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Students performing Blood Wedding in the Lakeside Theatre


The Arts at our


Colchester Campus Square 5 is the arts square on our Colchester Campus, where the Lakeside Theatre and Art Exchange reside, alongside the University’s Collection of Latin American Art on display in the Albert Sloman Library. A culturally diverse programme of exhibitions, concerts, performances, film and comedy nights all make Square 5 an essential destination on campus.


Lakeside Theatre – The Lakeside Theatre, which was recently transformed by an £800,000 development project, presents fresh new work that frequently hovers on the very edges of classification. Its international and culturally diverse programme marries theatre, dance, comedy, film and music in unexpected ways, explores what theatre could be, stirs the emotions, and is mischievous, funny and thought-provoking.


The Lakeside Theatre works closely with the Centre for Theatre Studies and forms the prime site for students’ engagement with the creation, viewing and critique of contemporary performance. By also working closely with student societies such as Theatre Arts, Classical Music and Art Film, students are given the opportunity to perform, direct, stage manage and curate.


Art Exchange – Art Exchange is one of the region’s leading galleries of contemporary art, showing the work of internationally renowned artists, such as Steve McQueen and William Kentridge, while also supporting emerging talent.


Proud of its academic reputation, Art Exchange plays an important role in the cultural life of both the Colchester Campus and town, drawing a wide audience to its exhibitions and events.


University of Essex Collection of Latin American Art – The University’s extraordinary collection of Latin American art is on display in the Albert Sloman Library and in the parkland where the Colchester Campus resides. With over 650 artworks, by more than 350 artists from 17 countries, it is the largest public collection of its kind in Europe and is now available digitally at: www.ueclaa.org.


The Arts at our


Southend Campus Cultural Hub – The University is closely involved in the development of a Cultural Hub strategy for Southend which aims to build on the rich tapestry of cultural activities in the town and surrounding area.


Clifftown Studios – The University has refurbished the former Clifftown United Reform Church in Southend to create the new Clifftown Studios. This complements the University’s existing facilities in Southend by providing further space for the teaching, training, rehearsal and performance of East 15 Acting School students. Developments included the conversion of the nave into an exciting performance space with innovative lighting and seating for up to 200. This beautiful and flexible space is used for professional and community performances.


Maggie Kleszcz, third-year BA Drama and Modern Languages student, Katowice, Poland


Maggie came to Essex after studying musical theatre in London and is now spending her year abroad in Bologna, Italy.


The arts facilities at Essex are truly marvellous and I am taking full advantage of them. When I saw the Lakeside


Theatre and Art Exchange for the first time, I immediately knew that Essex was the place for me. Last year I performed in the premiere of Jonathan Lichtenstein’s The Requiem at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds. This was an absolutely fascinating and wonderful experience as we worked alongside professionals in the only surviving example of a Regency theatre in this country.


There are so many things that have happened in the past three years that I will never forget. Essex has opened a door to the world for me; I would not be here in Bologna without the excellent preparation I received in my first two years for which I am ever so grateful.


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