UK: News from the Arts & Culture scene

Autumn Open Day – Autumn Spanish Courses

Looking for Spanish language courses, but you are not sure about your level, or whether face-to-face or online courses fit better for you?

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Interview with comedian Celya AB of The Bush Comedy Festival

Comedian Celya AB is due to perform at The Bush Comedy Festival's Opening Gala on the 17th of July. We caught up with Celya to dig into her creative process and find out where the good comedy is at!

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Summer Seaside Adventures at Harbour Park!

Discover summer fun for the whole family at Harbour Park, beautifully located on Littlehampton’s award-winning sandy beach.

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Isley Lynn Leads Write Two 2024

Olivier award nominated Isley Lynn leads script writing group for Outside Edge Theatre Company.

The List Festival Awards

The List magazine launch major new awards for Edinburgh Festivals 2024

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REMYTHED

Queer storytelling show ‘Remythed’ heads to Edinburgh Fringe.

Interview with Without Walls Director Ralph Kennedy

Without Walls is a leading catalyst for the the UK's diverse outdoor art scene. We sat down with Director Ralph Kennedy to talk about the impact of the annual Blueprint programme...

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A Day Out for All the Family

A memorable day for all the family! Enjoy our charming Gardens and Plant Houses. Discover the Planet Earth Museum, and have fun in the Indoor and Outdoor Playzones!

Edward Scissorhands

Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic released in cinemas for the first time.

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An Interview with Brainfools: creators of circus show ‘Lucky Pigeons’

Offering up an lively performance for the entire family, the renowned circus company Brainfools is hitting the road with their vibrant production, Lucky Pigeons! With refined contemporary circus techniques and captivating charm, this is a show we needed to learn more about...

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A Summer of Music

UK’s National Orchestras come together for a summer of music across the UK.

Northern Soul Orchestrated

More dates added due to phenomenal demand!

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BELLRINGERS

Luke Rollason announced as lead in Fringe debut BELLRINGERS

Beckford’s Tower and Museum

To reopen Saturday 29th June following £3.9 million restoration project.

Coming to England

Floella Benjamin's much-loved autobiographical story of hope, determination and triumph.

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The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return

An evening of noughties bangers and shots mixed with the chaos of violence that young people are pulled into.

Play On!

Cast announced for Play On! Talawa's major production of the Twelfth Night-inspired musical.

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Award-winning Revel Puck Circus

Coming to Fort Brockhurst in Gosport with their first new major production in three years!

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Wakehurst Summer Activities

Wakehurst launches exciting new activities for all the family this summer.

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Opera North

Step into six enchanting productions in our 2024–2025 season.

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101 Dalmatians The Musical

Starring Kym Marsh as the iconic villain Cruella De Vil.

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Two Theatrical Treats

Creation's Summer Season: As You Like It & Treasure Island.

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REVIVING HER

A powerful new dance theatre show about young, Northern female empowerment and identity.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

The world-famous exhibition from the Natural History Museum returns to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery this summer.

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Gwyneth Goes Skiing

Gwyneth Paltrow is hitting the slopes once again as Awkward Productions’ take their viral sensation on a gooptastic UK Tour.

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Motown legends Tour Together

The Four Tops, The Temptations & Tavares tour together across 6 UK cities.

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New Production of Abigail’s Party

This is the party to end all parties and you are all invited!

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Dear England

The Lowry announces a four-week run of the National Theatre’s smash-hit production Dear England in 2025.

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Cinderella Stars Launch Pantomime

Christmas has come early! Oh no it hasn’t!

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Unique Dance, Circus, and Movement Shows

Eight unique shows coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

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Theatre Green Book UK

Expands with second edition, new director and structured path to net zero 2030.

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Kids Week Returns

Kids Go Free to over 50 top West End shows this summer!

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Edinburgh Fringe Shows Focused on Food

From comedy to the cost of living, food banks to canned meat & colonialism these shows cover it all!

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Brainfool’s Lucky Pigeons Tour

Soaring across the UK this Summer, Brainfools takes Lucky Pigeons on tour

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Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham Live!

SAS: Who Dares Wins 'ALWAYS A LITTLE FURTHER’ Extensive Tour

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Summer at Snape 2024

Booking is now open for what promises to be a very special Summer at Snape

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Surrender and Flicker

HFH Productions announce double-bill for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer

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La Feria Festival

An exciting, colourful and magical festival of Latin American Arts & Culture is coming to Liverpool

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Hever Castle The Boleyn Apartment

Step back in time to the Tudors from June 2024

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Summer Theatre Ideas

Lots to see at the theatre this summer…..

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West End producer Paul Taylor-Mills

Taking on Edinburgh Fringe with a fantastic number of musicals from tap-dancing lambs to culinary chaos!

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Fools On Tour!

The Three Inch Fools take The Secret Diary of Henry VIII and The Comedy of Errors on UK tour

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Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

Announces the relaunch of Woolwich Contemporary | Editions

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Towner Eastbourne Reopens

With three new exhibitions in May!

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New Statue of Queen Elizabeth II Unveiled in Oakham

This statue, unveiled in the small East-Midlands town of Oakham, is one of the first to depict the late Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied here by her beloved corgis.

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‘STRAIGHT EXPECTATIONS’ TOUR 2024

Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Season 4, Danny Beard has a brand-new tour for 2024!

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Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris

Featuring around 100 posters, this blockbuster show brings bohemian Montmartre to Bath

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The Grand Theatre Blackpool

Bring the family together with fabulous family shows & make magical memories to last a lifetime!

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Winners of the Edinburgh Untapped Award

This years three winning companies announced

What the Butler Saw

Full cast for UK tour announced

Ghost the Musical

The Oscar-winning love story live on stage!

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Matilda The Musical

Extends booking to May 2025 and welcomes new cast members

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International Women’s Day 2024: An Interview with the Women of Culture Calling

8th March was International Women’s Day, and the theme of 2024 is “inspire women: accelerate progress”. We spoke to some of the women at Culture Calling on who inspires them, the challenges women face, and how we can accelerate progress