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THE LAND OF OUR FATHER AND MOTHERS

A summer season of fringe favourites and emerging artists in London

Looking to get your theatre and comedy fix in London this summer? The Pleasance will feature a season of Fringe favourites and emerging artists…

PNOC.io by Chronic Insanity theatre company

Pinocchio gets a modern makeover in new digital experience

Perk up your summer by going on an immersive digital adventure with a modern retelling of Pinocchio…

Lava at Bush Theatre

Watch a lyrical tale about love with Lava

This summer, catch the world premiere of Benedict Lombe’s Lava as it opens at London’s Bush Theatre, or watch it online…

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…

Possible by Shon Dale-Jones (Image: Jaimie Gramston)

With new theatre show, anything is Possible

This summer, a new show that’s part theatre, part gig and part film, will be streaming to audiences around the world…

Tales from the Front Line

Don’t miss the final Tales from the Front Line

This month, the final Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company, will be released for you to watch online…

Sexy Lamp, Katie Arnstein, courtesy of Simon Jefferis

Play shines a light on sexism

This week, Sexy Lamp will be making its digital premiere with a livestream from Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre…

Little Wars, streaming spring 2021

Little Wars returns to screens this spring

This spring, will see the return of touching drama Little Wars. It’s a fictional dinner date between some literary figureheads…

Tales from the Front Line

More keyworker Tales from the Front Line

This week, Talawa Theatre has launched two more episodes from its Tales from the Front Line series…

HistoryRiot, Tudor Palace Palaver

Interactive game creates a Tudor Palace Palaver

This half term, head back in time to the Tudor era for a family-friendly event with a difference…

Second Hand’s Dance Night Tree Films

Go on a half-term woodland adventure

This half term, go on a magical sensory woodland adventure with the Night Tree, take part in themed activities, a Zoom workshop and picnic…

Extant, Flight Paths

Experience a different kind of flight path

It’s been a while since we’ve been able to travel. But now you can go on an altogether different type of journey with Flight Paths…

Les Antliaclastes - Valse des Hommelettes © E. Dubost

Physical comedy and slapstick movies at mime festival

Forget Blue Monday as the London International Mime Festival gets under way, bringing you slapstick movies and physical comedy…

Nossa Bossa, The Cockpit

The Cockpit raises lockdown spirits with streaming shows

It may seem like lockdown has halted the arts once again, but The Cockpit Theatre in London’s Marylebone has other ideas…

Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

Drama from a toilet cubicle

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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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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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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