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Weymouth's Sense of Unity parade (Image: Sarah Hickson)

Dorset fills coast and countryside with art and performances

This September, there’ll be two weekends of outdoor art and performances in Dorset for the Inside Out festival…

DESTINY with Florence Espeut-Nickless (Photo: Chelsey Cliff)

Edinburgh Fringe: What to see this week

Edinburgh Fringe 2021 kicked off this weekend, so we take a look at some of the quirky, innovative and inspirational offerings available…

THE LAND OF OUR FATHER AND MOTHERS

A summer season of fringe favourites and emerging artists in London

Looking to get your theatre and comedy fix in London this summer? The Pleasance will feature a season of Fringe favourites and emerging artists…

Hotel Paradiso, courtesy of The Other Richard

Outdoor circus season tumbles into Norwich for the summer

NTERLUDE in the CLOSE will bring a season of outdoor events to Norwich. Get ready for comedy, cabaret and circus…

IF MK 2021 Requardt & Rosenberg's Future Cargo photo Camilla Greenwell

Robotic birds, sci-fi dance and a slapstick picnic at Milton Keynes festival

This July, IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2021 will return to the city centre and its green spaces for 21 days of eclectic entertainment…

2021 Brighton Fringe logo

Brighton Fringe keeps us entertained for an extra fortnight

Sad that Brighton Fringe is over? Whether you’re not quite ready for the fun to end, or haven’t managed to pop along yet, there’s some good news!

The Revel Puck Circus

Revel Puck Circus bring their Wing Scuffle Spectacular to East London

This summer, The Revel Puck Circus will be filling their Big Top with quirky performances as they bring their new show to East London…

Also Festival 2021 in Warwickshire

A summer festival of new ideas and relaxation

If you’re keen to get back out to a festival this summer, after a difficult year, then ALSO 2021 may be just what you’re looking for…

Above, courtesy of Samuel Mills Photography

Circus tour swings into town

If you’re ready to swing back into summer entertainment with some circus shows, then Lost in Translation’s latest London tour may just be of interest…

Ockham's Razor This Time UK Tour 2021

It’s time for innovative acrobatics with This Time

If you’re up for a story, told through original acrobatics, then get ready for the latest tour from Ockham’s Razor…

The Bloody Chamber (credit Russ Francis Photography)

Fairy tales are given a circus makeover in The Bloody Chamber

Fancy watching some fairy tales with a difference? Proteus Theatre will bring their adaptation of Angela Carter’s collection The Bloody Chamber to Worthing this June…

2021 Brighton Fringe logo

Weird, wild and wonderful shows at Brighton Fringe

If you’re looking for some quirky entertainment to liven up the next month, then Brighton Fringe might just have what you’re looking for…

BRUT

Quirky new shows at Fringe Futures Festival

Fancy a month-long festival of performances that feature everything from interactive game shows and knitting to surreal comedy and reptilian drag?

Tract + Touch’s Wig Show

It’s time for children to wig out!

This week, vocal performers Tract + Touch, launched four free videos to bring the playful and outrageous back to learning…

Question Mark by Emily Morter on Unsplash

Explore your curiosity and creativity with UCL’s virtual events

This month, UCL are hosting an array of virtual activities to offer a much-needed distraction from lockdown…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

Top Story

Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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