Never Knowingly Understood

That’s right folks - our Podcast is finally back from hiatus, with a new production crew at the helm in the form of Colne Radio’s fantastic Bill Lawrance. Supplement your daily listening of our glorious leader’s Poetry Readings (link) with this pre-lockdown slice of Colchester Arts Centre behind-the-scenes insight, featuring performer John Osbourne discussing his recent appearance on our Wonderful...

Johnny Marriott from Pet Needs, Anthony Clavane, Sue Hollingrake & poet Mike Harwood talk all about If It's Wrong, Change It; a variety night of local talent hosted by Creating Change Colchester at Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 21 Sept.

In the exotic location of Colchester Arts Centre office,  Anthony Roberts, Anthony Clavane,  Brynn Griffiths &  poet Mike Harwood, talk football. Emma Wallis is also there but she doesn't know too much about football, cant get a word in edgeways so leaves them to their ramblings...

Anthony Clavane, known here on in as "The Anchor" is joined by Wendy Hildreth, Stafford Glover and not so new marketing person Emma Wallis.

We could have called a "snow day" but that's not our style. We do our best to Carry On regardless. However, when the Two Anthonys (Roberts and Clavane) were here at Colchester Arts Centre at the same time we thought it was the perfect opportunity to record our first podcast of 2018. Listen in for not-quite showbiz gossip on forthcoming events such as The LipSinkers and Why England Lose!

Find out more about the late Joe Allard, the commission Colchester Arts Centre set up in his name, and hear from singer/songwriter Lou Terry about being in receipt of the Joe Allard Commission for 2018. The two Anthonys -Clavane and Roberts - interview Lou ahead of his performance here on Sunday 7th January. Lou also plays a beautiful taster of the commission live on the podcast!

Find out what Colchester Arts Centre staff picked out as their favourite events of 2017. Anthony Clavane speaks to Anthony Roberts, Stafford Glover, Chris Moore, Ben Howard, Bex Patch, Julia Mayne, Joanne Parry and Mark Butchers for a look back at the year. Take a listen to our latest podcast and then tell us about YOUR favourite Colchester Arts Centre event in 2017.

In the latest Colchester Arts Centre podcast, Sophie Cole interviews Anthony Roberts about his legendary recital alongside Jamie Cunliffe of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol. In a wide ranging discussion, Sophie and Anthony are joined by Anthony Clavane and Ben Howard to talk about topics including their favourite muppets, the grey radicalism of The Magic Band and whether Charles Dickens really...

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jason Frederick returns to Colchester Arts Centre next month with 2 very different festive shows - A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Music of Vince Guaraldi on 17th December, and Classic Horror At Christmas: Tales From The Crypt on 21st December. Anthony Clavane chats with Jason on our latest podcast about what we can expect on the nights. #soundtrack #peanuts #char...

Featuring an exclusive phone interview with Sarah Jones, the first person to submit a correctly completed book with all the right answers to the Street Hunt competition. She's won £2,548! Cue for the two Anthonys - Roberts and Clavane - to quiz her about the Cod Wars, Podcast No 2 and, oh yes, how she feels about winning £2,548. Added features: Clavane and Ben Howard singing Randy Crawford's 'Stre...

In this special, extended podcast - earthalujah! - the anti-consumerist preacher Reverend Billy, in a rare and exclusive interview - praise be! - lets rip. Come and see his fantastic show on tour throughout the UK in October, including at Colchester Arts Centre on Wednesday 25th October. Amen! #ReverendBilly #RevBilly #ChurchofStopShopping #TrumpDepressionHotline

On Thursday 28th September, we had the pleasure of spending an evening in the company of legendary writer Alan Moore, and poet and musician MacGillivray. Anthony Clavane was joined by Sophie Cole, Justin Lee Jones and Rhiannon Callely to capture the night. Listen to our podcast to get some background info on what was a very special occasion here at Colchester Arts Centre. #AlanMoore #MacGillivray...

Citizen Journalism is now officially underway at Colchester Arts Centre with a team of creative volunteers all set and ready to preview and review events here. For our latest podcast, journalist Anthony Clavane speaks with Sophie, Wendy, Nelleke and Ray about their favourite Arts Centre memories and their plans for this exciting new project. To find out more about Citizen Journalism email ben @col...

We had the pleasure of chatting with Elaine Barker from Colchester Folk Club about the history of the much respected folk gig that’s hosted at Colchester Arts Centre, and her highlights from the new season. Our Box Office guru Bex Patch talks about the different fairs happening here before the year is out. Journalist Anthony Clavane hosts.

Colchester Arts Centre hosted a Citizen Journalism workshop on 7th September 2017. This podcast was recorded later that night with Anthony Clavane, George Henry King, Molly Garlick, Jonathan Dadds, Neil D'Arcy Jones and Ben Howard talking about the opportunities around DIY reporting.

But not before treating us to his latest company song on the banjolin and telling us more about Street Hunt. Also on podcast no. 5 - Anthony Clavane, Bex and Ben talk tribute act names, Citizen Journalism and a whole lot more.

In our 5th Podcast, Anthony Clavane talks to Anthony Roberts, Steve Goatman and Philippa Barr on the opening night of the Street Photography Exhibition in The Old Bus Depot, Colchester.

We’re up in Edinburgh for our 4th podcast! Anthony Roberts, Stafford Glover and Ben Howard talk about Dad's Army Radio Hour, The Duke, Dr Carnesky's Incredible Bleeding Woman, and the Street Photography Opening Party this coming Friday at the Old Bus Depot in Colchester. The podcast also features Andy Winmill and a splattering of canned laughter.

Colchester Arts Centre's latest podcast features Living With Luke, Frank Iero and the Patience, All The Sex I've Ever Had, Alan Moore & MacGillivray, Citizen Journalism and a whole lot more. Enjoy live appearances from Anthony Clavane, Stafford Glover, Neil D'arcy Jones, Bex Patch, Anthony Roberts and Emma Wallis.

Anthony Clavane interviews Mammalian Diving Reflex's Darren O'Donnell and Alice Fleming along with Emma Wallis about All The Sex I've Ever Had, taking place at Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd July.