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| A range of exhibitors offering artworks of all kinds for sale for the asking price of £1. View full details |
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| 10 Jun Jun 10, 1pm | Night & Day, Manchester |
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| 2 May–21 Jun Wed 12.45pm–2.45pm, Thu 10am–12noon | Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre, Oswaldtwistle |
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| A living portrait of the city that tells the truth of modern London. Starring 100 everyday Londoners. View full details |
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| 29 Jun–1 Jul Jun 29 & 30, 7.30pm, Jul 1, 5pm | Main House at Hackney Empire, London E8 |
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| Significant historical works by artists including Paul Gauguin, William Holman Hunt, John Martin, Thomas Gainsborough and Joseph Wright of Derby. View full details |
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| 12 Dec 2011–31 Dec 2012 Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 2pm–5pm, closed Dec 25 & 26, Jan 1, ongoing | Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne |
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| 27 Jun Jun 27, 1.15pm–2pm | Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
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| A staff member from the Education Team talks about objects from the museum's collection. View full details |
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| 12 Jun Jun 12, 1.15pm–2pm | Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
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| Games on the lawn and garden and architecture tours. View full details |
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| 19 Aug Aug 19, 12noon–4pm, gates 11am | National Trust: Upton House, Banbury |
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| Tom McNab's drama on the cultural and political tensions around the Berlin Olympics, with Jesse Owens playing a central role, as seen through the eyes of American journalist William Shirer. Directed by Jenny Lee. View full details |
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| 18 Jul–5 Aug From Jul 18, Tue–Sat 7.45pm, mats Thu, Sat 3pm, Sun 4pm (press night Jul 20, no perf Jul 27), ends Aug 5 | The Lilian Baylis Studio, London EC1R |
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| 3 Jun–9 Jun Jun 3, 9, 12noon–3pm, gates 11am | National Trust: Saltram, Plympton, Plymouth |
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| Enjoy a glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne, a selection of teas and soft drinks and a special Diamond Jubilee menu of treats including sandwiches, Scotch eggs, cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. View full details |
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| 4 Jun Jun 4, 2pm–4pm, boarding starts 1.45pm | London Eye Pier at The London Eye, London SE1 |
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| Works in various media exploring the themes of courage, determination, equality and inspiration embodied in the Paralympic Games, by children from the borough of Richmond. View full details |
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| 14 Jun–30 Sep From Jun 14, Tue–Sat 1pm–5.30pm, Sun 2pm–5.30pm, ends Sep 30 | The Stables Gallery, Twickenham |
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| The official prints for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by Chris Ofili, Martin Creed, Rachael Whiteread and Tracy Emin. View full details |
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| 22 Jun–8 Sep From Jun 22, Tue & Wed, Fri 11am–6pm, Thu 11am–8pm, Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Sep 8 | Bradford 1 Gallery, Bradford |
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| A member of staff from the Education Team talks about objects from the gallery. View full details |
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| 22 Jun Jun 22, 1.15pm–2pm | Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
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| The National Theatre Of Scotland presents Abi Morgan's drama exploring whether a life of faith holds the answers to the problems of an ageing society. Directed by Vicky Featherstone. View full details |
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| 6 Jun–9 Jun Jun 6–9, 7.45pm, mats Jun 7, 9, 2.30pm | Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge |
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| Patrick Barlow's comedy adaptation of John Buchan's spy thriller. Directed by Maria Aitken. View full details |
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| 19 May 2012–30 Mar 2013 Mon–Sat 8pm, mats Wed 3pm, Sat 4pm, no perf Dec 26, Dec 24, 4pm, booking to Mar 30 2013 | Criterion Theatre, London W1J |
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| Dave Willetts and Marti Webb star in US director Mark Bramble's Broadway production of the award-winning musical comedy. Songs include Lullaby Of Broadway, We're In The Money, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Keep Young And Beautiful and I Only Have Eyes For You. View full details |
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| 1 Jun–2 Jun Jun 1 & 2, 7.30pm, mat Jun 2, 2.30pm | Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl |
| 5 Jun–9 Jun Jun 5–9, 7.30pm, mats Jun 6, 9, 2.30pm | New Theatre, Oxford |
| 12 Jun–16 Jun Jun 12–16, 7.45pm, mats Jun 13 & 14, 2pm, Jun 16, 3pm, eve perf Jun 14 audio described & signed, mat perf Jun 16 captioned | Lyceum at Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield |
| 19 Jun–23 Jun Jun 19–23, 7.30pm, mats Jun 20 & 21, 2pm, Jun 23, 2.30pm | Grand Opera House, Belfast |
| 3 Jul–7 Jul Jul 3–7, 7.30pm, mats Jul 4, 7, 2.30pm | New Victoria Theatre, Woking |
| 25 Sep–29 Sep Sep 25–29, 7.30pm, mats Sep 26 & 27, 29, 2.30pm | New Theatre, Cardiff |
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| Resident DJs supply rock'n'roll and retro tunes. View full details |
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2 Jun–30 Jun
Sat 4pm–8pm 7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 4pm–8pm |
Zen Sai, London NW1 |
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| Use your own styles in a relaxed dance session in which participants can go at their own pace. View full details |
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| 10 Jun Jun 10, 2.30pm–4.30pm | The Point, Eastleigh |
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3 May–31 May
Thu 1pm–4pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 1pm–4pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 1pm–4pm 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 1pm–4pm |
Heywood Civic Centre, Heywood |
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| A range of activities in the garden. View full details |
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| 2 Aug–31 Aug From Aug 1, Thu–Fri 1.30pm–4pm, ends Aug 31 | National Trust: Quebec House, Westerham |
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| Contemporary works in a variety of media by members of the established group. View full details |
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| 28 Jul–24 Aug From Jul 28, Tue–Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Aug 24 | BayArt Gallery, Cardiff |
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| Neil Stuke and Philip Voss feature in a comedy written and directed by Steven Berkoff. Six movie actors are waiting for their call, waiting for their director to start…action. View full details |
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| 16 May–23 Jun From May 16, Mon–Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 3.30pm (press night May 23), ends Jun 23 | Charing Cross Theatre, London WC2N |
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| 15 May–13 Jun May 19, Jun 2, 9pm, doors 7.30pm, mats May 15–18, 22–26, 28–31, Jun 1 & 2, 6–9, 12 & 13, 2pm, doors 1.15pm | Brick Lane Music Hall, London E16 |
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| 10-piece Gospel ensemble. View full details |
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10 Jun
Jun 10, 1.30pm–4pm, doors 12.30pm 8 Jul Jul 8, 1.30pm |
606 Club, London SW10 |
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| Director and film-maker Lucien Bourjeily presents his latest drama, in which the audience acts as a group of tourists, who are arrested by the Syrian secret service. An interactive work containing scenes that some may find disturbing, and is not suitable for those with claustrophobia. View full details |
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| 19 Jun–24 Jun Jun 19–22, 5.30pm–9.30pm, performances every half hour, Jun 23, 2pm–9.30pm, performances every half hour, Jun 24, 2pm–9pm, performances every half hour | Shoreditch Town Hall, London EC1V |
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| Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers. View full details and ticket info |
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| 12 Oct–17 Oct Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 7.30pm | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
| 26 Nov–1 Dec Mon & Tue 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thu & Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm | The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh |
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| The band plays Welsh language folk. View full details |
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| 6 Jun Jun 6, 4pm | Hay Castle, Hereford |
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| Strengthen abdominal and back muscles and improve the body's core strength and stability. View full details |
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31 May
Thu 12noon–12.25pm & 5.20pm–5.50pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 12noon–12.25pm & 5.20pm–5.50pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 12noon–12.25pm & 5.20pm–5.50pm |
Sands Centre, Carlisle |
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1 May–31 May
Mon–Sun 11am–12.30pm, 1pm–2.30pm, 2pm–3.30pm, gates 10am, last adm 5pm 1 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 11am–12.30pm, 1pm–2.30pm, 2pm–3.30pm, 3pm–4.30pm, gates 10am, last adm 5pm 1 Jul–31 Jul Mon–Sun 11am–12.30pm, 1pm–2.30pm, 2pm–3.30pm, 3pm–4.30pm, gates 10am, last adm 5pm 1 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11am–12.30pm, 1pm–2.30pm, 2pm–3.30pm, 3pm–4.30pm, gates 10am, last adm 5pm 1 Sep–30 Sep Mon–Sun 11am–12.30pm, 1pm–2.30pm, 2pm–3.30pm, gates 10am, last adm 5pm 1 Oct–31 Oct Mon–Sun 11am–12.30pm, 1pm–2.30pm, gates 10am, last adm 4pm |
National Trust: Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon |
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| Mike Leigh's 1970s suburbia-set comedy drama, in which a drinks party descends into a night of revealing prejudices and rising tempers. Jill Halfpenny features as Beverly. Directed by Lindsay Posner. View full details |
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| 15 May–1 Sep From May 15, Mon–Sat 7.45pm, mats Thu, Sat 3pm (press night May 18, 7pm), booking to Sep 1 | Wyndham's Theatre, London WC2H |
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| Interact with costumed characters from the household and learn about what went on below stairs in a big house. View full details |
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25 Jul
Jul 25, 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm, gates 10.30am 16 Aug–29 Aug Aug 16, 22, 29, 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm, gates 10.30am |
National Trust: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster |
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| Alan Ayckbourn's comedy-drama from the early 1970s, about three sets of neighbours, Christmas accidents and social climbing. View full details |
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| 8 Jun–13 Oct Jun 8 & 9, 11–13, 15 & 16, 20, 22 & 23, 26–28, Jul 2–5, 7, 19 & 20, 26, 28, Sep 14 & 15, 20 & 21, 24 & 25, 29, Oct 1, 4 & 5, 9 & 10, 13, 7.30pm, mats Jun 9, 16, 23, Jul 21, Sep 15, 29, 2.30pm, Jun 28, Sep 20, Oct 4, 1.30pm | Round Theatre at Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough |
| 10 Aug–8 Sep Aug 10, 15 & 16, 18, 20, 24, 27, 29 & 30, Sep 4–8, 7.45pm, press perf mats Aug 13, 2pm, Aug 11, 22, 25, Sep 1, 2.30pm | Minerva Theatre at Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester |
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4 Jun–25 Jun
Mon 1.45pm–3.45pm 2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 1.45pm–3.45pm 6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 1.45pm–3.45pm |
Primrose Hill Community Centre, London NW1 |
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| 3 Jul–7 Jul Jul 3–7, 7.45pm, mat Jul 7, 2.30pm | ADC Theatre, Cambridge |
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| 30 May–2 Jun May 30–Jun 2, 8pm, mat Jun 2, 2.30pm | Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth |
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| The best of local acoustic rock. View full details |
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2 Jun–30 Jun
Sat 2pm–5pm 7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 2pm–5pm |
The Adelphi, Leeds |
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| Weekly showcase of up-and-coming acoustic acts. View full details |
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3 Jun–24 Jun
Sun 3pm–5pm 1 Jul Sun 3pm–5pm |
The LP, Bury St. Edmunds |
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| 9 Aug Aug 9, 10.30am–12.30pm & 2.30pm–4.30pm, children under 8s must be accompanied | Nature In Art, Gloucester |
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7 Jul–28 Jul
Sat 1.15pm–2.30pm 2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 1.15pm–2.30pm |
Salford Arts Theatre, Salford |
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2 Jun–30 Jun
Sat 2.45pm–5.45pm 7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 2.45pm–5.45pm |
Salford Arts Theatre, Salford |
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10 May–31 May
Thu 5pm–6pm 4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 5pm–6pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 5pm–6pm 2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 2.30pm–3.30pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 5pm–6pm |
Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading |
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| 4 Jun Jun 4, 12noon–4pm, gates 10am | National Trust: Croome Park, Severn Stoke, Worcester |
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2 Jun–30 Jun
Sat 1pm–2.30pm 7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 1pm–2.30pm |
The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham |
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2 Jun–30 Jun
Sat 2.30pm–4pm 7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 2.30pm–4pm |
The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham |
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| Find out how Jim and Ruth Pennyman developed the Pennyman Housing Scheme that provides low cost housing within the community. View full details |
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| 2 Jun–15 Jul From Jun 1, Sat & Sun, Bank Hols & Good Fri 1.30pm–5pm, ends Jul 15 | National Trust: Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough |
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23 May–30 May
Wed 12.30pm–6pm 6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 12.30pm–6pm 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 12.30pm–6pm 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 12.30pm–6pm |
The Shoreham Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea |
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| Dance classes for youngsters. View full details |
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31 May
Thu 2pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 2pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 2pm |
Barrington Centre, Ferndown |
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| A video installation documenting the artist's refurbishing of the post-war buildings of Swansea's town centre. View full details |
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| 25 Jun Jun 25, 3.30pm–5.30pm | Outside the Museum at National Waterfront Museum, Swansea |
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| An installation by the local sculptor, inspired by arctic landscapes. View full details |
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| 9 Jul–12 Jul Jul 9, 2pm, Jul 12, 5pm | Adain Avion at Llandudno Promenade, Llandudno |
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| Watercolour paintings and sculptural installations exploring the fetishisation of technology and the notion of worship. View full details |
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| 29 May–30 Jun From May 17, Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Jun 22 | Sumarria Lunn Gallery, London W1K |
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| Pop covers artist. View full details |
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| 10 Jun–24 Jun Jun 10, 24, 2pm & 7pm | The Living Room, Nottingham, Nottingham |
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| Pop and easy listening covers artist. View full details |
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| 3 Jun–17 Jun Jun 3, 17, 2pm & 7pm | The Living Room, Nottingham, Nottingham |
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24 May–31 May
Thu 7am–7.40am, 4.30pm–5.10pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 7am–7.40am, 4.30pm–5.10pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 7am–7.40am, 4.30pm–5.10pm 1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 7am–7.40am, 12.30pm–1.10pm, 4.30pm–5.10pm 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 7am–7.40am, 12.30pm–1.10pm, 4.30pm–5.10pm 3 Jun–24 Jun Sun 12.05pm–12.45pm 1 Jul–29 Jul Sun 12.05pm–12.45pm |
Bolton Arena, Bolton |
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| Classical singer. View full details |
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| 7 Jun Jun 7, 1.10pm | Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth |
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| The Brazilian percussionist plays world-jazz, drawing on the traditions of his African and South American heritage. View full details |
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| 31 May May 31, 3.45pm–4.30pm | St John's School, Radstock |
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| 9 May–29 Aug Wed 1pm–3pm | Rainsough Community Centre, Manchester |
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| Produce a painting in four hours, with Anna Uhr Delia. View full details |
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1 Jun–29 Jun
Fri 2pm–3pm 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 2pm–3pm |
Wimbledon Library, London SW19 |
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31 May
Thu 2pm–4pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 2pm–4pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 2pm–4pm 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 2pm–4pm |
Room 8 at The Shoreham Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea |
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| Interactive humour based on audience suggestions from Tim FitzHigham and Tiernan Douieb. View full details |
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| 6 May–1 Jul May 6, 27, Jun 16, Jul 1, 4.15pm | E4 Udderbelly At Southbank Centre, London SE1 |
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| 6 Jul–8 Jul Jul 6, 7.30pm, Jul 7, 4pm, Jul 8, 6.30pm | The Oxford Playhouse, Oxford |
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30 May
Wed 1pm–2pm 6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 1pm–2pm 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 1pm–2pm 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 1pm–2pm 5 Sep–26 Sep Wed 1pm–2pm 3 Oct–31 Oct Wed 1pm–2pm 7 Nov–28 Nov Wed 1pm–2pm |
Penrith Leisure Centre, Penrith |
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31 May
Thu 2pm–3pm 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 2pm–3pm 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 2pm–3pm 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 2pm–3pm |
Bonington Theatre, Nottingham |
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5 Jun–26 Jun
Tue 1.30pm–2.15pm 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 1.30pm–2.15pm 7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 1.30pm–2.15pm |
Sands Centre, Carlisle |
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1 Jun–29 Jun
Fri 12.15pm–1pm 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 12.15pm–1pm |
Winsford Lifestyle Centre, Winsford |
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| Musical adaptation of the ancient Greek stories, with the action set within the recent history of South Africa. Script by Peter Terson, music composed by Pauline Malefane and Mandisi Dyantyis, adapted by Mark Dornford-May. View full details |
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| 13 May–2 Jun May 13, 5pm, mats May 26, Jun 2, 2.30pm, May 16, 30, 1.30pm, press perf mats May 19, 10.30am | Main House at Hackney Empire, London E8 |
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| 2 Jun–9 Jun From Jun 2, Jun 2, 6–9, 2.30pm & 7pm, ends Jun 9 | Key Theatre, Peterborough |
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| Samuel L Jackson narrates the stories of a lion family and a cheetah family as they raise their young in the Kenyan savannah. View full details |
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| 2 Jun–6 Jun Wed, Sat & Sun 2pm | The Hippodrome, Bo'ness |
| 16 Jun–17 Jun Sat 1.15pm; Sun 11am | Filmhouse, Edinburgh |
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9 May–30 May
Wed 12noon–2pm 6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 12noon–2pm |
Memorial Hall, Newport |
| 9 Jun Jun 9, 1.30pm–4pm | Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich |
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12 Jun–26 Jun
Tue 3.45pm–5pm 3 Jul–17 Jul Tue 3.45pm–5pm |
Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Maidenhead |
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| With Ruth and Gerry. View full details |
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| 12 Jun–26 Jun Tue 12.30pm–4pm | Longfield Suite, Manchester |






