Filmmaker Matthew John Harrison presents his documentary Oyster Land at The Commons Café in Colchester, tonight.

The atmospheric film explores Mersea Island’s ancient oyster farming traditions, capturing the deep connection between the oystermen and the estuary.

The screening will feature a Q&A and live performances from musician Rev Simpkins and poet Martin Newell.

Starts at 7pm. Tickets are £5.

On Sunday, Wise Woman perform at Colchester Arts Centre.

Their music blends lush vocal harmonies, cinematic cello, and 90s girl power.

The group’s songwriting combines folk, jazz, pop, and musical theatre, taking audiences on a journey through the lives of women, both real and imagined, from historical figures to the 2022 protest marches.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £12.50.

As part of the Colchester Fringe Festival, the Amazing Adventures of Princess Millie runs Monday to Friday at Headgate Theatre.

Based on local author Tim Strugnell’s imaginative stories, this interactive show follows Princess Millie on magical adventures through Colchester.

Directed by Richard Bland and written and devised by Stage Craft @, it’s a delightful, family-friendly production with plenty of surprises.

Showtimes vary. Tickets are £8.

Also part of the Colchester Fringe Festival, Two Come Home opens at The Mercury Studio on Tuesday and runs until Sunday.

This dramatic new piece of theatre with music tells the story of star-crossed lovers who reunite a decade after a dramatic split.

Set in rural Kentucky, the play explores themes of poverty, addiction, and domestic violence, delivering an unflinching look at America’s southern communities.

Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.

The Reggae Rumble crew hosts their monthly vinyl session in the Basement at Three Wise Monkeys on Friday.

Featuring selectas Johnnie Fisher, Harry, Erbs, and Craig Cooper, the event offers an evening of dubs, roots, and steppa reggae.

Starts at 7.30pm. Free entry.