Charter Hall is the main venue in Colchester for stand-up comedy and tribute bands to perform…read more Recent visitors have included Roy 'Chubby' Brown and other high-class acts. Although some performers are not to everyone's taste, the hall itself is well-equipped with padded seat and reasonable acoustics. The atmosphere is dragged down by the fact that the hall is attached to the town's only leisure centre badminton courts painted on the floor are one feature caused by this. Staff are usually quite helpful and parking is ample, although you now have to pay to park. In all, a reasonable venue three stars.

There is so much to do at the Leisure Centre. They have the main charter hall which is a massive…read morehall which has been used for concerts, exhibitions, sports events, bridal fayres etc. There is plenty of parking and it's really easy to get to.

This is a lovely little theatre in the West End of Chelmsford. The staff are friendly and helpful…read moreand there is a wide range of productions throughout the year. There is a bar plus they sell the usual icecream and sweets etc. The pantomime is normally pretty good each year although very rarely is anyone famous in it. This years (2008-9) was disappointing however. There is a carpark next door, but whereas it used to be free after 6pm, you now have to pay.

A really nice friendly, family theatre. We have been here several times for the smaller childrens…read moreshows which have taken place in the smaller theatre to the side - all have been fantastic and the children have enjoyed, resonably priced. We have also seen the pantomine for the last three years and again everyone has been brilliant. We find because it is a smaller theatre you feel more part of the show and the children can see more and not feel overwhelmed. The prices for ice-creams and sweets are also more resonable compared with large theatres/cinemas. Carpark to the side and if after hours is only £1.

I have mixed feelings about the Cambridge Corn Exchange. I've only been to one show here, so I…read moredon't have a great deal of experience, but here are my impressions of the venue so far, in bullet format for some unknown reason: Positives: -- Great location, not that they have control over it, but right in the center of Cambridge, and well positioned for a full night out, if desired. -- It's nice and open, doesn't feel cramped but also retains a level of intimacy with the artist. Nicely done. -- I'm a big guy but found the seats in the balcony to be quite comfortable. Plenty of legroom and cushion, though perhaps night quite elevated enough from the row in front. Negatives: -- They ran out of some varieties of beer, and still water, before the show even started! That's terribly mismanaged -- The hugely bright lights that flash at the audience at impact points during a performer's music shine directly into the eyes of the people sitting in the balcony. They detract from the experience, rather than enhancing it. I don't need to be told when to be moved by the music, I can decide for myself. -- Avoid the back rows of the balcony -- I can't imagine you can see much from there. We were in the third row of the balcony (row CC), though, and thought the seats had quite a nice view, but the view of the upper part of the stage was slightly obstructed by the lighting rig. -- There's only one entrance door, so there was a queue around the corner to get in. So there it is. Overall a decent venue -- I enjoyed it more than the O2 -- but some mismanagement of both the concessions and the main performance knock it down a bit. Still, we will return because they pull in some great acts!

Thank you Suggs, we had a great time listening to your life story…read more BUT oh my, oh my, the seats in the Corn Exchange do not get any more comfortable and the sight line to the stage depends so much on the hairstyle of the person sitting directly in front of you. Time for an upgrade?

It doesn't get much better than the Arts Picturehouse when it comes to watching a film in…read moreCambridge. Located slightly out of the city centre and up a flight of stairs, it feels like a hidden paradise - well, one you're sharing with everyone else in the know! The selection of films balances between arthouse independent flicks to the big blockbusters. My visit was with my parents to see Star Wars (yes, my second viewing!) on their anniversary. What better way to spend an afternoon? Pre-booked seats meant little stress on when to arrive and no trailers meant we were quickly into the film, reducing 'that' cinema feeling. Due to the centre being very busy pre-Christmas, my mum and I also decided to get lunch at the bar on the mezzanine level. Most tables were taken - think yummy mummys and groups avoiding the high street chains - but we managed to grab one of the last between us. The menu isn't very lunch light so don't expect sandwiches and the like but I would fully recommend the delicious coq au vin. Tender chicken on the bone doused in rich gravy, perfect! Especially when you add a side of salty fries and wash it down with a glass of white wine. One of the better cinema experiences I've had and one I am jealous I cannot recreate more often.

THE place to watch a film in Cambridge. Great cafe…read more Comfy seats Eclectic choice of films. What's not to love?

Is a great place for all the family, with history to boot. its welcoming even for children and show…read morefantastic patomines at christmas defently recomend this place!

with no cinemas in sudbury anymore its nice to have a theatre where one can go for a pleasant…read moreevening to watch a good play or listen to good live bands, in a quaint setting close to the river stour and nice place to visit.

well suitated and modern, can spend a few hours here, has some fantastic restaurants, a bowling…read morealley, cinema, I think I saw a nightclub too judging by the people staggering out after our film! Also an up to date modern gym, quite a nice area of Cambridge to visit

This is what Cambridge needed - a decent leisure park for the locals away from the hustle and…read morebustle of the historic centre. And at last, a bowling alley! It also very much compliments 'The Junction' nightclub which was stuck out on its own before this was built, but now it is perfectly situated next to the bars and restaurants. It also features an LA fitness gym, which is well equipped and also has a lovely swimming pool, and also a decent cinema which isn't too crowded like the 'Vue' in town. A shame that the video shop has closed down, but I suppose that's the credit crunch!

Always enjoyed watching films there and has good atmosphere. Staff are always friendly and helpful…read more Shame you get loud annoying kids that can ruin some things, though.

Decent movie theatre, but the seats are terrible. Half are either bent out of shape and none of…read morethem are comfortable at all. Literally leave the place feeling half beat up from sitting in them for two hours straight. Good sound system and screens, mediocre service. This place always seems to have a lot of issues - hope they can update it to match the rest of Wimbledon.

I've only ever been here once as a guest, and that was to watch football, play snooker and drink…read morecheap beer. For all of the above, this is the perfect place! The drinks are very cheap indeed, but don't go expecting salubrious surroundings, this is what a proper village club should be, down to earth and social! They have the odd event on, including an annual beer festival, and I think it's available to hire for private parties. There are two distinct areas of the club too, so you can sit and do the bingo with the olds or watch the footy and play snooker with the boys.