of Shiva and Sati through dance, music [...]
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We're back, again raising money for Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Migrant Action. Enjoy an evening of varied music (solos, duets and ensemble songs) which we've been wanting to sing for a while! There will be a raffle, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors at 6.00pm Performance starts at 6.30pm There will be a [...] |
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Two of British folk’s most distinctive and highly-regarded artists join together in a brand-new, inspired collaboration.Belinda O’Hooley, a renowned pianist, singer and composer, is best known as one half of [...] |
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By Pat Whymark Common Ground Theatre Company A mysterious house, a troubled past and a warning that goes unheeded… Pat Whymark’s spine-chilling ghost story with live music blends suspense, humour and theatrical storytelling in the classic tradition. As the secrets of No. 17 Friar Street unfold, audiences can expect shocks, haunting atmosphere and a moving [...]
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Sessions take place on 20 October, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions invite you to explore the museum together. Join your child as [...]
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Sessions take place on 20 October, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions invite you to explore the museum together. Join your child as [...]
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Every Tuesday - 12pm-6:30pm Our puzzle club is the perfect way to spend a quiet Tuesday afternoon! A relaxed, welcoming and friendly event where you can build one of our [...]
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Enjoy the exquisite craft of Linocut, a traditional printmaking technique and a variant of woodcut.Suitable for beginners or those wanting to refresh their memory.During this 3 hour session you will [...] |
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Lepra historian Irene Allen comes to Colchester Library for a special talk exploring the history of the charity. Taking place as part of the New Face for Leprosy exhibition, From [...]
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Our Monthly LGBTQ+ Gaming Social! Third Wednesday of the month! Next LGBTQ+ Nights Wednesday 21st Oct - 6:30pm-9:30pm Run by the amazing people at Colchester Pride! Fee entry! Get your [...]
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Our infamous monthly in-house quiz/gameshow takes place in the cellar where 5 teams fight it out in a chaotic bacchanal! Perfect for pub quiz haters and people who know nothing!
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From the writer and producers of last year's sell-out show, Wonky Hearts Collective present a brand new collection of monologues Four new women. Four new toilets. Four new stories. In [...]
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Rebekah Wallace-Brown returns with I'll Share the Fire But Not the Ashes—a deeper, brasher exploration of Boudica's history and the raw reality of modern womanhood.She unpacks who Boudica really was: [...]
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The Victoria Inn Open Mic Night, hosted by Stu E Skinner. Bring yourself… or send your friends in place of you…. or come with your friends and get involved. Bring [...]
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Will Alice learn her Aller from her Avoir, or will she be forced to resort to dance?Performance Poet, Alice d’Lumiere, is an experienced writer and comedienne; however for someone working as a communicator she is, like many British people, embarrassingly monolingual. In 2023 Alice was invited to take her Transgender themed show Speaking Out and [...]
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Daisy Diamond Presents: A Night of Amorous Artistry at Coda Step into a world of glitz, glamour, and playful sophistication as Daisy Diamond brings you an unforgettable evening of burlesque.
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Patch presents, as part of Colchester Fringe, two one hour sets of superb live jazz (8:30 and 10pm) featuring Chris Allard on guitar and Zak Barrett on sax with Rob Palmer on double bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums. Chris Allard is a highly acclaimed freelance guitarist based in Wivenhoe. He has performed [...]
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Performance poet, Alice d’Lumiere challenges herself to overcome her childhood inability to communicate in any language beyond English. Will she learn her Aller from her Avoir, or will she be forced to resort to dance? An honest, autobiographical show combining gender-fluid prose, verse, comedy and song with some foolhardy attempts at actual French! Colchester Fringe [...]
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Patch presents, as part of Colchester Fringe, two one hour sets of superb live jazz (8:30 and 10pm) featuring Chris Allard on guitar and Zak Barrett on sax with Rob Palmer on double bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums. Chris Allard is a highly acclaimed freelance guitarist based in Wivenhoe. He has performed [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. **** - Edmonton Journal, ***** - Hamilton Hammer, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner, “McLean has broken the [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. “McLean has broken the code to Eurovision and rises like a phoenix to share it with us [...] |
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An electrifying lunchtime programme featuring Mozart, Ravel, Rebecca Clarke, and Halvorsen’s dazzling Passacaglia.Roman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
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Join us for a talk by the Chair of the Dorothy L Sayers Society, Seona Ford, “Under-rated”: Dorothy L Sayers and other women war poets in World War 1 and World War 2, followed by a poetry writing workshop! This event is free but booking is required. Suitable for ages 14+
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Following the hugely successful Hello Birds in 2025, Bran and Tor are back and joined by new friend Piper for a day out at the beach. Who will we meet on our seaside picnic? An interactive multi-sensory storytelling show for 0-2 years, featuring puppetry, singing and key-word signing. Written by Jasmine Cole. Directed by Connie [...]
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About YAK: Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people. Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer-led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community. Learn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities Our aims are: To develop young people’s artistic practice through [...]
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Join Naz Shah MP in conversation with Pam Cox MP as she discusses her powerful memoir, Honoured: Survival, Strength and My Path to Politics. Labour MP for Bradford West since 2015, Naz has been a prominent advocate for women and girls, mental health, community cohesion, racial equality, and British Muslim communities, and has served in [...]
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“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The most thrilling play you’ll see, and it’s just a lectern and a slide show. This multi-award-winning lecture-performance takes you on a wild ride as it investigates consent in the digital age with wit, dark [...]
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Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners, shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere.Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances – with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit.Old rivalries and [...]
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Welcome to Sandy's Superstore! Where dreams and bargains are discovered in the aisles. Follow the story of Sandy's staff and, under the watchful eye of Security Steve, experience the chaos, laughter and exceptional customer service at every checkout. Or wince at snooty Manager KT as she takes on the stress of running the store during [...]
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Adults often have ears. Ben Macpherson has poems. It's time to put those together with you in the driving seat. You're in complete control of this spoken word cabaret. The audience pick from 30 vibes, be that silly, sordid, sad or sweet and that sets the set list. With poems covering everything from the world's [...]
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A old legend as never before seen in this outlandishly entertaining one man epic. The lone performer creates sound, stage, set, props, lights and characters to breath new life into the Arthurian tales. Created by the team behind the off-broadway 5-star hit BEOWULF!King Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot & Guinevere. Many tales, adventures & sagas. One man [...]
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Fancy winning up to £500? 💰 Play our rollover quiz - if nobody wins, the cash rolls over!
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Coda's weekly Open Mic Night. A cosy live music hub bursting with opportunity to showcase talent. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
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Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money stars in Hail Mary, None of the Grace. No Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as [...]
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Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and a generous dose of chaos. Outrageous stories, parody songs, and shameless camp spectacle. It's a cheeky, over-the-top peek behind the curtain – totally daft, delightfully [...]
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Bea was a gifted child. Her reading age was three years ahead, her poem published in the local newspaper. A future she was sure was already secured. Now she’s 25, unemployed and lying awake at 2AM, wondering what went wrong.As Bea struggles to keep up with a world that demands constant productivity, she starts to [...]
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Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and a generous dose of chaos. Outrageous stories, parody songs, and shameless camp spectacle. It's a cheeky, over-the-top peek behind the curtain – totally daft, delightfully [...]
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In the 1950s, gay men travelled to liberal European cities in search of freedoms that were denied to them at home. Places where they could explore their sexuality, find companionship [...]
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A global fringe hit Are You Lovin' It?, which has won 17 awards in 6 countries, takes youon a surreal, hilarious journey through the wild world of WacDonalds. Meet a [...] |
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The Hit List flaunt their brand new singer as they return to Coda for a night of hits and good times. 
House Party presents a huge night in Colchester as MR TRAUMATIK takes over Trilogy for an explosive late-night session. Known for his unmistakable rapid-fire flow, high-energy performances and hard-hitting catalogue, Mr Traumatik brings his sound to Colchester for a night built for serious ravers. Expect heavy bass, relentless energy and a packed dancefloor from the [...]
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A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry.Roman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
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Following the hugely successful Hello Birds in 2025, Bran and Tor are back and joined by new friend Piper for a day out at the beach. Who will we meet [...]
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A relaxed & informal Friday evening after work catch up, with refreshments, interesting local businesses and opportunity to find out more…..
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Join us on Friday 23 October for a truly atmospheric yoga experience beneath Luke Jerram’s stunning Museum of the Moon installation.This one-hour guided session invites you to unwind and reset [...]
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Adults often have ears. Ben Macpherson has poems. It's time to put those together with you in the driving seat. You're in complete control of this spoken word cabaret. The [...]
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PIANO SMASHERS by Rob Thompson and Rupert Page.“...among the thousands of shows, there are superb ones ... Piano Smashers is one such show.”Edinburgh Reporter. August 2024.Piano Smashers, a powerful solo [...]
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Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and [...]
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Get ready to relive the noughties at our 2000s Party Night! Join us for an incredible night packed with the biggest hits from the decade. Dance the night away to [...]
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Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their first major feature-length film. Juliet awakens from a fever dream. How did we [...]
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Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and [...]
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Welcome to Sandy's Superstore! Where dreams and bargains are discovered in the aisles. Follow the story of Sandy's staff and, under the watchful eye of Security Steve, experience the chaos, [...]
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A Vision of Elvis – The Ultimate Elvis Tribute ShowCelebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis tribute artist – Rob Kingsley – [...]
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Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book [...]
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"We are in a time of paralysis.And nobody can understand why.We all know that something is deeply wrong within our society.But we're unable to act.We are increasingly interconnected. Yet power [...]
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Welcome to the House of Diamonds... where glamour drips through every moment and temptation smoulders beneath the spotlight.Step into an unforgettable evening of dazzling cabaret, featuring sultry burlesque, electrifying dance [...]
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Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the origins of these tales are much more X rated and scandalous, hear the full [...]
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After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work, Timon of Athens. Follow [...] |
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7 pm on Saturday, 24 October – 9 am on Sunday, 25 October 2026Ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like after dark? Now’s your chance to find out! Meet the mighty Juliasaurus and join us for a roar‑some dinosaur sleepover inside the castle. Pitch your campsite, meet our rangers, uncover hidden areas, and dive into [...] The news you’ve all been waiting for 🖤🩷🖤 Sonic Ritual Events i over Truth Colchester 24th October 9pm - 4am let’s share the heck outta this and make it a night remember It’s not just a night out…. It’s a ritual 
Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £100 Get the night started young! Secure your entry before [...] 
Two rooms. One night. Essex's biggest club experience. Society is where Saturday night lives. Big sound, big production and a crowd that's here to party from 10pm til 4am. The Arena: All things House, Dance & Party BOTANIC: RNB, HipHop, Dancehall, Bashment, Afrobeats & more 
Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this Summer. Most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all [...] 
Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open! Check out this week’s new releases Find out out about industry book awards, winners and shortlists Have a cuppa with us [...]
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Two little blue lines can change your life forever. Come join us for a new rip-roaring comedy adventure about parenthood. From the people that brought you Meggie’s Measures in 2023, My Fanny Valentine: Rebirthed in 2024 and Love Me Tinder: Unhinged in 2025, get ready for a new semi-autobiographical comedy about the trials and tribulations [...]
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With stories Gods, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power, join in with an interactive storytelling of a difference, will you play Thor and get to wield the mighty Mjölnir, or be Loki with cunning and guile. Find out all about the Gods and Goddesses of Norse myths.Winner of Best Children's Show at Buxton Fringe [...]
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Second Thoughts follows Clement Achebe, a once-successful Lagos professional who leaves behind a stable life in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. What he hopes will be a journey toward a brighter future quickly becomes a confrontation with harsh realities, cultural shocks, and the emotional weight of having to start over. Told as an intimate one-man [...]
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(God) Help The Aged is a light-hearted play that looks at the ageing process. It will take you down memory lane reminiscing about how things have changed including our bodies!! It tells how we are, how the world see us, but most of all, how we see ourselves as we begin to reach our mature [...]
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Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by history for centuries. What happens when she finally answers back?Now, she is summoned to stand trial before history.From Mei and Meiniang, names given to shape the woman she was expected to become, to Zhao, a [...]
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Kpop FantasyKPOP Fantasy is a high-energy theatrical celebration of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. Blending electrifying choreography with outstanding live vocals, this immersive stage show brings the spectacle, precision, and passion of K-pop to life in a thrilling theatre experience.Featuring powerful performances inspired by the biggest K-pop moments from music, TV, and film, the [...]
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Coda's weekly Acoustic Showcase. Cherry picked talent each week to bring you beautiful acoustic vibes every Saturday afternoon.
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This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial [...]
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From the writer and producers of last year's sell-out show, Wonky Hearts Collective present a brand new collection of monologues Four new women. Four new toilets. Four new stories. In [...]
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Birth Plan is C’s experience of birth and parenthood, relayed between increasingly frequent contractions. In her lucid phases, C unfolds the tragi-comic story of how she ended up labouring alone. As the arrival of her newborn draws ever closer, C voices doubts about her family relationships, her fitness to be a parent and questions why [...]
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In her debut show Miss Ann Thropp guides you through just some of the many causes of the death of originality within the musical theatre. Taking songs from a range [...]
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In the 1950s, gay men travelled to liberal European cities in search of freedoms that were denied to them at home. Places where they could explore their sexuality, find companionship [...]
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We may fall… but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour [...]
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"We are in a time of paralysis.And nobody can understand why.We all know that something is deeply wrong within our society.But we're unable to act.We are increasingly interconnected. Yet power [...]
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Chris Sainton-Clark is the Bardtender. Join him for an hour of witty, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work, british pub culture and beyond. Since embarking on his journey [...]
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PIANO SMASHERS by Rob Thompson and Rupert Page.“...among the thousands of shows, there are superb ones ... Piano Smashers is one such show.”Edinburgh Reporter. August 2024.Piano Smashers, a powerful solo [...]
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“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The most thrilling play you’ll see, and it’s just a [...]
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Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and [...]
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A old legend as never before seen in this outlandishly entertaining one man epic. The lone performer creates sound, stage, set, props, lights and characters to breath new life into [...]
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Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and [...]
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After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work, Timon of Athens. Follow [...]
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Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, OvertureStrauss: Four Last Songs Soloist: Elinor Rolfe JohnsonMahler: Symphony No. 4 in G majorConductor: Chris PhelpsLeader: Philippa BartonTickets £18 (under 25 free) available from www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk
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The Victoria Inn’s ‘Groove On Up’ Get ready for "Groove On Up," a night of classic soul, disco, and funk! DJs Ben Howard and Dave Mansfield, known for their legendary [...]
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...`Soul Imprint` & `Two Left Feet` Promotions presents....the rhythm loft #3 - closer to the source...Autumnal Gathering for ALL `Jazz-Dance` Disciples....Third in the series of `the rhythm loft` sessions & [...]
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Groove On Up returns to the Victoria Inn, with DJs Ben Howard and Dave Mansfield back behind the decks for a night of classic soul, disco and funk. Expect everything [...]
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The Foresters Arms team are extremely excited and ecstatic to be hosting CAKESTUPID!!! “Cakestupid are a lo-fi indie pop duo blending woozy folk-pop warmth with retro bubblegum melodies and sharp [...]
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A global fringe hit Are You Lovin' It?, which has won 17 awards in 6 countries, takes youon a surreal, hilarious journey through the wild world of WacDonalds. Meet a [...]
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Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the origins of these tales are much more X rated and scandalous, hear the full [...]
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A firm favourite of all our customers, Stiff in the Morning are a fantastic, high energy covers band bringing you all the classics you know and love
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A firm favourite of all our customers, Stiff in the Morning are a fantastic, high energy covers band bringing you all the classics you know and love |
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Explore expressive landscape painting in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the bold colour, movement and energetic brushwork of early Expressionism. Looking at artists including Vincent van Gogh and Edvard Munch, you’ll discover how colour, shape and brushwork can transform a landscape and communicate mood and emotion. Working from the view at Firstsite, you’ll [...]
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Second Thoughts follows Clement Achebe, a once-successful Lagos professional who leaves behind a stable life in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. What he hopes will be a journey toward a brighter future quickly becomes a confrontation with harsh realities, cultural shocks, and the emotional weight of having to start over. Told as an intimate one-man [...]
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Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by history for centuries. What happens when she finally answers back?Now, she is summoned to stand trial before history.From Mei and Meiniang, names given to shape the woman she was expected to become, to Zhao, a [...]
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With stories Gods, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power, join in with an interactive storytelling of a difference, will you play Thor and get to wield the mighty Mjölnir, or be Loki with cunning and guile. Find out all about the Gods and Goddesses of Norse myths.Winner of Best Children's Show at Buxton Fringe [...] 
Free AdmissionDoors 1.30pm, show 2pmThis event is for a seated audienceA Recitation The Monica Ross Archive and friends are inviting people to join 80 tribute readings across the world to mark the 80th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2028. Colchester Arts Centre is delighted to host this recital. It is a shared process, you [...]
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Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners, shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere.Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances – with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit.Old rivalries and [...]
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We may fall… but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that left him mute [...]
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From the writer and producers of last year's sell-out show, Wonky Hearts Collective present a brand new collection of monologues Four new women. Four new toilets. Four new stories. In the most private of public spaces the masks drop and from behind the cubicle doors the women reveal their innermost thoughts. Once again, the stories [...]
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An ageing woman resists her daughter's mission to get her to declutter her house, against a past that continues to haunt her. A playful, yet poignant, look into the significance of one woman's possessions. Original play by Penny Benedetti with music by singer/songwriter Sally Theobald. Colchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Headgate Theatre (Rehearsal Room).Age Suitability: [...]
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In her debut show Miss Ann Thropp guides you through just some of the many causes of the death of originality within the musical theatre. Taking songs from a range of musical theatre shows she presents live vocals combined with critiques of various issues within the Musical Theatre Industry. Colchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Coda.Age [...]
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#SHORN presented by the highly talented Elsa McTaggart. Celebrating 15 years of touring and five-star Fringe performances, this show features original song, eclectic musical styles, loop-pedal and spoken anecdotes. Drawing on a lifetime of music-making, Elsa performs with warmth, humour and artistry. #SHORN signifies a coming of age, shedding the old and embracing the new. [...]
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“It’s the strangest feeling to be laughing out loud but feeling a burning rage bubbling inside me.” ★★★★ Perth Happenings The most thrilling play you’ll see, and it’s just a lectern and a slide show. This multi-award-winning lecture-performance takes you on a wild ride as it investigates consent in the digital age with wit, dark [...]
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(God) Help The Aged is a light-hearted play that looks at the ageing process. It will take you down memory lane reminiscing about how things have changed including our bodies!! It tells how we are, how the world see us, but most of all, how we see ourselves as we begin to reach our mature [...]
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Rebekah Wallace-Brown returns with I'll Share the Fire But Not the Ashes—a deeper, brasher exploration of Boudica's history and the raw reality of modern womanhood.She unpacks who Boudica really was: the flogging, the rebellion, the survival. Then she brings it home—to menopause as a sacred forge, to claiming boundaries, and to the stubborn act of [...]
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In the 1950s, gay men travelled to liberal European cities in search of freedoms that were denied to them at home. Places where they could explore their sexuality, find companionship and immerse themselves in homosocial worlds beyond the reach of British convention.Alan Turing was one of those men.Quietly rebellious and ahead of his time, Turing [...]
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Robert Brown joins us at the Victoria Inn, bringing his soulful voice and rich acoustic sound to a mix of blues, folk and Americana. A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Robert combines his own heartfelt songs with influences drawn from across those musical traditions. This is a free gig, with no tickets required. Donations are encouraged to [...]
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Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Test your knowledge of horror films, and help raise money for an incredible cause! - £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book now: https://tinyurl.com/7j5kk5vIf you book and then decide not to attend, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING.Please attend with the number of people you book for. Please arrive [...] 
Tickets £12 25th October: Doors 5.45pm, show 6pm 27th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audience Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs [...]
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This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe, Reed refuses to abandon the man [...]
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Are you feeling evil? Do you love a catfight? Well hot off the success of Sunday Roast @ Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender we’re bringing you a double helping of Sunday Roast across two weekends of the main Colchester Fringe festival! We're gathering some of Colchester's funniest people to tear each other apart in a series [...]
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Sid Delicious presents the weird and wonderful world of love and sex in the animal kingdom. A scientific lecture meets late night cabaret where you can learn everything you've ever wanted to know about sex in the animal kingdom, along with some things you'd rather forget! From who's packing the biggest- and strangest- equipment to [...]
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A old legend as never before seen in this outlandishly entertaining one man epic. The lone performer creates sound, stage, set, props, lights and characters to breath new life into the Arthurian tales. Created by the team behind the off-broadway 5-star hit BEOWULF!King Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot & Guinevere. Many tales, adventures & sagas. One man [...]
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After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work, Timon of Athens. Follow Timon, a wealthy and incredibly generous philanthropist who finds himself broke, and the many weird and whacky characters he meets in his story. Expect a [...]
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Last here performing as a member of the Joni Reimagined Quartet, when she wowed the audience with her superb vocals, be prepared once more to be mesmerised and captivated by [...]
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Rhys James has made a discovery that could fix everything.It's been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head.If he can ignore his [...]
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Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money stars in Hail Mary, None of the Grace. No Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. ★★★★ - Edmonton Journal, ★★★★★ - Hamilton Hammer, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner, “McLean has broken the [...]
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Chris Sainton-Clark is the Bardtender. Join him for an hour of witty, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work, british pub culture and beyond. Since embarking on his journey as a storyteller, Chris has played Glastonbury Festival, won 12 theatre awards, and sold out his Pub Tales tour in New Zealand. He blends comedy, [...]
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Bea was a gifted child. Her reading age was three years ahead, her poem published in the local newspaper. A future she was sure was already secured. Now she’s 25, unemployed and lying awake at 2AM, wondering what went wrong.As Bea struggles to keep up with a world that demands constant productivity, she starts to [...]
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Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata: A Giraffe. In A G-String. With a job to do! In this silent clown show featuring audience interaction, puppetry [...]
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"We are in a time of paralysis.And nobody can understand why.We all know that something is deeply wrong within our society.But we're unable to act.We are increasingly interconnected. Yet power [...]
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A late-night cabaret packed with some of the finest talent from across the festival and right here in Colchester.As the lights go low, expect a night of bold, captivating performances [...] |
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Murder, superstition and madness haunt this terrifying tale. a perfect story for a 6 - 12 year old. When Macbeth returns from battle he meets 3 witches who promise him he'll be king, but what will he have to do to get the crown? The classic tale cut down to size with a twist, all [...]
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“Bridget is my pseudonym My thinly-veiled attempt to make sense To add structure, Dramatic structure, A beginning, middle, and end- To a thing that has none” A semi-autobiographical poetic one-woman show by award-winning playwright Deanna Strasse. “Bridget” looks back on her life, contemplating the messy tapestry of experiences that have led her here. She confronts [...]
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From the writer and producers of last year's sell-out show, Wonky Hearts Collective present a brand new collection of monologues Four new women. Four new toilets. Four new stories. In the most private of public spaces the masks drop and from behind the cubicle doors the women reveal their innermost thoughts. Once again, the stories [...]
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Birth Plan is C’s experience of birth and parenthood, relayed between increasingly frequent contractions. In her lucid phases, C unfolds the tragi-comic story of how she ended up labouring alone. [...]
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Chris Sainton-Clark is the Bardtender. Join him for an hour of witty, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work, british pub culture and beyond. Since embarking on his journey as a storyteller, Chris has played Glastonbury Festival, won 12 theatre awards, and sold out his Pub Tales tour in New Zealand. He blends comedy, [...]
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Thirty years after an infamous weekend on the French Riviera, theatre’s most famously dysfunctional marriages collide in the frozen peaks of St. Moritz. The daughter of a notoriously toxic, upper-class couple is set to marry a French millionaire at an elite alpine ski resort where appearances are everything and chaos... is inevitable.This razor-sharp theatrical parody [...]
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Tickets £16/£15 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceCounter's Creek is an acoustic folk band based in London who make original music inspired by the folk music of the British Isles and beyond. Jigs, reels, grooves from Eastern Europe & West Africa, catchy melodies with closely interwoven harmonies allied to a real [...]
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Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money stars in Hail Mary, None of the Grace. No Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. ★★★★ - Edmonton Journal, ★★★★★ - Hamilton Hammer, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner, “McLean has broken the [...]
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#SHORN presented by the highly talented Elsa McTaggart. Celebrating 15 years of touring and five-star Fringe performances, this show features original song, eclectic musical styles, loop-pedal and spoken anecdotes. Drawing on a lifetime of music-making, Elsa performs with warmth, humour and artistry. #SHORN signifies a coming of age, shedding the old and embracing the new. [...]
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Sid Delicious presents the weird and wonderful world of love and sex in the animal kingdom. A scientific lecture meets late night cabaret where you can learn everything you've ever wanted to know about sex in the animal kingdom, along with some things you'd rather forget! From who's packing the biggest- and strangest- equipment to [...]
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Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the origins of these tales are much more X rated and scandalous, hear the full details of what Zeus and the other Gods got up to. Hear about Gods shagging anything that moves, or even corpses that don’t, a deal [...]
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New work from an award-winning idiot. Join Beth Anne (a woman!), a middle-aged beauty queen (almost!), who has spent her life shape shifting into what she thinks others want, only to realize she doesn't know herself at all.She looks for her reflection in Medusa, the Sirens of The Odyssey, and the Weird Sisters of Macbeth. [...]
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The price of the event will include a copy of the book. Monday 26th October 2026, 10pm-midnight Dressing up is encouraged but not compulsory – with a prize for the best outfit Hello Darling, After five long years of waiting, it is finally time to return to Prythian with the 6th ACOTAR book. If you attend [...]
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Sounds of the Sea WorkshopCome and join us to play sound games, discover how you can draw sounds, and recreate noises you might hear at the beach to create a soundscape with our voices, and everyday items!All ages welcome, recommended age 4-7 . Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Our Holiday Fun [...]
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Every Tuesday - 12pm-6:30pm Our puzzle club is the perfect way to spend a quiet Tuesday afternoon! A relaxed, welcoming and friendly event where you can build one of our puzzles or bring your own! Best off all it's free to come and join!
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With stories Gods, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power, join in with an interactive storytelling of a difference, will you play Thor and get to wield the mighty Mjölnir, or be Loki with cunning and guile. Find out all about the Gods and Goddesses of Norse myths.Winner of Best Children's Show at Buxton Fringe [...] 
Tickets £12 25th October: Doors 5.45pm, show 6pm 27th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audience Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour and heartfelt reflections woven through slides and song. ★★★★ - Edmonton Journal, ★★★★★ - Hamilton Hammer, 2025 Calgary Fringe Award Winner, “McLean has broken the [...]
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Thirty years after an infamous weekend on the French Riviera, theatre’s most famously dysfunctional marriages collide in the frozen peaks of St. Moritz. The daughter of a notoriously toxic, upper-class couple is set to marry a French millionaire at an elite alpine ski resort where appearances are everything and chaos... is inevitable.This razor-sharp theatrical parody [...]
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Eccentric and unfiltered stand up comedian Jeanie Vowles brings her work-in-progress show back home to Essex, suppling fast paced humour on anything from golden flutes, troll farmers, thumbs, windmills, and whatever else has been living rent-free in her brain. Expect fast paced humour, new jokes, best bits, and chaotic fun. “Hilarious! Great energy with unique [...]
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Chris Sainton-Clark is the Bardtender. Join him for an hour of witty, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work, british pub culture and beyond. Since embarking on his journey as a storyteller, Chris has played Glastonbury Festival, won 12 theatre awards, and sold out his Pub Tales tour in New Zealand. He blends comedy, [...]
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Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the origins of these tales are much more X rated and scandalous, hear the full details of what Zeus and the other Gods got up to. Hear about Gods shagging anything that moves, or even corpses that don’t, a deal [...]
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Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and weaknesses of human memory, and how laughter oils the wheels of the brain. (Note: Andy is not a qualified neurologist, and the brain probably does not have wheels.) In an evening of non-stop comedy, Andy will do his [...]
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Imagine a room full of music, laughter and people of all ages dancing, whooping and clapping. That's a Ceilidh. The dances are energetic but everyone – of any age - can get on the floor.A Ceilidh isn’t about getting every step right—it’s about taking part and enjoying the experience. The dances are easy to learn [...] |
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Step right up, step right up, for this October Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright! There’ll be spinning plates, flower sticks, juggling, Diabolo and more! Circus is suitable for the whole family including children from 4+. Tickets must be purchased in advance for children to participate. Parents are also welcome [...]
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Murder, superstition and madness haunt this terrifying tale. a perfect story for a 6 - 12 year old. When Macbeth returns from battle he meets 3 witches who promise him he'll be king, but what will he have to do to get the crown? The classic tale cut down to size with a twist, all [...]
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Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary! All Sessions 6:30pm-9:30pm - £5 to play October Sessions Thursday 8th Wednesday 14th Thursday 22nd Wednesday 28th
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“Bridget is my pseudonym My thinly-veiled attempt to make sense To add structure, Dramatic structure, A beginning, middle, and end- To a thing that has none” A semi-autobiographical poetic one-woman show by award-winning playwright Deanna Strasse. “Bridget” looks back on her life, contemplating the messy tapestry of experiences that have led her here. She confronts [...]
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#SHORN presented by the highly talented Elsa McTaggart. Celebrating 15 years of touring and five-star Fringe performances, this show features original song, eclectic musical styles, loop-pedal and spoken anecdotes. Drawing on a lifetime of music-making, Elsa performs with warmth, humour and artistry. #SHORN signifies a coming of age, shedding the old and embracing the new. [...]
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No dancers. No spectacle. No concessions. Direct to Colchester from the ancient town of Utrera, in the beating heart of Andalusia’s flamenco country, come father-and-son virtuoso guitar duo Antonio & Diego. Both conservatoire trained, they represent a rare evolution of the art: the flawless precision of the academy seamlessly combined with the "duende" of a [...]
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Eccentric and unfiltered stand up comedian Jeanie Vowles brings her work-in-progress show back home to Essex, suppling fast paced humour on anything from golden flutes, troll farmers, thumbs, windmills, and whatever else has been living rent-free in her brain. Expect fast paced humour, new jokes, best bits, and chaotic fun. “Hilarious! Great energy with unique [...]
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Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the origins of these tales are much more X rated and scandalous, hear the full details of what Zeus and the other Gods got up to. Hear about Gods shagging anything that moves, or even corpses that don’t, a deal [...]
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Hailing from the USA, Tameka Jackson is the most authentic tribute to Diana Ross, which has made her the official number 1 and most sought-after tribute, worldwide. Her distinctive style sets her apart from others. Tameka has performed to sell-out crowds in some of the most prestigious and well-known theatres across the UK and abroad, [...] 
Join award-winning investigative journalist and criminologist Mark Williams-Thomas for a gripping, immersive theatre experience delving into one of the most infamous and debated murder cases in British criminal history: The Jeremy Bamber White House Farm Murders. Nearly forty years after Bamber’s conviction for the 1985 killings at White House Farm—a crime for which he has consistently maintained his [...] 
Tickets Pay what you can afford Doors 7.30pm, show 8pm This show is for a seated audienceWho are you? asks the Caterpillar. Alice is not sure... Acclaimed performance company Platform 4 take you on a sonic journey through the Wonderland of Alice, weaving together original music, interviews with inhabitants of the New Forest, Lewis Carroll’s text and voices from [...]
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This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe, Reed refuses to abandon the man [...]
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Birth Plan is C’s experience of birth and parenthood, relayed between increasingly frequent contractions. In her lucid phases, C unfolds the tragi-comic story of how she ended up labouring alone. As the arrival of her newborn draws ever closer, C voices doubts about her family relationships, her fitness to be a parent and questions why [...]
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Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle combines Mitch's Scouse upbringing, his love of music, and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool's most famous sons in one show.Mitch Benn was born in Liverpool in January 1970. Three months later the Beatles broke up. Coincidence? Yes.More than 60 years on from the release of Please Please Me, Mitch [...]
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Religious divide! Orientalism! Radical avant-garde!A Japanese Buddhist soprano trained in Western music struggles with Christian songs, discriminatory stereotypes of Japanese women, and the search for her own unique voice.A comical yet beautiful songbook from Theatre Group GUMBO, exploring identity, culture and the collision of East and West. Journey through a lyrical Japan across all four [...]
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A sonic journey through the Wonderland of Alice. Weaving together original music, Lewis Carroll’s text and voices from 40 contemporary Alices. Plus, interviews exploring transformation, identity and growing older. This is a riff, a homage and a fascinating audio adventure down the rabbit hole from an acclaimed performance company. Colchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester [...]
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Meet Blip Blarp, galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster. She lands on Earth with one goal: conquer the planet and produce 1,000 offspring. There’s just one problem: dating humans. Thrown into modern romance chaos of thirst traps, mixed signals and situationships, Blip discovers seduction is harder than invasion. Planetary domination? Easy. Getting a text back? [...] |
28 events,The Void brings sci-fi horror to the stage in a production combining theatre, illusion and atmospheric projections. Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call draws haunted space ranger Flint towards the Odyssey, an ageing research vessel where something has gone badly wrong. He discovers a failing ship, a missing crew and a deadly [...]
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🎃 ITS BAAAAAAACK!! 🎃Colchester’s most infamous Halloween party returns... and this year, the sh*t is about to get spooky!#FrightNightEssex 🩸 SOLD OUT 7 YEARS RUNNING! 🩸 💀 WHAT TO EXPECT: Hanging Clowns 🤡 Twerking Witches 🧙♀️ Best Costume Contest 👻 2 Rooms of Music 🎵 NEW Stairway to Hell – LIVE Horror Maze! 🔥 Spooky [...]
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Join us for these hands-on gardening sessions where you will help to plant with wildlife friendly herbs, flowers and vegetables for the season ahead and create some earth inspired art. Learn how to care for plants and our native wild while connecting with the outdoors with nature inspired arts and crafts. Most suitable for 4 [...]
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Run, jump and kick this October with Holiday Fun Football for all ages! Meet your footfall coaching heroes from Colchester Villa. Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities. Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are [...] 
Tickets £81st show: Doors 3.45pm, show 4pm2nd show: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pmThis show is for a seated audienceAge Guidance: 12+Content warnings: Audience Participation, Distressing / Potentially Triggering Themes, Scenes of a Sexual Nature / Sexual Violence / Violence, Strobe Lighting / Flashing Lights, Strong Language / SwearingBack my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles [...]
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Back my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles to connect with his autistic son, Luke, so he has to wrestle the Autistic Shadow to try and make contact with Luke. Watch real wrestling as the struggle is played out, an emotional roller coaster of what it's like to live with Luke, from [...]
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This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe, Reed refuses to abandon the man [...]
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The sell-out festival favourite returns from an acclaimed tour spanning Wellington, New Zealand to Brighton, England. Now even better, harder, and art-er. It's updated, innovated, and, as always, no two [...]
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No dancers. No spectacle. No concessions. Direct to Colchester from the ancient town of Utrera, in the beating heart of Andalusia’s flamenco country, come father-and-son virtuoso guitar duo Antonio & Diego. Both conservatoire trained, they represent a rare evolution of the art: the flawless precision of the academy seamlessly combined with the "duende" of a [...]
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Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle combines Mitch's Scouse upbringing, his love of music, and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool's most famous sons in one show.Mitch Benn was born in [...]
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A dark tragicomedy about a pathetic Japanese salaryman who becomes a tyrant! Your favorite GUMBO’s Macbeth has finally arrived in Shakespeare’s land!Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this modern adaptation transplants the [...]
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Back my special request for two final rumbles! Danson Thunderbolt struggles to connect with his autistic son, Luke, so he has to wrestle the Autistic Shadow to try and make [...]
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Colchester Art Society invites you to the Autumn Lecture at Firstsite, with CAS President Simon Carter. For more than 40 years, Frinton-based artist Simon Carter has walked, drawn and painted [...]
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Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their first major feature-length film. Juliet awakens from a fever dream. How did we [...]
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Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! In fact, whether you love or loathe all things Disney, this show is NOT one to be missed. [...]
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BOOK TICKET World War Me: The Boy Who Starts Wars With Himself Some people spend their lives fighting the world. Chris Young decided to cut out the middleman and fight [...]
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Meet Blip Blarp, galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster. She lands on Earth with one goal: conquer the planet and produce 1,000 offspring. There’s just one problem: dating humans. Thrown [...] |
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Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £200 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED… The weekend starts here. Friday [...]
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Children and families are invited to a special storytelling session at Colchester Library during the October half-term. Lepra historian Irene Allen will host a session focusing on Maria's Island, written [...]
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Participants will create their own short Halloween-inspired animated film using stop motion software. With guidance from our expert tutors, they will use themed materials, props and backgrounds to design characters [...]
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Children can participate in this fun and relaxed session this October with Drumming at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester! Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. [...]
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Join Lepra historian and author Irene Allen for a storytelling session bringing to life the book Maria's Island. Maria's Island is a children's novel written by Lepra Ambassador and best [...]
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Create your own handcrafted willow lantern in this practical making workshop, where you’ll learn traditional willow construction techniques to design a unique lantern for your home or garden. Discover how [...]
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Here we go folks your fave community dance music event is returning to celebrate our 1st birthday, if you haven’t been yet, your missing out on an atmosphere of great [...]
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Relax beneath Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon installation at Colchester Castle during this immersive Reiki and sound healing experience on 30th October from 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Doors open [...] 
Tickets £1223rd October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm 24th October: Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm25th October: Doors 7.15pm, show 7.30pm30th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm31st October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm1st November: Doors 4.15pm, show 4.30pmThis show is for [...]
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This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial [...]
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With one foot in stand‑up comedy, the other in TED‑style presentation, this one‑person musical ride dives into Eurovision’s history, queer joy, fandom culture, and identity. Expect big music, big humour [...]
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Face down goes spooky with their incredible Halloween blow out!! This night is probably our biggest night Every. Single. Year. Tons of fun and always a fantastic time!!
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Mitch Benn is Asking ElvisThe King is back! Mitch Benn resurrects Elvis from BBC Radio 2's legendary "Steve Wright in the Afternoon" show, to answer hunks of burning questions about [...]
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After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work, Timon of Athens. Follow [...]
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Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint your pal! Join us in the café/bar area for a lively, [...]
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"Fuck you. Try all you want. We’re not going anywhere." WORLD PREMIERE: In this visceral, sensory-driven, psychological thriller, Davis the Janitor cleans up all sorts of bodily fluids at his night job in a dark room. Piss, cum, shit, vomit, poppers - no stain can scare off Davis, the self-proclaimed "pig of pigs"… until a [...]
£12
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World War Me: The Boy Who Starts Wars With Himself Some people spend their lives fighting the world. Chris Young decided to cut out the middleman and fight himself instead. [...]
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No dancers. No spectacle. No concessions. Direct to Colchester from the ancient town of Utrera, in the beating heart of Andalusia’s flamenco country, come father-and-son virtuoso guitar duo Antonio & [...]
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A dark tragicomedy about a pathetic Japanese salaryman who becomes a tyrant! Your favorite GUMBO’s Macbeth has finally arrived in Shakespeare’s land!Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this modern adaptation transplants the [...]
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A play about flocks and belonging, told by a sheep who doesn't know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted. To find her way back into the herd, she [...]
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🎸 SOMETHING'S COMING... 🎸Mark your calendars for Friday 23rd October.BLAKWATER will be playing live for a night of loud riffs, great music, and good times. Whether you're a long-time supporter [...] |
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Get a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend:…Read more Get a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service! Minimum spend: £200 Get in early before the night descends. The doors are open, the creatures are arriving and Halloween at Trilogy [...]
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Join us for a cosy and creative morning with our Christmas Lino Print Workshop.Perfect for beginners and creative minds alike, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of [...]
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Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come browse through stallholders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. Grab yourself a bargain – or perhaps something a little rarer.
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Join artist Sarah Hill for a specialone-off Life Sculpture class including homemade lunch this Halloween!Using a professional life model who will hold the same pose throughout, you’ll sculpt the human [...] 
Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this Summer. Most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome. Drop-in anytime between 10am – 2:30pm from Tuesday to Saturday to take part. No need to book for our Make sessions. Adults required [...]
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November is National Novel Writing Month. Every year, thousands of writers around the world challenge themselves to write a book in thirty days – and this year, you can be one of them! Colchester Library’s Young Writers Novella November is a special series of three creative writing workshops designed to help writers aged 12 to [...]
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Daniel Casey is dead! Or at least his love life is... Join us as we congregate at the hole-y Church of Homosexuality to remember a life gone too soon. With [...] 
Ticketing includes a paperback edition of the book as well as the event. There are options to pay for the event only but please note that ticket/book option provides you [...]
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Wait, What is This? is a fast-paced comedy written entirely in rhyme. Created and performed by Lydia Keating and John Harper, the show began life as a five-minute rhyming sketch [...]
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Alex McAleer isn’t psychic or supernatural, but he has an uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audience’s minds and read their thoughts at will.After more than a decade wowing audiences across the UK and North America, including touring the USA with Champions of Magic, sold-out solo shows, West End appearances, and TV spots on [...]
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Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle combines Mitch's Scouse upbringing, his love of music, and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool's most famous sons in one show.Mitch Benn was born in Liverpool in January 1970. Three months later the Beatles broke up. Coincidence? Yes.More than 60 years on from the release of Please Please Me, Mitch [...] 
Last Saturday of the month at 3pm unless specified Red Lion Books lead the discussions for this age group by gently encouraging members to share their voice but respecting the children who prefer to observe. Dates may be subject to change. The emphasis is firmly on reading for pleasure and sharing the excitement and that [...]
£7.99
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A hauntacular Halloween special edition of the world’s daftest whodunnit. Following a decade of five-star, sell-out performances, festival favourite ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation’ returns to Colchester with the multi-award-winning crime comedy made up entirely on the spot to solve an outlandish murder created by the audience. This time the victim becomes the detective. They call [...]
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She’s back!! Dust off your dabbers and put on your sparkliest of sparkles because it’s Nana Funk’s Music/Musicals Bingo!Join the Grand-dame of hi-jinks, Nana Funk for a fun-filled hour of bingo-tastic games and a few songs from Nana for good measure! There’ll be no balls up at this bingo, only boss tunes to sing along [...]
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What happens when you grow up believing the world will end, realise you're queer, leave the Jehovah's Witnesses and end up working in A&E?Chris Ford's hilarious and deeply personal work-in-progress stand-up show takes audiences on a wild journey through faith, family, sexuality, rebellion and ultimately finding his own way in the world.Blending sharp storytelling, dark [...]
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Get ready for a night of frightful fun at POPINA Halloween 2026! Join us at The Courtyard, Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester, on Saturday 31st October, 4pm–11pm, for House of Pöpina vs S.I.N. Expect spooky surprises, house, tech and classics, plus prizes for the best fancy dress. Costumes essential! Event venue: Lion Walk Courtyard.Event information.
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Join us at Charter Hall, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts.Players:Gerwyn PriceChris DobeyRaymond van BarneveldKevin PainterLine up subject to late changeThere will be intervals throughout the event between professional [...]
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This will be an incredibly powerful time of Sister's joining together for an evening of women's empowerment tapping into the energy of Samhain. The evening will be full of love, [...]
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Tickets £8 Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm This show is for a seated audience Age Guidance: 16+ Content Warnings: Audience Participation, Distressing or Potentially Triggering Themes, Flashing Lights FREE CRISPS! [...]
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Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! In fact, whether you love or loathe all things Disney, this show is NOT one to be missed. [...]
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A global fringe hit Are You Lovin' It?, which has won 17 awards in 6 countries, takes youon a surreal, hilarious journey through the wild world of WacDonalds. Meet a [...]
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Mitch Benn is Asking ElvisThe King is back! Mitch Benn resurrects Elvis from BBC Radio 2's legendary "Steve Wright in the Afternoon" show, to answer hunks of burning questions about [...]
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🎃💜Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween night! 💜🎃🎃💀Join us as we unleash the ultimate party in town, 😱👻🔥🔥A Fantastic collaboration as We bring you House of Pöpinä vs Sin. Prepare [...]
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Event Programme: Best of Rik Mayal Featuring clips from Bad News, Mr Jolly and Fistful of Travellers Cheques. The Supergrass (New Director’s Cut) The hit Comic Strip Movie. Dennis Carter [...]
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After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work, Timon of Athens. Follow [...]
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The sell-out festival favourite returns from an acclaimed tour spanning Wellington, New Zealand to Brighton, England. Now even better, harder, and art-er. It's updated, innovated, and, as always, no two [...]
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A play about flocks and belonging, told by a sheep who doesn't know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted. To find her way back into the herd, she [...] 
Tickets £12 23rd October: Doors 8.15pm, show 8.30pm 24th October: Doors 3.45pm, Show 4pm 31st October: Doors 8.15pm, show 8.30pm This show is for a seated audience Age Guidance: 18+ Content Warnings: Nudity, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Strobe LightingWelcome to the House of Diamonds... where glamour drips through every moment and temptation smoulders beneath the spotlight. Step into an unforgettable evening [...]
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A dark tragicomedy about a pathetic Japanese salaryman who becomes a tyrant! Your favorite GUMBO’s Macbeth has finally arrived in Shakespeare’s land!Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this modern adaptation transplants the tragedy to contemporary Japan, reimagining Macbeth as an ordinary Japanese salaryman. His sudden rise up the corporate ladder takes him from an unremarkable office worker [...]
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🤘 BIG LICKERS. WE'RE BACK! 🤘Halloween is here, and THE BIG LICK is being UNLEASHED for one night only!Prepare yourselves for a night of METAL, ROCK, ALTERNATIVE and PARTY ANTHEMS, spread across TWO FLOORS of the Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester.🦇 SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2026🙈🙉🙊 Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester (top and middle floors)🕘 9pm–2am_____🎟️ GET [...]
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Honkus Rompus return to Coda for an all-out ska halloween blowout!! Expect massive energy from them this halloween as we get spookily pumped with the anthems of SKA
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She’s back!! And she wants you to get involved! Get your main stage vocals ready and join the Grand-dame of hi-jinks, Nana Funk for a night of KARAOKE! Step out of the shower, put your hairbrush down, pick up the mic and belt out your favourite ballad to become the legend you were always meant [...] |
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🎃 The Rec Halloween Market 🎃Get ready for a spooktacular day at The Rec Halloween Market — a special seasonal event packed with great food, local stalls, and a fun Halloween atmosphere for all ages.📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground (beside the café)📅 Sunday 1st November ⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm🎟️ FREE ENTRY👻 What to expect:Spooky stalls [...]
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Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory used to develop watercolour paintings and meet other watercolour lovers in this relaxed social session. During each workshop session a different subject will be provided for you to paint. Your tutor can also guide you to work on a painting you are already working on or a subject [...]
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Daniel Casey is dead! Or at least his love life is... Join us as we congregate at the hole-y Church of Homosexuality to remember a life gone too soon. With a eulogy befitting of such a degenerate: filthy, vulgar, and camp beyond belief, this is not a funeral you are likely to forget any time [...]
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“Bridget is my pseudonym My thinly-veiled attempt to make sense To add structure, Dramatic structure, A beginning, middle, and end- To a thing that has none” A semi-autobiographical poetic one-woman show by award-winning playwright Deanna Strasse. “Bridget” looks back on her life, contemplating the messy tapestry of experiences that have led her here. She confronts [...]
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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. Basic materials provided. For ages 18+.Come along to each session to experiment with a [...]
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Alex McAleer isn’t psychic or supernatural, but he has an uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audience’s minds and read their thoughts at will.After more than a decade wowing audiences across the UK and North America, including touring the USA with Champions of Magic, sold-out solo shows, West End appearances, and TV spots on [...]
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Lover! Hero! Clown! Join award-winning physical comedian Jon Tilley (“Magnetic” The Scotsman) for his hilarious new show, an anarchic, comic retelling of the myth of real-life ultimate lover and original rom com leading man, Casanova! A young and penniless nobody begins an audacious flirtation with the world of nobility, charming his way around 17th century [...]
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In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king.Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price.A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux.Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, [...]
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Gong bath is an opportunity to rest the mind and body. There is nothing to do but allow the vibrations to pass through you. Experience sound through every cell in your body, allow your body to relax and rest deeply and ‘bathe’ in the vibrational power of the gongs, drums and bowls. Sound waves naturally [...]
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Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These 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, [...]
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This is the true story of Reed Peggram. In 1939 the brilliant young Black scholar from Boston, travels to Paris so that he could live a life beyond America’s racial boundaries. There, he falls deeply in love with Arne Hauptmann, a Danish scholar. As Nazi Germany advances across Europe, Reed refuses to abandon the man [...]
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Are you feeling evil? Do you love a catfight? Well hot off the success of Sunday Roast @ Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender we’re bringing you a double helping of Sunday [...]
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Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle combines Mitch's Scouse upbringing, his love of music, and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool's most famous sons in one show.Mitch Benn was born in Liverpool in January 1970. Three months later the Beatles broke up. Coincidence? Yes.More than 60 years on from the release of Please Please Me, Mitch [...]
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A play about flocks and belonging, told by a sheep who doesn't know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted. To find her way back into the herd, she weaves an off-beat comedic tale of sheep who are born, loved, and eaten – asking for it, having such cute lambs - and go to [...]
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Religious divide! Orientalism! Radical avant-garde!A Japanese Buddhist soprano trained in Western music struggles with Christian songs, discriminatory stereotypes of Japanese women, and the search for her own unique voice.A comical yet beautiful songbook from Theatre Group GUMBO, exploring identity, culture and the collision of East and West. Journey through a lyrical Japan across all four [...] 
Tickets £1223rd October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm 24th October: Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm25th October: Doors 7.15pm, show 7.30pm30th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm31st October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm1st November: Doors 4.15pm, show 4.30pmThis show is for [...]
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, surprises and seriously funny hypnosis as Jason Simmons brings his Comedy Hypnosis Show to Colchester Fringe. This is not a show where [...]
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Rebekah Wallace-Brown returns with I'll Share the Fire But Not the Ashes—a deeper, brasher exploration of Boudica's history and the raw reality of modern womanhood.She unpacks who Boudica really was: [...]
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What happens when you grow up believing the world will end, realise you're queer, leave the Jehovah's Witnesses and end up working in A&E?Chris Ford's hilarious and deeply personal work-in-progress [...]
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She’s back!! Dust off your dabbers and put on your sparkliest of sparkles because it’s Nana Funk’s Music/Musicals Bingo!Join the Grand-dame of hi-jinks, Nana Funk for a fun-filled hour of [...]
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A dark tragicomedy about a pathetic Japanese salaryman who becomes a tyrant! Your favorite GUMBO’s Macbeth has finally arrived in Shakespeare’s land!Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this modern adaptation transplants the [...]
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The Gin Triplets and Dean Frost join us at the Victoria Inn on Sunday 1st November. The Gin Triplets are Eleanor Cornell, Sophie Nash and Jim Reynolds, bringing together original [...]
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"Fuck you. Try all you want. We’re not going anywhere." WORLD PREMIERE: In this visceral, sensory-driven, psychological thriller, Davis the Janitor cleans up all sorts of bodily fluids at his night job in a dark room. Piss, cum, shit, vomit, poppers - no stain can scare off Davis, the self-proclaimed "pig of pigs"… until a [...]
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Wait, What is This? is a fast-paced comedy written entirely in rhyme. Created and performed by Lydia Keating and John Harper, the show began life as a five-minute rhyming sketch [...]
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Disney fan? Massive raging queer? Then Happily Ever Poofter is for you! In fact, whether you love or loathe all things Disney, this show is NOT one to be missed. Join Prince Henry (the only gay in the Kingdom) on his hilarious and heart-warming quest for true love! From the acclaimed team behind ‘Reclaiming Harry’ [...]
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Sid Delicious presents the weird and wonderful world of love and sex in the animal kingdom. A scientific lecture meets late night cabaret where you can learn everything you've ever [...]
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Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata: A Giraffe. In A G-String. With a job to do! In this silent clown show featuring audience interaction, puppetry and yes, a very special Portuguese custard tart, Francisco invites you on a playful journey where nonsense, vulnerability and wonder take centre stage. Tasked with [...]
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Halloween at the Movies brings a selection of memorable film music to the Charter Hall stage in a live concert performed by The Great British Film Orchestra. The show celebrates some of cinema's best-known fantasy, adventure and horror soundtracks, with orchestral performances inspired by films including The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, Harry Potter, Ghostbusters [...]
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Money for nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.Fronting the band is the outstanding Howie G (who [...]
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Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money stars in Hail Mary, None of the Grace. No Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as [...]
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Presented by The Great British Film Orchestra Experience a hauntingly beautiful celebration of the unforgettable music that has defined the extraordinary worlds of Tim Burton & beyond, brought to life by an incredible live chamber orchestra. Step into a realm where gothic fantasy and cinematic imagination collide. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra embarks [...]
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Back by popular demand for ONE NIGHT ONLY - 'An Evening with Nana Funk' is a character led comedy starring Nana Funk, a whoknowshowoldanarian cabaret star, burlesque icon and political firebrand in sequin slippers. An hour long One Nana cabaret studio show with stadium ambitions. The time has come for Nana to get intimate. She's [...]
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After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi award-winning Rendered Retina return, only this time their bringing his LEAST-KNOWN work, Timon of Athens. Follow Timon, a wealthy and incredibly generous philanthropist who finds himself broke, and the many weird and whacky characters he meets in his story. Expect a [...]
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Say goodbye to the 2026 festival in style at The Last Cabaret – a wild closing event packed with favourite acts, chaos and celebratory vibes! Colchester Fringe Festival. Performance venue: Colchester Arts Centre.Age Suitability: 16yrs +Sensitive Content: Flashing LightsTicket Price: £9Booking information. |
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