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Windrush Festival 2023

Arts festival marks HMS Windrush anniversary

Head to north London to mark the 75th anniversary of HMS Windrush landing on our shores with music, art and a family-friendly block party…

Another Fine Fest 2017 - Ulverston - Cumbria - Contrary Life

Birthplace of Stan Laurel puts on Another Fine Fest

This weekend the streets of Ulverston will be splashed with colour as Another Fine Fest returns with street art, music and wacky cabaret…

Music and Flow 3 - courtesy of St John's Smith Square

London, it’s time to Baroque as music festival hits town

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to Baroque! Starting today, St John’s in Smith Square hosts the London Festival of Baroque Music…

VAULT Festival 2023

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 - Holly Holy Day - Sealed Knot

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…

The Golden Key: A City of London Corporation event (Image: Simon Jacobs)

Go on an immersive theatre adventure in the City of London

The City of London’s square mile comes alive with a spectacular day of immersive, theatrical events as must-see adventure, The Golden Key, takes place…

Old Royal Naval College (Image: ©ORNC and Jigsaw Design & Publishing)

Discover Ukraine projects light onto the Old Royal Naval Naval College

This bank holiday weekend, discover Ukraine at the Old Royal Naval College in a moving light projection by Kyiv-based photographer Yevgen Nikiforov…

LASTTheatre's Rascally Diner Photo: (c) Alex Brenner

Whimsical wizardry, dancing defenders and AI art at SO Festival

Lincolnshire’s street theatre festival, SO Festival is back to take over the pavements, parks and promenades of Mablethorpe and Skegness with awe-inspiring performances…

Samsara at Edinburgh International Festival

Two dancers tell a legendary story at Edinburgh International Festival

Samsara is an exquisite performance bringing together contemporary dance with a powerful score to conjure up an imaginary world…

Speed Dial, Credit Harry Plowden

What to see at Edinburgh Fringe

Thinking of rounding your summer off with a trip to Edinburgh Fringe? Here’s a few suggestions of shows to see while you’re there…

Fly with Me kite flying event

Fly With Me’s aerial act of solidarity

On Saturday 20th August, immersive kite flying event Fly With Me takes place in towns and cities across the UK and Europe…

Jun.T. Lai, Alice in Wonderland © Photo courtesy of Cenan Nazif

Discover Nocturnal Creatures at Sculpture in the City

For one night only, discover Nocturnal Creatures amongst the striking architecture of the City of London…

Another Fine Fest 2017 - Ulverston - Cumbria - Contrary Life

Lip-sync challenges and live street art at Another Fine Fest

Today and tomorrow, Ulverston will come alive with everything from live street art to lip sync challenges as Another Fine Fest returns to the Cumbrian town…

A Festival of Korean Dance

Festival of Korean Dance is a feast for the senses

Get ready to fill your senses with sound and movement as A Festival of Korean Dance returns to The Place in London…

Grin featuring Divine Tasinda (Photo: Tiu Makkonen)

Costumed and sculptural dance with Grin

Sound, visuals and choreography come together for a dynamic performance of Grin by two dancers at Battersea Arts Centre…

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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…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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