Colchester Stage Acts 2025

See who is delivering talks at Wellbeing festival this year.

Saturday

Glitter Your Mama

Birthed out of a Lonely Lady’s laundry overspill, GYM’s songs depict the bittersweet edges of domestic life, love, and the quiet loneliness of womanhood. She brings her womanly wit with a whimsical flair, full of fun yet raw emotion, to the stage!  

a singer songwriter/musician

Ash Carr, a singer songwriter/musician from Ipswich Suffolk. He has played many gigs and open mics around the East of England including Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and London. Including the Suffolk Show with BBC Radio Suffolk and most recently at the Cambridge Club festival. You can check out his latest single ‘Blinded’ on YouTube here at https://youtu.be/Rx_qUHndjrw?si=PPCeT7XhGG
 

She Brings the Rain - Songwriters, vocals, violin and guitar

She Brings the Rain are two versatile musicians from Harwich, Ruth and Jim, who play folk music at festivals and local events. Playing original songs, covering music they love and making it our own with great wit and talent, this is certainly not one to miss!

Sunday

11am

The Truth About Menopause Supplements

20 minute TALK with Melissa Neisler Dickinson

Join Melissa Neisler Dickinson to explore the best vitamins for menopause and uncover the truth about supplements. Learn to choose science-backed nutrients and avoid misleading claims, empowering your health with expert knowledge.

Melissa Neisler Dickinson, founder of The Menopause Vitamin Company, retrained at 51 after her own struggles. A passionate educator, she empowers women and businesses to navigate menopause confidently. Her innovative work earned a highly commended award at the Suffolk Small Business Awards.

11:30am

The Mechanics of Manifestation

20 minute TALK with Giles Bryant

How does manifestation really work? What can I do to create a life of purpose, joy and abundance? In this practical talk, based on his new book, Giles Bryant shares 30 years of research to help you achieve the life of your dreams.

Giles Bryant LL.B, originally training to be a barrister, embraced yoga, meditation, and healing in the mid-1990s. Since then, he has dedicated his life to uplifting individual and planetary consciousness and is a well-known figure at Life Arts events, contributing with photos, video, and music.

12pm

The CBD industry

20 minute TALK with Tannine Montgomery

Let’s talk cannabis & CBD. The ever changing industry from prescriptions to CBD business owners. What the U.K. is doing to help improve access for people in need?

Tannine Montgomery is a mother to four beautiful children, a career to my oldest daughter, a business owner and an advocate for the use of cannabis for medical purposes. I have studied cannabis for many years and witnessed the possible benefits it can have. I have developed products & built a business selling natural products to aid relief for so many.

12:30pm

The Secret to Becoming Your Most Powerful Self

20 min TALK with Wai Cheung

Experience a cutting-edge approach that reveals the secret to becoming your most powerful self. With techniques that are simple enough for children to use, yet powerful enough to transform your life, you’ll leave with a skill that will empower you forever.

Wai Cheung is a transformational coach and sought-after speaker who helps professionals align their heart and mind for rapid breakthroughs. Using a unique approach, he empowers clients to find direction, unleash their power, and move rapidly towards their life’s purpose.

1pm

Crystals that aid Communication and Confidence

50 minute TALK  with Dawn Meadows

Discover powerful crystals for self-esteem, confidence, and clear expression. Learn how crystals can enhance communication skills and help you express ideas with clarity.

Dawn Meadows is based in Colchester, she shares her deep crystal and spiritual wisdom through workshops and unique crystal readings, offering guidance and clarity.

2:30pm

Natural Stress Relief & Personalised Skincare Rituals

20 minute TALK with Becky Pope

Join Clinical Aromatherapist Becky Pope to explore how stress affects your skin and well-being. Discover the power of essential oils and daily rituals with her Breathe, Live, and Rest Calm blends—designed to restore calm, clarity, and balance in 22 seconds.

Becky Pope is an IFPA-registered Clinical Aromatherapist who transformed personal health struggles into a wellness mission. After overcoming chronic migraines and skin issues holistically, she founded B Calm in 2021—blending aromatherapy expertise with product design to create organic stress-relief tools, including her exclusive glass diffuser.

3pm

Piano Relaxation

40 minute RELAXATION with Ian & Cathy Haywood

Join Ian & Cathy for piano relaxation from Ian
Haywood’s piano meditation album ‘Thoughts,
Dreams and Mindstreams’.