Step into the past, where a costumed character will guide you through a fascinating exploration of medieval weaponry and armour. Discover the craftsmanship behind these historic objects, including their creation, purpose, and function. Visitors will also have a unique opportunity to view and, in some cases, handle replica items in a carefully supervised setting. Come [...]

'Amazing Adventures of Princess Millie! Princess Millie lives in Colchester and has a whole lot of imagination! This magical, musical children's show promises a fantastic interactive experience set in our own home town. Ghosts, Chocolate-spewing dragons, trips to the Moon, and penguins are all on the cards in this brilliantly bonkers extravaganza that kids and [...]

The Brothers Grimm are the most famous collectors of fairy tales, but back in the 19th century, stories for children were a lot scarier, blood thirsty and disturbing. Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden Ballantyne as he retells a collection of some of the darker tales from the Grimm Brothers. While letting you know of the bits [...]

Following two SOLD OUT performances last month, The Crunchy Frog Players are back to perform their edited highlights of Politics, Religion, Food & Death for ONE NIGHT ONLY!Voted on by audience exit polls, this delicious smorgasbord of sketches and comedy songs and is like the lovechild of the Cambridge Footlights and the Colchester Literati...with added [...]

Tickets £16.50 / £15.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years. A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bou-zouki playing and masterful arrangements [...]

Following the tragic death of her lover, faded cabaret performer Madame Mirage puts on one last show against all the odds. But with an alien invasion occurring in the city above, it's only a matter of time before her show takes a turn for the bizarre...The lean green drag queen of Norwich Jester Mirage brings [...]

Every year, Colchester Fringe invites the world’s leading lecturers to give groundbreaking talks on the issues that matter. This year, instead of that, Professor Handler David will give a queer pseudo-lecture (of sorts) on how to put your puppy bitch boy into a submissive headspace through his system of YELPS. What follows is a surprisingly [...]

Christmas Iris folding is fun and easy to learn, and great for making your own greetings cards. Once you have learnt how to do simple shapes like squares and circles you can go on to do all sorts of shapes.In this session you will learn how to use paper to create beautiful pictures which can [...]

Back by popular demand!Join us for a not so spooky Halloween experience at Layer Marney Tower. When The Fairy Godmother's magic goes wrong, can you help Cinderella find her happily ever after?6 characters - both good and evil - to meet along the way as you ascend the tower. Dress to impress and please be [...]

Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The October session will focus on the theme of Hibernation.These sessions offer a unique opportunity for children and their caregivers to bond and learn while exploring the Garden Room [...]

Join us for Little Windmill Makers, a delightful craft event designed for children aged four and up.This free creative workshop invites young crafters to design and assemble their own colourful windmills. With easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of decorative materials, kids will have a blast personalising their windmills. It’s a great chance for children to unleash [...]

Our next event is in ten weeks time. Please share, invite and add your items to bring more people to the event. Paul's Creations will be dressing up so please feel free to as well.

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - The Substance (Captioned) (18)!Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes sensation, turns toxic beauty culture inside out.Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey. She now does everything she [...]

NOW SOLD OUTJoin us for a spine-tingling adventure at the Castle Spooktacular Family Fun Night! Come dressed in your most creative costumes and enter a world of spooktacular fun! Enjoy a night filled with thrilling games, eerie crafts, and a party bag packed with treats and surprises.As you explore the castle, indulge in spooky refreshments. [...]

"Save the Middlewick Ranges" art exhibition is now open!The Middlewick Ranges is an important biodiversity hotspot situated in the South of Colchester. Campaigners have long been fighting against the decision to convert this precious site to development land.Join us for our second exhibition talk exploring the historical and ecological significance of the Middlewick Ranges.Talk 2: [...]

Colin Westgate has been photographing in the landscape for over 60 years and has never lost his enthusiasm and passion for this wide-ranging subject. Iceland is one of his very favourite locations and he has been drawn back to that country time and time again. The raw and dramatic volcanic scenery provides endless exciting opportunities [...]

Join Essex cheekiest chap for a quick witted hour of stand up with captivating stories from travels around the world. @JamesBeattyComedian “Funniest f**king dude I’ve ever seen in my life” Gerard Butler“The King of Braintree” Ross & John Radio Essex"One of the best stand ups l've ever seen." Neg Dupree*Please note there is no lift [...]

Following the tragic death of her lover, faded cabaret performer Madame Mirage puts on one last show against all the odds. But with an alien invasion occurring in the city above, it's only a matter of time before her show takes a turn for the bizarre...The lean green drag queen of Norwich Jester Mirage brings [...]

Join us at Flatford Mill and weave a country basket. This new workshop is an introduction to traditional basketmaking.You will be using English willow and historic basketry methods to create a wonderfully rustic basket. You will weave willow into a traditional round basket, learning about the tools and materials commonly used in basketry and acquiring [...]

Our popular Diesel Days are back for 2024.A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our diesel engines, or in our DMU or Diesel Railbus. Our miniature railway will also be in operation on selected days.We operate [...]

A collaboration of two artists, Alex Waylett and Lorraine George, celebrating all that is Coastal and Oceanic.

ACL Essex in Colchester is hosting a free Family Fun Day for residents on Wednesday 30 October at its state-of-the-art Digi Hub.From 10am to 2pm, visitors can engage in a wide range of fun sessions and activities! You can learn to code, make AI pictures and try out VR headsets..There will also be the chance [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy (12A)!Do not miss The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy, an ‘enchantingly staged’ family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier Award-winning run in 2021.Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. Along [...]

Anight of New Writing, Poetry, Letters, & songs honouring Rememberance of the fallen in the First World War at this year's Colchester Fringe Festival.Sunday 27th 6pmTuesday 29th 7pmWednesday 30th 7pmhttps://colchester.ssboxoffice.com/events/we-will-remember-them/

Paul Merryck's back with 3 fantastic compilations shows featuring some great comedians appearing at the Fringe and from around the world (ie Essex) .Always a brilliant hour to kick off your evening, with a selection of handpicked funny people who are either appearing at the Fringe or are popping in just to make you laugh. [...]

Join us for first taste of our American Beer Series. - Suburban Schadenfreude - Pumpkin Ale- Go Big or Go Home - Blueberry Vanilla Cheesecake SourEvent Details:Date: Wednesday 30th OctoberTime: From 7pmLocation:The TaproomJoin fellow beer enthusiasts, and enjoy an evening of great company, delicious food, and exceptional new beers.

Tickets sold out for 30th, still available for the 1st.This Halloween, immerse yourself in the chilling side of history with our Dark Spirits Castle Tour, drawing inspiration from the spine-tingling Wicked Spirits exhibition. Delve into the castle’s gloomy nooks and reveal the sombre stories hidden within its venerable walls. This unique tour is filled with [...]

Pay what you can afford.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.The human brain registers all pleasures in a similar way - be it a delicious meal, a glass of wine, a recreational substance or those little hearts on Instagram but - are all pleasures equal?In her quest for answers, dedicated [...]

‘Drag is just for failed musical theatre performers.’ And Shar Cooterie is proof! Join Shar, Drag Idol UK 2024 winner and failed musical theatre performer, for an evening of failed musical theatre performance, accompanied by slightly-less-failed musical theatre musical director, Adam Saiz Abo Henriksen. If you love the West End but hate the ticket prices, [...]

Every year, Colchester Fringe invites the world’s leading lecturers to give groundbreaking talks on the issues that matter. This year, instead of that, Professor Handler David will give a queer pseudo-lecture (of sorts) on how to put your puppy bitch boy into a submissive headspace through his system of YELPS. What follows is a surprisingly [...]

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Calling all adventurers. Brush up on your survival skills, from designing a den to campfire cooking.Find the way to the woods using clues and a scavenger hunt. Build a shelter to protect you from the elements. We will then cook ourselves some tasty treats over the campfire! You can even learn to light fires if [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema -200% Wolf (Parent & Baby) (U)!Prepare for a howling good time in this fun-filled cosmic adventure, 200% Wolf.Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more… wolfish, like [...]

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars!This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference.A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, plus songs [...]

Have fun with the little ones this Halloween in the Cursed Cauldron! 🎃 Pumpkin carving from 2pm, £10 includes pumpkin, tools, a goody bag and no mess in your own home! 👻 Spooktacular kids menu, with witch fingers, monster mash, creepy crawly spaghetti and more! Choice of hot chocolates, soft drinks and more games to [...]

Kids Halloween disco and face painting and a few sweets to start off their trick or treating!!

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. This month join us for our signature Booo-na (bhuna).But that’s not all! Pair your meal with a pint of our Other Monkey Brewing beer, freshly brewed right here on-site. All [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Shaun Of The Dead (20th Anniversary) (15)!There comes a day when every man has to get off the couch…and kill zombies.’20 years later, ‘Shaun of the Dead’ continues to be bloody good fun’ Seattle TimesBook now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700.

Come and join us for a spooktacular evening; full of fun!Entertainment from the fabulous The Only Way Is Entertainment AgencyCome and join in with lots of dancing and fun games; including:- Dress the mummy- Pumpkin toss- Eyeball pong- Spider races- Fancy Dress Competition - prize for best dressed!- Spooky welcome mocktail and skeleton candy table [...]

This months Dice Social falls on Halloween! That can only mean one thing! Time to play some of the spookiest board games we have! Also as it's such a special scary night it will only be £2 to play that evening!

Wicked Spirits Legacy presents An Evening of Samhain! Join us for an evening of dark history, witchcraft, and magick on 31 October from 7-10 PM. Listen to talks about the darker side of Colchester’s history, the origins of Samhain, and current magickal practices. Enjoy a variety of interactive activities related to the craft and receive [...]

Come and join us on Thursday 31st October 2024 at The Old Siege House, Colchester, CO1 2TS for a relaxed and enjoyable evening painting our magical Wild in the Snow under the expert instruction of our workshop leader Sarah.No experience needed. You can either follow the step by step instructions or ‘express yourself’ by putting [...]

fundraiser for Camp jojo equipment -charity for families to camp for 2 nights with children who have complex medical needs who otherwise wouldn't be able to experience the outdoors/camping life.

On October 31st, Halloween Night, I'll be showing John Carpenter's rarely seen 90's classic film Body Bags (1993) at Queen St Brewhouse at 7pm. Body Bags is a horror comedy anthology film starring John Carpenter as a creepy coroner who introduces us to the stories behind the grisly leftovers in various Body Bags at the [...]

For our Halloween special edition DJ Cliff Hoppitt will be playing traditional TTVTTM tandas with terrifying cortinas. Please dress as a tango vampire or otherwise terrifyingly. This intimate and friendly milonga is set in an almost secret walled garden cafe with a very danceable parquet floor in a beautiful historical location on Colchester High Street. [...]

TWMLive Presents Gaz Brookfield Autumn 2024 TourWe are thrilled to welcome back Gaz Brookfield for his Autumn 2024 Tour at Three Wise Monkeys!Date:31/10 Time: 7:30 PM onwards Tickets: £12 + booking feePlease note that this event is strictly for guests who are 18 years old and above.Accessibility Notice: Please be aware that there is no [...]

Tickets £21.50Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceNigel Planer is a comedy legend, an actor, writer and more importantly for this show he's a great poet. He joins Henry Normal, BBC Radio 4's 'poet in reticence' to reunite a team that entertains, educates and informs (but mostly entertains it must [...]

We are up again this month and this time it will be All Hallows Eve... 👻 👽 😱 spooky...We have Weird Creature headlining and bringing you their unique flavour of creepshow-gothic-americana-50s-beatnik if you've 3ver heard a genre like that before!Can guarantee you, their music is as awesome and intriguing as their genre suggests. Drawing from [...]

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Join us the Spookiest night of the year! Fright Night returns with a huge night of entertainment..Expect 2 rooms of music, DJs & MCs, Free giveaways & prizes for the best dressed!

Big Wolf BandBlues Rock PowerhouseBig Wolf Band, a highly acclaimed group with multiple award nominations, was formed in Birmingham in 2014 by celebrated guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jonathan Earp, along with bassist Mick Jeynes. The band is often described as explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional, and hardworking and with Tim Jones on drums, Justin Johnson on [...]

Discover Fingringhoe during our Autumn Adventure themed Wilder Holiday Club day. It will be led by our team of experts with opportunities for nature discovery and plenty of time for free play.Wilder Holiday Club is for children aged 5 to 11. It will run from 9am to 3pm. Tickets are priced at £37 per child. [...]

Our Dance and Movement for Well-being are gentle sessions for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement.These classes involve relaxed movements such as chair yoga, dancing and self-massages to ease the muscles and tensions.Each session is led and planned by Lucy Teed a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (level [...]

Children can show off their best moves this autumn with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!This session is a relaxed session for children who have had limited experience breakdancing. 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 [...]

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you can create your very own clay pot, inspired by the beautiful pieces displayed in Colchester Castle. Using air-drying clay, you’ll learn basic pottery techniques and take home a piece of history-inspired art.Suitable for ages 7 to 107, but children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the [...]

Children can show off their best moves this autumn with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!This session is for children who have previously attended a Street Dance session or are more confident in breakdance. Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the [...]

This session is an opportunity to slow down, check in with yourself, and learn a modern twist to this creative practice ...Join Reclaim Art Tribe at One Colchester Community Hub for this FREE creative session! This month’s session is inspired by the incredible work of Laura Letters LifeLaura combines modern calligraphy with mindfulness to create [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film) (12A)!This epic concert was captured during The Tipping Point Tour Part 2 in 2023 and features their greatest hits!The line up includes “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” “Shout”, “Sowing The Seeds Of Love”, “Mad World”, “Head Over Heels”, etc!The performance also [...]

🎟 ON SALE NOW 🎟👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tribute-to-hans-zimmer-film-favourites-illuminated-colchester-tickets-920291295037?aff=oddtdtcreator 👈Cinema's most magical music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra, illuminated by light!Including the music of Star Wars, Gladiator, Pirates of The Caribbean, Harry Potter, Inception & More!General Info:📍 Colchester Charter Hall🗓 1st November 2024🕛 TIMESDoors: 18:30Start: 19:30Close: 21:10🎻 Programme 🎻75 minutes jam packed with cinema's most iconic [...]

"What’s for Dinner mum?” “Cereal son.”Chris Young recalls life of a young boy desperately trying to escape clutches of a 90s council estate, fast forward 20 years he's now morally guided by the lost property box of flashbacks.Takes his everyday experiences and observations turning them into huge laughs with his high energy and clever delivery [...]

This is a story about love. And abuse. A story untold till now. Suz has got a great job and a good life with amazing friends. They’re on a night out when she bumps into Olly. He’s funny, charming and very good looking. They talk all night and that’s all it takes to start the [...]

“Who is this who is coming…”You are invited to the edge of your seat, on a journey to the darkest corners of the night…Expert on the so-called supernatural, Edward Dunning is a scholar and a sceptic. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious Mr. Karswell, Dunning’s life becomes a waking nightmare.A chilling new adaptation [...]

In Conjunction with Roots and Grooves Café The Reggae Rumble Crew roll on with our Monthly Parties in the Bassment at TWM for another Vinyl Session from our Selecta's.Come join the Vibes for an evening of Bass driven Reggae beats spun on the turntables ⭐️☮️Selecta's ⭐️ErbsJohnnie FisherHarryCraig CooperSave the CulturePlay Vinyl ✨️One Love Vibration❤️💛💚

Chest headline with their blissful indie rock and catchy hooks. A 5 piece that will shake the stage full of romantic ballads. Based out of Norwich.Antelope are another 5 piece band hailing from Chelmsford and writing indie pop for the masses, expect a great set and humble performance.Three Birds Blind have played for JAR since [...]

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessionsDoors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceCome on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout. Eddie Izzard, Billy Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at the arts centre before the way famous and some afterwards too!The acts [...]

Event: Supernatural Spectacular!Calling all witches, wizards, and weirdos! After the ghost tour, join us for an enchanting night at the pub where the magic continues. Whether you’re brewing up trouble or casting spells, we have the finest potions (and drinks) to satisfy your supernatural thirst. Raise a glass with fellow creatures of the night and [...]

A spooky Halloween themed karaoke 🎤 👻 It is the day known as the Day of the Dead 💀 🌺 Fancy dress optional but STRONGLY encouraged! 😁 Prize for the best! 🍾

JBeing a woman! Being over 40! Sex! Kath has found the solution to these problems. Yoga! Based on three Australian yoga self-help books from the 1960s. Are they out of date? No! Kath has found helpful advice and practical exercises to help you 'stay slim for your husband,' 'kill your wrinkles' and save your mediocre [...]

Catch us live at the annual Freemasons fancy dress party! https://www.facebook.com/events/7455928884427910/

The best of Goth, post-punk, synth-pop and alternative. Swoon to The Cure, bop to Depeche Mode, or Headbang to the Beastie Boys. We've got you covered.Free Entry all night | Bar Opens 5pm | DJ Rom Atkin from 9pm

Live music from the hit list Starts 9pm If you would like to eat beforehand? Why not book a tableCONTACT US THROUGHmailto:thenewkingsarmsfrating@gmail.com

We have teamed up with our friends at Colchester Fringe to bring you Disco Wonderland! Event DetailsDates: Fri 1 NovemberGenre: Club NightDuration: 300 minsAge Suitability: 18yrs+Price: £5Sensitive Content: Strobe Lighting

Hypnotist Jason Simmons is coming to the Colchester Fringe in 2024 with a brand new comedy hypnosis show 'Pure Imagination'. In this show you will be amazed and delighted as either you, your friends or colleagues will be transformed into the stars of the show in this family-friendly, immersive, fun-forgettable show. Jason Simmons has been [...]

A zookeeper + an obsession with magic = The Zoollusionist. If you like animals and can tolerate magic - this is the show for you! Leave all of your worries at the door, and come along to join in with this fun and interactive show. Be prepared to see a show like no other, as [...]

A zookeeper + an obsession with magic = The Zoollusionist. If you like animals and can tolerate magic - this is the show for you! Leave all of your worries at the door, and come along to join in with this fun and interactive show. Be prepared to see a show like no other, as [...]

Which will provide a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a many thousand of books, jigsaws, games, CDs/DVDs and Blu-Ray.

CFS returns to Colchester Arts Centre THIS SATURDAY, 2nd November! Hopefully we’ll see you there! 🤩No need to book, just turn up with items to swap between 9.30 - 10.30. Please arrive at 11 ONWARDS to swap! 💘

Bring along your unwanted clean clothes, shoes and accessories (womens’, mens’ and childrens’) that you have no further use for and enjoy swapping them for items that you will use. De-clutter your wardrobe and swap it for a new look!Drop off your items from 9.45am - 10.15amSwapping begins at 10.45amNon-swappers and charities from 11.30am - [...]

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 2nd November, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! [...]

Our popular Diesel Days are back for 2024.A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our diesel engines, or in our DMU or Diesel Railbus. Our miniature railway will also be in operation on selected days.We operate [...]

We at ACE are pleased to be able to bring you the new Lorcana weekly league. Our weekly league session for the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the session. This is a great opportunity to meet new players and trade cards and pick up new stock [...]

We at ACE are pleased to be able to bring you the new Lorcana weekly league. Our weekly league session for the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the session. This is a great opportunity to meet new players and trade cards and pick up new stock [...]

Come and make a your own Christmas cards and/or wrapping paper at The Lexden Crown followed by a choice of the following delicious lunches:Fish & chipsAubergine and tomato stack (v, gf, vegan cheese available)TLC burger & fries (gf bun available)All materials provided and no experience required.£34.50 for workshop, hot beverage and cake£44.50 for workshop and [...]

An event that is designed to keep you wanting more. Our commander pre-con league will run every other week & gives you 4 hours each time to gain as many points as you can to win extra prizes, 1st week is longer week for you to have time to choose your deck & sleeve up [...]

Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand-new mind-boggling one-man show 24K Magic, featuring jaw-dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery.You may have seen him on Susan Calman’s Summer by the Sea (Channel 5), The Real Stories of the Social Network (ITV/CBS America).Danny is a popular live performer who recently [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Firebrand (15)!Katherine has done everything she can to push for a new future based on her radical Protestant beliefs.When an increasingly ailing and paranoid King returns, he turns his fury on the radicals.Horrified and grieving, but forced to deny it, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival. Conspiracy reverberates [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:???Stu E Skinner (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own [...]

Time to pop in a cassette and press play on the unlikeliest of curious coalitions.Join our four close-harmony vocalists on this strange but irresistible fusion of barbershop and 90s bangers, and take a funny, offbeat trip down memory lane with this romp through the decade of dial-up and denim.Arranged by Colchester musician Adam Saiz Abo [...]

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, connection, joy, gratitude and magick.We will journey together, creating a sacred space for us as a group and as individuals to connect with our inner [...]

JBeing a woman! Being over 40! Sex! Kath has found the solution to these problems. Yoga! Based on three Australian yoga self-help books from the 1960s. Are they out of date? No! Kath has found helpful advice and practical exercises to help you 'stay slim for your husband,' 'kill your wrinkles' and save your mediocre [...]

Experience the ultimate scare at Hills Self Storage, After Dark - Horror Maze - where nightmares come to life! In Aid of FaNs Network.Hills Self Storage, After Dark - Horror MazeCome experience the thrill of our Horror Maze at Hills Self Storage Colchester! Prepare to be spooked as you navigate twists and turns in the [...]

A one-of-a-kind life drawing class, where your tutor and model will offer multiple poses in fantastical settings.Sirena Hart will build up your confidence and skills during this relaxed session, helping you to create a colourful and vibrant artwork to impress your friends.Ticket price includes all materials and one drink from the bar.This event is for [...]

Welcome to Sheerluck Holmes murder mystery dining show! Get ready for an evening of mystery and intrigue at Mistley Village Hall. Join us for a thrilling interactive experience as try to crack the case alongside the legendary Sheerluck Holmes. Enjoy a delicious meal whilst putting your detective skills to the test. Can you solve the [...]

Join us for an enchanting evening of Franco-Italian cuisine paired with live Gypsy Jazz from Accordianna Roams and Kev Wortley. Begin your night with a selection of canapés and Absinthe, setting the stage for a delectable three-course meal crafted by our expert chefs.For an additional £5, indulge in coffee, tea, and petit fours to complete [...]

Join a team of paranormal researchers, historians, and those well versed in the unknown for an evening of insight, discussions, and an investigation from 7 PM to midnight on the 2nd of November. Discover more about the Castle’s history and get an introduction to paranormal investigative tools of the Victorian era, followed by the adaptations [...]

Paul Merryck's back with 3 fantastic compilations shows featuring some great comedians appearing at the Fringe and from around the world (ie Essex) .Always a brilliant hour to kick off your evening, with a selection of handpicked funny people who are either appearing at the Fringe or are popping in just to make you laugh. [...]

Sat 2nd Nov 7-10pm Jazz quartet at the The Foresters Arms featuring the amazing Martin Dobson sax. Martin's CV is far too extensive to list here but includes touring with Marvin Gaye and Gloria as well as recording with the Eurythmics and Cliff Richards https://www.martindobson.com/. He will be accompanied by Tom Oliver Baillie on guitar, [...]

Keep Colchester Cool presents Colchester's Sound 4 featuring Lost Movies, The Audacity, Grace Calver and The Brothers El Camino + DJ Ben HowardTickets £7.Doors open 7.30pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Another showcase gig from Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre, featuring emerging artists offering sounds that contribute to Colchester's vibrant music [...]

WE ARE BACK WITH THE WELL KNOWN HALLOWEEN PARTY YOU ALL MISSED US LAST YEAR SO WE COULDNT DISAPPOINT ARE HOUSETTES AND HOUSERS AGAIN!!Grab your tickets now so you won’t miss out £5 advance £10 cashon the door November 2nd Roberts Bar & Club Colchesterhttps://skiddle.com/e/40095413

Do you love Taskmaster? If so come and test your knowledge of the hot Comedy Show against other Taskmaster fanatics at our Quiz night! £3 a Head- Maximum Team of 6Sign your team up at the link below...https://form.jotform.com/242582808583062

"What’s for Dinner mum?” “Cereal son.”Chris Young recalls life of a young boy desperately trying to escape clutches of a 90s council estate, fast forward 20 years he's now morally guided by the lost property box of flashbacks.Takes his everyday experiences and observations turning them into huge laughs with his high energy and clever delivery [...]

V Bar’s famous Zombie Prom is back for 2024 on Saturday 2nd November hosted at Twisters Bar!We know you’re dying to party so come along. Expect zombie fancy dress, Halloween themed cocktails and drink deals, a kooky, spooky playlist from our resident DJ.Dress to kill and party all night long… and don’t forget, its free [...]

Hypnotist Jason Simmons is coming to the Colchester Fringe in 2024 with a brand new comedy hypnosis show 'Pure Imagination'. In this show you will be amazed and delighted as either you, your friends or colleagues will be transformed into the stars of the show in this family-friendly, immersive, fun-forgettable show. Jason Simmons has been [...]

Join us as we transform Colchester into a tropical wonderland with Reggaeton beats provided by DJ Baboflow... plus many more surprises!Event DetailsDates: Sat 2 NovemberGenre: Club NightDuration: 225 minsAge Suitability: 18yrs+Price: £7Sensitive Content: Strobe LightingSat 2 November 10.15pmThree Wise Monkeys (Top Floor)60 High StTicket Price: £7

Which will provide a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a many thousand of books, jigsaws, games, CDs/DVDs and Blu-Ray.

Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Steam Locomotives.During our Steam Days, The Museum is open for you to look around the various buildings, trains, displays and exhibits – details of what you can see can be found on our Standard Museum Admission page, with the added attraction of one of [...]

Tickets £5, Under 5's free11am to 2.30pmWe warmly invite you to celebrate Diwali with us!With henna-painting, delicious Diwali snacks and entertainment from the community - there is something for everyone to enjoy in this family-friendly event celebrating the fabulous Festival of Lights!

Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand-new mind-boggling one-man show 24K Magic, featuring jaw-dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery.You may have seen him on Susan Calman’s Summer by the Sea (Channel 5), The Real Stories of the Social Network (ITV/CBS America).Danny is a popular live performer who recently [...]

Enjoy fantastic blues from Saltshaker whilst enjoying a drink or 2

🎆 We're back with a bang! 🎆 Get ready for an explosive evening of fun and excitement as Colchester Rugby Club brings back its traditional Fireworks Night! After last year's quieter display, we're turning up the volume with the return of spectacular big bangs and dazzling pyrotechnics that will light up the night sky. Join [...]

Home Farm Primary School are bringing home their fantastic community fireworks event this November. Fireworks will be provided by Titanium and there will be mini funfair rides, DJ, drinks, Bar, BBQ, plus more! Gates open 4.30pm and the display starts 6.30pm. Tickets are just £7 per person when bought online (under 3s go free). Tickets [...]

Our highly entertaining Bingo is back and we're again collecting for a great charity.This time we will be raising money for the British Heart Foundation.Great prizes to be won, iffy Bingo calling and a superb afternoon guaranteed.

Irish/Scottish Folk Jam session

Tickets £15 / £10 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights this year with a magical and enchanting evening of classical Indian percussion, bringing together the talents of Gurdain Rayatt on Tabla and Jonathan Mayer on Sitar.This event has been jointly programmed by Colchester Arts Centre [...]

“Vertigo is a beautiful album; Julian Costello uses high calibre musicians and adds his virtuoso lines on tenor and soprano saxophones.” - Something Else“Costello has his own strong and distinctive musical personality allied to a creative imagination.” - UK Jazz News“. . . it’s Rozario’s deep, rich bowing followed by a pizzicato passage that establishes [...]

Catch Fast On The Draw playing the best rock / pop / indie covers live at The Bull, Colchester.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to glaze your way to ceramic success! **Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order**This two-part workshop (16th and 21st September). Glazing is a crucial step in ceramics, but it often gets overlooked or rushed. It can make or break your ceramic creations. It adds beauty, durability, and personality to your [...]

Tickets £14.50 / £13.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.CORACLE ARE PAUL HUTCHINSON, KAREN WIMHURST, ANNA TAMCoracle brings together the talents, imagination and creativity of three artists with vastly different backgrounds, who have come together through their love of traditional music cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk. Expect [...]

Colchester Park Fireworks 2024 King Coel's Kittens Firework Spectacular🎆 Event Details: 📅 Date: 5th November 2024 📍 Location: Castle Park, Colchester ⏰ Gates Open: 5:30 PM Join us for an unforgettable evening at King Coel's Kittens Firework Spectacular! 🎇 Celebrate Bonfire Night in style on the 5th of November 2024 at the beautiful Castle Park [...]

It’s that time of year again! The 53rd Colchester Fireworks Spectacular is just around the corner, and this hugely popular event promises another unforgettable show at Castle Park Colchester on Tuesday, November 5th.With its incredible demand, now’s the perfect time to secure your tickets early. Gather your family and friends for a night of dazzling [...]

Join us for an evening of bold flavours and craft beer on Bonfire Night at Three Wise Monkey Colchester! Our Smoky Taster Evening will showcase authentic, in-house smoked BBQ recipes, prepared by our kitchen team. To complement these mouthwatering dishes, we’ve carefully selected a range of craft beers that pair perfectly with the rich BBQ [...]

Join us for an evening of bold flavours and craft beer on Bonfire Night at Three Wise Monkey Colchester! Our Smoky Taster Evening will showcase authentic, in-house smoked BBQ recipes, prepared by our kitchen team. To complement these mouthwatering dishes, we’ve carefully selected a range of craft beers that pair perfectly with the rich BBQ [...]

Tickets £12.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.She’s In Parties are a hazy and ethereal quartet whose own idiosyncratic amalgamation of shoegaze and dream-pop belies theirrelatively young years. Taking their cues from the likes of Slowdive, Cocteau Twins and The Cure, the band harbour a sense of nostalgia certainly, but they avoid feeling derivative.

Join us for an engaging and dynamic spoken word workshop designed specifically for beginners!Whether you’ve never written a poem before or are curious about exploring the vibrant world of spoken word, this workshop is the perfect place to start. Through interactive exercises, group discussions, and creative prompts, you will learn how to craft compelling narratives, [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Shakespeare’s Globe presents Othello (12A)!Celebrated by many, Othello has risen through the ranks of the Met police. But can his hard-won reputation, his marriage to Desdemona, and his own subconscious survive the toxic systems that surround him?Sixteenth-century Venice becomes modern-day London’s Docklands, as Othello grapples with many of the same [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you [...]

A great monthly 5k run suitable for all levels of runner. It’s a chance for a run followed by a free beer!!!We meet at Other Monkey Brewing in the town centre. Wear hi viz and lights please. Please book in via runtogether https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/RunningColchester/BookClass/da75be3c-df42-4e62-a95f-7fb4fc1e5fa7

Kick off your next season of Star Wars™: Unlimited and join in our pre-release for Star Wars Unlimited. We will be running this event using the official pre-release kits/boxes so everything you need is with in the box, so no need to bring anything else along with you.Whats in the box?Players will receive a pre-release [...]

Dingus Khan is going on tour! 💥 We are thrilled to announce that they will be performing @twm_colchester in their hometown of Colchester. Get ready for an unforgettable show filled with egg gargling, shopping trolley antics, and a big blue tarpaulin! 🍳🛒Save the date: Wednesday, November 6th.GENERAL ADMISSION£11.00 (£10.00)On sale on Friday 17 May 2024 [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 p.mThis show is for a seated audienceA performance and conversation about love and loss followed by a conversation with staff from St Helena Hospice, Colchester.“We don’t know whether this will be the last time we’ll see each other…”When Adie’s mum decided it was time [...]

Join us for an evening of short films that expand on themes and ideas explored in the work of Farah Al Qasimi. Together we will delve into the entangled relationship between material culture, migration and globalised societies.We will show the work of a number of artists working today including short films by Ahaad Alamoudi, Zein [...]

In November, we are spoiling you rotten with not one but two Comedy Nights!Jason "Jay" Neale, is our compere for this first of two, delivering belly laughs aplenty as he steers the audience through the evening's merriment. Morgan Rees and Thiwenje are our supporting acts providing very different styles ensuring that the night will have [...]

Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team - Food available throughout - Book via https://othermonkeybrewing.com/book-a-table/ If you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking.

Gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life drawing. Come along to each session to experiment with a different themeSuitable for all abilities. Basic materials provided. For ages 18+.For more info & tickets: https://firstsite.uk/event/life-drawing-with-justine-moss/

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]

The KAOSS T0UR is officially underway! 🎉 Get ready for an incredible lineup featuring Funke and the Two Tone baby and Samantics. They will be taking the stage at 21 shows across 20 venues for the biggest double headline event of the year!Mark your calendars for November 7th, as the tour stops at threewise monkeys [...]

FILMTHIS SCREENING TAKES PLACE AT THE CHURCH OF LEONARD'S ON HYTHE HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2NP.https://www.stleonard-at-the-hythe.org.uk/KEY ACCESS INFORMATION TO NOTE:Access to the building is via 4 steps, unfortunately this is at a gradient too steep to put in a wheelchair access ramp. This means we generally have limitations to access this event.We are happy to discuss [...]

This is your opportunity to ‘do your thing’ - provided it can be done in front of an audience! For all acoustic performers (mostly acoustic - we do have a PA) singers…musicians…a capella… singer-songwriters … poets…storytellers…solo performers ……duos… bands … folk…blues… jazz… traditional… contemporary…While many of our floor spot performers are 'gigging' musicians in their [...]

Build your child's confidence, knowledge and thirst for learning in our fantastic woodland - nature's ultimate playground and classroom.through bushcraft activities, ecology, wild crafts and archery, just to add even more fun. Weekly sessions, Fridays6- 10yrs 10am 12pm , 11-16yrs 12.30pm-3.30pm term time only. Weekly sessions bookable via our courses section on website.Discounted block booking [...]

Our Dance and Movement for Well-being are gentle sessions for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement.These classes involve relaxed movements such as chair yoga, dancing and self-massages to ease the muscles and tensions.Each session is led and planned by Lucy Teed a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (level [...]

Our Colchester Recovery Space at Mercury Theatre is a drop-in space for people in recovery from addiction.Join us in the cafe for a catch-up and to meet other people local to you in recovery. What to expect:First and foremost, a warm welcome! Our amazing team will be happy to welcome you to the space and [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Foundations is where to start playing.Foundations Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline. What you get6 Foundations Play [...]

Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes – our 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 Miriam Margolyes – in an environment where everyone can express their own artistic flair!Ticket price includes [...]

Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pmColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month. “Get your phone's or tablets charged and ready" CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the [...]

Out of adversity has come an insatiable desire to prove himself as an elite athlete. Wali Nori has won gold at the Invictus games and will be at Red lion Books telling his story.

**The Rollerworld Foundation Presents: "Come Roll With Us"!** Join us for an unforgettable day of skating fun at **Charter Hall, Colchester** on **Saturday, 9th November****Session Times:**- **Relaxed:** 11 AM - 12 PM- **Family:** 12 PM - 5 PM- **Over 14’s:** 7 PM - 11:30 PM**Tickets:** £12.50 per person**Extras:**- Skate Hire Available-Spectator Tickets - Light Shows- [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Foundations is where to start playing.Foundations Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline. What you get6 Foundations Play [...]

Saturday locals for you all to enjoy, swiss rounds (amount of rounds dependant on amount of players). Come test out your decks in a friendly event for all YuGiOh! players.Price: £6.00One of the new OTS 26 Tournament Pack will be given to everyone plus a booster pack of the latest set into the prize pot.

Come along and find out more about the remarkable work on show in Farah Al Qasimi’s exhibition ‘Abort, Retry, Fail’.Curator Jess Twyman will give a tour of the exhibition, expanding on the ideas and inspiration behind this thought-provoking show. As it is also the final day of the show, we will also be serving cake [...]

Something brand new for kids and families from Kid Carpet!Kid Carpet really wants to win the Royal Fancy Garden Contest. The Noisy Animals really want to run a garden centre. It's a perfect match! Nothing could possibly go wrong.Surely first prize is in the bag?A brand new Kid Carpet &The Noisy Animals show for family [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Sun MachineBalken HillBeth WhiteStu E Skinner (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to [...]

Dance for a Cause: Neon Dance Party Through the DecadesJoin us for an unforgettable evening of Gen X and Millennial nostalgia as we raise funds to rebuild Rollerworld and restore this much-loved community space in Colchester for families to enjoy.This family-friendly neon dance party is open to all ages 7 and up. Under 18s must [...]

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand new lineup!Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.In this all-new show, Colin; who the ITV drama series 'Manhunt,' played by Martin Clunes, is based on, will talk you through [...]

Tickets £21.50Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceThe irrepressible Lucy Porter bounces back into action with a show all about regrets. Frank Sinatra had too few to mention, but Lucy’s got hundreds, and she’s prepared to go into graphic detail about all of them. Disastrous dates, professional calamities, ruined friendships [...]

Join us for a captivating night of enchanting melodies and soulful performances with Al Morris: An Evening of Sublime Music," taking place on 9th November 2024 at 7:30 PM. Experience the magic as Al Morris takes the stage, showcasing his unique sound and musical artistry. This special event will feature support from the talented Porteous,Don’t [...]

Terrorpins are a supergroup featuring past members of Bootscraper, Roughneck Riot, and Wonk Unit, playing fast folk infused punk!Haest are masters of doom/punk/hardcore from the lovely seaside town of Hastings!Raw Poo are purveyors of raw punk from the arse end of England!

Stiff in the morning live at the kings arms frating music starts 9pm FREE ENTRY

Includes all materials, tools, hot beverages and sweet treats.Join me at The Minories for a creative morning where you will design and make two sets of beautiful handmade and wearable polymer clay earrings.Make them for yourself or as a gift!You don’t need any previous experience; just a good dash of enthusiasm and a love of [...]

In Mexico, the Day of the Death is a big holiday of colour to celebrate life and remember those who have passed to the afterlife.It is originally an Aztec tradition that has moulded through the years. In this Dance Workshop, we have added an additional activity of craft making to allow the opportunity to learn [...]

Tickets £3Doors open 12pm, session starts 12 12:30pmThis show is for a seated audience.The bar will be open throughout.The session will be curated by Neil Turnbull.The album playback will be followed by a Q&A session.After a short break, we'll follow the album with our usual ‘Dead Wax’ session.Bring along a vinyl disc of your choice [...]

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 1pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:Matt CalderbankStu E SkinnerTom PeplowTime: Music begins at 1pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers (cert TBC)!200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition – Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers.Van Gogh is not only one of the most [...]

In our Sacred Drum Circles, we unite in a circle—a symbol of wholeness and unity. The drum, one of the oldest instruments known to humanity, guides us on a journey of self-expression and connection. Through the steady beat of the drum, we enter a meditative and healing space where each woman is honoured and heard.We [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.Garrett Millerick Needs More Space, sees comedy’s ‘angriest optimist’ return for a hilarious, honest, and mostly historically accurate, exploration of space travel. In his new hour, Garrett examines his totally insignificant place in the universe and how little we actually know about anything.His powerful performances and ability to blend [...]

Join us at TWM Colchester on November 10th to witness the spellbinding performances of this gothic-pop icon Freya Beer.Support fromFlores Blue + Hibiscus HazeDoors open at 7:30 PM, and tickets are priced at £10 + booking fee.Note that this event is strictly for individuals aged 18 and above.Freya Beer has recently released her captivating 4-track [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is [...]

Tickets £21.50Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceAn extra-special chance to hear master craftsman Martin Carthy perform and reminisce on his illustrious career in folk song to date, with musical interludes and conversation with his talented friend, musician and journalist, Jon Wilks (Tradfolk).Martin has an insatiable musical curiosity…and a lifetime [...]

A one hour workshop designed to help budding theatre companies and performers write a killer show pack.A show pack, otherwise known as a tour pack or a marketing pack, tells a venue everything they need to know about your show. From marketing support, to production guidance, a show pack is a window into your production.This [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm.Formed in Tokyo, Japan in the summer of 2017, KRUELTY has emerged as the most notable artist to find that sweet spot where the amalgamation of heavy beatdown hardcore and ‘90s American/Scandinavian death/doom metal becomes the blueprint of brutality and slam KRUELTY unleash. With KRUELTY you will hear the ultimate convergence of [...]

Christmas Artisan Craft Fair, on Wednesday 13th November, 4pm-8pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH..We are so thrilled to let you know that Folk and Bespoke will be running a festive Artisan Market at the Colchester Christmas Lights Switch on..So, get your (ice) skates on & come and see us!.🗓 [...]

Join us for an intimate skills training workshop on Voice and Movement with Tania Nwachukwu. This workshop will focus on finding your authentic voice as a performer, decolonising performance methods, poetry, call & response, writing and African dance. Whatever your level of experience, this is an opportunity to work with a professional theatre maker. Tania [...]

CHRISTMAS 2024 IS HERE! 🎅🏻Illuminate your Christmas at Lion Walk Shopping Centre. Join us at The Courtyard for a magical experience this festive season.This year, the festivities kick start with our annual Christmas Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 13th November. The excitement will commence from 5:30pm at The Courtyard, with live performances from Jupiter [...]

Eyes down, bottoms up, it’s Rock n' Roll bingo time. Grab some mates and some beers and get your eyes down for some serious drinking, laughing & Bingo. We play the song, you cross it out. It's that simple. Compete to win a line or a full house to be in with a chance to [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Foundations is where to start playing.Foundations Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline. What you get6 Foundations Play [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceLeeds based dance theatre duo ACCA present their much anticipated first full length show: Occupational Hazard.Meet Becky and Linda, ACCAirways’ creme de la creme.Fusing choreography, comedy and clowning , Occupational Hazard is an easy takeoff and a bumpy [...]

CONFESSION returns to Coda in Colchester, on The Second Wednesday of The Month!Join us on Wednesday 13th November, where we're joined by:Wounded Not Dead: Space Death Metal / London - www.facebook.com/woundednotdeadbandSkinchanger: Progressive Metal / Norwich - www.facebook.com/skinchangermusicHeated: Deathcore / Essex - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10009197002935420:00 DoorsPay What You Can!Live Sound by Josh Abbott of Peace Productions

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the [...]

Nottinghams' finest looping artist Warren Ireland brings his album launch show to Coda Colchester to celebrate the release of "The Highs & Lows' of Being Normal". Combining intricate guitar playing, dominating vocals and dexterous beatboxing to deliver and electric set from start to finish, the east midlands hailing artist has entertained crowds from small garden [...]

Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester Basement Bar, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.Tickets £5, Doors 7pm, Basement Bar This gig takes place on the Basement Bar of Three Wise Monkeys ColchesterAccess – There is no lift to access the basement floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There is one short flights [...]

The Beatles By Candlelight comes to The Charter Hall, Colchester!Saturday 16th November 2024 at 7.30pmFeaturing a cast of West End Singers and epic live band, ‘Come Together’ for a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before!This incredible show features best loved songs including ‘Help!’, ‘Hey [...]

Tickets £10 / £8 concessionsDoors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceThis show is a Work in ProgressWelcome into the meandering mind of a South-Indian somebody who could be anybody.Anu's work-in-progress stand-up show is about a woman filmmaker's view of the world. A comic tale of a full-time mom with part-time [...]

Join Kyle from Soundwavez Entertainment as theyhost the first of theirfamous Karaoke Nights at The Friar. Now a Friar regular event every month you, your friends and family can grab a drink and grab the mic!With over 10,000 of your favourite songs to choose from there is something for you whether you're a culture classic [...]

Our Dance and Movement for Well-being are gentle sessions for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement.These classes involve relaxed movements such as chair yoga, dancing and self-massages to ease the muscles and tensions.Each session is led and planned by Lucy Teed a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (level [...]

We will be there from 12-3 to answer any queries, give out info, and hopefully have a good pick of the town centre, in between.Also very importantly, includes a cuppa 😊

Let the kids have fun soft play before joining us for an extra special magic themed dinner; followed by a magic show, like no other by professional magician James Magic!

Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK with a BANG to bring you a fabulous evening of DRAG! And this time, they're celebrating ICONIC divas and legends of music that make our queer hearts sing. Whether you fancy yourself a Madonna fan, a Gaga [...]

This is DS:UK -THE Dire Straits Tribute Show's Forth tour, taking fans back to The Straits’ first live album - Alchemy - which was recorded during the last nights of the Love over Gold Tour in 1983.This performance brings a genuine and unique experience that will bring fans the tracks they love from all of [...]

Tickets £22Doors open 7.30pm, gig starts 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceDS:UK comes full circle and return in 2024 with their highly anticipated “Alchemical Tour” - their tribute to the Dire Straits infamous live “Alchemy” album, which was released as the first live album recorded during the final nights of the 1982 - 1983 [...]

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK – 80s Live!We will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug.The show includes [...]

Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Minories.£39.50pp including hot beverages, biscuits and mince pies (dietary requirements can be catered for)All materials provided and no experience required.Book with payment in full or a £20pp deposit via PayPal or bank transfer or in full via eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/945588238877?aff=oddtdtcreator

Colchester Record Fair. Top dealers, fully booked.FREE ADMISSION.Tens of thousands of records for sale. LP's, 45's CD's, Punk, Mod, Ska, 2 Tone, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Pop, Indie, Alternate, Grunge, Rock, Heavy Metal, Prog, Reggae, Rap, Hip Hop, Soul, Disco, Boogie, Funk, Rock 'n' Roll, Big Band, Bubblegum, Cool Jazz, Easy Listening, Twist, Surf, [...]

We are excited to be back to bring you yet another Handmade Fair in Langham.You'll find 30 hand picked makers, artists and designers showcasing their stunning items.Indoor & Outdoor stallholdersFREE entry and plenty of onsite parking.For more updates and news, follow our main page @langhamhandmadefair or visit www.langhamhandmadefair.co.ukA perfect occasion to shop for unique Christmas [...]

To celebrate the release of Chapter 6 Azurite Sea, we will be run a our popular structure deck sealed event which we put a twist on. For this event your entry fee will include a new structure deck of your choice & 2 extra boosters. Event Details.With the structure deck you choice, it's booster that [...]

Tickets £10 / £8 concessions / £30 family ticket (4 people including at least 1 child)Doors open 1.30pm, show starts 2pmSuitable for ages 6+This show is for a seated audienceWinner: Best Kids Show - Leicester Comedy Festival / UK Kids Comedy Festival- Top 10 Kids Shows - Edinburgh Fringe 2022 - The Scotsman- Top 5 [...]

This is special event featuring the hugely popular collaboration of leading poet, author and raconteur Chris Tutton with harpist, Anne Denholm, Principal Harp with the BBC Concert Orchestra and who served as Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales from 2015-2019 in a programme of words by Chris and semi improvised music by Anne."Magical [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Simon CrazeEloiseChristopher WilkinsonStu E Skinner (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (15)!Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-women play, Prima Facie, returns to cinemas.Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross [...]

AGMP presentsNINE BELOW ZERO+ DR. FEELGOOD'Maximum R&B' Tour Two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill. Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP 'Live at the Marquee' in 1980, the band kept the momentum going with 'Don’t Point Your Finger' in 1981 before releasing their third and final LP [...]

Pre-registration required. Teams of 4. Raising money for Parkinson’s UK.

Tickets available online or from Mann's Music in Colchester High Street.

Tickets £31.50Doors open 7pmThis gig is for a standing audienceAGMP presents NINE BELOW ZERO + DR. FEELGOOD'Maximum R&B' TourTwo of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill.Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP 'Live at the Marquee' in 1980, the band kept the momentum going with 'Don’t Point Your Finger' [...]

The Beatles By Candlelight comes to The Charter Hall, Colchester!Saturday 16th November 2024 at 7.30pmFeaturing a cast of West End Singers and epic live band, ‘Come Together’ for a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before!This incredible show features best loved songs including ‘Help!’, ‘Hey [...]

Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.THIS GIG TAKES PLACE AT THE CHURCH OF LEONARD'S ON HYTHE HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2NP.https://www.stleonard-at-the-hythe.org.uk/KEY ACCESS INFORMATION TO NOTE:Access to the building is via 4 steps, unfortunately this is at a gradient too steep to put in a wheelchair access ramp. This means we generally [...]

Join us as we make our debut in Brightlingseas Brewers Arms.

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Seven Samurai (4K Restoration) (PG)!When 16th-century farmers whose village is repeatedly attacked by merciless bandits ask an elderly, masterless samurai (Takashi Shimura) for help.With the villagers offering nothing but food in return, he hesitantly agrees and assembles a band of warriors to defend and train the villagers.Book now on our [...]

An afternoon of seasonal verse interspersed with ambient music.With Martin Newell and MW Bewick, whose intention is to put a rosy glow on a Sunday afternoon, while autumn slips gracefully outand winter quietly glides in. Do attend the hand-over.

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration (cert TBC)!A breath-taking natural amphitheatre in Tuscany, Italy, bursts to life at the Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration with enchanting melodies.Experience world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli honour his 30th anniversary with a three-day concert event in his hometown featuring an unprecedented cast of global superstars,.Book [...]

We can't wait to go back to The Victoria Inn, Colchester!

Tickets £10 / £8 concessions/ £30 Family (A family group of 4, including at least 1 child) Doors open 6pm, show starts 6.30pmThis is for a seated audienceWi-Fi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along!Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles [...]

Test your knowledge of the Marvel films, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - 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.Please [...]

'MJ THE LEGACY' is an exceptionally authentic, world class Tribute to Michael Jackson!Starring CJ, one of the worlds greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists with his incredible Live Band and Dancers. The look, the voice, the moves and all the hits!!This outstanding production is the closest thing to seeing a live Michael Jackson show, presenting you [...]

On a three-man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funkand disco, High Fade can already count Jack Black, Cypress Hill, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, and Brad Wilk from Rage Against The Machine as fans. Honing their sound on the streets of their native Edinburgh, the band are at their [...]

Tickets £17.50 / £16.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.After a decade releasing celebrated albums (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners of ‘Best Original Track’ 2016 and ‘Best Group’ nominees in 2019) and touring across the world, The Rheingans Sisters will release their much anticipated fifth studio album in 2024! Produced by New York based Adam [...]

An evening of drinking & drawing in the pub.Bring a sketchbook, pen, and money for beers.See you there.

Join us on Tuesday 19th November for our Festive Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Experience a relaxed journey through some of our festive favourites.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 [...]

Tickets £23Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceImmerse yourself in an enchanting world as the mesmerising quartet CALAN grace our stage with their unique brand of power-folk.This musical odyssey combines original tunes and songs written as bespoke gifts for individual fans, with ancient melodies unearthed from the National Library of [...]

Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Alma followed by a choice of the following delicious dinners:Pan fried pollock, new poatoes, tender stem broccoli and parsley cream sauceVegetable lasagne, garlic bread and saladBeef and cranberry stew, mash, roast carrots and parsnipsAll materials provided and no experience required.Book via PayPal, bank transfer or eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1023445371657?aff=oddtdtcreator

For this month's Paint Club event at Romano Lounge in Colchester, we are painting a rainbow-splattered tree.- No experience required- All painting materials provided (apron, brushes, paint and a canvas that you can take home)- A finished masterpiece in 2 hours.Drinks can be purchased separately.We are at Romano Lounge in Colchester every 3rd Wednesday of [...]

Join us on Wednesday 20th November for our Pub Classics Taster Evening.Throughout the evening we will guide you through four authentic pub classics, each paired craft beer and our very own freshly brewed beer.Tickets online cost £35. Availability is limited for this event so pre-booking is essential.Starts 7pm in our tasting roomOver 18s only.Guests with [...]

Pay What You can Afford.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.'Mapping Gender' by Anders Duckworth, inc collaboration with Kat Austen. Maps carve borders through landscapes. Clothes are maps for the body. Both are arbitrary constructs, omnipresent in our society, and have a real impact on people.Mapping Gender is a multisensory exhibition of dance, image, scent, sound [...]

Local songwriters get together once a month to discuss and perform their own songs in an open and inviting group. All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged.We will be hosted by Curzon Colchester and entry is free.The cafe/bar will be open for drinks and snacks during the sessions.This is a great opportunity to network with [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Girl From The North Country (15)!It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. Girl From The North Country meets a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope.Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson the show features Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale.Book now [...]

Our Dance and Movement for Well-being are gentle sessions for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement.These classes involve relaxed movements such as chair yoga, dancing and self-massages to ease the muscles and tensions.Each session is led and planned by Lucy Teed a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (level [...]

Do you desire to embrace the surreal? Or does your poetry just feel a little stale?New to writing poetry or an experienced poet?This Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams will help you release the unbridled imagination of the subconscious to revitalise your writing.Age Suitability: 18+For more info & tickets: https://firstsite.uk/event/surrealism-poetry-workshop-with-derek-adams/

Friday 22nd November. CODA welcomesLetz Zep'The best tribute to Led Zeppelin' - BBC Newsnight'A proper rock concert, ten outta ten' Chris Evans BBC Radio 2.'it's like watching myself on stage' - Robert Plant'That was ambitious but you pulled it off’ - Jimmy PageOnly £15 plus BF

SECOND EDITION - `BRAND NEW` SUPER `HEAVY FUNK` EVENT SESSION > PLAYING: FUNK - SOUL & DEEP BOOGIESPECIAL GUEST `PERRY LOUIS` IN COLCHESTER (ESSEX) - WELL KNOWN FOR HIS `JAZZ DANCE` REPUTATION IN LONDON UNDER THE `SHIFTLESS SHUFFLE` BANNER, THIS TIME FOCUSING ON THE `FUNK & BOOGIE`SPECIAL SUPPORT: DEAN HURD (SOUL LEGACY/INFINITY/SOUL DISCIPLES)- DAVE MALONE [...]

Live music from beggar music starts 9pm FREE ENTRY food served till 8:30pm

Create a natural Christmas wreath with expert crafter Jeni Bate to decorate your home during the festive season.Jeni will guide you through the process of creating your wreath from naturally sourced materials such as willow, ivy, or holly.You can choose to decorate your wreath with winter foliage and Christmas decorations by arranging and attaching them [...]

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�� Santa’s Reindeer will be stopping off at Fillpots this Christmas! ���Come and meet and feed the reindeer in a high-welfare DEFRA approved environment, for just a small donation to the WWF. While you’re here, why not take some memorable family photos in our beautiful Christmas Sleigh.� 3 DATES TO CHOOSE FROM �Saturday 23rd November [...]

SOLD OUT!Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Minories.£39.50pp including hot beverages, biscuits and mince pies (dietary requirements can be catered for)All materials provided and no experience required.Book with payment in full or a £20pp deposit via PayPal or bank transfer or in full via eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/945591177667?aff=oddtdtcreator

ADVANCED SALES HAVE NOW FINISHED AND REMAINING TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR SO GET DOWN EARLY!COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!2024 sees the very first edition of COMMOTION FEST featuring some of the best local rock and metal bands and rounded off by two fantastic special guest out of town bands!Making the [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Kevin MclellanBrett Smerald?Stu E Skinner (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring [...]

Art of the Roadz is back with an end of year party, it has been an amazingyear for AOR, and to celebrate we are bringing some great guests , DEVLIN!!! A UK Hip Hop legend will be performing, as well as the return of our very 1st guest MDOTR!!, whose energy was off the chart, [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema -MET Opera Live: Tosca (cert TBC)!Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production MET Opera Live: Tosca.British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso makes his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse American baritone Quinn Kelsey is the sadistic chief of police [...]

We're back in Coda again! Come and party with us - free entry as usual.

Delta Drive will be playing some great rock n roll at the wonderful Snooty Fox public house. Bring your dancing shoes! The band will be playing lots of faves plus a few surprises thrown in! 😁.

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 16 Feb 2024 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Fri, 16 Feb 2024 at 10:00 AM

Our inaugural event will take place on 23/11/24 from 8 to late at our favourite intimate night spot in Colchester - Roots and Grooves Cafe but not as you know it! Our resident DJs Rambo and MojoP alongside extra Special Guests will span the Tech genres from Minimal to Techno giving you a chance to [...]

Enjoy great tunes from this energetic band!

Christmas Iris folding is fun and easy to learn, and great for making your own greetings cards. Once you have learnt how to do simple shapes like squares and circles you can go on to do all sorts of shapes.In this session you will learn how to use paper to create beautiful pictures which can [...]

Tickets £25 ticket and signed book/ £15 ticket only. Doors open 1.30pm, starts 2pm.In conversation with Red Lion Books and Caroline about non-fiction book DRAWN TO THE GARDEN.There will be a special book price at the event (£15 instead of the rrp of £20).OR you can purchase a ticket & book offer which is £25 [...]

All aboard for this family concert!From the Highlands of Scotland to the railway of Denmark, join us for this ‘musical evening’.The SBMS orchestra will also be joined by Bethany Reynolds on piano, playing the second movement of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2. At just 9 years old, Bethany is already studying for her first performance [...]

Robert Brown is back here and bringing his Folk, Americana & Roots style music with him.Robert wowed the audience last year so it's only right we get to enjoy him once again!!

Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at Romano Lounge.£39.50ppAll materials provided and no experience required. Please feel free to bring any extra foliage or decorations.A soft beverage and cake included.Book in full or a £20pp deposit via PayPal or bank transfer or in full via eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/965221151447?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get your brain in gear and test your knowledge against the rest!Max 4 per team, £1 entry per personAll winners get prizes

Tickets £16.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm."Knock ’em dead singer" Evening Standard‘Bennett gives her all on stage…..and never stops entertaining the audience…you can’t help but love her’ Jeff Prestridge, Close Up CultureEsther Bennett is one of the jazz scene’s most respected and widely loved vocalists, juxtaposing sensitivity with a sparky sense of humour; [...]

All Tickets £26.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival and one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation.In her illustrious 30-year career, Eliza Carthy has earned an [...]

On the 50th anniversary of the tragic and premature death of the genius singer/songwriter Nick Drake, a number of accomplished performers fromthe local area will be playing a selection of his best loved songs. (....and also some of their own work). Featured artists are: ADY JOHNSON, THE GIN TRIPLETS,, STU E. SKINNER, JIM REYNOLDS, WILL [...]

Eliza Carthy and The Restitution are delighted to announce new dates this Winter to coincide with the re-release of Through That Sound (My Secret Was Made Known), Eliza’s highly acclaimed ‘lost in lockdown’ albumIt promises to be immense and emotional! Come and see!MOJO 4**** SONGLINES 5*****RnR MAGAZINE 5*****

Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The November session will focus on the theme of Transport.These sessions offer a unique opportunity for children and their caregivers to bond and learn while exploring the Garden Room [...]

While waiting for a theatre class to begin, two students begin discussing the benefits of learning to act by solely studying the theory. They then begin a set of improvised scenes, making them travel far and wild in the realms of social and personal issues.These two students are soon confronted with a wide variety of [...]

Come and make a gorgeous Christmas wreath at Patch! £39.50 including a soft drink and cakeAll materials included and no experience necessary.Book via PayPal, bank transfer or eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1053915091409?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Lexden Crown followed by a choice of the following delicious dinner:Fish & chipsThai vegetable curry & rice (vg, gf)Chicken & mushroom pie & mash£49.50ppAll materials provided and no experience required.Book directly via PayPal or bank transfer or via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/898716905457?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 17 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 16 Nov 2023 at 10:00 AM

DUE TO HUGE POPULAR DEMAND ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED IN 2024! In 2018 Simon’s first national theatre tour was completely sold out. Now he’s returning to venues across the UK with new tales and his new tour ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. On his new UK tour Simon will offer stories, surprises, [...]

Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. This month join us for our thanks giving Stars & Spice Dhansak.But that’s not all! Pair your meal with a pint of our Other Monkey Brewing beer, freshly brewed right [...]

We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-9pm for a laid back Stitch meet-up with a side of Brews.*this month will be our final S&B before Xmas so we’ll be in high spirits - if you’re an excellent baker, you are welcome to join in with the inaugural S&B MINCE PIE OFF [...]

Our last Comedy Night of the year - perfect for an early office Christmas party with a difference!Justin Panks returns as our master of mirth - keeping the energy and the laughter count high. Slim is our final headliner of the year - described as the undisputed king of the Black British Comedy Circuit, Slim's [...]

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Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 19 Apr 2024 at 10:00 AMMailing List Presale : Thu, 18 Apr 2024 at 10:00 AM

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Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Alma, a hot beverage and cake included.All materials provided and no experience required.Book via PayPal, bank transfer or eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1023474719437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our Dance and Movement for Well-being are gentle sessions for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement.These classes involve relaxed movements such as chair yoga, dancing and self-massages to ease the muscles and tensions.Each session is led and planned by Lucy Teed a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (level [...]

DEPECHE MODE TRIBUTE - THE DEVOUT - THE SINGLES TOURThe Devout perform a concert of Depeche Mode singles and fan favourites.Fast becoming The World’s number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists [...]

You’re invited to share your hidden talents with a café full of friendly people. With this event in the series focusing on spoken word! Whatever your talent, we want to hear it! Stand up comedy routines, poetry, monologues and more are all welcome!Email arts@essex.ac.uk in advance or sign-up on the night to perform!

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 30 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AMO2 : Wed, 28 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM

8pm - Bricklayers Arms9pm - Magnet10pm - Victoria InnOur regular 'last Friday' pub crawls around Colchester.The route is as follows with approximate times so you can 'hop on' or 'hop off' during the evening. If a pub isn't serving real ale on the night, you can always find us in the next pub on the [...]

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming back to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester for a huge emo party on Friday 29th November!Tickets on sale now! £6 adv from: skiddle.com/e/40229981The UK's biggest emo night! Playing emo party anthems from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, The Used, [...]

Get ready to experience a high octane, jam-packed, nostalgia-inducing extravaganza with the BIG NIGHT OUT!! 🙌🙌🙌⚡⚡LIVE HOST & DJ | LIP SYNC BATTLES | MASS SINGALONGS | COMPETITIONS | DANCE OFFS | PRIZES | GIVEAWAYS | FANCY DRESS | GIANT VIDEO SCREENS & MUCH MORE ⚡⚡IT'S CERTAINLY NOT YOUR TYPICAL CLUB NIGHT!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩Brace yourself for a [...]

Come and learn how to make your own traditional Christmas wreath from scratch, with all materials and decorations provided as well as a welcome drink on arrival, a delicious Tiptree cream tea or cheese tea and a discount voucher for the gift shop.Saturday 30th November in The Tiptree Tea Room Marquee. Factory Hill, Tiptree CO5 [...]

Join local jeweller Helen Smith for this workshop making personalised Sterling Silver stacking rings. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers. Using traditional jewellery making tools you will measure, cut, form and solder Sterling Silver to create three stacking rings. Personalise your rings by adding texture, creating a wave, a twist or bring [...]

Slots available between 10 am - 4:30 pm on:Saturday, 30th November SOLD OUTSunday, 1st December SOLD OUTSaturday, 7th December SOLD OUTSunday, 8th December SOLD OUTSaturday, 14th December SOLD OUTSunday, 15th December SOLD OUTSaturday, 21st December SOLD OUTSunday, 22nd December SOLD OUTColchester Castle’s enchanting grotto returns for 2024! This December, Father Christmas and his Castle helpers [...]

Join us the community centre where our book sales have been taking place for over 20 years regularly here at the community centre!We have got 100s of cheap books, bric-a-brac, toys, games, puzzles, etc., plus refreshments.FREE ENTRYTable Hire £6From 1pm to 4pm

Get into the Christmas spirit with the Dedham Christmas Market held on Saturday 30th November 2024. The day promises to be magical for all, with over 20 stalls featuring gorgeous handcrafted items, unique gifts, artisan foods, meet Santa, live music, arts and crafts, fair ride and ponies for the children, hot drinks and mulled wine [...]

Colchester’s biggest family party!ALB’s disco for kids and families with club classics, special guests and a night for all ages.Very limited tickets available, from Sunday 13th October at 9am.

Verdi: La Forza del Destino OvertureRuth Gipps: Wind SinfoniettaReinecke: Wind Octet in B flat Op. 216Puffin LollipopsTickets £18, under 25s free.Tickets may be bought at the door or in advance by email: CSOTickets1@gmail.com or call 01206 271128

Back at the fabulous Roman Circus for a wonderful evening of music. Come and join us as we get ready for the Christmas Season, Refreshments included. Seating limited so book early to secure your seat with us for what will be a wonderful evening of music.

Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!

Back to where it all started to rock the Brewhouse. Rock Bangers, Anthems and Classics from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Green Day, Blink-182, Royal Blood, Muse, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, RATM, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Muse, Weezer and more.

Catch us live at the awesome coda in Colchester

Catch Fast On The Draw playing the best rock / pop / indie covers live at The Brewers Arms, Brightlingsea.

Join us on Saturday 30th November for Livin’ It Up: The Ultimate 90s Club Night!A night of the biggest and best pop bangers, RnB classics and Dance hits the 90s had to offer with a smattering of Britpop anthems and golden age 90s Hip Hop with DJ Matt Huffle!Need a clue of what to expect? [...]

Start the festive season with our Candle Decorating workshop with Express yourself Paint Parties!Join us for a delightful, relaxed, and social morning of festive creativity. Decorate your own beautiful candle, perfect for adding a personal touch to your seasonal dining table or home décor.You can choose between four elegant tapered candles or a classic pillar [...]

Get your tackiest Christmas jumper on and the silliest Christmas hat you can find and be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Prosecco! 🍾 🎄

15ft High STEEL CAGE

TWM Live is thrilled to present Marisa and the Moths on Sunday, December 1st,Tickets are priced at £16.50, and the doors will open at 7:00 PM. Support from Kite ThiefMarisa and the Moths are making waves with their unique alternative rock sound and the powerful vocals of Marisa. Their lyrics tackle heavy subjects such as [...]

Irish/Scottish Folk Jam session