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Bluebelle, Theatre Re, Photo: Chris Nash

An atmospheric, folk-inspired tale heads to The Lowry

This week, catch the visual, folktale-inspired Bluebelle at The Lowry in Salford Quays…

BeFestival Universal Story

The creative and captivating BE FESTIVAL returns to Birmingham

BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s creative celebration of European theatre returns to Birmingham Rep this winter…

A Christmas Carol (Photo: DIK NG)

Two versions of A Christmas Carol in Greenwich

A Christmas Carol is perhaps one of the most well-known festive tales. And this year there’s two versions on stage in Greenwich…

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

Have yourself a quirky little Christmas

Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…

10 Things to do in a Small Cumbrian Town

One-woman show captures the woes of small town life

Catch a funny and honest tale of life in the North West with 10 Things to do in a Small Cumbrian Town at the Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne…

Artaban The Musical

Christmas gets a rock musical makeover with Artaban

This week, Artaban The Musical takes over The Actors’ Church in Covent Garden to add a new riff to the story of Christmas…

Outburst Queer Art Festival

An Outburst of queer art at festival in Belfast

Belfast’s Outburst Queer Art Festival brings music, art and more to the city. With epic and intimate events taking place indoors, outdoors and online…

Boundless Theatre's London tour of How To Save The Planet When You’re A Young Carer And Broke

A mobile and sustainably-made theatre show tours London

A mobile and sustainably-made production from Boundless Theatre heads to the heart of communities and takes on today’s most pressing issues…

Rev Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir by John Quilty

A choir is touring the UK to protest with music

This month, there’s a different type of choir touring the UK. They’re called the Stop Shopping Choir and their performances are coinciding with COP26…

Dino Kelly (Mili) in 'Old Bridge' at the Bush Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner

Old Bridge, a bold story of love and loss

This autumn, British-Bosnian writer Igor Memic brings his award-winning play, Old Bridge, to the Bush Theatre in London…

TOPSIE ILLUSTRATION

The Rosemary Branch Theatre reopens

How does a festival of puppetry, silly games and a theatrical challenge sound? These quirky events are all part of The Rosemary Branch Theatre’s reopening…

States of Mind at Bloomsbury Festival

Tigers, muck and strolls at Bloomsbury Festival

Enjoy shows, art, walks and talks at this year’s Bloomsbury Festival in London as neon sculptures, street feasts and happiness exhibitions fill the area…

Yellowfin at Southwark Playhouse

There’s something fishy going on in Yellowfin

Watch a fiercely original new play, fusing politically charged drama with biting comedy, at the Southwark Playhouse…

Back in Play at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff

Theatre is Back in Play with festival

Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre is throwing its doors open again with the Back in Play festival, a playful and fun event…

Braids and Cheer Up Slug at Live Theatre in Newcastle

Catch a double bill of plays at Live Theatre

Newcastle’s Live Theatre is showing a double bill of plays about young women growing up in the North East. So, you can get your October theatre fix in just one visit…

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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

The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

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