• Severalls Concert Group Presents – Times and Teachests, Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue (access via School Road), Colchester, tomorrow, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. £7. 01206 512228.

EXPECT a few tears of laughter, as well as sadness, when the curtain calls for the final with the last ever Severalls show. As always some very talented young and old performers take to the stage for an all singing, all dancing musical meandering through the years.

  • Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, until tomorrow, noon to 11pm. Free until 3pm, £3 afterwards. 01206 500900.

YOUR last chance to hail the ale as this year's festival draws to a close. Don't panic Colchester Camra will make sure there's still plenty of beers, cider and perries left to drink, many of which are from local breweries.

  • The Crucible, Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, until tomorrow, 7.30pm (extra 2.30pm show tomorrow). £27 to £12. 01206 573948.

COLCHESTER director Douglas Rintoul brings his new production of Arthur Miller's classic to the Mercury following a hit run all over the UK and abroad. Among the cast are television favourites Victoria Yeates as Elizabeth Proctor and Charlie Condou as Reverend Hale.

  • June Market and Art on the Railings, St Mary's Church, High Street, Wivenhoe, tomorrow, 10am. Free.

ONE of the highlights of the estuary town's summer social calendar, this is a chance to grab yourself an artistic bargain from one of the many talented artists that live in the area. Expect plenty of river views, Constable country landscapes and a few surprises.

  • Wildlife and Country Fair, Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer de la Haye, tomorrow, 10am to 4pm. £2 adults, £1 children by donation. 01206 738172.

GO wild for this family fun day jam packed full of attractions and activities. Take a look at bees up close, go pond dipping or bug hunting and try the Brambly Hedge Trail to discover some wonderful mouse characters.