A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Colne Endeavour Band is a charity run band. We love making music together and helping others to learn how to play too. So our members are from…
Macbeth! Beware Macduff. In this modern-day production, Duncan, his cronies, Macbeth, and his political ambition are transported into the corridors of Westminster. It's not the opposition you need fear, but whoever sits next to you. Shakespeare's Macbeth is timeless…
With nearly 40 years' experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow's stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod…
Avalon Comedy’s The Comedy Network is a monthly series of laugh out loud comedy nights, featuring the best up-and-coming comedians – we can promise you a great night with lots of laughs and talent. Previous line-up guests have included Sophie Duker ( Taskmaster )…
Herman Melville's tale of revenge and retribution on the high seas is retold in this inventive, comedic adventure! Nantucket, 1841. Ishmael signs on to the Pequod, and witnesses the perils of nature, obsession, punning and physical comedy, as Captain Ahab conducts a reckless…
Thirteen-year-old Conor and his Mum have been managing fine since his dad moved to America, but now she is very sick, and his Gran, with whom he has a difficult relationship, has to become involved in looking after him. He is visited by the Monster in the yew tree at the bottom…
Something 'wicked' this way comes with this intriguing and visually stunning production of Macbeth, a gripping tale of greed, murder and the supernatural performed by Castle Park Theatre. Castle Park Theatre returns with the Bard’s ultimate power couple. A gripping…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. Combining elements of more traditional big band with more modern tracks and electronics, the Colchester based Electro Jazz Orchestra are bringing the…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. West Bergholt Concert Band & Training Band were formed in 1978 to encourage young musicians and to perform all styles of music in a fun…
The world premiere of an award-winning black comedy. “Thursdays, curry night. Curry and a pint for a fiver. Go at five thirty, home by ten. Beat my mum up for a while. Bed by ten thirty.” Four men convicted of domestic abuse offences meet each week to undergo a…
Wild Arts presents The Magic Flute , as part of the third Essex Summer Opera Festival at Layer Marney Tower. In a fairytale land, Prince Tamino falls in love with Pamina, the kidnapped daughter of the mysterious Queen of the Night, and embarks on a mission to rescue her. His…
Set against the vibrant backdrop of London, Like Water Like Sea is an immersive novel of self-discovery, resilience, and the unifying power of love. It follows the life of Nia, a queer, bi/pansexual naturopath, as her life unfolds across three pivotal moments…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
Prior to The Magic Flute at 5pm, we showcase the world-class musicianship of the Wild Arts Ensemble who play the orchestral score of the opera. Members of the ensemble, made up of some of the UK's leading solo and chamber musicians, will perform Mozart's wonderful…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives…
Prior to The Magic Flute at 3pm, the wonderful musicianship of the Wild Arts Ensemble, who are such a vital part of the opera performance, will be showcased in Bach's great masterpiece in the magical atmosphere of Layer Marney Church. The Goldberg Variations are a truly…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
Step into the haunting moors of the 1800s, and let Lockwood and Nelly take you on a journey back in time to experience the passion, love, hatred and betrayal in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. Experience the gripping drama as it undergoes a chilling gothic retelling, set…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The SweetingSwingBand are a local band who have been playing for private and public audiences for over 30 years, and on the bandstand for at least 15…
Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Colchester as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town. One way, or another, nothing's gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show of the year guarantees a crazy, crazy…
Get ready for a night of glam rock! Girls grab your boys it's time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love! Starring son of Sweet Legend - Brian Connolly Jnr, it's time to Get It On! As our…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Abbeygate Concert Band was established in 2002 and has about 35 musicians playing mainly brass and woodwind instruments. Our Musical Director is…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. Introducing Ruby Robinson – The Jazz Diva of Our Era! Ruby has performed on stages all over the UK including prestigious venues such as…
“From the team that brought you the sold-out ROBOT WARS Live Tours, now, the Robots have gone EXTREME! Witness the New Age of Mechanized Combat as your favourite robots from Robot Wars, Battlebots and the newest Robotic creations from Extreme Robots battle inside the…