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Dominique Young Unique - The Old Blue Last - 16th August 2010

Dominique Young Unique at The Old Blue Last

18 year-old Dominique Young Unique plays at The Old Blue Last on the 16th August…

Bowjangles play Chelmarsh Parish Hall in September

Bowjangles put some jingle jangle into their stage show

Bowjangles combine fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show. They are playing the Chelmarsh Parish Hall on the 17th September 2010…

Gonzo Moose - Is That Bolt in Your Neck - At Burton Borough School in September

Is That Bolt in Your Neck?

A fast-paced, rollicking ride mixing spooky paranoia, surreal nightmare and frantic farce inspired by gothic horror movie classics of the 1930’s. On at Burton Borough School on the 29th September 2010…

The Charity Shop Cabaret at Bridgnorth Youth Centre in September

Surreal comedy with The Charity Shop Cabaret

The Charity Shop Cabaret is a concoction of cutting-edge theatre and surreal comedy. A hilarious journey into Elspeth Garter’s charity shop: a welcoming world of rummage and romance, jumble and joy, bingo and the bizarre. On at Bridgnorth Youth Centre on the 22nd September 2010…

Evans nose I’m not miserable now

Simon Evans directs a swash-buckling cast in Cyrano de Bergerac. The play is on at The White Bear Theatre from 3rd August until 4th September…

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court Estate - August 2010

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta attracts 500,000 visitors during the show’s four days. If you’re looking for a fun day out for the family or simply to soak up the atmosphere come along. The event is held from the 12th to the 15th August 2010…

The National Forest Wood Fair - Beacon Hill Country Park - August 2010

If you go down to the woods today…

The National Forest Wood Fair is an annual event with plenty of tree themed entertainment for all the family. Head to Beacon Hill Country Park on the 30th August to join in the fun…

British Birdwatching Fair - Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre - August 2010

A flock of activities to enjoy at the Birdfair

Come along to the Birdfair and participate in the many events that have been organised by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and the RSPB. From the 20th to the 22nd August 2010…

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival - August

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival

Kettlewell is a picturesque village situated in the Yorkshire Dales, the annual Scarecrow Festival is held from the 14th to the 22nd August this year…

The Charity Shop Cabaret at Wigmore Village Hall in September

Rummage and romance at Wigmore Village Hall

The Charity Shop Cabaret is a concoction of cutting-edge theatre and surreal comedy. A hilarious journey into Elspeth Garter’s charity shop: a welcoming world of rummage and romance, jumble and joy, bingo and the bizarre. On at Wigmore Village Hall on the 23th September 2010…

Bowjangles play at Habberley Village Hall in September

Put some spangle into your evening with Bowjangles

Bowjangles combine fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show. They are playing the Habberley Village Hall on the 18th September 2010…

The Charity Shop Cabaret at Eardisley Village Hall in September

Journey into the bizarre world of The Charity Shop Cabaret

The Charity Shop Cabaret is a concoction of cutting-edge theatre and surreal comedy. A hilarious journey into Elspeth Garter’s charity shop: a welcoming world of rummage and romance, jumble and joy, bingo and the bizarre. On at Eardisley Village Hall on the 24th September 2010…

The Charity Shop Cabaret at Cardington Village Hall in September

Charity Shop Cabaret at Cardington

The Charity Shop Cabaret is a concoction of cutting-edge theatre and surreal comedy. A hilarious journey into Elspeth Garter’s charity shop: a welcoming world of rummage and romance, jumble and joy, bingo and the bizarre. On at Cardington Village Hall on the 25th September 2010…

Piping Live! 2009 in Glasgow

Go piping crazy at Piping Live!

Every August Glasgow hosts the international piping festival, Piping Live! The festival events include piping bands, demonstrations, displays and exhibitions. The festival is on from the 9th to the 15th August 2010…

Bowjangles play Cawley Hall in September

A performance to make a song and dance about

Bowjangles combine fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show. They are playing the Crawley Hall on the 16th September 2010…

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