Essex Mainly Weekender Events

Sunday cinema trip for anyone who’d like to come along.

Remake of the old Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Heard it’s really good from someone who’s seen it at ‘secret screening’!

The 17:30 screening is on an XL screen and tickets would normally be £16.49 each. But I’m an odeon myLimitless member so can get a 10% discount which means they’ll be £14.85 each.

If you are coming click the attend button and pay upfront and i will then book us tickets all in a row.

Can meet up before hand for a quick drink or have a drink or food after the film if any interest.

Below is the film description.

In a bleak, near-future society where entertainment has devolved into brutal spectacle, The Running Man is the nation's highest-rated television program—a deadly 30-day survival contest broadcast live to the masses.

Working-class hero Ben Richards (Glen Powell), desperate to secure life-saving funds for his critically ill daughter, reluctantly accepts the ruthless producer Dan Killian's (Josh Brolin) offer to become a "Runner." His only hope for survival—and a massive cash prize—is to evade a league of professional, heavily armed assassins known as Hunters.

Helmed by visionary director Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead), this adaptation is crafted to be more faithful to Stephen King's original Richard Bachman novel than the 1987 predecessor. Richards' grit and defiance quickly make him an unexpected icon and a genuine threat to the corrupt system. As the ratings soar and the danger intensifies, Ben must outwit the Hunters and a nation addicted to his potential downfall.

Witness a satire as relevant as ever, packed with high-octane thrills and a visceral, character-driven fight for freedom.

This will be a fun Sunday outing to Fairgame Canary Wharf.

Time liable to change as this place has to be pre booked and it does sell out. They limit number of people to make it a better experience.

Tickets are £19 each which is which is payable upfront.

Transport wise you would need to either buy a train ticket or drive up. If theres interest for this we can something out. Times etc…

Or can meet at Canary Wharf.

Will be a bit of direct messaging once you’ve booked.

Here’s the description of what Fairgame is.

Fairgame Canary Wharf is an adults-only entertainment concept that brings the fun and nostalgia of a classic fairground right into the heart of London's business district.

Here are the key highlights:
🎡 The Experience
• Reimagined Fairground Games: It features classic fairground and arcade games (like Roll-A-Ball Derby, Skeeball, and Whac-A-Mole) that have been upgraded with cutting-edge RFID technology and live digital leaderboards.

• Competitive Fun: You use a games card to tap into the activities, allowing you to play for fun, get competitive, track your scores, and compete for prizes and bragging rights.
• Nostalgia with an Adult Twist: It perfectly balances childhood fun with grown-up indulgences.

🍔 Food & Drink
• Street Food Revolution: Instead of typical sad fairground snacks, Fairgame partners with some of London's best street food vendors, often including popular names like Burger&Beyond, Rudy's Pizza, and Taco Collective.

• Banging Cocktails & Candy: The venue boasts multiple bars serving expertly crafted cocktails, artisanal spirits, and frozen margaritas. The Candy Stand offers a nostalgic sugar rush with an adult twist, featuring treats like Prosecco-infused candy floss and boozy sweets.

🥂 Vibe & Spaces
• Adults Only: It's designed as a playground for grown-ups, making it ideal for after-work drinks, date nights, or group outings.
• Venue Features: It includes a huge waterside terrace, multiple bars (like the Carousel Bar), and unique private/semi-private event spaces such as the Holy Duck Lounge and the Big Top Mezzanine.

In short, Fairgame is an immersive activity bar that merges the high-energy, nostalgic fun of a fairground with high-quality food, drinks, and modern technology.

https://www.wearefairgame.com/

This is my first attempt at organising an event and it’s a straight gamble with how many people join my newly started Meetup group + who would like to come to this event + how many tickets are left.

At time of writing this (26th Oct) Colchester Arts Centre has 36 tickets left.

Tickets are £21.50 each and I will send you bank detsils to pay to if you want to come.

Here’s their description of the main act.

Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.

With his trademark hard-hitting ‘take no prisoners’ comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!) he will be hilariously pontificating on subjects like middle aged dating, social media, the insanity of modern politics and the fact that his daughters love him but don’t respect him. He believes that, after you’ve seen the show, you’ll feel exactly the same way.

His last tour was extended four times and he’s one of a select number of comics to have done Live At The Apollo three times and the Royal Variety twice, TV also includes Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice You’re Fired, Bake Off Extra Slice and Would I Lie To You.

Find out more here: https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173658200/events/428674057?_gl=11k0r3qu_gaMjM0NjMxMDM5LjE3NjEyNjE0MTM._ga_Y4V7HBYV3K*czE3NjE0NjgwNTkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjE0Njg2OTMkajYwJGwwJGgw