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World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Egg on competitors at this year’s throwing championships

Are you a tosser? No, we’re not yolking. It’s a serious question if you’re thinking of competing at this year’s World Egg Throwing Championships.

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…

Tilted Wig in Around the World in 80 Days

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…

Your Time Is Up by Donald Shek (c)

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 Theatre The Tragedy of Macbeth (PictureGrafix)

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…

Olney Pancake Race, Shrove Tuesday, Olney Buckinghamshire

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 by Forest Sounds at Alphabetti Theatre

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…

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 Great Hall at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

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…

Tottenham Literature Festival 2022 TLF

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…

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…

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…

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…

The HandleBards on tour

The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays

Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…

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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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