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Ally in Wonderland banner, courtesy of Chloé Nelkin Consulting

A twist on a classic tale at open air theatre in abbey ruins

This weekend, watch a classic tale with a modern twist at the ruins of Lesnes Abbey in South London as Ally in Wonderland takes you down a rabbit hole…

Aura’s Odyssey with five-metre tall puppet visits Crawley

A five-metre tall puppet travels through Crawley

This week, see a five-metre tall puppet travel through Crawley in West Sussex. Puppet Aura will visit the town centre and parks, and ride on an open-top bus…

The Crash Test R&D

Puppetry and large-scale projection combine for the_crash.test

This summer, Hijinx returns to the stage and screen with the_crash.test, a new darkly playful Frankenstein tale for our age…

Re-Live's Constellations

Explore loneliness and digital connections in a story-performance of Constellations

This week, a group of creative people are tackling the issue of loneliness and isolation in a story-performance of Constellations…

East London Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

A rip-roaring take on Twelfth Night tours outdoors in London

This summer, the East London Shakespeare Festival (ELSF) are welcoming you to 1980s Illyria as they bring their rip-roaring take on Twelfth Night to outdoor spaces…

Ten Days in a Madhouse - So It Goes

Immersive theatre takes audiences on a life-changing journey

This month, audiences are being invited to don headphones and immerse themselves in the head of ground-breaking journalist Nellie Bly.

Peckham Fringe 2022, Theatre Peckham in South London

Dark comedy, roller skate jams and a passion for plants in Peckham

Peckham Fringe is running until Sunday 5th June at Theatre Peckham, covering everything from topical issues to a passion for plants…

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…

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…

Beltane Fire Festival - Daniel Rannoch for Beltane Fire Society

Join the May Queen in Edinburgh to welcome the summer

If you’re ready for the summer, why not join the May Queen and Green Man to welcome it in at Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival?

Shoot Festival

See blossoming talent at Shoot Festival this spring

This spring, discover Coventry’s brightest new creatives and performers at the city’s Shoot Festival…

Oddly Moving Atlas

Greek myth of Atlas retold using circus

New circus theatre company Oddly Moving, is retelling the Greek myth of Atlas this spring. But not in the way you might expect…

Hold On 2, Credit Fheel Projects

Go on a Nordic adventure at Jacksons Lane this spring

Looking to discover something new this spring? Head to Jacksons Lane in north London for their Nordic Exposure season…

Cast of Platform 4's Triffids (Image: Andi Sapey)

Go on a gig-theatre adventure with Triffids!

Take time out this month to go on an gig-theatre adventure with music, sound and pictures…

The Crick Crack Club at The Story Museum in Oxford

Ghost tales and stories of shape-shifters in Oxford

Fancy hearing ghost stories from Japan or darkly humorous fairy tales for grown-ups? Then you’ll want to head to the Story Museum in Oxford…

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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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A five-metre tall puppet travels through Crawley
Aura’s Odyssey with five-metre tall puppet visits Crawley

This week, see a five-metre tall puppet travel through Crawley in West Sussex. Puppet Aura will visit the town centre and parks, and ride on an open-top bus…

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