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Tilted Wig in Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days gets a circus-style makeover

Join a rag-tag band of travelling circus performers who’re embarking on their most daring feat in Around the World in 80 Days…

The Great Hall at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Abertoir Horror Festival creeps into Welsh town

Wales’ only horror film festival, Abertoir, gets under way with a line-up of more than 30 feature films and 20 shorts, including premieres, presentations and a party…

The Crash Test R&D

Puppetry and large-scale projection combine for the_crash.test

This summer, Hijinx returns to the stage and screen with the_crash.test, a new darkly playful Frankenstein tale for our age…

Whole Earth Man v Horse 2016

It’s Man v Horse as a gruelling race gallops through the scenic Welsh countryside

If you’ve ever wondered whether man or horse is better at racing over mountainous terrain, then head to the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells this weekend to find out…

New Year getaways with a difference

How do you get a change of scenery without going abroad? Here’s a few ideas for a New year getaway with a difference!

Back in Play at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff

Theatre is Back in Play with festival

Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre is throwing its doors open again with the Back in Play festival, a playful and fun event…

The Boy WIth Two Hearts at Wales Millennium Centre

Experience hope and kindness in Wales

This month, catch the world premiere of The Boy With Two Hearts at Wales Millennium Centre and try a communal VR experience…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Artist Suriya Aisha

Fun Palaces bring people together for a tiny revolution

This weekend, get together with your local community, neighbours and the online community, for a tiny revolution…

We Make Events, Global Day of Action

Artist shines a light on Wales for Global Action Day

This evening (Wednesday 30th September), watch as a digital Welsh flag is lit up as part of a Global Day of Action…

Big Dog Walk - World Big Dog Walk 2020

Take part in the World Big Dog Walk challenge

This September, the World Big Dog Walk is encouraging people around the globe to join together (virtually) on their walkies…

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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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