Top 5 things to do in Colchester

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Mad Hatter at the Movies, Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester, tomorrow, 7.45pm. £10, £8 concessions. 01206 366000.

PERHAPS best known in recent years for their brilliant renditions of lesser known musicals such as Assassins and The Drowsy Chaperone, the very talented young ensemble that make up Mad Hatter are back at the Headgate with a concert of songs from the movies. Expect Bond, Disney and right up to date stuff including a La La Land medley.

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Tim Pells and his Friends, Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester, today, 7.30pm. £12, £10 concessions. 01206 366000.

An evening of classical guitar, with Tim Pells and Andrew Allen and singer Teresa Pells, featuring music from the 16th to the 21st Centuries.

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A Revolutionary Reminder, various places around Colchester, until Sunday, from 10am today until 5pm Sunday. Free. facebook.com/ARevolutionaryReminder

Marking the centenary of the start of the Russian Revolution, stirring music is being played from the back of a lorry courtesy of composer Jason Frederick. There’s also a filmic backdrop from artist Chris Dobrowolski and works by Clare Marsh and Ruth Ewan, among others.

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Snapped Ankles, Ghosts of Men, The Valhallans, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, tomorrow, doors 7.30pm. £6, £5 concessions. 01206 500900.

More cutting edge tunes this time from London post punk band, Snapped Ankles, playing alongside local noise heroes Ghosts of Men and The Valhallans.

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Colchester Heritage Tour with Sir Bob Russell - Tour B, starts Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Sunday, 10am. £5 donation. 01206 500900.

Due to popular demand, the town’s former MP and High Steward has decided to carry on his tours throughout the winter months. Taking in such sights as Jumbo, the Town Hall and of course the Castle, the £5 donation is being put towards the creation of a sculpture to Jane and Anne Taylor, the sisters behind Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.