Colchester is the cultural capital of Essex... and beyond. The talents of local artists combine with the cosmopolitan influence of the University and the Continent to create a vibrant and dynamic arts scene, as reflected in the variety of links below
firstsite @ the Minories firstsite is the leading contemporary visual arts organisation in Essex, based in the Minories Art Gallery firstsite : newsite A new Visual Arts Facility designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, New York, is due to be completed by 2007 as part of the St. Botolph's Quarter regeneration Cuckoo Farm Studios One of the largest studio groups in the eastern region, providing flexible and affordable workspaces for local artists in a special creative setting Deep Green Art The deep green art movement is an organisation that runs art workshops in Essex for all ages North House Galley Frequent and varied exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculpture, original prints and books by modern and contemporary artists of East Anglian, national and international fame
Mercury Theatre The Mercury Theatre is a nationally recognised centre of excellence. It stages an exciting and varied programme of work, but is best known for the productions of classic drama staged by its acclaimed resident company Colchester Arts Centre Colchester Arts Centre promotes an eclectic mix of contemporary performance arts and has a reputation for presenting cutting edge work and high quality artists The Headgate Theatre The home of amateur theatre in Colchester GAG Theatre Company GAG Theatre Company is fast creating a very positive profile for themselves, with new writing. Fast-paced, confessional theatre is at the heart of their work
Colchester Orchestra The Orchestra performs three concerts every year at St. Botolph's church. It consists of players who are mostly professionals or music teachers Colchester Choral Society Colchester Choral Society works to uphold and strengthen the English Choral tradition by performing public concerts to a high standard with professional soloists and orchestras Colchester Youth Chamber Orchestra CYCO is a charitable trust, founded in 1983 to provide young musicians in the North-East Essex and South Suffolk area with an opportunity to perform a range of classical and popular music at public concerts under professional direction Colchester Academy of Modern Music Provides musical tuition for newcomers and experienced musicians of all ages Colchester Jazz Club The Colchester Jazz Club is dedicated to traditional jazz and meets every Sunday night at Stanway Rovers Football Club anatid.net Colchester-based, music-orientated site giving exposure to local artists with gig guides and venue reviews Gigs in Colchester Gigs in Colchester!
Colchester Festival Information about festivals in Colchester but is mainly concerned with the annual Colchester Street Festival The Oyster Fayre A major annual medieval fair, market and entertainment Suffolk Villages Festival Music festival in Suffolk churches Essex Book Festival Literary festival held throughout Essex
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