Polarbear specialises in sparse, straightforward storytelling with a unique sense of poetry, his show Old Me is on at the Roundhouse in London (21st November – 3rd December), find out more by reading our interview…
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The Lonely Clouds of Guernica
Justin MacGregor’s brand new production, The Lonely Clouds of Guernica is on at The Old Joint Stock in Birmingham from 18th – 19th November 2011…
Castle sleepovers for adults
Why should the kids have all the fun? Adults can enjoy an exclusive overnight stay at one of English Heritage’s historic properties…
Love, Question Mark at the Tabard Theatre
Robert Gillespie’s Love, Question Mark at the Tabard Theatre from 8th – 23rd November 2011…
Have a scream at London Horror Festival
The Courtyard Theatre will be hosting a brand new festival of theatrical horror and the macabre from 25th October – 27th November 2011, will you be brave enough to go and watch some super scary performances?
You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy
You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy is set in liberated Paris 1945, and written and performed by Caroline Horton. Catch it at All Stretton Village Hall, Church Stretton on 20th October 2011…
An alternative theatre experience at the Asylum Chapel in Peckham
Dirty Market Theatre presents Something About You (makes me want to hurt you), a new site-specific piece inspired by Electra at The Asylum Chapel, Caroline Gardens, Peckham from 6th – 20th October 2011…
Slacking off with Brighton author Chris Morton
Contrary Life interviews Brighton-based author Chris Morton to find out more about his debut novel, English Slacker and the importance of being happy…
Trace the history of women in the City with Stitch Stitch Stitch
The Stitch Stitch Stitch tour traces the development of arts and crafts produced by centuries of women on the fringes of the City…
Interview with the Orange Tree Theatre’s Sam Walters on the fruits of his labour
The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond is London’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round. This year the theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary, so to find out more Contrary Life caught up with founder and director Sam Walters…
Have you seen the Terms & Conditions?
Head to Rivington Place in London for ‘terms & conditions’, a series of events devised by Iniva and artist Margareta Kern…
Have fun down to the core with English Heritage’s Apple Weekend
This apple weekend (17th & 18th September) visit Audley End’s thriving organic Kitchen Garden and enjoy a variety of apple themed activities, stalls and refreshments throughout the day…
This September families get their hands dirty in Hertfordshire
Families who visit Willows Farm Village, near St Albans during weekends throughout September 2011 can enjoy its new Potato Shindig activity…
Affordable art and a variety of vintage in Caterham
The first Caterham Vintage and Art Fair will take place on 17th September 2011 at Soper Hall…
The Wolf turns out to be a lupine howl
Sturdy Beggars return to the tunnels of the Network Theatre with a brand new adaptation of Molnar’s rarely-performed classic farce, The Wolf…