THE SIEGE

The Freedom Theatre, a leading theatre company based in the Jenin Refugee Camp Palestine, arrives on its first ever tour of the UK, with a brand new production. April 2002: Spring in Bethlehem.  A group of armed men seek sanctuary in the Church of the Nativity, one of the world’s holiest sites, as the Israeli […]

RSC Live: Troilus and Cressida

by William Shakespeare “Lechery, lechery, still wars and lechery: nothing else holds fashion” Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences. Virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie […]

Historic, provocative and politically charged – the first ever UK tour by Freedom Theatre Palestine.

Lakeside Theatre and Colchester Arts Centre have reputations for bringing some of the freshest, most inspiring performances out there to Colchester. In May the two venues bring Freedom Theatre Palestine to Colchester for one night to perform The Siege as part of their first ever UK tour. The historic performance will take place on Saturday […]

THE PAPER CINEMA’S ODYSSEY

BAC Take Out presents The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey Raging storms and supernatural forces prevail over one man’s almighty quest to get home. Immerse yourself in a journey through the high seas, soak up the adventure and encounter danger and exhilaration. Homer’s cornerstone of literature is vividly told with beautiful illustration and masterful puppetry. Cinematic projection […]