Colchester’s Unforgettable Week in Music
This week has been a game-changer for Colchester’s music scene, marking a time of huge [...]
Feb
Review: Snake in The Grass at The Headgate Theatre
For their first production of the year, Headgate Theatre Productions present a late Ayckbourn, written [...]
Feb
Bridget.’s Damage Reversal
There’s an artist who’s been making noise on the Colchester scene for a while and [...]
Feb
MEFF FEST 2024 Announced
Since their debut in 2019, The Meffs, consisting of Lily (vocals/guitar) and Lewis (drums/backing vocals), [...]
Feb
My Colchester: Johnny from PET NEEDS
I’ve been home for a while now after spending the majority of last year touring [...]
Feb
Frank Turner’s Colchester Connection and the Arrival of Undefeated
Not everyone will realise how much Frank Turner has supported Colchester artists in recent years [...]
Jan
Review: My Fair Lady at The Mercury Theatre
Paul T. Davies reviews My Fair Lady at the Mercury Theatre, presented by Colchester Operatic [...]
Jan
Interview with Geoff Lawrence of Slugworth
Geoff, although this interview will focus primarily on Slugworth, there is a rich musical history [...]
Jan
Three Wise Monkeys to celebrate Independent Venue Week
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester proudly takes the spotlight as it once again participates in Independent [...]
Jan
Interview with Colchester’s PET NEEDS
Colchester is rich with great music once again, and one of the bands leading the [...]
Jan
Applauding a New Initiative: Treatment at Headgate Theatre
All credit to the Headgate Theatre for always seeking new ways to stage work and [...]
Jan
Paul T. Davies reviews Miss Mimple Meets the Ice Wolf at the Headgate
A firm favourite with audiences throughout East Anglia, Common Ground Theatre Company creates hilarious parodies [...]
Jan
Winnie Brady, age 4, gives ‘Me…’ at the Mercury a Big Two Thumbs Up review
A Little Angel Theatre production adapted from the book by Emma Dodd, “Me…” tells the [...]
Dec
Sleeping Beauty at The Mercury Theatre ★★★★★
As traditional as the presents you politely receive and will regift as soon as you [...]
Dec
The Paulies – The Winners 2023
So here they are; I’ve made my decisions! The standard of so-called amateur theatre in [...]
Dec
Craig Charles Christmas Funk & Soul in Colchester
Christmas comes early to Colchester as Craig Charles brings his Christmas Funk & Soul Extravaganza [...]
Dec
The Paulies – 2023 Nominations Announced
It’s that time of the year again, the theatre awards that have no physical prize. [...]
Dec
Paul T. Davies reviews Funny Girl at The Headgate Theatre
Made famous by Barbra Streisand in the movie, Fanny Brice is a challenging role based [...]
Nov
Colchester’s Sound
After a hiatus of 16 months, I’m returning to promoting live music. In collaboration with [...]
Nov
Paul T. Davies reviews Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike at Headgate Theatre
Christopher Durang’s play, presented by Headgate Theatre Productions and 3wishes, spoofs on the work of [...]
Nov