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Comic art, wacky workshops and live performances at Loogabarooga Festival

Loogabarooga festival of illustrated children’s literature returns to Loughborough from 18th to 23rd October, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Beano comic…

Antic Disposition’s reimagining of Henry V tours historic cathedrals

Antic Disposition’s critically-acclaimed production of Henry V returns to English cathedrals this autumn; marking the centenary of the end of the First World War…

Discover Dickens after dark and Jane Austen’s London with literary walking festival

Literary Footprints is an annual festival celebrating London literature and authors. This October discover Shakespeare’s London, Literary St Pancras and Charles Dickens London After Dark…

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Apple games, activities and tours at Kent festival

Autumn is the time for apples, and to celebrate Brogdale in Kent will be hosting the National Apple Festival on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October…

Live drawing, workshops and geek music at comic art festival

The 2018 Lakes International Comic Art Festival will take place in Kendal, Cumbria, from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October, with author interviews, artist signings and hands-on workshops…

Vampire reindeer and zombie musicals at Mayhem Film Festival

The 14th Mayhem Film Festival will take place at the Broadway cinema in Nottingham, from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th October, with a mix of horror, sci-fi and cult cinema…

Vintage ploughing competitions and rural crafts in Warwickshire

The 68th British National Ploughing Championships will take place in Warwickshire on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October, with vintage ploughing events and rural crafts…

A celebration of seafood in Cornwall

Falmouth Oyster Festival takes place from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th October in Cornwall, championing the native Fal Oyster with parades, shucking competitions and sea shanties…

Hidden lives of Britain’s children explored in new thriller

Restless new thriller, POT, reveals the hidden lives of Britain’s invisible children, adrift in the care system and at the mercy of gang culture…

Enjoy a twist on London Cocktail Week

Apparently it’s London Cocktail Week, so what more of an excuse do you need to pop out for a cheeky drink? Here’s a few suggestions of some slightly quirky ways to celebrate…

City aglow for Light Night Leeds

Light Night Leeds 2018 will take place from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October, with more than 60 events taking place across the city…

Stroke survivors take to the stage for an innovative project

This autumn, stroke survivors will take to the stage in a daring movement and song project. Stroke Odysseys will tour the UK from Thursday 4th October to Friday 16th November…

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