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Kissing Rebellion at Ovalhouse

Dance theatre performance inspired by social media message

Exploring the impact of global crises and personal heart breaks, Kissing Rebellion is a new dance theatre performance inspired by a social media message…

Gaping Hole at Ovalhouse

There’s a Gaping Hole at Ovalhouse

As part of the Demolition Party Season at Ovalhouse, Rachel Mars and Greg Wohead will poke at plot holes and political lies in Gaping Hole: Story #3…

GREY - Ovalhouse, London

Lyrical show challenging mental health taboos

An autobiographical new show at the Ovalhouse theatre in London will candidly explore depression and challenge taboos…

Snow White - Ovalhouse, London - Christmas events 2018

Snow White told with puppets and music

This month, The Wrong Crowd present a unique version of Snow White at London’s Ovalhouse theatre, from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 30th December…

Mirabel (Photo: Dragonfly)

Exploring what it means to be lost with Mirabel

Chris Goode will be returning to the Ovalhouse in London for a three-week run with his latest solo performance, exploring what it means to be lost…

POT - Ovalhouse London

Hidden lives of Britain’s children explored in new thriller

Restless new thriller, POT, reveals the hidden lives of Britain’s invisible children, adrift in the care system and at the mercy of gang culture…

Derailed - Little Soldier - Ovalhouse - theatre 2018

A theatrical party to blow away the Brexit blues

International theatre company Little Soldier, raise a middle finger to Brexit with a blow-out gig-theatre leaving party for anyone who has ever hoped to make a difference…

Ovalhouse presents The Pirate Project

Female identity, ambition and pirates

What would swashbuckling female pirates of the past make of the aspirations of 21st century women? Find out with The Pirate Project at Ovalhouse from the 15th May until the 2nd June 2012…

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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