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 [...]
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 [...]
An electrifying lunchtime programme featuring Mozart, Ravel, Rebecca Clarke, and Halvorsen’s dazzling Passacaglia.Roman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
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+
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry.Roman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
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 in the unique surroundings of Colchester Castle, practicing gentle movement and mindful breathing under the soft glow of the moon. Whether you’re a regular yogi [...]
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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