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Rev Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir by John Quilty

A choir is touring the UK to protest with music

This month, there’s a different type of choir touring the UK. They’re called the Stop Shopping Choir and their performances are coinciding with COP26…

Light Up Lancaster 2017

Interactive installations Light Up Lancaster

This weekend, life-size polar bear sculptures and an interactive robot snail Light Up Lancaster…

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 Ballad of Maria Marten UK tour 2021 and 2022

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…

The Egyptian House in Penzance (Image: Rosser1954 via Wikimedia Commons)

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…

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…

LukeWright, The Ballad Seller by Andrew Florides

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…

Little LTF at St Luke's

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 2020 production (Image: Lidia Crisafulli)

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…

The Global Playground by Chris Nash and Ethan Davis, photo credit Chris Nash (image of Jahmarley Bachelor)

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…

Drive-In Pantomine at Gisburne Park Christmas Pop-up

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…

Witch Mark at National Trust Little Moreton Hall

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…

Don't Go Back To Sleep: The Lockdown Album by RashDash

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…

The Singing Ringing Tree

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…

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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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