Peter Holman MBE (musical director, conductor, musicologist) will present for us (in English) on the subject of French Baroque Music.Peter is best known for reviving the music of Purcell and his English contemporaries. . He is now director of The Parley of Instruments and the choir Psalmody, is musical director of Leeds Baroque and director [...]
Edwyrdian Tales The best place by the festive fireside was always reserved for the storyteller. Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting seasonal tales featuring chilling stories by M. R. James and Marjorie Bowen. From a sinister hotel room and a house of mourning to a windswept coastline stalked by an unseen presence, these [...]
Tickets Pay what you can afford Doors 7.30pm, show 8pm This show is for a seated audienceFrom Slade and The Pogues to Ukrainian hymns, village brass bands and a live orchestra playing the soundtrack to Home Alone, this is a show all about Christmas music. The perfect show for nights out in December, step into the magic of [...]
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Tickets £10/£8 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceI Hear Voices Theatre Company return for their now traditional (and extremely silly) evening of unquiet nonsense in a tale of mystery inspired (in part) by M.R. James and other writers of the incredible… Medievalist, antiquary and genial fear monger, Montague Roads Jim, is poised [...]
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 [...]
Tickets £23.50 Doors 7.30pm, show 8pm This show is for a seated audienceStar of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI, Richard Osman's House of Games & Comedy Central Live; Ignacio Lopez returns with perhaps his most ambitious and pretentious project yet. Nada is the captivating comedy experiment which sees Spain’s [...]
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.
Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions running from 10am (11am on Sundays) to 4.30pm and is suitable for all ages.Make Christmas extra special with a visit to Father Christmas in the [...]
Tickets £10Doors 2pm, finishes 6pm This event is for a standing audienceFeaturing legendary Colchester DJs BEN HOWARD & SAM LEPPARD!Expect classic pop, disco, soul, indie, rave and dance anthems - all guaranteed to get you moving. With its singalong vibes and feel-good energy, the Daytime Disco brings a fresh twist to the venue’s legendary club nights.And [...]
The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026! In December 2026 Colchester Events and Stage Right Entertainments (the producers of Elf and Shrek: The Musical) will transform Charter Hall into the magical land of Oz with this spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz Musical. A story loved for generations The [...]
Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding with a Christmas twist!You’ll create your own hard, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder House of Joy.In this friendly, guided workshop, you’ll choose from a range of fabrics to design a notebook that reflects your personal style. You’ll then [...]
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