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Around the World in 80 Days gets a circus-style makeover

Join a rag-tag band of travelling circus performers who’re embarking on their most daring feat in Around the World in 80 Days…

A clash of opposing worlds in State-less exhibition

State-less 無國界 is a new visual arts exhibition bringing together ten internationally acclaimed East and Southeast Asian artists at Two Temple Place…

Flabbergast’s The Tragedy of Macbeth promises a treat for the eyes and ears

Watch a retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth like you’ve never seen before at Southwark Playhouse this spring…

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Best places to eat pancakes this Shrove Tuesday

Got no flipping energy to make your own pancakes this Shrove Tuesday? Here’s a few of the best places in the UK to get your Pancake Day fix!

Pancake Day races and traditions you shouldn’t skip this Shrove Tuesday

From wacky races to local customs, here’s the quirkiest Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) events taking place…

Person Spec: a play where you’re part of the interview panel

Fancy livening up your next theatre visit with something a bit different? Then, Person Spec at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre is just the ticket…

What to see at VAULT Festival: Flair Ground fun and quirky cabaret

Wondering what to see at VAULT Festival 2023? Here’s what caught our eye, from fresh new finds and quirky cabaret to immersive shows and thoughtful theatre…

Battle of Nantwich storms into Cheshire for the weekend

Holly Holy Day celebrates the Battle of Nantwich with musket fire, drums and Plough Witches taking over the Cheshire market town…

Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

Abertoir Horror Festival creeps into Welsh town

Wales’ only horror film festival, Abertoir, gets under way with a line-up of more than 30 feature films and 20 shorts, including premieres, presentations and a party…

Healing stories at Tottenham Literature Festival

This week, Tottenham Literature Festival (TLF) returns to North London to celebrate enriched and diverse stories by Black authors, poets, and artists…

Halloween events round-up: no tricks, just quirky treats

All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…

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