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The Fishermen - Valentine Olukoga and Michael Ajao - credit Pamela Raith

Brothers torn apart by a prophecy in The Fishermen

New Perspectives adaptation of the Booker Prize-nominated novel The Fishermen, by Chigozie Obioma, will return to the Arcola in London for a two-week run…

Sophie Watson for Tabula Rasa Theatre presents but i cd only whisper

Poetic play, but i cd only whisper, arrives at the Arcola

World premiere of a fierce and lyrical new work from Chicago, but i cd only whisper is inspired by the work of celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange. 31st October – 1st December 2012 at the Arcola Studio 2, Dalston…

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EastEnd Cabaret: The Revolution Will Be Sexual

EastEnd Cabaret bring The Revolution Will Be Sexual to the pop-up performance space at the Arcola Theatre this November…

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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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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