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Re-Live's Constellations

Explore loneliness and digital connections in a story-performance of Constellations

This week, a group of creative people are tackling the issue of loneliness and isolation in a story-performance of Constellations…

Grin featuring Divine Tasinda (Photo: Tiu Makkonen)

Costumed and sculptural dance with Grin

Sound, visuals and choreography come together for a dynamic performance of Grin by two dancers at Battersea Arts Centre…

10 Things to do in a Small Cumbrian Town

One-woman show captures the woes of small town life

Catch a funny and honest tale of life in the North West with 10 Things to do in a Small Cumbrian Town at the Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne…

James Cousins Company, We Are As Gods, photo Camilla Greenwell - landscape

An immersive celebration of life at Battersea Arts Centre

This autumn, watch an immersive celebration of life and dance in the rooms, rooftops and secret stairways of Battersea Arts Centre…

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…

Sleeping Beauty, courtesy of Lisa Ott

A twist on the tale of Sleeping Beauty

This Christmas, watch a Zoom adventure with a twist on the Sleeping Beauty tale, featuring puppetry, original music and comedy…

Jacksons Lane Postcards festival 2018 - Photo: Tim Easton

Head to a summer festival of exciting circus and cabaret

Jacksons Lane in North London is hosting their annual festival of circus, cabaret and theatre performances from emerging artists…

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…

Top Story

The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

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