
Autumn 2008 will see the townâs flagship regeneration project firstsite opening. The firstsite gallery will herald the start of a multi-million pound investment in the St. Botolphâs area, which over the next few years, will bring two new hotels, a large department store, 64 other shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, a new open air entertainment space and a cultural quarter where visitors will be able to see artists working as well as view and buy their work. Please note dates and times are provisional.
Zoë Tyler is instantly recognisable as the vocal coach and panellist for BBC talent shows âHow Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?â and âAny Dream Will doâ and is a regular presenter of ITVs Loose. Her career in musical theatre began in 1990 and first leading role was as Narrator in âJoseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoatâ. She has also coached Geri Halliwell. Zoë has performed with Sir Elton John, Donna Summer Will Young & The BBC Concert Orchestra.
A brand new play for anyone who has ever been the new kid on the block, based on true stories of local newcomers that will surprise and delight you.
A brand new play for anyone who has ever been the new kid on the block, based on true stories of local newcomers that will surprise and delight you.
Mellow Baku is an emerging sensation with an amazing voice. In her short career she has already collaborated with Courtney Pine, Jimmy Cliff and Rebel MC. She makes her debut here in Colchester promoting what will become her first release: the self-titled 'Mellow Baku'.
The tour takes you through Castle Park, the Dutch Quarter and the High Street -only minutes away from each other but each with a very different story to tell. New for 2008 the features of firstsite:newsite colchester's new visual arts facility which is under construction. On the tour you will discover why the temple of Claudius was sensationally destroyed by Boudica. Why the Dutch Quarter is so named. Why a building was named after a famous elephant. WhenColchester was under siege for 11 weeks.The location of the largest surviiving Roman Gateway in Britiain. Who planted the tree on top of the castle. The origins of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.