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Now a staple part of North Essex cultural life, the Roman River Festival returns for its 24th season, bringing world-class performance – from the classical to the contemporary – to beautiful and unusual venues across North Essex every September. Find out more…
On the first day of the festival, coincidentally also the Autumn equinox, Bach to Baby is back at Layer Marney Tower. Savour the last day of summer with a feast for your ears. Prance to the spritely dances of the English countryside and shimmy to the sultry rhythms of the tango…
Launching their new CD, ‘The Madrigal Reimagined’, in London and Wivenhoe this week, The Monteverdi String Band take their inspiration from the sound, style and repertoire of the early violin consort, using seventeenth-century instruments to create a unique sound…
The programme magnetic pianist Ignas Macknickas has chosen to share with us reflects his personal tastes as well as showcasing his natural musicality: the familiar charm and disarming simplicity of Schumann’s ‘Scenes from Childhood’, described by the composer…
Established as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation, and praised for their “immaculate precision and spirit” (The Strad) and “cultured tone” (Arts Desk), the Solem Quartet brings a programme awash with light and colour to…
We join the Roman River Festival’s most established trio of performers, the composer and pianist Huw Watkins, Wild Arts’ Artistic Director, Orlando Jopling on cello, and sparkling violinist Sijie Chen, for an evening of exhilarating trios in one of Colchester’s…
Direct from London's West End, this is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you! This show has it…
‘Britain’s music scene offers numerous dynamic small-sized groups, but The Hermes Experiment (so spellbinding, so imaginative) continue to stand alone’ ★★★★ The Times This exquisite programme from The Hermes Experiment effortlessly spans both the world and the…
A Classic FM Rising Star 2023, sensational young violinist Hana Chang debuts at the Roman River Festival. Orlando Jopling conducts the Wild Arts Ensemble. Described as a masterful storyteller whose playing is “impeccable, authentic and gracious”, we are delighted to…
Come along to 'The Rowhedge Concert' at Rowhedge Village Hall, complete with free entry and refreshments, and rounding off with a retiring collection.
Concluding the Roman River Festival 2024, we bring you the glorious five voice ensemble Catching Voices, performing at one of our concerts for the first time. Field recordings in which the songs of birds echo with church bells, the rhapsodic tunes of folk melody come together to…
Bringing three giants of Colchester together – Jumbo, Colchester’s iconic Grade II listed water tower; Ant Roberts, Director of Colchester Arts Centre; and Orlando Jopling, Artistic Director of Wild Arts – we are offering a special opportunity to see the newly…
Tom’s 9th studio album is an album of duets with some of his favourite French artists. McRae decided to collaborate on these 11 new songs with various artists as a way of acknowledging his deep love of French music, and deepen his relationship with mainland Europe…
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you…
Join us for late cocktails and strange happenings in our late night lounge. Ambient DJ's create a sonic backdrop to a bizarre, surreal and at times truly mystifying collection of performances. Relax and enjoy our bar, our building and amazing music and performances throughout…
Once Again This October, Experience a Traditional Oktoberfest as Colchester is Being Transformed for One Weekend Into a Traditional Bavarian Bash With Our Authentic Oktoberfest Steins! Top Up Your Stein and Step Inside the Huge Bier Tent and Prepare to Be Entertained…
Ever thought of stealing someone’s ashes? Neither had Millie. Now she’s barrelling down the M6 in a Fiat Punto with three accomplices, forty-five packets of crisps and a large decorative urn. Four Felons and a Funeral follows four dysfunctional friends on a road trip…
A trio of passionate musicians generously playing this gig for free as a fundraiser for our theatre! "Those Colchester Buskers" found each other fifteen years ago at an open mic event. Since that fateful day, they have been inseparable, sharing their love of music and…
Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna…
The Floyd Effect is renowned for the accuracy with which it performs the music of Pink Floyd. The 2024-5 tour, Dark Animals, features complete performances of two much loved Pink Floyd works; Animals and, perhaps the greatest album of all time, Dark Side of the Moon. With…
The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music . Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music. Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain’t Nobody who…
The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music . Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music. Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain't Nobody who does it…
Tenors Unlimited are excited to announce their new show ‘Great Songs Tour’. Their repertoire includes popular classics with crooner and pop favourites, as well as original songs. These range from ‘Pearl Fishers’ Duet, Nessun Dorma, Some Enchanted Evening…
The year is 1943 and Bulgaria has just told Hitler where to stick it. Europe’s major powers are at war and King Boris III must choose a side or be swept away. A raucous and poignant tale in which a bunch of underdogs use every trick in the book to outwit the Nazis and save…
