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Being Human festival 2018

Story-filled bus journeys and Edwardian vegetarians at this year’s Being Human festival

This month, the annual Being Human festival will take place with a range of unusual and thought-provoking events across the UK…

Tea Break Theatre's Frankenstein

Quirky Halloween events for 2018 with twisted tales and ghostly greetings

If you are looking for an alternative Halloween this year, then look no further as we bring you the best of the UK’s events including a Buffy-themed evening, turnip carving and immersive theatre…

Antic Disposition Henry V - Nathan Hamilton as Henry V – Photo Scott Rylander

Antic Disposition’s reimagining of Henry V tours historic cathedrals

Antic Disposition’s critically-acclaimed production of Henry V returns to English cathedrals this autumn; marking the centenary of the end of the First World War…

Point of Echoes (Photo: Arnim Friess)

A tour of eclectic dance performances heads out across the UK

The Rural Touring Dance Initiative’s (RTDI) autumn programme will be bringing dance performances to village halls around the UK from 11th September…

HandleBards Eleanor Chaganis and Lucy Green (Photo: Tom Dixon)

The HandleBards cycle their way around the UK

The HandleBards, the UK’s infamous troupe of cycling actors, have taken to the road again to perform their fun and environmentally sustainable versions of Shakespeare’s plays…

Durham Brass Festival 2018 - Breakout Brass

Streets of brass band music in Durham

County Durham’s loudest festival is back this month, with bands and musicians heading to the region for a ten-day celebration of all things brass…

Beamish Georgian Fair 2018

A Georgian Fair at Beamish Museum

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a country fair, Georgian style, at Beamish Museum’s Pockerley Waggonway, with pedlars, entertainers, strolling musicians and craftsmen…

Amble Puffin Festival 2018

Walks, talks and tours at Amble Puffin Festival

This bank holiday weekend Amble in Northumberland will be celebrating the return of the puffins to the nearby Coquet Island, with their annual festival…

Riding of the Bounds of the Berwick upon Tweed - May Bank Holiday events 2018

Watch the Riding of the Bounds in Berwick

The 409th Riding of the Bounds of the Berwick-upon-Tweed will be taking place this weekend, on Saturday 5th May.  The ride is an ancient tradition to check the boundaries of Berwick upon tweed and is the only ride of its kind in England…

Record Store Day 2017 - Photo: Emma Parlons

Support your local indie shop on Record Store Day

This year’s Record Store Day will take place on Saturday 21st April with a whole host of events and special releases for music fans to enjoy…

The Thelmas: Coconut - UK Theatre 2018

Coconut puts intercultural relationships in the spotlight

Coconut, a new play based on writer Guleraana Mir’s real experience of interracial and intercultural relationships, will embark on a UK tour from this month…

Great War Steam Fair at Beamish Museum 2018

Take a locomotive ride at the Great War Steam Fair

More than 100 steam locomotives and vehicles, of all shapes and sizes, will be gathering at Beamish Museum in County Durham for the Great War Steam Fair, from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th April…

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering - Ray Alexander

Traditional arts and crafts at Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

The people of Morpeth will be welcoming visitors to the town as they showcase Northumberland’s traditions in an annual festival of music, dance, craft and dialect…

Cheddar Glowing Easter Eggs Hunt 2018

The best quirky Easter events for families

Looking for some inspiration on how to spend the Easter break? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of alternative family friendly Easter events taking place this year, including a hunt with a difference, an inflatable park and a fun afternoon tea…

Blackheath Morris Men - Chair Lifting - Greenwich

The ten best quirky events for Easter 2018

Looking for some inspiration on how to spend your long Easter weekend? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of the quirkiest Easter events taking place this year, including the best of the UK’s customs and contests, such as coal carrying races and marbles championships, chair lifting and bottle kicking…

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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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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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