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  1. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713 700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.
    Featuring over 40 paintings by Norfolk-based artist Claire Cansick,…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2023to14 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art.
    Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    Immerse yourself in the life and work of local artist Lucy Harwood (1893 – 1972).

    Featuring over 100 bold and beautiful paintings – including landscapes, still life and portraiture – step into a world where colour and energy collide, as…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  4. Address

    Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Castle Park, Colchester

    Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Tours Run every Saturday.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Jan 2024to30 Mar 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Address

    The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE

    Colchester

    See Hugh’s monumental painting ‘Gun salute for the new City of Colchester’, commissioned by Colchester City Council to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Gun Salute, which took place on 2 June 2022 in Castle Park.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2024to14 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Address

    The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE

    Colchester

    A selection of screenprints, etchings, woodcuts, linocuts and lithographs, all for sale via Hayletts Gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Mar 2024to24 Mar 2024Various Opening Times
  7. Address

    The Old Library, 65, West Stockwell Street, Colchester, CO1 1HE

    Colchester

    This is Concert I in Wild Arts’ Spring Concert Series in the Old Library, and features Charlotte Spruit on violin.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Mar 2024Open 19:30 -
  8. Address

    Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North,, Colchester, CO2 7AT

    Colchester

    “Return to the Forbidden Planet” is a high-octane intergalactic musical adventure that fuses Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” with ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll classics

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2024to23 Mar 2024Open 19:30 -
  9. Address

    Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Square 5, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ

    Telephone

    01206 873261

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Wivenhoe Park, Square 5, Colchester

    ★★★★★ 'A witty, deft, touching evocation of a fascinating, fraught encounter' – Telegraph

    Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.

    1964: Richard…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2024Open 19:00 -
  10. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    High Street, Colchester

    In these sessions you will draw natural history specimens and plants from life – with a chance to experiment with a range of drawing mediums including fine line pen, watercolour, pencils and pastel across the course.

    These sessions can be taken as…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2024Open 10:30 -
  11. Address

    Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EJ

    Telephone

    01206 683 897

    Price

    Free

    Colchester

    Looking for something to do in Colchester on a Saturday? Come and spend an hour or two at Marks Tey Market where you will find a wonderful selection of stalls set up both inside and outside of the Parish Hall.

    The market is FREE entry and there is…

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    23 Mar 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    27 Apr 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    27 July 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    28 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    26 Oct 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
  12. Address

    Wivenhoe Congregational Church Hall, 101 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9AB

    Telephone

    07714009597

    Wivenhoe

    Aimed at all levels, participants will work on their technique, a falseta, and variations to accompany the dancing and singing.

    For the last 15 minutes, all participants will join Rebeca, Ramón, and singer Natalia Marín.

    Ramón is the UK's leading…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 16:40 - 18:30
  13. Address

    Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

    Telephone

    01206506905

    Price

    Price £27.50 Per Ticket

    Colchester

    ELVANA – THE WORLD'S FINEST ELVIS FRONTED TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA!


    From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it's been…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
  14. Address

    Wivenhoe Congregational Church Hall, 101 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9AB

    Telephone

    07714009597

    Wivenhoe

    Before her evening performance, Rebeca will be conducting a dance workshop. For all levels of ability, the aim is to empower participants' strength, sensuality, and expressions through dance.

    Participants will work on their hands and arm movements,…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 16:40 - 18:30
  15. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713 700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present.

    Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to23 June 2024Open 10:00 -
  16. Address

    William Loveless Hall, 85-87 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9AB

    Telephone

    07714009597

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Wivenhoe

    ". . . she is the imperious, dancing focal point, her steps beating furious, intricate tattoos under a long train that she swishes, lifts and manoeuvres with marvellous dexterity and no little significance." - Herald Scotland

    "She has it all:…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 19:30 - 22:30
  17. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket

    High Street, Colchester

    Artist Justine Moss will offer guidance and advice to help you to learn skills in mark-making, portraying movement and capturing expression.

    Suitable for all abilities. Basic materials provided. For ages 18+.


    What is life drawing?
    During a life…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 13:30 -
  18. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    High Street, Colchester

    A monthly meet up for watercolour painters and enthusiasts – open for all levels.

    Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory to develop your work.

    Each week a different subject will be provided, or bring a painting you are already working…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024Open 10:30 -
  19. Address

    Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

    Colchester

    Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Mar 2024Open 19:30 -
  20. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    High Street, Colchester

    An accessible and fun approach to printmaking where we will be exploring low tech printing methods like dry point etching, Lino cutting, mono printing, impression printing and more.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2024Open 10:30 -
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