1. Rabbit, Mercury Studio Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, until tomorrow, 6pm and 1pm (tomorrow), £13.50. 01206 573948.

Nina Raine’s debut play, which catapulted her into the group of bright young theatrical things currently dominating the London new writing scene, is the latest production by Colchester’s very own bright young theatrical things, Protocol Theatre. Not to be missed!

2. Undiscovered Live Music Contest: The Final, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, tomorrow, doors 12pm, £3. 01206 500900.

Now into its 8th year, and following county-wide heats and semi-finals, five bands battle it out to be crowned the Undiscovered ‘Best Band’ 2018 and bag themselves some great prizes. This year’s line-up consists of Bloom, Rolled Up Sleeves, Suspects, Castell and Let’s Be Strange.

3. Elysium Sky album launch, Soundhouse/Bull Pub, Crouch Street, Colchester, tomorrow, 8pm. Free. 07756 917454.

More music from seasoned veterans of the Essex live music scene, the five-piece are launching their debut album with some rocking new sounds and a spectacular light show.

4. 75th Anniversary year open day, Boxted Airfield Museum, Langham lane Langham, Colchester, Sunday, 10am. £3. 07503952354.

It’s a very special year for the historic wartime site, which was home to the 386th Bomb Group and later the 354th Fighter Group and 56th Fighter Group. In May and June there’s plenty going on so checkout their website for more details but get in there first and enjoy the first opening of the year this weekend.

5. Platform Musicals and Plays: Ivor Novello - his life and music, Headgate Theatre, Chapel Road North, Colchester, 3pm and 7.30pm. £13. 01206 366000.

A special concert given to support the work of Crohn’s and Colitis UK, Platform perform the work of one the most celebrated musical theatre composers of the 20th Century. Songs include Waltz of My Heart, We’ll Gather Lilacs and Someday My Heart Will Awake, performed by plenty of Platform stars.