Creative Colchester @CreativeColch
Creative Colchester is a network for Colchester’s creative community. Tag #creativecolchester and follow us for updates, opportunities and events. creativecolchester.org.uk Colchester, England Joined December 2018-
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#FirstThursdays returns on 3rd Oct with more amazing cultural events for ALL to enjoy 🚨 Check our the programme & book your tickets by visiting: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
🎨✨ Join us for #FirstThursdays tonight! Most events are FREE 🎟️💫 Check our the programme & book your tickets by visiting: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday… See you there! 🙌 #FirstThursdays #FreeEvents #ArtLovers #colchesterevents
This event is FREE and you can now reserve your places in advance as some venues capacities are smaller than others. So don't delay, secure your place at these amazing events and view the rest of this months programme by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
🌟 Join us on 5th September for #FirstThursdays at Curzon Colchester for a special drop-in crafting experience, which was so popular last month, we decided to run it again ✨
@HeadgateTheatre So don't delay, secure your place at these amazing events and view the rest of this months programme by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday… #FirstThursdays #ColchesterEvents #Queermania #CharityPerformance #SupportCollidescope #LGBTQ
🌈✨ On 5th September, join us at First Thursdays for a special charity performance of QUEERMANIA: Nightmare of Dreams at the @headgatetheatre. Explore what’s possible with this experimental mixed media performance.
@HeadgateTheatre Stay for a live Q&A session with director/writer Tom Stock and actor Ewan Purser. Don’t miss this powerful and thought-provoking event! This event is FREE and you can now reserve your places in advance as some venues capacities are smaller than others.
This event is FREE and you can now reserve your places in advance as some venues capacities are smaller than others. So don't delay, secure your place at these amazing events and view the rest of this months programme by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
🌟 Join us on 5th September for #FirstThursdays at Headgate Theatre for a special workshop that explores healing through movement and community. 🌿✨ Everyone is welcome to take part in this simple and accessible choreography. Connect, move, and experience the power of healing.
This event is FREE and you can now reserve your places in advance as some venues capacities are smaller than others. So don't delay, secure your place at these amazing events and view the rest of this months programme by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
🎤🌟 Get ready for laughs at Colchester's an outdoor open mic comedy night on 5th September at First Thursdays! Join us at Vacay at The Courtyard , where you can either take the stage and show off your comedy chops or sit back and enjoy a night of hilarious entertainment.
If you would like to attend one of our other events taking place that day, but missed out on tickets, you may still be able to. Please turn up at least 15 mins before the event starts and if there if there any no-shows we will happily let you are your young ones in!
This is one of the only events with tickets left for our family #FirstThursdays programme on 1st August. However, don't delay as there are only 15 tickers left 🎟! Join Funnelwick Limb to explore the wonderful world of Atom and Luna through a Foraging walk 🌳!
This event is FREE and you can now reserve your place in advance. You can secure your place at this amazing event by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
This event is FREE and you can now reserve your places in advance as some venues capacities are smaller than others. So don't delay, secure your place at these amazing events and view the rest of this months programme by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
✨ On Thursday 1st August, drop in for a fun-filled workshop hosted by Signals Media Arts Centre in Culver Square learning stop motion animation. In this hands-on workshop you will create your own characters and bring them to life using our professional software.
You will have the opportunity to explore different materials, props, and backdrops with the support of our expert tutors. Don't miss out on this fun and interactive workshop perfect for kids! ✨
@culver Don't miss out on these fun and interactive workshops perfect for kids! This event is FREE, So don't delay, secure your place at these amazing events and view the rest of this months programme by clicking the link below: creativecolchester.org.uk/first-thursday…
📚✨ Join us for an exciting First Thursdays on 1st August in @Culver Square 🎨 Lum’s Mum Workshop: Join author Josie Dom for an adventure with Lum, the cuddly fluffball, as he searches for his Mum. Enjoy craft activities and storytime.
@culver 🐾 Animalympics: While the Olympics are in progress in Paris, we're hosting our very own Animalympics with Josie Dom! Discover the fun rhyming story about the sports each animal has chosen, with storytime, crafts, and a special Animalympics game!
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