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Exhibitions

Free

Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough

Saturday 20 April - Sunday 10 November 2024

Presented 75 years after Basildon in Essex was designated a New Town, ‘Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough’ reflects on the influence of the Britain’s post-war new town movement on cultural identity, and the impact of policy decisions on individual lives.

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Exhibitions

Free

Lunar Lullabies

Saturday 08 June - Sunday 06 October 2024

Join Colchester’s own Jane Taylor on a celestial adventure, inspired by her timeless poem, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”

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Cinema

Inside Out 2 (Relaxed)

Saturday 27 July 2024

11:00 am

More times available

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is introducing new emotions!

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Cinema

The Conversation (50th Anniversary 4K Restoration)

Saturday 27 July 2024

1:30 pm

More times available

The Conversation (50th Anniversary) is a restoration of the original film, following a surveillance expert who has accepted a dangerous job.

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Cinema

A Quiet Place: Day One

Saturday 27 July 2024

4:10 pm

More times available

Experience the day the world went quiet. A Quiet Place: Day One shows how the invasion begun and led to the world we know it to be.

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Cinema

Kinds of Kindness (Captioned)

Saturday 27 July 2024

7:00 pm

Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable, following three people living extraordinary lives and their determination to find their better life.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Free

Action Art Play (Relaxed)

Sunday 28 July 2024

10:30 am

You’re invited to play games, get active and make art with the Action Art Play workshop which will unleash the inner artist in everyone!

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Printmaking by Hand

Sunday 28 July 2024

10:30 am

More times available

Explore low tech printing methods like dry point etching, Lino cutting, mono printing, impression printing and more.

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Cinema

Inside Out 2

Sunday 28 July 2024

11:00 am

More times available

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is introducing new emotions!

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Free

Action Art Play

Sunday 28 July 2024

12:00 pm

More times available

You’re invited to play games, get active and make art with the Action Art Play workshop which will unleash the inner artist in everyone!

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Cinema

Kinds of Kindness

Sunday 28 July 2024

1:30 pm

More times available

Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable, following three people living extraordinary lives and their determination to find their better life.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Make

Tuesday 30 July 2024

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

More times available

Get making during Holiday Fun with a variety of free creative activities.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Gardening

Tuesday 30 July 2024

10:45 am

More times available

Join us for these hands-on gardening sessions where you will help to plant our Café vegetable trugs for the season ahead.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Canteen

Tuesday 30 July 2024

11:45 am

More times available

Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family at Firstsite’s canteen in Colchester town centre.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Rugby

Tuesday 30 July 2024

12:00 pm

More times available

Children can get active and release some steam over the summer with Rugby at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!

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Cinema

Inside Out 2 (Captioned)

Tuesday 30 July 2024

2:30 pm

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is introducing new emotions!

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Drumming

Wednesday 31 July 2024

10:45 am

More times available

Children can let off steam and make some fantastic noise with drumming at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Football

Wednesday 31 July 2024

12:00 pm

More times available

Run, jump and kick this spring with Holiday Fun: Football! Meet your local heroes from Colchester United and Colchester Villa.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Breakdance Beginners

Thursday 01 August 2024

10:45 am

Children can learn some new moves this summer in Colchester with our Holiday Fun: Breakdance Beginners session at Firstsite!

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Cinema

Inside Out 2 (Parent & Baby)

Thursday 01 August 2024

11:30 am

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is introducing new emotions!

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Breakdance Advanced

Thursday 01 August 2024

12:00 pm

Children can show off their best moves this summer in Colchester with our Holiday Fun Breakdance Advanced session!

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Breakdance Jam Sesh

Friday 02 August 2024

10:45 am

More times available

Show off your moves, challenge your friends in the cypher, call out the coach in battle or just dance in our Breakdance Jam Sesh!

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Cinema

Younger: Looking Forward To Getting Older

Friday 02 August 2024

2:00 pm

Younger: Looking Forward To Getting Older follows a group of older athletes as they prepare to compete in master’s competitions.

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Cinema

Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One

Friday 02 August 2024

4:00 pm

More times available

In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Drag Life Drawing with Sirena Hart

Friday 02 August 2024

6:00 pm

More times available

A one-of-a-kind life drawing class, where your tutor and model will offer multiple poses in fantastical settings.

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Cinema

The Nature Of Love

Friday 02 August 2024

7:45 pm

More times available

In The Nature Of Love, Sophia’s comfortable life is turned upside down the day she meets Sylvain, an entrepreneur from the Laurentians.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 24 – Fencing

Saturday 03 August 2024

12:00 pm

More times available

Experience the thrill of Sabre Fencing at our Holiday Fun: Fencing activity! Participate in real sword fights with full safety equipment.

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Cinema

MaXXXine

Saturday 03 August 2024

8:00 pm

MaXXXine, is the only survivor of the bloody incidents of X, but she is not letting her past stop her journey towards fame. 

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Introduction to Canal Folk Art with Marie Charles

Sunday 04 August 2024

10:30 am

More times available

Delve into the rich history and techniques of Canal Folk Art; a beautiful but now endangered art form and take home your masterpiece!

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Cinema

Younger: Looking Forward To Getting Older (Captioned)

Sunday 04 August 2024

11:00 am

Younger: Looking Forward To Getting Older follows a group of older athletes as they prepare to compete in master’s competitions.

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Cinema

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

Sunday 04 August 2024

1:45 pm

The multi award-winning production of National Theatre Live: Present Laughter, provocative comedy, returns to the big screen.

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Community and Partners

Free

Art in the Community

Tuesday 06 August 2024

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

More times available

Art in the Community sessions are for people who use creativity to improve their well-being, and for recovery from mental and physical issues

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Cinema

Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One (Captioned)

Tuesday 06 August 2024

1:30 pm

In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One explores the lure of the Old West.

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Skateboarding

Thursday 08 August 2024

10:45 am

More times available

Our Holiday Fun Skateboarding sessions are back this summer! Learn new skills, get active and make some new friends!

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Cinema

A Greyhound Of A Girl (Parent & Baby)

Thursday 08 August 2024

11:30 am

A Greyhound Of A Girl is a delicate coming-of-age story, filled with joy & laughter following the journey of four generations of women.

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Cinema

Hundreds of Beavers

Thursday 08 August 2024

5:30 pm

Hundreds of Beavers is a slapstick frostbitten battle between a drunken applejack salesman and diabolical beavers.

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Community and Partners

Free

S&B Colchester

Thursday 08 August 2024

7:00 pm

More times available

Join local artists, Amy & Meg each month in S&B Colchester to try out different textile based techniques at our fun and free taster sessions!

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Cinema

Fly Me To The Moon

Friday 09 August 2024

11:00 am

More times available

Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

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Cinema

Despicable Me 4

Friday 09 August 2024

2:00 pm

More times available

Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of mayhem in Despicable Me 4

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Cinema

Fly Me To The Moon (Captioned)

Friday 09 August 2024

4:30 pm

Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

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Cinema

What Remains

Friday 09 August 2024

7:30 pm

More times available

Inspired by the incredible story of Scandinavia’s most infamous serial killer, What Remains is a chilling Nordic noir crime-thriller.

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Cinema

The Commandant’s Shadow

Sunday 11 August 2024

11:00 am

The true story that inspired the Oscar-winning The Zone of Interest, The Commandant’s Shadow is set, eight decades after Auschwitz.

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Cinema

The Conversation (50th Anniversary 4K Restoration) (Captioned)

Sunday 11 August 2024

1:30 pm

The Conversation (50th Anniversary) is a restoration of the original film, following a surveillance expert who has accepted a dangerous job.

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Cinema

Shayda

Tuesday 13 August 2024

11:00 am

More times available

Shayda follows young Iranian mother and her six-year-old daughter as they find refuge in an Australian women’s shelter.

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Cinema

Despicable Me 4 (Captioned)

Tuesday 13 August 2024

2:00 pm

Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of mayhem in Despicable Me 4

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Cinema

Fly Me To The Moon (Parent & Baby)

Thursday 15 August 2024

11:30 am

Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

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Cinema

Orlando, My Political Biography

Thursday 15 August 2024

2:30 pm

More times available

Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, My Political Biography tells the story of a young man who grows up to become a 36-year-old woman.

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Cinema

The Commandant’s Shadow (Captioned)

Thursday 15 August 2024

7:30 pm

The true story that inspired the Oscar-winning The Zone of Interest, The Commandant’s Shadow is set, eight decades after Auschwitz.

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Cinema

Crossing

Friday 16 August 2024

4:00 pm

More times available

Crossing is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations.

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Cinema

Unicorns

Friday 16 August 2024

7:00 pm

More times available

Unable to deny the spark between them Luke and Aysha are forced down the unexpected path of transformation in Unicorns.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Boozy Brushes

Friday 16 August 2024

7:30 pm

More times available

Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!

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Children & Families

Free

Holiday Fun: Summer 2024 – Fitness Fun

Saturday 17 August 2024

10:45 am

Join us at Firstsite to get fit with a one hour session of exciting physical activities at our Holiday Fun: Fitness Fun!

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Community and Partners

Colchester Pride 2024

Saturday 17 August 2024

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Colchester Pride is back with a fabulous bang this summer, for its 7th year at Firstsite!

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Cinema

Crossing (Captioned)

Sunday 18 August 2024

1:30 pm

Crossing is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations.

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Cinema

Unicorns (Captioned)

Tuesday 20 August 2024

11:00 am

Unable to deny the spark between them Luke and Aysha are forced down the unexpected path of transformation in Unicorns.

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Cinema

Despicable Me 4 (Relaxed)

Wednesday 21 August 2024

2:05 pm

More times available

Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of mayhem in Despicable Me 4

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Cinema

Despicable Me 4 (Parent & Baby)

Thursday 22 August 2024

11:30 am

Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of mayhem in Despicable Me 4

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Cinema

About Dry Grasses

Friday 23 August 2024

1:30 pm

More times available

Longing to escape, disenchanted art teacher Samet wrestles with narcissistic ideas of unfulfilled potential in About Dry Grasses

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Cinema

Thelma

Friday 23 August 2024

5:45 pm

More times available

When 93-year-old Thelma gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out a quest to reclaim what was taken from her.

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Cinema

Sleep

Friday 23 August 2024

8:10 pm

More times available

A pregnant wife becomes worried about her husband’s sleep as they escalate to unexpectedly grotesque behaviour.

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Cinema

Twisters

Saturday 24 August 2024

4:00 pm

From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Nature drawing workshop with Lisa Temple-Cox

Sunday 25 August 2024

10:30 am

More times available

Explore observational drawing and discover your favourite medium with this nature drawing workshop.

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Cinema

Thelma (Captioned)

Tuesday 27 August 2024

2:45 pm

When 93-year-old Thelma gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out a quest to reclaim what was taken from her.

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Cinema

Thelma (Parent & Baby)

Thursday 29 August 2024

11:30 am

When 93-year-old Thelma gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out a quest to reclaim what was taken from her.

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Cinema

Twisters (Relaxed)

Thursday 29 August 2024

1:50 pm

From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister.

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Cinema

My Neighbour Totoro

Friday 30 August 2024

11:00 am

There’s no such thing as too much My Neighbour Totoro! Satsuki and Mei embark on adventures with the wondrous forest spirits neighbours.

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Cinema

Kensuke’s Kingdom

Friday 30 August 2024

1:30 pm

More times available

A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island encounters an old Japanese soldier, Kensuke, who retreated there after World War II.

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Cinema

Werckmeister Harmonies

Friday 30 August 2024

7:15 pm

Werckmeister Harmonies follows János, who witnesses an uprising after the arrival of a circus and its peculiar attractions in his village.

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Community and Partners

Free

Colchester Record Fair

Saturday 31 August 2024

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

More times available

Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come browse through stall holders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. Grab yourself a bargain – or perhaps something a little rarer.  

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Cinema

Andre Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love

Saturday 31 August 2024

7:00 pm

More times available

Overflowing with passion, Andre Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love combines classical, musicals, pop and rock!

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Cinema

Kensuke’s Kingdom (Captioned)

Sunday 01 September 2024

11:00 am

A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island learns about Kensuke’s Kingdom after his encounter with an old Japanese soldier.

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Cinema

The Echo

Wednesday 04 September 2024

2:00 pm

More times available

Set in a remote village, director Huezo’s, The Echo portrays matriarchy in a country notorious for kidnappings of young women and girls.

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Cinema

Kensuke’s Kingdom (Parent & Baby)

Thursday 05 September 2024

11:30 am

A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island learns about Kensuke’s Kingdom after his encounter with an old Japanese soldier.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Dance and Movement for Well-being

Friday 06 September 2024

10:30 am

More times available

A gentle session for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement. Every Friday 10:30am during term times.

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Cinema

blur: Live at Wembley Stadium

Friday 06 September 2024

7:00 pm

More times available

Wondering what happened at the show that was being planned in blur: To The End? blur: Live At  Wembley Stadium brings that experience to you! 

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Community and Partners

Free

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market

Saturday 07 September 2024

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

More times available

Have a handmade shopping day. The people in your life deserves something special and for a totally unique gift, you cannot beat handmade.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group

Thursday 12 September 2024

10:00 am

More times available

This brand new artist-led toddler group provides a safe and fun environment for children under 5 and parents/carers to be curious and explore interactive, sensory storytelling and experiment with a range of art activities and materials.

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Cinema

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

Thursday 12 September 2024

7:00 pm

More times available

Tony award-winning Prima Facie, shows Tessa a brilliant barrister who is forced to confront the lines of patriarchal power.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels

Saturday 14 September 2024

1:30 pm

More times available

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.

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Talks & Events

Astronomy After Dark for Enthusiasts

Saturday 14 September 2024

6:00 pm

More times available

Explore the wonders of space, at Firstsite’s Astronomy After Dark for Enthusiasts with the Tiptree Stargazers!

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Children & Families

Lunar Space Family Voyage

Saturday 14 September 2024

6:00 pm

More times available

Explore the wonders of space, at Firstsite’s Lunar Space Family Voyage for Families experience with the Tiptree Stargazers!

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Cinema

The Royal Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Sunday 15 September 2024

2:00 pm

The Royal Ballet and Opera: The Marriage of Figaro invites you to join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal.

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Cinema

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (Captioned)

Sunday 22 September 2024

2:00 pm

Tony award-winning Prima Facie, shows Tessa a brilliant barrister who is forced to confront the lines of patriarchal power.

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Cinema

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s Dance Version

Thursday 26 September 2024

7:30 pm

More times available

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide.

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Talks & Events

Late Lounge @ Firstsite

Friday 04 October 2024

8:00 pm

More times available

Join us for late cocktails and strange happenings in our late night lounge. Ambient DJ’s create a sonic backdrop to a bizarre, surreal and at times truly mystifying collection of performances.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Les Contes d’Hoffmann

Saturday 05 October 2024

5:45 pm

MET Opera Live: Les Contes d’Hoffmann follows the poet E.T.A. Hoffmann his trio of lovers, and the drama that ensue with his rival.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Paint your own Space Decoration

Sunday 06 October 2024

10:30 am

More times available

To celebrate International Space Week and with our Lunar Lullabies exhibition closing soon, you can paint your own space decoration!

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Exhibitions

Free

Jane Ostler: Finding The Hand of Kindness

Saturday 12 October 2024 - Sunday 23 February 2025

“Finding The Hand of Kindness” is inspired by Jane’s own life, reflecting on her roles as a caregiver, the impact of patriarchal expectations, and the everyday moments of kindness. Through her art, Jane invites us to see how creativity can be a source of comfort and connection.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Grounded

Saturday 19 October 2024

5:45 pm

Tony Award–winning composer Tesori’s new MET Opera Live: Grounded, wrestles with often-overlooked issues created by 21st-century war-making.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet : Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Sunday 20 October 2024

2:00 pm

Tumble down the rabbit hole in the adaptation of this famous family story in The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

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Exhibitions

Free

Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite

Saturday 09 November - Tuesday 31 December 2024

In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Drawing Urban Environments with Jordan Cook

Saturday 09 November 2024

10:00 am

Learn what it means to become a true psychogeographer by taking a ‘drift’ around Firstsite, with Jordan Cook’s Drawing Urban Environments.

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Talks & Events

Matt Forde: End Of An Era Tour

Friday 15 November 2024

8:00 pm

We’re taking you out for a night of laughs with leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde in his Matt Forde: End Of An Era Tour!

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams

Friday 22 November 2024

7:30 pm

New to writing poetry or an experienced poet? Our Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams will help you to revitalise your writing!

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Tosca

Saturday 23 November 2024

5:45 pm

Puccini’s MET Opera Live: Tosca about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences!

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Festive Workshops

Candle Decorating

Sunday 01 December 2024

10:00 am

Relax this season at our Candle Decorating workshop. Celebrate the occasion with an enjoyable morning decorating your own festive candles.

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Festive Workshops

Wreath Making

Thursday 05 December 2024

7:00 pm

Join Firstsite this joyous season for a wreath making session where you will learn how to make an eco-friendly wreath for your front door.

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Festive Workshops

Wicker Star Workshop

Friday 06 December 2024

10:00 am

T’is the season to wicker! Feeling festive? How about lighting up your homes with a unique decoration in our Wicker Star workshop.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Sunday 15 December 2024

2:00 pm

Be transported into an ethereal world at the The Royal Ballet: Cinderella where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Friday 20 December 2024

7:00 pm

More times available

Discover the enchantment of ballet with The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker, a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.

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Cinema

The Royal Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann

Sunday 19 January 2025

2:00 pm

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in the Royal Ballet and Opera: The Tales of Hoffman.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Aida

Saturday 25 January 2025

5:15 pm

American soprano Angel Blue headlines in MET Opera Live: Aida as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

Thursday 27 February 2025

7:15 pm

More times available

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake combines Tchaikovsky’s score with incredibly creative choreography and designs.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Fidelio

Saturday 15 March 2025

4:45 pm

Following a string of awe-inspiring performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns as Leonore in MET Opera Live: Fidelio.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

Thursday 20 March 2025

7:15 pm

More times available

In The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet, love flourishes in Verona despite the shadow of an ancient family feud.

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Cinema

The Royal Opera: Turandot

Sunday 06 April 2025

2:00 pm

The Royal Ballet and Opera: Turandot is puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Le Nozze di Figaro

Saturday 26 April 2025

5:45 pm

Mozart’s timeless and profoundly humane comedy returns to Firstsite in MET Opera Live: Le Nozze di Figaro.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Salome

Saturday 17 May 2025

5:45 pm

Met Music Director Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct Strauss’s one-act incendiary and powerful tragedy in MET Opera Live: Salome.

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Cinema

The Royal Opera: Die Walküre

Sunday 18 May 2025

2:00 pm

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle in the Royal Ballet and Opera: Die Walküre.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Sunday 25 May 2025

2:00 pm

The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works showcases the remarkable choreographic range of Christopher Wheeldon.

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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Saturday 31 May 2025

5:45 pm

MET Opera Live 2024–25 season comes to a close with MET Opera Live: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Rossini’s effervescent comedy. 

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