This month, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) returns to the Cumbrian town of Kendal with exhibitions, live drawing and workshops…
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Love, loss, joy and power in The Ballad of Maria Marten
The critically-acclaimed production of The Ballad of Maria Marten heads back on tour this autumn. It’s a complex tale based on a true crime…
A quirky tour of Britain
To celebrate the Tour of Britain, this week we’re taking a quirky tour of Britain. Join us on an eight stage journey…
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…
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…
Poet brings bawdy street ballads to life in new show
This summer onwards, award-winning poet Luke Wright will tour his new show, The Ballad Seller, across the country…
A festival of new theatre in Liverpool
This month, the iconic St Luke’s Bombed Out Church in Liverpool will host a week-long festival of new theatre work with magical stories and dark comedy…
Sunnymead Court returns to the stage
Following its critically acclaimed run at the Tristan Bates Theatre last year, the four-time Offie-nominated Sunnymead Court is returning to the stage…
Enjoy dance, music and puppetry with The Global Playground
Fancy enjoying a spot of dance, music and puppetry this summer? Then look out for The Global Playground as it premieres at Manchester International Festival this July…
Gisburne Park’s Christmas pop-up and drive-in panto
This Christmas, a socially-distanced festival will be popping up at Gisburne Park in Lancashire with a drive-in pantomime and seasonal treats…
Have you seen a Witch Mark?
We’re carrying on with our spooky Halloween theme for Curiosity of the Week, by taking a look at Apotropaic Marks…
A lockdown album reaches around the globe
When Covid-19 thwarted their plans to make a new show, RashDash looked to the music that has always been at the heart of their work…
A unique musical sculpture in Lancashire
Following on from last week’s rather touching sculpture, we bring you an altogether different kind of sculpture for our latest Curiosity of the Week…
Fun Palaces bring people together for a tiny revolution
This weekend, get together with your local community, neighbours and the online community, for a tiny revolution…
An illuminated celebration of international comics
This week, watch a celebration of comics in Kendal as the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) presents Illuminos…