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02/10/2023For those successfully selected by a random number generator, emails have now been sent out to book your ticket(s)...
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29/09/2023
If you want to be in with a chance of getting your hands on a pair of tickets to see this show there is only a few days left to put your name in hat...
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28/09/2023Unfortunately Stereophonies are unable to perform tonight due to their lead singer having Laryngitis...
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11/09/2023
TICKET WARNING!
last few remaining for this gig - probably nearly gone by the time I post this...
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11/09/2023
We're running Heritage Day tours of the building on Sunday 17th September...
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31/08/2023
Enjoyed your holidays? Time to get stuck back into our fabulous monthly Stand Up Comedy night...
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07/08/2023The regular night of contemporary electronic music comes to Colchester! Lineup just announced:
Ramjac
Alien (ACID SET)
Qubik
Kelly Buckley
Rorquals
Event Page Here
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07/08/2023
Going on sale this Friday 11th August at 10am - a hot new show from a great stand up comic!
Emmanuel will take the audience on a hilarious and sometimes poignant journey that explores the professions that he's had prior to becoming a comedian, discussing how those experiences helped shape his comedic voice...
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17/05/2023
There will be no access to the area outside Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 19th May...
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11/05/2023
Blur Gig - bag policy
If you're lucky enough to have got yourself a ticket for Blur on 19th May please be advised that there are no cloakroom facilities available at the venue...
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25/04/2023
We are super excited to announce that Blur will be returning to Colchester to play a special warm up show at Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 19 May...
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11/04/2023Raising a glass to comedian Gareth Richards sadly who died last week after a car crash...
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16/01/2023
Click on the link below to download a pdf of our new season's brochure...
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29/11/2022
Grab yourself a copy of Never Knowingly Understood by Dr Anthony Roberts
That's right our esteemed and illustrious director has published a selection of writings from his much loved weekly column in the Essex County Standard and Evening Gazette...
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03/10/2022
Folk Club News!
Sadly Mairerarad Green and Anna Massie have had to pull out of their show with us on Monday 24th October...
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08/09/2022As a mark of respect to our monarch and the community, Colchester Arts Centre will be closed tonight, and for the weekend to allow for mourning and reflection on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II...
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13/08/2022
We're having a day of live music to celebrate the 35 year (or so) work anniversary of our very own Box Office Hippy Mick Newman - known to many as the friendly face selling tickets, making chilli for visiting bands and of course playing in a multitude of musical projects himself, including the legendary Curious Band, whose revolving lineup once featured Blur's Graham Coxon amongst many others...
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13/08/2022
We loved it so much last time - we're doing it again! This time keeping fingers doubly crossed for the weather and having the show in the delightful surrounds of Castle Park, Colchester...
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13/08/2022
Last few tickets left for this fast rising UK Metal Act...
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15/06/2022Powerhouse Gospel Choir and An Evening Of Opera will now be held at the Colchester Arts Centre due to predicted bad weather in the evening...
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24/03/2022
If you can't make it along to either of our special fundraising events on Sunday 27th March - but still feel like you'd like to make a donation - you can do so here:
https://colchesterartscentre...
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10/03/2022We are selling a limited number of tickets for the Latitude Festival HERE
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08/03/2022Please note our refund policy has now been amended...
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27/01/2022
In line with the easing of covid restrictions, the wearing of face coverings in the venue is no longer compulsory...
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09/12/2021
In line with the Government's new "Plan B" requirements we have made the following change to our admission policy, effective from Friday 10th December 2021:
We now require all customers to wear a face covering at all times when in the building - when not eating or drinking...
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18/10/2021
We're undertaking special measures to keep our staff, audiences and artists safe...
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27/05/2021
A big warm welcome to Jaymini Nakum who we are delighted to say has joined our board of Trustees...
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07/01/2021
As sure as the sands of time flow, Anthony's Daily Poetry readings continue uninterrupted - a beacon of hope in a world torn asunder...
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31/12/2020
Happy New Year to all!
It's been the strangest of years with no live events since March, 286 days ago to be precise...
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23/12/2020
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03/12/2020
THE SNUTS are coming to Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 21st May!
Tickets go on sale on Friday 11th December at 10am - HERE
After a ferocious start to 2020, which saw the band land a top 15 album chart position with their debut Mixtape EP, The Snuts have announced their raucous, hook laden debut album, W...
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23/11/2020
Get it while it's hot...
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12/10/2020
The lovely people at ITV had our Director Anthony on to talk about his fabulous Daily Poetry Project...
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12/10/2020It’s a big resounding cheer from us today as we found out we have been awarded £52k from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund...
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05/10/2020
Today is the 200th poem of our Daily Poem Project...
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01/10/2020
Yep well we might be down at the moment but we're certainly not out - and I'm dleighted to announce the first new show for a while...
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19/08/2020
We're doing a gig in the park! An evening of socially distanced comedy, by the Bandstand in Colchester Castle Park, hosted by the lovely JO FLETCHER CROSS!
Limited tickets so get in quick!
https://www...
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06/08/2020The new podcast has landed...
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10/07/2020
Podcast number 7 lands today at 6pm!
https://audioboom...
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06/07/2020
Get it while it's HOT...
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03/06/2020
We have added automatic subtitles to all our daily poetry posts...
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01/06/2020
The latest audio gem features some chat from hirsute Colchester Arts Centre Front of House Manager Chris Moore, and the usual hi-jinks...
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22/05/2020
Our new and improved podcast is back again, featuring some surprising developments in Anthony Roberts's self-merchandising efforts and a great interview with Classic Horror Nights presenter Jason Frederick, as a bonus podcast!
Listen via the links below...
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12/05/2020Since the start of lockdown Colchester Arts Centre director Anthony Roberts has been posting a different poem everyday on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter...
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20/04/2020Hot on the heels of the big comeback podcast comes the next edition - a Lockdown Special!
Sit back and relax in the company of Bill Lawrance as he talks poetry with Mike Harwood and volunteering at the arts centre with Lesley, plus there's music from Mairearad Green & Anna Massie...
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07/04/2020
That’s right folks - our Podcast is finally back from hiatus, with a new production crew at the helm in the form of Colne Radio’s fantastic Bill Lawrance...
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26/02/2020
We're looking for a Technical & Production Manager...
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25/02/2020
TUESDAY 3RD MARCH sees the return of our annual ROCK PROM event, showcasing the best in local talent in schools...
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24/02/2020
Having SOLD OUT their original Thursday 26th March show, the promoters have added an extra date due to popular demand: Sunday 21st June 2020...
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14/02/2020
Casual Technician Role
Colchester Arts Centre is looking for Casual Technicians to work in a small team, providing excellent and professional technical support for a high volume of shows...
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11/02/2020
Tickets are on sale now (and going fast) for Iain Stirling's new show FAILING UPWARDS on Friday 16th October 2020...
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08/01/2020
Banish the back to work blues with a night at our fantastic Comedy Club!
We get some great comics from the national circuit - often just before they become famous, so you might well be seeing the stars of tomorrow...
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02/01/2020Happy New Decade!
We've got a great idea for you...
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23/12/2019MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER
BOX OFFICE OPEN 10...
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20/12/2019As many will be aware, the New Town Kings suffered a tragedy recently
with the passing of their guitarist Stu...
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20/12/2019Sorry to report that John Cooper Clarke is not well and can’t do the Christmas Poetry Bash on Saturday...
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10/12/2019
As expected the Frank Turner gig sold out in near record time...
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10/12/2019
If you're trying to get in touch with us on Tuesday 10th December you might find it difficult to get through by phone - this is due to an expected high demand for Frank Turner tickets which go on sale at 10...
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27/11/2019
Do you have any old or unwanted musical instruments?
Please donate any that are broken to a good cause! We are working with Community Music Colchester, a new initiative who are working with vulnerable or excluded young adults to help change their lives through music...
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01/10/2019
Delighted to be welcoming back these indie legends after what seems like and in fact is years...
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13/09/2019
We're open this Sunday 15th September as part of Heritage Open Days, from 12pm - 4pm...
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02/09/2019
We're so delighted, our glorious bus
has made the shortlist again!
Movementforgood@ecclesiastical...
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20/08/2019
Have you checked out SLAY DUGGEE yet?
EVENT PAGE
This Essex-based band, consisting of dads from ex Colchester bands, have crafted a unique experience for parents and kids in which little ones can enjoy a heavy metal gig, without any of the darker bits...
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20/08/2019
We're chuffed as hell to be welcoming Colchester's very own absurdist sketch troupe THE UNMISTAKABLE SCENT OF LEOPARD to Colchester Arts Centre this Friday 23rd August...
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05/07/2019
We've had tons of enquiries about this already, so be warned this is going to sell out in SUPER QUICK TIME...
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04/07/2019
This month's LAUGHTER ZONE stand up comedy night has a fantastic lineup of some up and coming talent, some making their Colchester Arts Centre debut!
Check out the videos below, with the usual caveat that the clips contain swearing...
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03/07/2019
Only at Colchester Arts Centre...
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15/04/2019
Steve Mason from The Beta Band is here on Tuesday 5th November...
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15/04/2019
We're really, really sorry but we've had to reschedule Seann's show originally due to take place on Tuesday 16th April...
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05/04/2019
WE 'RE RECRUITING
Box Office & Data Manager – Part Time (20 hours per week)
Closing Date: 23rd April
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification (contains details of how to apply)
If you've read the above Job Description / Person Specification and have any further queries or questions not covered, please call Julie Sturgeon / Anthony Roberts 01206 500900
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21/03/2019
As usual we have a limited stock of tickets for Latitude Festival at Henham Park on 18th - 21st July, now available to personal callers at our Box Office...
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08/03/2019
If you're coming to see emo titans AS IT IS on Tuesday 12th March, please be aware that the door time has been moved 30 minutes earlier to 7PM...
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28/02/2019
Ahead of Autism Awareness Day we’re really excited to welcome Henry Normal on Sunday 31 March...
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01/02/2019
A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for The Magic Community Bus...
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30/01/2019
Delighted to have Alex Paterson play a solo abient set at the arts centre on Saturday 6th July 2019...
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30/01/2019
Stereo Mc's are coming to the arts centre on Tuesday 14th May...
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16/01/2019
After the huge success of Charlie Brown concert, we very much hope that all the family will want to join us in February for WENDY KIRKLAND QUARTET: PIANO DIVAS
Adults tickets are £14, £12 concessions...
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02/01/2019
We're straight back into the action in 2019 with another great LAUGHTER ZONE night of stand up comedy on Friday 4th January...
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24/12/2018
Here's when our Box Office is open during the Festive period...
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11/12/2018
That's right, Colchester indie heroes SUPERGLU will be here on New Years Eve for what is now a spectacular double bill with ANIMAL NOISE...
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04/12/2018
We're chuffed sick to announce the return of Colchester greats ANIMAL NOISE to the venue this New Year's Eve...
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13/11/2018
In 2019 we will again be running the traditional ON event at which we
showcase our favourite local acts all in one night, and if you're a
band or solo artist with at least one member from Colchester then you have the chance
to take part! It's on FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY...
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02/11/2018
We’ve been shortlisted for the Aviva Community fund, but we need your help...
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25/10/2018We are thrilled to be able to share the exciting news that Colchester Arts Centre has been awarded £499,000 funding from the Arts Council for a bold capital project that will transform the venue’s accessibility for deaf and disabled artists and audiences, as well as improving energy efficiency and technical infrastructure...
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11/10/2018
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08/10/2018
Colchester Arts Centre is seeking an experienced Marketing & Communications Officer to attract, engage, develop and retain audiences...
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27/09/2018
We're scarcely worthy to present the singer songwriter genius that is KRISTIN HERSH, ex of Indie Legends THROWING MUSES and a long time established, celebrated solo artist...
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19/09/2018
We still have tickets left for this huge night of local talent and awareness raising from local groups...
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18/09/2018
Our new season of Kids events kicks off on Saturday 29th September with a highly acclaimed show from the fabulous Spun Glass Theatre...
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17/09/2018Johnny Marriott from Pet Needs, Anthony Clavane, Sue Hollingrake & poet Mike Harwood talk all about If It's Wrong, Change It; a variety night of local talent hosted by Creating Change Colchester at Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 21 Sept...
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30/08/2018
He's back, performing New Order's TECHNIQUE and REPUBLIC live, as well as an opening set of JOY DIVISION material...
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30/08/2018
We're pleased as punch to welcome the lovely JESS ROBINSON and her amazing vocal skills for an appearance in 2019...
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30/08/2018
Delighted to have secured the services of the wonderful NOTHING...
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28/08/2018Creating Change are excited to announce the line-up for a unique event on 21st September...
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09/07/2018
With the event getting close now, our Latitude tickets have gone off sale...
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03/07/2018
We are excited to announce that Lost Voice Guy, winner of Britains Got Talent,
will be joining us on Thursday 7th February 2019...
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26/06/2018
We're looking to recruit a DUTY MANAGER for our increasingly busy programme of events...
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22/06/2018
We're on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic Sound and Lighting Technicians to work on our busy programme of events...
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29/05/2018
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16/05/2018
We're looking for a...
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14/05/2018
Colchester's HOBO CHANG are confirmed as the support for Reggae masters BLACK ROOTS on Saturday 26th May...
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09/05/2018
So this week marks the second Wonderful Wednesday in a row that has complately sold out...
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30/04/2018
We are beyond excited to be welcoming the legend that is David Hoyle to the venue this Wednesday 2nd May for a long overdue performance as part of our regular Wonderful Wednesdays season...
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23/04/2018
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28/03/2018To be added to the waiting list please e-mail info@colchesterartscentre...
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22/03/2018
As usual we have a limited stock of tickets for Latitude Festival at Henham Park on 12th - 15th July, available to personal callers at our Box Office...
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02/03/2018
The weather might be a bit off but tonight's LAUGHTER ZONE stand up comedy night is going ahead...
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01/03/2018
Sorry all, but the organisers of this month's Farmer's Market have made the decision to cancel, given the adverse weather conditions...
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28/02/2018Tonight's gig has been cancelled due to the hazardous travel conditions...
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09/02/2018
This year we again will be running the traditional ON event at which we showcase our favourite local acts all in one night, and if you're in a band with at least one member from Colchester then you have the chance to take part!
Just send us an email with a link to your stuff...
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23/12/2017Caroline Roberts reviewed our family Chrristmas show, Goblin's Peter and The Wolf...
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22/12/2017Find out more about the late Joe Allard, the commission Colchester Arts Centre set up in his name, and hear from singer/songwriter Lou Terry about being in receipt of the Joe Allard Commission for 2018...
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21/12/2017
FRIDAY 22ND DECEMBER
BOX OFFICE OPEN 10...
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18/12/2017
Last Saturday 16th December was the night for our annual hallowed evening of verse, wordsmithery and general shenanigans featuring local heroes John Cooper Clarke, Martin Newell, Luke Wright and Ross Sutherland...
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15/12/2017
Find out what Colchester Arts Centre staff picked out as their favourite events of 2017...
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06/12/2017In our latest podcast, Sophie Cole interviews Anthony Roberts about his legendary recital alongside Jamie Cunliffe of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol...
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04/12/2017
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27/11/2017
Going Out On A High – A Magical Swan Song
As I write, it’s exactly one month until Christmas eve...
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15/11/2017
Featuring an exclusive phone interview with Sarah Jones, the first
person to submit a correctly completed book with all the right answers
to the Street Hunt competition...
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15/11/2017
In this special, extended podcast - earthalujah! - the anti-consumerist
preacher Reverend Billy, in a rare and exclusive interview - praise be! -
lets rip...
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04/10/2017
The latest Colchester Arts Centre podcast can be found below - a report of the wonderful appearance from acclaimed writer Alan Moore and performance artist MacGillivray...
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04/10/2017
Wanted to book this guy for a long time - happy to say we finally have...
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22/09/2017
The latest podcast is here, and it's a great conversation about CITIZEN JOURNALISM headed by Anthony Clavane and our group of Creative Volunteers...
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20/09/2017
We're looking for talented individuals to fill two full-time posts:
General Manager
Technician
Details of both posts available here…
18/09/2017
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11/09/2017Shockwaves are running through the internet as episode 6 of our wonderful Podcast has hit the streets...
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31/08/2017
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07/08/2017Anthony Clavane discusses forthcoming events, weddings and wrestling...
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19/07/2017
In a bold new venture, we'll be presenting a new irregular podcast in which we discuss all things arts centre - from the artists we've got coming up through to reminiscences of days gone by and inevitably the occasional stream of utter irrelevances...
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21/06/2017
Absolutely delighted to announce that
we will be joined by original cast member MADELINE SMITH (The Secretary) for a
Q&A session after the screening of THEATRE OF BLOOD on Thursday 29th June!
Madeline featured in Hammer Horrors such as
Taste The Blood of Dracula and The Vampire Lovers, as well as being the late
Roger Moore's first Bond girl Miss Caruso in Live & Let Die and appearing
in comedy greats such as Carry on Matron! Can't wait...
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30/05/2017
Breakcore...
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11/05/2017
Of course you do...
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02/05/2017
We've just announced who's appearing at the LAUGHTER ZONE stand up comedy night on Friday 5th May - and what a great lineup it is!
STEVE GRIBBIN
Yes, him from SKINT VIDEO, recently seen here with his brilliant railway-themed show...
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24/04/2017
It went so well last time, we're giving it another go...
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20/04/2017
We've got a great show this Sunday 23rd April from the wonderful KIRI PRITCHARD McCLEAN - and we're offering TWO FOR ONE TICKETS!
A great chance to brighten your Sunday night in the company of this great comic, who's recently been seen supporting great like Sarah Millican and Justin Moorhouse...
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31/03/2017
Delighted to announce that this Wednesday 5th April's Wonderful Wednesday is now a DOUBLE BILL!
Two performances from some of our favourite artists, familiar faces to many of of our Wonderful Wednesdays attendees...
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31/03/2017
We've got some FREE DRUMMING WORKSHOPS coming up on Sunday 9th April...
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17/03/2017
Here's a bit of a curveball - a morning theatre show that's tailored specifically for those with babes in arms!
Thursday 23rd March
THIRD ANGEL presents PARTUS
If the patter of tiny feet has curtailed your theatre-going because of curtain-up/bath-time clashes or the
lack of babysitters, this is the answer...
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17/03/2017
Very pleased to announce that electronic / done project MEEMO COMMA will be supporting 65DAYSOFSTATIC at the arts centre on Thursday 24th August...
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22/02/2017
CKY return for a gig on Saturday 20th May - tickets go on sale this Friday 24th February at 10am, priced £15...
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17/02/2017
We've been listening flat out to the marvellous Grumbling Fur this week - playing here at the arts centre on SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY...
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08/02/2017
If, like me, Sundays still remind you of not having done your homework and and feeling the dread of going to school the next day - we have the answer...
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30/01/2017
Delighted to have received word that the amazing MacGillivray aka performance artist / poet / musician Kirsten Norrie has been nominated for New Music Performer of the Year at the 2017 Scottish Awards For New Music...
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30/01/2017
Sorry everyone - tonight's performance by the ever popular CHURCHFITTERS has completely sold out, and alas we won't have any extra tickets to sell on the door...
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18/01/2017These events are now sold out...
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13/01/2017
We're nearly completely sold out for the PETER HOOK gig on Thursday 16th March...
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13/01/2017
Just a reminder that tonight's gig is totally SOLD OUT...
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03/01/2017
WE NEED YOUR RUBBISH!
START THE NEW YEAR WITH A CLEAR OUT!
Here's the chance to clear out your unwanted stuff and help the arts centre raise money for some sorely needed new chairs...
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21/12/2016
It'll be New Year's Eve soon and where better to celebrate in style than the good old arts centre, where we've got Colchester's finest ANIMAL NOISE doing a whopping 90 minute set, ably supported by locals GHOSTS OF MEN and TROPIC OF XHAO...
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07/12/2016
Here's news of a series of meet-up events for
Disabled musicians, producers, sound artists, singers and composers...
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05/12/2016
Hayseed Dixie are back at the arts centre!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 7th December at 10am and expected to go very quick...
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30/11/2016
Coming up on 1st December, at the Old Bus Depot...
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21/11/2016
In partnership with Norwich Arts Centre we're very pleased to bring this amazing new project to Colchester!
[UNIT">General Manager Job Description and Person Spec...
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18/09/2017
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11/09/2017Shockwaves are running through the internet as episode 6 of our wonderful Podcast has hit the streets...
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31/08/2017
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07/08/2017Anthony Clavane discusses forthcoming events, weddings and wrestling...
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19/07/2017
In a bold new venture, we'll be presenting a new irregular podcast in which we discuss all things arts centre - from the artists we've got coming up through to reminiscences of days gone by and inevitably the occasional stream of utter irrelevances...
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21/06/2017
Absolutely delighted to announce that
we will be joined by original cast member MADELINE SMITH (The Secretary) for a
Q&A session after the screening of THEATRE OF BLOOD on Thursday 29th June!
Madeline featured in Hammer Horrors such as
Taste The Blood of Dracula and The Vampire Lovers, as well as being the late
Roger Moore's first Bond girl Miss Caruso in Live & Let Die and appearing
in comedy greats such as Carry on Matron! Can't wait...
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30/05/2017
Breakcore...
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11/05/2017
Of course you do...
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02/05/2017
We've just announced who's appearing at the LAUGHTER ZONE stand up comedy night on Friday 5th May - and what a great lineup it is!
STEVE GRIBBIN
Yes, him from SKINT VIDEO, recently seen here with his brilliant railway-themed show...
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24/04/2017
It went so well last time, we're giving it another go...
-
20/04/2017
We've got a great show this Sunday 23rd April from the wonderful KIRI PRITCHARD McCLEAN - and we're offering TWO FOR ONE TICKETS!
A great chance to brighten your Sunday night in the company of this great comic, who's recently been seen supporting great like Sarah Millican and Justin Moorhouse...
-
31/03/2017
Delighted to announce that this Wednesday 5th April's Wonderful Wednesday is now a DOUBLE BILL!
Two performances from some of our favourite artists, familiar faces to many of of our Wonderful Wednesdays attendees...
-
31/03/2017
We've got some FREE DRUMMING WORKSHOPS coming up on Sunday 9th April...
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17/03/2017
Here's a bit of a curveball - a morning theatre show that's tailored specifically for those with babes in arms!
Thursday 23rd March
THIRD ANGEL presents PARTUS
If the patter of tiny feet has curtailed your theatre-going because of curtain-up/bath-time clashes or the
lack of babysitters, this is the answer...
-
17/03/2017
Very pleased to announce that electronic / done project MEEMO COMMA will be supporting 65DAYSOFSTATIC at the arts centre on Thursday 24th August...
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22/02/2017
CKY return for a gig on Saturday 20th May - tickets go on sale this Friday 24th February at 10am, priced £15...
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17/02/2017
We've been listening flat out to the marvellous Grumbling Fur this week - playing here at the arts centre on SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY...
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08/02/2017
If, like me, Sundays still remind you of not having done your homework and and feeling the dread of going to school the next day - we have the answer...
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30/01/2017
Delighted to have received word that the amazing MacGillivray aka performance artist / poet / musician Kirsten Norrie has been nominated for New Music Performer of the Year at the 2017 Scottish Awards For New Music...
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30/01/2017
Sorry everyone - tonight's performance by the ever popular CHURCHFITTERS has completely sold out, and alas we won't have any extra tickets to sell on the door...
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18/01/2017These events are now sold out...
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13/01/2017
We're nearly completely sold out for the PETER HOOK gig on Thursday 16th March...
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13/01/2017
Just a reminder that tonight's gig is totally SOLD OUT...
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03/01/2017
WE NEED YOUR RUBBISH!
START THE NEW YEAR WITH A CLEAR OUT!
Here's the chance to clear out your unwanted stuff and help the arts centre raise money for some sorely needed new chairs...
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21/12/2016
It'll be New Year's Eve soon and where better to celebrate in style than the good old arts centre, where we've got Colchester's finest ANIMAL NOISE doing a whopping 90 minute set, ably supported by locals GHOSTS OF MEN and TROPIC OF XHAO...
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07/12/2016
Here's news of a series of meet-up events for
Disabled musicians, producers, sound artists, singers and composers...
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05/12/2016
Hayseed Dixie are back at the arts centre!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 7th December at 10am and expected to go very quick...
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30/11/2016
Coming up on 1st December, at the Old Bus Depot...
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21/11/2016
In partnership with Norwich Arts Centre we're very pleased to bring this amazing new project to Colchester!
[UNIT is an immersive live music show that's really like no other - experience a brand new world of sound and video in this intimate performance for a small audience...
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11/11/2016Coming up on 1st December, at the Old Bus Depot...
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11/11/2016
SONIC YOUTH's Lee Ranaldo will be here with his band on Friday 18th November, with support from Richard Youngs...
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11/11/2016
Dreadzone tickets are nearly all gone! Get 'em while they last...
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04/11/2016
Very delighted that Ian McCulloch will be returning for another evening of solo acoustic performance on Friday 28th April 2017...
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24/10/2016
Really really really chuffed to have got locals SO CALLED HUMANS on supporting KILLING JOKE and DEATH VALLEY HIGH on Thursday 3rd November...
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24/10/2016
Unsurprisingly, we're down to the last few tickets for Glenn Tilbrook's show this Thursday...
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24/10/2016
Just advance warning that Chris's Wonderful Wednesdays show ANTARCTICA is selling like mad - we've had to up the capacity - even so this might run out so we strongly advise buying your tickets in advance for this one...
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12/10/2016Post-punk royalty Killing Joke have announced a new show, playing Colchester Arts Centre on Thursday 3rd November...
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06/10/2016
Invada Records noisy tunesmiths THOUGHT FORMS will be here on Sunday 12th February...
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06/10/2016
Very pleased to announce that super prolific Glaswegian singer / guitarist RICHARD YOUNGS will be supporting Sonic Youth's LEE RANALDO & EL RAYO at the arts centre on Friday 18th November...
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03/10/2016
The Beat have announced a tour in the week they release their new album ‘Bounce’...
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03/10/2016
This Friday 7th October - why not take a visit to the Farmers Market?
We've had the list of stall-holders through - looking good!
Chris Law - cakes
Daymens Hill Farm - apples, Pears & Fruit Juices
Brown's Bread - bread ,cakes including organic bread etc
Coppertop Hive - honey
Great Wigborough Traditional Meats - Beef, Pork, Lamb, mutton, chicken...
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27/09/2016
Mark Thomas: The Red Shed is here at Colchester Arts Centre for 2 shows on Friday 30th September...
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24/09/2016
If you're booked in to see either of the 6...
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19/09/2016
Tickets for PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT go on sale this Friday 23rd September at 10...
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09/09/2016
Saturday 14th January 2017 sees the return of the annual ON all dayer where we present a whole day of Colchester bands from across all the musical spectrums...
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02/09/2016
As you'll be aware we are housed here in a really beautiful old building, that of the gorgeous victorian church of St Mary at the Walls...
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31/08/2016
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31/08/2016
Our monthly Stand Up Comedy Club THE LAUGHTER ZONE is selling like mad for the September edition this Friday 2nd...
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11/08/2016
Generosity would clearly have gone to our heads this month - we're offering 2 for 1 on tickets for the fabulous WORLD MUSIC night featuring CAULDRON and DJ MR BENN & MC SOULS LIBERATION on Saturday 20th August...
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29/07/2016
The lovely John Hegley wrote this just for you!
C ome
O ut
L adies,
C hildren,
H ombres:
E ngaging
S tories
T old
E ver so
R hymingly
A nd
R olling
T he
S puds...
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29/07/2016Pleased as punch to be welcoming Lee and his new project to the arts centre on Friday 18th November...
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13/07/2016
We're very pleased to be part of a weekend long series of World Music
events events, alongside our partners at Colchester Institute, Essex
Diversity Project, Essex County Council and the Womad Foundation...
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29/06/2016
Rosana Cade brings her immersive one-on-one performances WALKING:HOLDING to the arts centre Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July - and we're looking for participants to help...
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15/06/2016
We're very pleased that one of our favourite artists and Colchester resident SIMON FINN is the subject of a short video documentary at The Wire Magazine online...
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14/06/2016
A quick head up that Glaswegian performance collective BUZZCUT are touring England - and they'll be bring a whole afternoon and evening of work for your delectation at the arts centre on Sunday 10th July...
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14/06/2016
This Sunday 19th June sees the return of this wonderful afternoon event...
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14/06/2016
This Thursday 16th June sees a real dream line up for us - The quirky, free folk stylings of Colchester's own Dead Rat Orchestra now join the bill with masters of sweeping Nordic and world styled majesty Sans...
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23/05/2016
By now all those who entered the draw to win the chance to buy tickets for the English version of Eddie Izzard's FORCE MAJEURE 333 show will have received an email from us advising as to how you got on...
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23/05/2016
We've decided to make a real night of it on Thursday 23rd June...
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23/05/2016
A few of us here went to see this great new performance from ANNIE SIDDONS at Camden Peoples' Theatre earlier in the year while still a work in progress...
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28/04/2016
Mark Steel's back at the arts centre - this time for a live recording of his popular BBC Radio 4 show MARK STEEL'S IN TOWN...
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19/04/2016
Yes, we're pretty excited to have secured a date with these legends of electronic dance / traditional crossover...
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15/04/2016
Jonathan Pie is a respected News
reporter for a respected News broadcaster but he has a problem...
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01/04/2016
Yes, they're back at the arts centre on THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER...
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01/04/2016
We just can't stop talking about Chris Dobrowolski...
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29/03/2016
As well as being extremely good looking, it would seem that Chris Dobrowolski is also extremely good at selling tickets...
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24/03/2016
We're absolutely delighted to announce an extra matinee show for Jess Thom's wonderful new show BACKSTAGE IN BISCUIT LAND...
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24/03/2016
We still have some tickets left for our special workshops for Kids this Bank Holiday Weekend - a chance for young people over the age of 8 and their families to have fun with the drum and the movement of dance...
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26/02/2016
Colchester High Street was our location...
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24/02/2016
We are nominated for Big Choice Funding - IF YOU LIVE IN COLCHESTER please vote via this link before midday 4th March...
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19/02/2016
The judges have deliberated, and
aided by a very nice curry prepared by the Colchester Gazette's own Neil D'Arcy
Jones have arrived at the lineup below...
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15/02/2016
Of course you do!
We're always on the lookout for people to join our wonderful team of volunteers - you've met them - the lovely guys and girls who serve you at the bar, take tickets at the door and are basically the lifeblood of the arts centre...
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12/02/2016
Yet again artists appearing at the Colchester Folk Club have featured at the prestigious BBC Folk Awards!
The nominations for 2016 were announced last night on BBC Radio 2 and the existing holders of the Best Duo Award, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, are again amongst the nominees for Best Duo...
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05/02/2016
On Saturday 20th February we welcome a very distinctive pianist Sarah Nicolls to Colchester Arts Centre who will be playing her utterly unique ‘Inside-Out’ piano...
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25/01/2016
We've had a few people asking when we're putting on some more proper metal gigs...
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12/01/2016
Of course, many of us here were big fans of this iconic artist...
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12/01/2016
We've already got a handful of really nice shows to announce...
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18/12/2015
Steve Wright was chairman of the Colchester Arts Centre Jazz Club from 1983-1996 and after an almost 20-year hiatus, he’s been coaxed out of ‘retirement’ to raise the profile of this wonderful art form once more...
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14/12/2015
Our Box Office is open 10...
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02/12/2015
This Christmas our good friends Home Live Art and Richard DeDomenici are putting the fun back into festive fundraising...
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30/11/2015
Turin Brakes have sent us their new video ‘Keep Me Around’ taken from their new album ‘Lost Property’ out on 29 January 2016...
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30/11/2015
As announced on the Radio 1 Rock Show last night, Brighton’s Black Peaks are heading out on a UK tour in February with Colchester Arts Centre one their destinations...
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30/11/2015London-based quintet Eliza and the Bear will be playing here at Colchester Arts Centre on the opening night of their forthcoming UK Tour...
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27/11/2015Top flight comic STEPHEN K AMOS has just surprised us all with a video message to Colchester, included below...
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20/11/2015A Tribute night to Nick Alexander...
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18/11/2015
We've got a few more tickets avaiable for Canadian stand-up Stewart Francis on Tuesday 24th November...
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12/11/2015
This gig just gets better and better...
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09/11/2015
This band are blowing up all over the place - get your tickets quick as next time they'll probably be playing huge venues...
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05/11/2015
The Japanese pop-punk legends, hailed by Nirvana, Sonic Youth and many others, come to Colchester on Sunday 24th April...
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04/11/2015
We're happy to announce that TURIN BRAKES will be making a long overdue return visit on Thursday 3rd March...
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02/11/2015
We're thrilled to announce that top flight UK funnyman OMID DJALILI will be gracing us with his presence over two nights - 4th and 5th March 2016...
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26/10/2015
It would seem that almost completely by accident we've ended up with a bit of a mini Folk Festival starting Monday 16th November...
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23/10/2015
Basically, one of the best band's of all time, and a massive favourite of us here at the arts centre...
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22/10/2015
Friday 30th October we have a very special Music & Dance workshop brought to you by those wonderful folks at WOMAD and Essex County Council...
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12/10/2015
Delighted that Hull's finest THE DYR SISTER will be back in support to the great WRECKLESS ERIC at the arts centre on Tuesday 1st December...
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12/10/2015
Lots of comedy shows and the annual Blockheads gig have now already sold out - and many more events leading up to Christmas are nearly there! (including, rather surprisingly, the boss's live reading of A Christmas Carol)...
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02/10/2015
We're doing a special 2 FOR 1 ticket offer for HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI's new show here on Thursday 8th October...
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02/10/2015
Yes, that is literally what will be happening at Firstsite this Monday 5th October when JUSTICE YELDHAM returns to town!
In a co-production with our friends at Firstsite, we bring you this completely off the wall sonic treat from Sydney Australia...
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02/10/2015
We've sold a lot of tickets for our regular Stand Up Comedy night THE LAUGHTER ZONE this Friday 2nd October - it's going to be a busy one folks! Booking & Info HERE...
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22/09/2015
That's right folks, the town's fantastic fest of mirth returns for its third year, with events happening all over town (including of course here at your humble arts centre)...
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02/09/2015
Fancy joining us for some film on Tuesday 15th September?
Katherine Araniello's The
Dinner Party Revisited was a live performance, staged simultaneously
across two locations in London as part of the Unlimited Festival 2014...
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02/09/2015
Friday 18th September - anyone for folk noir
electronica, evocative of post-apocalyptic punk Gaelic?
That's certainly a pretty good way of describing solo musician / poet / performance artist MacGillivray...
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02/09/2015
Kicking off the Autumn season of live music we have the fast-rising duo SH*TWIFE, recently hailed by NME as "a cross between the electronics of Aphex Twin and the drum hysterics of Lightning Bolt"...
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07/08/2015This gig has been postponed to SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST...
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07/08/2015
We're sorry to all those who missed out on getting tickets for Bill Bailey today...
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03/08/2015
We are chuffed silly to announce that the man, the legend, Mr Bill Bailey will be here on Thursday 17th September performing a work in progress...
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21/07/2015
We've still got some places remaining for our fabulous KIDS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL this August!
Event page HERE...
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17/07/2015
We've just confirmed a show with up and coming electronic / drum loons SH*TWIFE...
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15/07/2015
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10/07/2015
Don Broco has announced their newest tour dates and will be joining us on August 9th!
On sale date for tickets coming soon
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29/06/2015
That's right - you can enjoy a fact-packed walking tour of Colchester with ex MP for Colchester SIR BOB RUSSELL...
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22/06/2015
FRIDAY 10TH JULY sees these plucky punky types bring their own unique brand of madness to the arts centre for a special PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD show, celebrating the release of their new single Milk of Every Mammal...
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15/06/2015
New gigs dropping for August / September...
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08/06/2015
The US Metalcore titans stop by for a special warm-up show...
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04/06/2015Drop in to our Box Office and pick up one of our swanky new events guides, giving details of events up til the end of August...
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03/06/2015
Thursday 4th June sees a screening of acclaimed German / Tanzanian film WHITE SHADOW...
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19/05/2015
Here's a great chance to see a hugely acclaimed UK Folk duo AND show your kids a great fun filled afternoon at the same time!
MEGSON, popular regulars at the Colchester Folk Club, have put together a special show for kids...
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19/05/2015
Very pleased to see a return visit from this dynamic folk trio...
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13/05/2015
We're chuffed to bits that the legendary Marc Almond will be making a special guest appearance at the TONY VISCONTI & WOODY WOODMANSEY with GLENN GREGORY gig on Sunday 28th June...
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11/05/2015
Hit TV show STORAGE HUNTERS' star auctioneer SEAN KELLY comes to Colchester Arts Centre for a stand up show!
Tickets on sale now, HERE...
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11/05/2015Yep - details HERE...
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11/05/2015
Very excited that this Thursday 14th May sees us welcome continuous piano genius LUBOMYR MELNYK for what promises to be an extraordinary solo performance...
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11/05/2015A very special piece of theatre is coming
to the University of Essex Lakeside Theatre this Saturday 16th May...
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06/05/2015
Put us out, we're on fire...
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06/05/2015
Yes, we have them both...
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01/05/2015
These just in...
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29/04/2015
Don't forget the unstoppable, ebullient magnificence that is REVEREND BILLY & THE CHURCH OF STOP SHOPPING GOSPEL CHOIR will be here tonight, preaching up a storm...
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29/04/2015
Alt-country songstress Michele Stodart, last seen at the arts centre with THE MAGIC NUMBERS, had just been announced as support to DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD...
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27/04/2015
Were you here back in the day when this band virtually levelled the arts centre? We're very pleased to announce they're finally back!
Goes on sale this Wednesday 29th April at 10am, priced £15...
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24/04/2015Sunday doesn't
need to be boring as we've got a great Kids Show and workshop for all ages!
Sunday 3rd
May sees Indigo Moon Theatre present Alice & The White Rabbit, a fantastic
shadow play for kids aged 4 and over...
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23/04/2015
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23/04/2015
We're very pleased and not at all surprised to
see that arts centre favourites THE YOUNG'UNS won the coveted Best Group
category at the BBC Folk Awards last night...
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16/04/2015
Our glorious leader Anthony Roberts has
gone and landed us right in it this time!
We’re more than thrilled to say that he’ll
be joining forces with the great team at Firstsite for the next year, but
unfortunately for us, he’ll still remain Director of Colchester Arts Centre, so
rest assured that you can expect normal service to continue here...
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10/04/2015
One of our fantastic volunteers Charlie has been beavering away collecting feedback from audience goers at our frankly brilliant season of WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS performances...
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10/04/2015How does one explain the comedic genius twosome that is Frisky & Mannish? I'll leave it to their official biog:
Frisky & Mannish are pioneers of popmusicy-seriocomic-mashparodic-stereophonic-LOUD-vaudevillian-sketchcabaret-throwbackcurrent-oldfangled-newfashioned-bapsbotty-infotainment...
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07/04/2015
Colchester, you certainly have good taste...
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02/04/2015
Sorry folks but DOC BROWN has had to move his tour scehdule - so the show will now be happening on THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER...
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30/03/2015
We've got a great lineup of comedians for your delectation this Friday 3rd April! Be sure to get your tickets quick for what's certain to be the funniest night on offer in Colchester this Easter!
FRIDAY 3RD APRIL
THE LAUGHTER ZONE COMEDY CLUB
featuring...
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30/03/2015
As you might already be aware, our chairs are knackered...
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30/03/2015
Yes, an extra Folk show this Thursday 2nd April from a fantastic Dublin-based performer and her group...
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20/03/2015
Two shows from two big hitters just added!
SEAN LOCK
TOMMY TIERNAN
Both on sale now...
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16/03/2015
Classic folk / punk / indie types! Back for a special warm up show...
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16/03/2015
Stand Up Comedy guru CHRIS RAMSEY returns to the arts centre with his new show ALL GROWED UP on Saturday 17th October...
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02/03/2015
Check out some video of Salsa percussion maestro EDWIN SANZ playing Glastonbury...
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24/02/2015
Yes, he's back and having a dry run of his new show, DAVE GORMAN'S SCREEN GUILD...
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20/02/2015
We're absolutely delighted to confirm a show from this stunning, groundbreaking virtuoso pianist
Words will never do his talent justice - here's some video (live footage later in the clip)...
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17/02/2015
Watch this space for some new gig announcements this week...
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17/02/2015I'm rather surprised that we still have tickets available for Ska great NEVILLE STAPLE next Friday 27th February...
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12/02/2015View the whole season HERE...
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11/02/2015
The new Events Guide is in the office!
If you're on our mailing list you'll be receiving one through the post in the next few days...
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02/02/2015
Next Wednesday 11th February we have a very special event for Poetry lovers, with FREE ADMISSION!
SIR ANDREW MOTION will be here to perform a reading, to mark the County Final of national schools' poetry recitation contest POETRY BY HEART...
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02/02/2015
A veritable smorgasbord of live music this week - and there are still tickets available!
Tuesday 3rd February
KING CHARLES
+ GALLERY CIRCUS
Thursday 5th February
DESECRATION
+ THE KING IS BLIND + OBSCENE ENTITY
Saturday 7th February
SLOW CLUB
+ HAPPYNESS
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28/01/2015
Our new season of kids shows kicks off on Saturday 7th February, with this great show full of clowning, puppetry and mime...
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28/01/2015
The best Comedy Club in town is back - and for the new season we have a special compere to join the gaps in the form of CIARA JACK...
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28/01/2015
Yes, we're all gone for this one...
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23/01/2015Tonight, Friday 23rd January at the HUNT & DARTON CAFE, @ Firstsite...
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23/01/2015
HAPPYNESS have been confirmed as support to Sheffield's SLOW CLUB on Saturday 7th February...
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14/01/2015...
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06/01/2015
The award-winning pop-up cafe which isn't just arty, it is ART...
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05/01/2015
Extreme computer music protagonist Russell Haswell lends his talents to the awesome power of CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, performing at the arts centre on Friday 16th January...
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05/01/2015
Just a heads up for any aspiring young talent out there...
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15/12/2014
Yes Milton's back!
On sale now so get in quick...
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08/12/2014
Tickets are selling super-fast for our extra-special Kids Show THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER...
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24/11/2014
Here's your chance to get to play a gig in the unlikeliest of venues - The Houses of Parliament!
Every year the Rock The House competition gives bands the chance to compete for some nice prizes and the chance to play a show in the palatial surrounds of the UK's hub of democracy...
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17/11/2014
With a recent flurry of announcements, here's a round-up of new gigs on sale...
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17/11/2014
A couple of very nice additions to our already burgeoning Folk programme - tickets should go quickly so please book early!
Monday 9th March 2015
MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE
Sunday 12th April 2015
MADDY PRIOR IN CONCERT
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05/11/2014
King Charles is back at the arts centre on Tuesday 3rd February...
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29/10/2014
We're back with a great 2 For 1 ticket offer for this Saturday 1st November's Laughter Zone...
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29/10/2014TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SHOW !
A hilarious, heart warming story told by the silliest boys on earth...
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29/10/2014There's a waiting list in case we get any returns - to be added please email
bex@colchesterartscentre...
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23/10/2014We're very nearly sold out for the Colchester debut of the brilliantly funny SUSAN CALMAN - probably the last chance to catch her in a small venue before the inevitable arena tours...
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20/10/2014
Scandinavian death metallers AMON AMARTH come to devastate Colchester on Thursday 22nd January...
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13/10/2014
We hope you enjoyed the season's opener STILL SCORE as much as we did - great to see so many of you there!
This week's offering looks no less intriguing - Chris Goode & Company's LONGWAVE...
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06/10/2014
The Ska legends return on Friday 26th March...
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01/10/2014
In our opinion one of the freshest, most exciting and truly original acts in the UK or anywhere at the moment...
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26/09/2014anthony@colchesterartscentre...
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23/09/2014
We're extremely chuffed to announce that the wonderful MICK SQUALOR (he of local legends DINGUS KHAN) will now be performing in support to fellow locals VARDO & THE BOSS and up and coming indie outfit AS ELEPHANTS ARE this THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER...
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12/09/2014Don't say we didn't warn you! We're now completely sold out for the DRAGONFORCE show on Thursday 9th October...
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11/09/2014
We're very pleased to announce that local folkie-indie solo guitarist JANINA DOYLE will be supporting the mighty pairing of PETE FIJ (Ex Adorable / Polak) & TERRY BICKERS (House of Love / Levitation)...
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03/09/2014
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE NEEDS YOU!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
We're on the lookout for people to join our team of fantastic volunteers at
Colchester Arts Centre...
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03/09/2014
Quentin Letts has given this Friday 5th September's show HIGH VIS a ringing endorsement in the Mail:
"does for traffic wardens what The Office did for
paper-pushers in Slough...
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01/09/2014
Here's advance notice that our popular season of Wenesday night performance work returns on WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER...
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27/08/2014No reserve...
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26/08/2014
Goofy quip-meister MARK SIMMONS will be supporting SEANN WALSH at the arts centre on Thursday 4th December...
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22/08/2014
We're absolutely delighted to have been able to secure a return visit from the kings of UK Black Metal! Saturday 20th September sees the return of Winterfylleth and their vast, sprawling black metal epics...
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20/08/2014
Our marketing team has been slaving away to bring you the latest Events Guide, clad in our trademark beautiful monochrome finish with the lovely and excellent ROBYN HITCHCOCK on the cover...
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20/08/2014
Up and coming indie types AS ELEPHANTS ARE appear at the arts centre on Thursday 25th September...
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20/08/2014
This Friday 22nd August we've teamed up with local Latin dance crew The Latin Rhythm to bring you a night of sizzling salsa sounds, with the acclaimed DJ GOYO and hot seven piece salsa band SON YAMBU!
There's a dance class before the party which caters for all levels - so absolutely no excuse not to strut your stuff!
Tickets and info HERE...
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01/08/2014Creation Records-era artists Pete Fij (Adorable, Polak) & Terry Bickers (House of Love, Levitation) perform as a new acoustic duo at the arts centre on Sunday 28th September...
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28/07/2014
Just a note about the forthcoming SANS show on Saturday 4th October...
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28/07/2014We're delighted to report that we're on the last few tickets remaining to experience the guitar pyrotechnics and frankly awe-inspiring riffage of UK metallers Dragonforce...
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28/07/2014
Christmas might feel like a long way off - but don't forget we have a really special show for the kids this yuletide that you won't want to miss!
We've teamed up with THE SILLY BOYS to bring you this Christmas treat that's a hilarious, wacky and
heartwarming take on some of the world's favourite fairytales...
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17/07/2014
The end of August sees a visit from this French group, pushing the boundaries of metal with their sound being variously described as "doom-gaze", "post black metal" and the like...
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15/07/2014
GOING ON SALE THIS FRIDAY 18TH JULY AT 10...
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08/07/2014
If you like a bit of fast fiddling with your country / folk stylings then you'll love this lot...
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02/07/2014
COMEDY...
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01/07/2014
Just a quick heads up that our fabulous new Christmas Kids Show for all the family goes on sale this week!
We've teamed up with THE SILLY BOYS to bring you this Christmas treat that's a hilarious, wacky and
heartwarming take on some of the world's favourite fairytales...
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10/06/2014
Robyn Hitchcock of SOFT BOYS fame will be coming to town on Tuesday 7th October...
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03/06/2014
Escalator Music is a scheme which exists to help aspiring bands and musicians through funding and advice from industry professionals...
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02/06/2014Yes folks, three-piece garage-rock types The Subways return on Wednesday 1st October...
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27/05/2014
We just can't lay off the 2 for 1s at the moment...
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23/05/2014
Oooo, tonight's Flamenco crew sound a bit special...
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23/05/2014
Office favourites and UNDOUBTED ROCK LEGENDS...
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23/05/2014
You might remember U...
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21/05/2014
Just a reminder that it's our last Wednesday nighter of the season
tonight - and to round things off we have a great little show from an
Aussie company!
POST bring you a show that aims to explore the causes and effects of the
global financial crisis...
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21/05/2014
US Ska crew REEL BIG FISH return to the arts centre on Wednesday 30th July! Always an amazing show - get your tickets quick as we always sell out!
Tickets £14...
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15/05/2014
The current Folk Club season comes to a close on Monday 19th May with a show from the amazing JOHN DOYLE...
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12/05/2014
If you're on our mailing list you should have received (alongside the latest Colchester Arts Centre Events Guide) a very nice shiny brochure through the post, telling you all about the forthcoming COLCHESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL held in the town from 19th to 29th June 2014...
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08/05/2014
Here's a chance to see a real gem of a film this Sunday 11th May...
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06/05/2014
Having already been blown away, confused and amused by a number of the WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS season of performance work, your humble webmaster feels he should point out that if you haven't been along to one of these great little nights then you really should...
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28/04/2014
We've still got some availability for a brilliant Kids Show this Saturday 3rd May - Lempen Puppet Theatre's THE AM-A-ZING-THING!
Expect a fun-packed medley of Brothers Grimm tales, with puppetry, live action and lots of joining in...
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24/04/2014
The 2 For 1 offer is back - so you can enjoy 2 tickets for the price of 1 for THE LAUGHTER ZONE on Friday 2nd May...
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24/04/2014
Acoustic guitar twang-meister John will be making his Colchester debut on Friday 21st November 2014...
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24/04/2014
The last couple of week has seen some really top new comedy shows come in - some old favourites, some making their arts centre debut! Check them out...
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17/04/2014
Here's fair warning that this Saturday's WEIRD & WONDERFUL is looking very likely to sell out - so we advise buying in advance to avoid disappointment...
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11/04/2014
Having been rather pleased with ourselves about the recent YELLOWMAN and LEE SCRATCH PERRY appearances here - we decided to go out and get some more reggae for you...
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02/04/2014
We're getting down to the last few places for tonight's show...
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31/03/2014
It's back for another year, and we at Colchester Arts Centre have programmed a great run of shows as part of this town-wise laughter-fest!
LEE NELSON
LAURENCE CLARK
JAMES CAMPBELL'S COMEDY FOR KIDS
ARTHUR SMITH
OTIZ CANNELLONI
JOHN OTWAY
LUKE WRIGHT
JOHN COOPER-CLARKE & MIKE GARRY (in Castle Park)
ROBIN INCE
BOOGALOO STU
HATTIE HAYRIDGE
MORE TEA VICAR with DAD'S ARMY VICAR FRANK WILLIAMS!
COLCHESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL
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31/03/2014Here's some new events that went on sale recently - all big sellers in the past so we advise booking well in advance!
TOM STADE
KATHERINE RYAN
CHRIS RAMSEY
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31/03/2014
Power Metal anyone?
If guitar pyrotechnics and proper heavy metal is your thing, then you need to get Thursday 9th October in your diary right away, as Dragonforce are coming to town, with possibly seismic results!
Can't wait for this one - the most metal offering in town since we had Anthrax all those years ago?
Tickets will be on sale HERE...
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27/03/2014
We're selling tickets for the annual romp in the woods over the border - this year we have the full selection of ticketing options on offer, which are as follows:
WEEKEND - General Camping
(Ages 16 and over)
£187...
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21/03/2014Last few tickets left for Lee's show on Sunday 23rd March - GET YOURS HERE!
Here's a recent review to whet your appetite...
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05/03/2014
Up and coming Brixton outfit THE MELODIC have just been confirmed as support to ROBERT FRANCIS & THE NIGHT TIDE on Sunday 11th May...
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05/03/2014
Yes folks, all gone for this brilliant Folk duo...
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28/02/2014We have some paid work experience placements available to those currently not in employment, education or training...
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26/02/2014
Kids In Glass Houses have announced their farewell tour - and we've got a date!
TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2014
TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY 3RD MARCH AT 10AM...
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24/02/2014Due to popular demand we've managed to squeeze in an extra performance of Brightshadow's THE PILLOW MAKER on Saturday 15th March...
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24/02/2014
Hip-Hop comedy legend ABANDOMAN returns on Wednesday 11th June...
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24/02/2014
Jimi Goodwin, last seen at the arts centre with the all-conquering DOVES returns for a show as himself on Thursday 22nd May...
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21/02/2014
There's still some tickets left for perennially brilliant folk-rockers OYSTERBAND - and we can announce that supporting them at the arts centre will be THE FLAT MOUNTAIN FAMILY - known to many locals in the guise of their other group SALTDOG (also playing the arts centre on Friday 14th March)...
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20/02/2014Oh yes they are...
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19/02/2014If you happen to be in Colchester town centre today and see two delightful young ladies with pineapples on their heads, do go and say hello...
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19/02/2014Scott's back, touring his new album...
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17/02/2014We're pleased to announce a performance from Robert Francis & The Night Tide on Sunday 11th May...
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12/02/2014We've added a few more tickets for this very popular Kids Show - but be quick, they won't hang around long!
SHOW INFO & TICKET LINK
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10/02/2014Very pleased that WINTER MOUNTAIN will be back in support to Cara on Monday 24th March...
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10/02/2014
You have the right to remain silent - but it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to when ALFIE MOORE returns to the arts centre on THURSDAY 1ST MAY...
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10/02/2014
Just announced - IDLEWILD vocalist RODDY WOOMBLE will be performing here at the arts centre on 22nd April, playing his solo material with full band to a seated audience...
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06/02/2014
Are you a local Film Maker?
Do you live in Sir Bob Russell's Colchester constituency?
If so, you should definitely have a look at entering this national Film competition taking place at the Houses of Parliament - FILM THE HOUSE...
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05/02/2014
Comedy troupe THE NOISE NEXT DOOR are back with us on Saturday 22nd November 2014...
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05/02/2014
This video of Jazz maestro EDUARDO NIEBLA has got us all really excited about his performance here on Sunday 9th Febuary...
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03/02/2014
Talk about booking ahead...
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31/01/2014
We're absolutely delighted to announce that Japanese crazy hardcore sensations Melt-Banana will be back at Colchester Arts Centre on TUESDAY 20TH MAY...
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30/01/2014
We've been enjoying this beautiful video by avant-garde Lute player JOZEF VAN WISSEM - can't wait for the gig!
Tickets are available HERE...
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29/01/2014We've managed to secure a screening of this fine little eccentric film, brought to you by the Director of "The Bridge"...
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29/01/2014
We've just added a great new Kids Show in May...
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27/01/2014
UPDATE - Now sold out! Please
EMAIL US if you'd like to go on the waiting list for returns...
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27/01/2014
We love this trailer from RACHEL MARS, who brings her piece THE WAY YOU TELL THEM to the arts centre on Wednesday 19th March...
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20/01/2014
Hirsute Dead Rat Orchestra member Nathaniel Mann will be joining a lineup already swelling with talent on Thursday 20th February...
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17/01/2014
As part of the WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS season of performances we have two great shows in one week this February...
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13/01/2014
Introducing WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS - the new season of Performance at the arts centre...
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10/01/2014
Andy and the Lowriders are back!
TICKETS & INFO HERE
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10/01/2014
We've just confirmed funereal folk rabble The Doomed Bird of Providence in support to Directorsound on Thursday 17th July...
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10/01/2014
Many many years ago we had a young comedian turn up on a triple bill night...
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09/01/2014
Unsurprisingly, the Fairport gig now sold out...
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08/01/2014
Here are the lineups for the first half of the year's LAUGHTER ZONE nights! If you've not been before these are our regular nights of Stand-Up Comedy featuring up and coming names from the national circuit...
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06/01/2014
Blow away the new year Back To Work Blues this Tuesday 7th January with a performance from this explosive free-jazz-experimental quartet! HODGKINSON LASH LYTTON MARONEY features some of the UK's best sonic experimentalists and represents a fine ticket to hitherto unexplored worlds of mind-bending sound...
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27/12/2013
We've still got a few tickets left for this popular annual shindig - get in now or be forever disappointed!
BUY TICKETS HERE
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18/12/2013
Very pleased to have confirmed free-folk noodler DIRECTORSOUND for a show on Thursday 17th July...
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18/12/2013
ESCALATOR MUSIC is a scheme designed to help the best emerging musical talents in the East of England, through helping them to find funding and introducing them to professionals who can help to further
their careers...
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16/12/2013
Beer Festival dates now online!
WEDNESDAY 22ND - SATURDAY 5TH JANUARY
7TH COLCHESTER WINTER BEER FESTIVAL
TUESDAY 27TH - SATURDAY 31ST MAY
29TH COLCHESTER REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL
Mine's a pint of mild with a ridiculous name...
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13/12/2013
Here are our daytime Box Office opening hours over the Festive period...
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13/12/2013
Coming up on Sunday 22nd December...
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11/12/2013
Blow away the new year Back To Work Blues this Tuesday 7th January with a performance from this explosive free-jazz-experimental quartet! HODGKINSON LASH LYTTON MARONEY features some of the UK's best sonic experimentalists and represents a fine ticket to hitherto unexplored worlds of mind-bending sound...
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10/12/2013
As I write Quasi are soundchecking next door and sound flipping amazing...
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05/12/2013
UPDATE 09...
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03/12/2013
staff@colchesterartscentre...
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03/12/2013
Just gone on sale this week - we've got some great events for kids booked in for March 2014...
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02/12/2013If you're coming to the LEE SCRATCH PERRY show here on Thursday 20th March, you might want to check out this remix he's done of a track by the rather good FOREST SWORDS (who we also hope to tempt along for a show some time)...
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02/12/2013
We just found a box full of these very fetching PRIEST costumes in our office...
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02/12/2013Our annual Christmas Poetry Bash with John Cooper-Clarke and Martin Newell has now SOLD OUT...
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28/11/2013
We've just confirmed two more big names from the world of Reggae - YELLOWMAN & DILLINGER...
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21/11/2013
The hero of Scottish Folk is back at the arts centre on WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY...
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21/11/2013
We're delighted to hear that Scottish pipe combo BREABACH have been nominated for Best Group at next year's BBC Folk Awards...
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20/11/2013
We have the finest protagonist of modern Lute playing on the planet, in the form of the rather wonderful JOZEF VAN WISSEM...
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20/11/2013
A nerd-tastic treat for anyone who prefers bunsen burners and Babylon 5 over onesies and the X Factor...
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19/11/2013
Canadian behemoths MONSTER TRUCK will be here on Tuesday 18th March 2014 for a lesson in ROCK...
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18/11/2013
We've got this absolute legend of Dub Reggae coming to Colchester Arts Centre...
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24/10/2013
The lovably daft yet politically incisive cut-up duo Cassetteboy are once again gracing us with their presence, along with master rapper and self-proclaimed "Peckham's Biggest Idiot" DJ Rubbish...
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07/10/2013
Escalator East To Edinburgh is managed by Colchester Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England East...
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28/08/2013
The new season of Classic Albums Clubs kicks off with a real beauty...
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19/06/2013
US Grunge / Psych Rock types dead Meadow are confirmed for THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER...
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21/05/2013
So coming up this Sunday is the last in our season of monthly Album
Club events - essentially and afternoon where we get together to enjoy
some food and drink and listen to a nominated album that has at some
point been considered a classic...
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21/05/2013
Still a few tickets left for the German techno wizard's show this evening...
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