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A Human Aquarium in Leeds

The Human Aquarium is a new exhibition opening on Friday 15th February in Leeds, looking at the world through the eyes of sea mammals…

Classic comedy at Bristol’s Slapstick festival

The 15th annual edition of Slapstick, the UK’s biggest festival of silent and classic screen comedy, will take place from Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th January in Bristol…

A festival of eclectic arts performances at PUSH festival

HOME’S PUSH festival, which takes place from 11th to 26th January, is one of the region’s key arts events, showcasing a range of creative talent in north west England…

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What lies beneath the circus showmanship?

Putting female strength, skill and power centre stage, No Show joyously and heartbreakingly deconstructs superhuman circus performers and reveals what lies hidden beneath the showmanship…

A theatre production highlighting the migrant experience

Performed by a mixed ensemble, including those who have recently sought refuge in the UK, Welcome to the UK has its world premiere at The Bunker this January…

Forget Dancing on Ice, skate with penguins in London

QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl in London is offering the ultimate winter treat, as five Humboldt penguins waddle into the ice-rink on Saturday 19th January…

Cider, singing, dancing and lots of noise… it’s time to go wassailing

On the old Twelfth Night (17th January) a traditional ceremony known as a wassail takes place in villages and orchards across England…

Roman style racing at the World MTB Chariot Racing Championships

The people of Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales will be turning Roman this month as they celebrate Saturnalia with some special events…

A Hair of the Dog Jog in Sheffield with beer and cake

Why not get 2019 off to a good/bad start, by putting some of those new year resolutions to one side and joining the annual Sheffield Hair of the Dog Jog on Saturday 12th January…

Burghead’s New Year fire festival

The Burning of the Clavie is a unique fire festival held annually on 11th January in Burghead, Scotland…

A macabre and darkly funny play at the White Bear Theatre

Blue Devil Productions presents Franz Kafka – Apparatus at the White Bear Theatre in London, where audiences are invited to attend a most unusual execution…

The ancient custom of Apple Howling in West Sussex

Apple Howling is an ancient custom that traditionally takes place in the apple orchards of southern England. Bolney in West Sussex has revived the custom…

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