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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…

Geffrye Museum herb garden - photographed by Jayne Lloyd

Grassroots gardening, botanical wonders and crafty events at Chelsea Fringe

This May, the grassroots and community-led Chelsea Fringe takes place with a host of quirky and soul-nurturing free and family-friendly events…

Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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…

Crap Film Club - Never Too Young To Die

Celebrate the ridiculous at May’s Crap Film Club screening

If you’re looking for a mix of cheesy, cheap entertainment and tasty food and drinks then how about a night out with the Crap Film Club?

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…

Ice Curling at Roxy Lanes, The Light in Leeds

Three fun places to try curling

After Team GB’s recent triumph at the Olympics, you might be tempted give curling a try this winter. So, here’s three fun places to seek out…

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…

The Grand Annual Lying Contest, The Crick Crack Club at Rich Mix

A Rich Mix of weird tales, epic stories and a lying contest

Hear tales of giant cow-eating cats and absurd lies told at a lying contest, as a new season of events by The Crick Crack Club gets under way…

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…

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…

Halloween at the Old Royal Naval College

Spooky suppers and Halloween voyages in Greenwich

Many of us are looking towards the end of the month and the fun celebration that is Halloween. And the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has a trio of quirky themed events…

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…

Lakes International Comic Art Festival LICAF 2021

Sketching and stunts at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival

This month, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) returns to the Cumbrian town of Kendal with exhibitions, live drawing and workshops…

The CO-OP by Make it Beautiful

Watch The CO-OP, a successful play about a bunch of nobodies

Looking for a spot of entertainment to get you through the week? The CO-OP is a humorous play about a bunch of nobodies running a dysfunctional acting agency…

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Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown
Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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