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Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside
Join us for Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside at Colchester Arts Centre in Colchester. This live event is part of the venue’s varied programme of live entertainment, culture and community events.
Tickets £21.50. 7.30pm, show starts 8pm. Age Guidance: 14 + (contains swearing) With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day. Socials & Website: brianbilston.com/ Instagram: @brian_bilston Facebook.com/brianbilston Bluesky: @brianbilston.bsky.social
Tickets are likely to be popular, so early booking is recommended. Secure your place and enjoy a brilliant live event at Colchester Arts Centre.
Venue
Colchester Arts Centre, affectionately known as “the little church with the big attitude,” is a dynamic venue nestled in the heart of Essex. Housed in the historic St. Mary-at-the-Walls church, the Arts Centre offers a rich tapestry of events, from live music and comedy to theatre and community gatherings.
Location: Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF
Getting Here:
- By Train: The venue is approximately a 15-minute walk from Colchester Town Station and a 20-minute walk from Colchester North Station.
- By Bus: Several bus routes serve the area, with stops near the venue. The High Street is a 5-minute walk away, serviced by multiple bus lines.
Parking:
- St. Mary’s Car Park: Located on Balkerne Hill, this car park is a 5-minute walk from the venue.
- Nunns Road Car Park: Situated off Middleborough, it’s approximately a 7-minute walk to the Arts Centre.
- Osborne Street Car Park: About a 10-minute walk from the venue, accessible via St. John’s Street.
Please note that parking charges apply at these locations.
Contact Information:
- Box Office: 01206 500900
- Email: info@colchesterartscentre.com
For more details on upcoming events and ticket bookings, please visit the Colchester Arts Centre website.
Experience the vibrant arts scene at Colchester Arts Centre, easily accessible by public transport and offering convenient parking options to enhance your visit.
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