Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's our round-up of ten events going on in the Colchester area. 

1. THEATRE Clybourne Park, Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester

When: Today until April 23, 7.30pm and 2.30pm (Thursdays and Saturdays)

How much: £25 plus concessions

Contact: 01206 573948

Bruce Norris’ hilarious biting satire has never been more relevant with what is happening in the US and in Europe at the moment, and with the cast each playing a different character from a different era, this is ‘must-see’ theatre at its best.

2. COMEDY Gyles Brandreth: Word Power, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester

When: Tomorrow, doors 8pm

How much: £19, £18 concessions

Contact: 01206 500900

THE One Show reporter and former politician takes audiences on a whistle-stop tour of the English language revealing why he is one of its biggest fans.

3. FAIR Town and Country Fair, Lower Castle Park, Colchester

When: Tomorrow and Sunday, 10am to 5pm

How much: £6, £5 concessions

Contact: 01206 263088

ALL the fun of the fair makes a welcome return to the town's park with plenty for both young and old.

Among the many attractions on offer include a dog and duck show, Suffolk Punch heavy horse display and Children's Farm.

4. MUSIC Matt Ridley Quartet, Fleece Jazz at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Keepers Lane Leavenheath, Colchester

When: Today, 7.30pm

How much: £15

Contact: 01787 211865

ONE of the country's brightest double bassists and composers, Matt is back out on the road promoting his new album Mettã with quartet of pianist John Turville, drummer George Hart, and soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde.

5. ART Lone Pine Club by Hayley Lock, The Minories, High Street, Colchester

When: Tomorrow until May 7, 10am to 5pm

Work exploring the relationship between conscious and unconscious production, inspired by Austin Osman Spare.

6. WORKSHOP Animation Taster Day for adults, Signals Media Arts Centre, St Runwald Street, Colchester

When: Tomorrow, 10am to 4pm

How much: £30

Contact: 01206 560255

Join award-winning animator, Thomas Hicks, who has animated for the likes of Paul McCartney, Channel 4 and Newton Faulkner, on an 'Animation for Adults' taster day.

Learn three different animation techniques - stop-motion, drawn animation and computer software 'After Effects', over this day-long course and watch your creations come to life.

7. KIDS Scavenger Hunt at the Naze Tower, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze

When: Tomorrow between 10am and midday

How much: £4

Contact: 01255 679379

Explore varied habitats around the Naze on a special scavenger hunt. Come along anytime between 10am and midday. Children must be accompanied.

8. BEAUTY Glam! Health & Beauty Show, Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester

When: Saturday 11am – 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm

How much: Day tickets £8, weekend tickets £10, VIP tickets £25

Contact: 01206 752443

A huge two-day health and beauty show packed with everything hair, health, fashion and beauty. There will be plenty of exhibitors, shopping, catwalk shows by Debenhams, a demonstration area with make-up masterclasses from Urban Decay and two champagne and cocktail bars.

9. HISTORY Terrific Tudors Guided Tour, Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester

When: Sunday, 2pm to 3pm

How much: Adults £7, children £4.50, family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) £20

A chance to climb Layer Marney Tower and learn some fun Tudor facts. A great way to learn about why the tower was built, who built it and why it was never finished. This event is for everyone but particularly for families and primary school aged children.

10. BALLET Don Quixote by the Bolshoi Ballet, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester

When: Sunday, 4pm

How much: £13.50, concessions £10, members £8.50

Contact: 01206 577067 Set to Leon Minkus' famous score, the Bolshoi's production of Don Quixote is colourful and challenging. Features critically acclaimed choreography by Alexei Fadeyechev.