Arts

What's on

Edinburgh Fringe Award winner Patrice Naiambana opens an exciting African Arts season at the Lakeside Theatre this month.

To launch an eclectic month-long celebration, Royal Shakespeare Company actor, Patrice Naiambana performs The Man Who Committed Thought, his solo show which won as Edinburgh Fringe First Award, on Saturday 6 October at the Colchester Campus.

Theatre manager Pasco Q Kevlin said: 'I am thrilled to be playing a role in promoting the first Black History month in the Colchester area, celebrating cultural diversity in our region.'

Let the SU entertain you!

This term sees world famous DJs and chart-topping pop stars visit the Colchester Campus as part of the Students’ Union’s biggest ever entertainment line-up.

On Monday 8 October pop singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor comes to Essex for an exclusive live performance and on Saturday, 13 October, Sub Zero welcomes influential DJ Paul Oakenfold.

Further highlights include a DJ set from one of the UK’s biggest bands, Razorlight, on Saturday 27 October, a night of garage heaven with DJ Luck + MC Neat and MJ Cole on Saturday 10 November and a multi-venue live music spectacular in support of the Love Music, Hate Racism campaign.

The line-up includes the popular Comedy Club every other Tuesday and a new Cabaret Club, showcasing everything from mind-readers to men regurgitating goldfish!

Students’ Union events are open to staff and students. For full details and to buy tickets online, please visit: www.essexstudent.com/tickets