Neil D'Arcy-Jones is the Arts & Leisure reporter for the Essex County Standard.
Call him on 01206 508418 with your Arts & Leisure stories or e-mail him at
neil.darcy-jones@nqe.com

Dedham writer's bike ride turned into epic travel adventure

All over the world: Travel writer Peter Baker has chronicled his adventures in a book, The Jolly Pilgrim.

11:30am Wednesday 12th October 2011

If there’s anyone qualified to tell the world where we are going wrong, it could be Peter Baker.

Join in harmony of Colchester youth choir Beyond Blue

In good voice: Beyond Blue.

8:50am Wednesday 12th October 2011

Colchester youth choir Beyond Blue is holding an open evening to attract more members.

Colchester theatre stages a poetic revolution

Challenge: Ed Hughes.

1:30pm Friday 7th October 2011

When casting an historical performance piece, it helps to look like the person you’re supposed to be playing.

Season of classical contrasts in Colchester

12:10pm Friday 7th October 2011

There is a packed programme for classical music fans at St Botolph’s Church, Colchester, this weekend.

Month full of events in Colchester to celebrate Black History

Talking head: Author Nardia Foster.

11:40am Friday 7th October 2011

Thereis plenty going on as part of this year’s Black History Month.

TV comedian's tour comes to Colchester

Stand-up: Tom Stade.

10:00am Friday 7th October 2011

Canadian stand-up Tom Stade has been making a name for himself recently.

Chris brings jazz stars home to Wivenhoe

Best of British: Jacqui Dankworth.

10:10am Thursday 6th October 2011

One of the country’s best jazz singers and one of the world’s greatest blues keyboardists are coming to Wivenhoe.

Tom gets ready for role of his life at Colchester theatre

Intense: Tom Stapleton with Leanne Fincham, who plays Mary Magdelene in Jesus Christ Superstar, which shows at the Mercury Theatre this month.

10:10am Tuesday 4th October 2011

Tom Stapleton likes a challenge.

Solving magical mystery at Colchester Arts Centre

10:10am Monday 3rd October 2011

First there was Manley and now there is Leopold.

Heaven and hell at Roman River Music Festival

2:00pm Friday 30th September 2011

Some of the best classical musicians in the world will be filling north-east Essex churches with beautiful music from this weekend.



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