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  • Most adults will remember with a warm feeling inside reading about Ploppy the owl’s adventures – learning about the stars in The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark, and now another generation get to experience this story on stage at the Civic Theatre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th...0January 25, 2012

    The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark

    Most adults will remember with a warm feeling inside reading about Ploppy the owl’s adventures – learning about the stars in The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark, and now another generation get to experience this story on stage at the Civic Theatre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th…

  • John Parr, who is famous for the international hit St Elmo’s Fire, is coming to Chelmsford with the American Anthems show on Friday 10th February. The production takes audiences on a journey from the East to the West Coast of the USA, searching for a huge Rock star that disappeared...0January 24, 2012

    John Parr in American Anthems

    John Parr, who is famous for the international hit St Elmo’s Fire, is coming to Chelmsford with the American Anthems show on Friday 10th February. The production takes audiences on a journey from the East to the West Coast of the USA, searching for a huge Rock star that disappeared…

  • Chelmsford CHESS has benefited from a £600 donation raised by Chelmsford’s new comedy club – Comedy Showcase. Their festive fundraiser, featuring triple Perrier Award nominee Dan Antopolski, Nat Luurtsema, and Chris Martin played to a packed house at the Cramphorn Theatre for the event that aimed to raise both funds...0January 23, 2012

    Comedy Showcase Fundraiser raises cash for CHESS

    Chelmsford CHESS has benefited from a £600 donation raised by Chelmsford’s new comedy club – Comedy Showcase. Their festive fundraiser, featuring triple Perrier Award nominee Dan Antopolski, Nat Luurtsema, and Chris Martin played to a packed house at the Cramphorn Theatre for the event that aimed to raise both funds…

  • It’s exciting times in the Meet Me At The Border camp at the moment, after releasing their new EP Lead From the Front. The group express the satisfaction they all feel from hearing the final product of something they have invested so much time and effort on. Producer Danny B...0January 8, 2012

    Meet Me At The Border

    It’s exciting times in the Meet Me At The Border camp at the moment, after releasing their new EP Lead From the Front. The group express the satisfaction they all feel from hearing the final product of something they have invested so much time and effort on. Producer Danny B…

  • It’s been a while since I last went to a pantomime – and by ‘a while’ I mean I can’t remember – so I can’t deny I am pretty excited as I walk through the doors of the Civic Theatre for this year’s offering, Sleeping Beauty. There are goody boxes and...0December 5, 2011

    Sleeping Beauty

    It’s been a while since I last went to a pantomime – and by ‘a while’ I mean I can’t remember – so I can’t deny I am pretty excited as I walk through the doors of the Civic Theatre for this year’s offering, Sleeping Beauty. There are goody boxes and…

  • Heavy punk rockers Meet Me At The Border have released the video to their anthemic track Fires a week before their new EP is out. Lead From The Front is a five track collection that is available on the 18th November, and opens with Fires. The video sees the boys...0November 13, 2011

    Meet Me At The Border – Fires Video

    Heavy punk rockers Meet Me At The Border have released the video to their anthemic track Fires a week before their new EP is out. Lead From The Front is a five track collection that is available on the 18th November, and opens with Fires. The video sees the boys…

  • With vintage fashions and trends incredibly popular at the moment, demonstrated by the success of the Vintage Boutique at Hooga recently, Essex Vintage Wedding Fair is bringing a unique vintage inspired bridal show to the Shire Hall on Saturday 19th November 2011 from 10am – 3pm. On show will be...0November 10, 2011

    Essex Vintage Wedding Fair

    With vintage fashions and trends incredibly popular at the moment, demonstrated by the success of the Vintage Boutique at Hooga recently, Essex Vintage Wedding Fair is bringing a unique vintage inspired bridal show to the Shire Hall on Saturday 19th November 2011 from 10am – 3pm. On show will be…

  • Based on the classic American children’s book by L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz, Chelmsford Young Gen’s forthcoming show is very different from the Judy Garland version we all know. The Wiz takes the well-known fairy tale in a modern urban direction with an exciting rock score. The 1975...0November 8, 2011

    The Wiz

    Based on the classic American children’s book by L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz, Chelmsford Young Gen’s forthcoming show is very different from the Judy Garland version we all know. The Wiz takes the well-known fairy tale in a modern urban direction with an exciting rock score. The 1975…

  • Local metallers Osmium Guillotine have come out with another storming themed epic in the form of Hobgoblin, named after the famous ale. Brewed by the Wychwood Brewery, in Oxfordshire, Hobgoblin is famous for it’s ‘What’s the matter lager boy, afraid you might taste something’ advertising slogan, and dark fantasy theming....0November 7, 2011

    Hobgoblin

    Local metallers Osmium Guillotine have come out with another storming themed epic in the form of Hobgoblin, named after the famous ale. Brewed by the Wychwood Brewery, in Oxfordshire, Hobgoblin is famous for it’s ‘What’s the matter lager boy, afraid you might taste something’ advertising slogan, and dark fantasy theming….

  • Three outstanding soloists perform alongside City of London Sinfonia on Sunday 20th November at THe Civic Theatre. The evening of superb classical music is the second performance in this year’s M&G Civic Concert at the Civic Theatre and features conductor and clarinettist Michael Collins at the helm. Opening the programme...0November 6, 2011

    M&G Civic Concert: City of London Sinfonia

    Three outstanding soloists perform alongside City of London Sinfonia on Sunday 20th November at THe Civic Theatre. The evening of superb classical music is the second performance in this year’s M&G Civic Concert at the Civic Theatre and features conductor and clarinettist Michael Collins at the helm. Opening the programme…

  • Whilst the protesters outside St Paul’s Cathedral are getting the majority of the news, there has been another protest recently against a new government bill affecting squatter’s rights. Steve FP’s new song, Empty is backing the protest against the Government’s planned anti-squatting laws. Empty - a nifty and catchy ska...0November 6, 2011

    Squatter’s Rights Protest Song

    Whilst the protesters outside St Paul’s Cathedral are getting the majority of the news, there has been another protest recently against a new government bill affecting squatter’s rights. Steve FP’s new song, Empty is backing the protest against the Government’s planned anti-squatting laws. Empty – a nifty and catchy ska…

  • On the back of a hugely successful 2010 tour Essence Of Ireland return to the Civic Theatre with a brand new show on Wednesday 9th November that is bigger and better than ever. Essence Of Ireland follows the story of Sean Dempsey and Coro McGowen, who meet in Ireland in...0November 5, 2011

    Essence of Ireland

    On the back of a hugely successful 2010 tour Essence Of Ireland return to the Civic Theatre with a brand new show on Wednesday 9th November that is bigger and better than ever. Essence Of Ireland follows the story of Sean Dempsey and Coro McGowen, who meet in Ireland in…

  • Kicking the winter season off for performance enthusiasts Chelmsford Theatre Workshop, is their much anticipated production of Jekyll and Hyde. We took a few moments to chat to director Debbie Miles, to gauge an inkling of what to expect, without spoiling the surprises in store! Although a widely well known...0November 1, 2011

    Jekyll and Hyde at the Old Court Theatre

    Kicking the winter season off for performance enthusiasts Chelmsford Theatre Workshop, is their much anticipated production of Jekyll and Hyde. We took a few moments to chat to director Debbie Miles, to gauge an inkling of what to expect, without spoiling the surprises in store! Although a widely well known…

  • When I was a young, naïve lad – still at school & just discovering what I liked in the world, a friend introduced me to an alternative music choice and a secret club of radio listeners that had found a way to hear this music on the airwaves. Back then...0October 25, 2011

    John Peel – Seven Years On

    When I was a young, naïve lad – still at school & just discovering what I liked in the world, a friend introduced me to an alternative music choice and a secret club of radio listeners that had found a way to hear this music on the airwaves. Back then…

  • To promote the Acoustic Avalon Show that takes place at the end of October, local guitar maestro Richard Capener has teamed up with G7th Capos and Rotosound Strings for a fantastic giveaway. In order to have a chance at getting hold of some great guitar freebies simply post something on...0October 18, 2011

    Richard Capener’s Acoustic Giveaway

    To promote the Acoustic Avalon Show that takes place at the end of October, local guitar maestro Richard Capener has teamed up with G7th Capos and Rotosound Strings for a fantastic giveaway. In order to have a chance at getting hold of some great guitar freebies simply post something on…

  • On Saturday 22nd October, Chelmsford Social Club is hosting the county’s first ever blues festival, in aid of The J’s Hospice. The line-up features Larry Miller deadlinging, as well as Ben Poole who was recently votes Best Newcomer by Blues Matters, the UK’s premier blues magazine. This event day runs...0October 16, 2011

    Blues In Town

    On Saturday 22nd October, Chelmsford Social Club is hosting the county’s first ever blues festival, in aid of The J’s Hospice. The line-up features Larry Miller deadlinging, as well as Ben Poole who was recently votes Best Newcomer by Blues Matters, the UK’s premier blues magazine. This event day runs…

  • The unique psychological thriller Equus presented by London Classic Theatre is coming to the Civic Theatre between Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th November. Peter Shaffer’s play, inspired by disturbing true events explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality. In a Hampshire stable, a youth blinds six horses with...0October 5, 2011

    Equus

    The unique psychological thriller Equus presented by London Classic Theatre is coming to the Civic Theatre between Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th November. Peter Shaffer’s play, inspired by disturbing true events explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality. In a Hampshire stable, a youth blinds six horses with…

  • Playing at the Civic Theatre on Saturday 8th October is Kathryn Tickell, the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of Northumbria. This show is based on interviews and recordings Kathryn has done over the years with family members and the...0October 1, 2011

    Kathryn Tickell: Northumbrian Voices

    Playing at the Civic Theatre on Saturday 8th October is Kathryn Tickell, the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of Northumbria. This show is based on interviews and recordings Kathryn has done over the years with family members and the…

Reviews
  • A dark cloud lowered itself over the Chelmsford music scene last year when the tragic news came in about local hip-hop legends The Boys being brutally gunned down after their gig at the Golden Fleece. A rare talent had gone but they didn’t leave us with nothing, as The Boys’...

    The Boys – The Town

    Posted on January 14, 2012 | No Comments
    A dark cloud lowered itself over the Chelmsford music scene last year when the tragic news came in about local hip-hop legends The Boys being brutally gunned down after their gig at the Golden Fleece. A rare talent had gone but they didn’t leave us with nothing, as The Boys’...

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  • My Cousin Rachel is a mystery-romance penned by British novelist Daphne du Mauier. It tells the torment of Philip Ashby, a young Cornish batchelor, originally determined to unravel the apparent mystery surrounding his cousin Ambrose’s sudden death. As the story unfolds, we find Phillip falling helplessly in love with his...

    My Cousin Rachel @ Old Court Theatre

    Posted on January 8, 2012 | No Comments
    My Cousin Rachel is a mystery-romance penned by British novelist Daphne du Mauier. It tells the torment of Philip Ashby, a young Cornish batchelor, originally determined to unravel the apparent mystery surrounding his cousin Ambrose’s sudden death. As the story unfolds, we find Phillip falling helplessly in love with his...

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  • Rounding up the 2011′s Panic Nights with a jam packed line up at Hooga Bar, the splendid array of local music showcased this evening certainly didn’t disappoint. Kicking off the festivities is James McKay. James’ mellow tones and overall warm acoustic sound draws in the growing audience and provides a...

    Christmas Panic Live @ Hooga

    Posted on January 8, 2012 | No Comments
    Rounding up the 2011′s Panic Nights with a jam packed line up at Hooga Bar, the splendid array of local music showcased this evening certainly didn’t disappoint. Kicking off the festivities is James McKay. James’ mellow tones and overall warm acoustic sound draws in the growing audience and provides a...

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  • Unfortunately ill-drummer-syndrome meant that the penultimate Panic @ Hooga night was in jeopardy after one of the bands had to pull out, however headliners My Heroine were having none of it and brought their own support act along, which instantly gets them in our good books! Chris Hobart’s acoustic style...

    My Heroine – Panic Live

    Posted on December 21, 2011 | No Comments
    Unfortunately ill-drummer-syndrome meant that the penultimate Panic @ Hooga night was in jeopardy after one of the bands had to pull out, however headliners My Heroine were having none of it and brought their own support act along, which instantly gets them in our good books! Chris Hobart’s acoustic style...

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  • Four track EP Against the Wall from political band Stormchild is full of commendable energy and enthusiasm from start to finish. Computer Brain starts the proceedings off, with some vigorous guitars and classically punky vocals. There are some effective tempo changes during the song to keep things interesting and our...

    Storm Child – Against The Wall

    Posted on November 7, 2011 | No Comments
    Four track EP Against the Wall from political band Stormchild is full of commendable energy and enthusiasm from start to finish. Computer Brain starts the proceedings off, with some vigorous guitars and classically punky vocals. There are some effective tempo changes during the song to keep things interesting and our...

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  • The latest self-titled musical offering by Canvey Island singer/songwriter Darren Jones gets off to a storming start with album opener Lucy Won’t Let On. It is heartfelt and almost vulnerable, with such emotional honesty to the lyrics that you find yourself unwittingly becoming pensive about your own life and situations....

    Darren Jones – Darren Jones

    Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments
    The latest self-titled musical offering by Canvey Island singer/songwriter Darren Jones gets off to a storming start with album opener Lucy Won’t Let On. It is heartfelt and almost vulnerable, with such emotional honesty to the lyrics that you find yourself unwittingly becoming pensive about your own life and situations....

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  • Beginning with a sample resembling sounds reminiscent of pier arcades, before jumping in with raucous, jagged guitars and staccato vocals, The Ends create a first impression that is lively and fun. Title track Talk of the South really sets a precedent for the rest of their EP. All parts work...

    The Ends – Talk of the South

    Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments
    Beginning with a sample resembling sounds reminiscent of pier arcades, before jumping in with raucous, jagged guitars and staccato vocals, The Ends create a first impression that is lively and fun. Title track Talk of the South really sets a precedent for the rest of their EP. All parts work...

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  • Paolo Morena is a travelling troubadour that has finally settled down. You could say he now has found and placed his roots in music as well as life. I first remember seeing Paolo play live with The Morenas many moons back at a Bay Day festival, when it was held...

    The Mighty Small Launch

    Posted on October 24, 2011 | No Comments
    Paolo Morena is a travelling troubadour that has finally settled down. You could say he now has found and placed his roots in music as well as life. I first remember seeing Paolo play live with The Morenas many moons back at a Bay Day festival, when it was held...

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