Grimmfest, one of the UK’s leading cult and genre film festivals, will take place at the Odeon Great Northern cinema in Manchester this week…
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The story of a highly unusual Escape Act
The spectacular true story of how a Jewish acrobat escaped the Nazis by running away to join the circus will tour the UK this autumn…
Find some poetic fugitives in the countryside
This Saturday, at Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Simon Armitage will give the first public reading of his third poem as Poet Laureate…
A crab fair and competitive gurning in Cumbria
This weekend, Cumbria will host some competitive face pulling, alongside one of the oldest fairs in the world and a quirky apple tradition…
A showcase of bakes at Lakes Cakes Fest
Got a sweet tooth? Then head to the Lake District this weekend, as a festival dedicated to cake is set to take place…
Thought-provoking theatre about the absurdity of borders
An outrageous Brechtian parable, highlighting the absurdity of borders, will tour to theatres and engage audiences across the country in an urgent national conversation…
Meaty mayhem as Lancashire hosts quirky championship
Lancashire is famous for the production of the regional delicacy, black pudding. So, it makes a fitting home for the annual World Black Pudding Throwing Championships…
Can you handle the heat at Chilli Fest?
It may be the start of Autumn but things are hotting up in Cumbria this weekend, as competitors take on a spicy challenge…
The Lakes come alive with performance and art
A free festival of contemporary arts returns to the Lake District this month, inviting everyone be inspired by the magnificent landscapes…
Immersive art and a pop up schoolroom at Vintage by the Sea
Head to the Lancashire seaside and enjoy a vintage bike ride, a pooch parade, break dancing lessons and some seaside mini golf with a difference…
A town crier contest in Liverpool
This weekend, head to the Museum of Liverpool to watch a new champion crowned at their town crier contest…
Dress up for a Bohemain Rhapsody & Beetlejuice weekender
This bank holiday weekend, the quirky Picnic Cinema will be screening Bohemian Rhapsody and Beetlejuice in the heart of Eskdale Valley…
A food fight with a difference in Lancashire
This bank holiday Monday, a village in Lancashire will be hosting a sporting contest with a difference…
Saddleworth’s colourful cart parade
A unique colourful cart parade will bring dancing and merriment to Greater Manchester this bank holiday weekend…
A coast to coast canoe trail launches
The UK’s first coast to coast canoe trail launches this month, with a fortnight of celebrations organised by the Canal & River Trust…