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A Place for We at Park Theatre, London

Find A Place for We in London

A Place for We opens in London, taking a look at London’s changing communities over three very different generations…

Up, Down and Beyond at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich

Go Up, Down and Beyond in Greenwich

Fancy discovering some of London’s hidden history in an alternative way? This weekend, join an interactive theatre event in Greenwich…

RED at Polka Theatre, London

Go on an adventure with RED at the Polka Theatre

This October, go on a fairy tale adventure with a difference in London as the Polka Theatre reopens with RED…

New Nordics Festival at Jacksons Lane in London

Nordic tales at new theatre festival

Jacksons Lane in North London will be shining a light on theatre-makers and culture, from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands…

Footprints of London - Literary Footprints 2017

Enjoy a marvellous month of intriguing walks

This autumn, get out and about in the streets, parks and hidden spaces of London as the Literary Footprints Festival 2021 gets underway…

The Dogstagram pop-up booth at Leadenhall Market with sausage dog Pomegranate

Try some Dogstagram glam at a pop up photo booth

This month, you can take your pooch for a photo session with a difference in London, as the Leadenhall Dogstagram pops up in the City…

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…

James Cousins Company, We Are As Gods, photo Camilla Greenwell - landscape

An immersive celebration of life at Battersea Arts Centre

This autumn, watch an immersive celebration of life and dance in the rooms, rooftops and secret stairways of Battersea Arts Centre…

COMPANY SIGA_ZERO_photo by Hanfilm

Watch A Festival of Korean Dance in London

This month, head to The Place in London for A Festival of Korean Dance with captivating and intense performances from contemporary dance company SIGA…

JOY 2021 by Turtlekey Arts

Artists bring JOY to Hammersmith

This month, the JOY Festival opens at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, celebrating work from established and emerging disabled artists…

Luminosa, Lead Image, photo credit to Luke MacGregor

Foot juggling and daring feats in quirky circus cabaret tour

As summer ends and the nights draw in, you may be feeling a little downcast. But don’t worry, brand new feel-good circus cabaret show Luminosa is touring to lift our spirits this autumn…

Victor Esses in Where to Belong (Image: Alex Brenner)

Tender story asks, what makes a home for you?

Where to Belong is a tender autobiographical story, that’s about to tour the UK. It’s the tale of artist and performer Victor Esses’ journey to find home…

Run it Back by Talawa

Energic play features physical theatre and a live DJ set

This September, Talawa theatre company bring the rave scene to the stage with a revival of Run It Back in Croydon…

One Night Light Show by Leo Villareal

Mudlarking, illuminations and immersive talks at Totally Thames

This September, go out or head online to discover more about the River Thames and celebrate its heritage with the Totally Thames festival…

Our Teacher's a Troll (Photo: Hannah Brandon, Marble and Sky Photography)

Watch Our Teacher’s a Troll in the grounds of a ruined abbey

This summer, Our Teacher’s a Troll will transform the picturesque ruins of Lesnes Abbey into an open-air theatre…

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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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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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