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Arts & Culture in ColchesterColchester 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
> Visual Arts
> Artists
> Performing Arts
> Music
> Authors
> Festivals
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firstsite
firstsite is the leading contemporary visual arts organisation in Essex
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A new contemporary arts venue due to be completed by the end of 2008 as part of the St. Botolph's Quarter regeneration
Rafael Viñoly Architects
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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
Chappel Galleries
Shows work by professional artists grounded in the skill of painting, drawing and sculpture, many with national reputations as well as some who are younger or less well known
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
Colchester Art Society
One of the leading art societies in the UK, past presidents having included John Nash and Cedric Morris
The Victor Batte-Lay Trust
Works from the Victor Batte-Lay Trust permanent collection
Birch Gallery
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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
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Colchester Orchestras
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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
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Colchester Jazz Club
The Colchester Jazz Club is dedicated to traditional jazz and meets every Sunday night at Stanway Rovers Football Club
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Gigs in Colchester
Gigs in Colchester!
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