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Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 24 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Lach's Antihoot
A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Michael Pedersen and Jay Bharaj.
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring Chris Willatt.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.
- 19:30
Jo Caulfield Presents … The Speakeasy
A relaxed evening featuring a diverse bill of artists (magicians, comedians, writers and more) telling true stories from the haunting to the hilarious live on stage, giving some unexpected insights into their worlds.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Tue 11 Jun
£6 / 0131 556 9579
Crime writer Ian Rankin, award-winning comedian Susan Calman, mindreader Colin McLeod, storyteller James Spense, musician Colin McEwan, comedian Ben Verth, a 10-minute play by Dave McFarlane, plus others and MC Jo Caulfield.
- 20:00
Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles with Tim Archbold
After taking a look at the characters from his book Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles, the children's author and illustrator leads a session of storytelling and drawing. Ages 5–8.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sun 16 Jun
Medieval Myths & Legends
Discover the tradition of storytelling during the age of dragons, knights and damsels in distress, also includes interactive story sessions and medieval activities.
National Trust: Chirk Castle & Garden, Wrexham
Tue 23 Jul
£10.50 (Children £5.25; £26.25) / 01691 777701
- 11:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£10.50 (Children £5.25; £26.25) / 01691 777701
- 11:00 – 16:00
Tue 6 Aug
£10.50 (Children £5.25; £26.25) / 01691 777701
- 11:00 – 16:00
Nick Cope's Songbook
A story session celebrating Nick's birthday.
The Story Museum, Oxford
Sat 8 Jun
£3 (Children £5) / 01865 790050
- 10:30 – 11:30
Pin Drop
A weekly story reading event, brought to you by Simon Oldfield and Elizabeth Day. Each time, a new line-up of authors, artists, actors and cultural commentators read aloud from contemporary and classic literature.
Simon Oldfield Gallery, London W1K
Wed 22 May
Prices to be confirmed / 020 7404 0884
This week it's Roshi Fernando, author of Homesick and shortlister for the EFG Sunday Times Short Story Prize, 2011.
- 18:30 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
Prices to be confirmed / 020 7404 0884
This week it's Roshi Fernando, author of Homesick and shortlister for the EFG Sunday Times Short Story Prize, 2011.
- 18:30 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Prices to be confirmed / 020 7404 0884
This week it's Roshi Fernando, author of Homesick and shortlister for the EFG Sunday Times Short Story Prize, 2011.
- 18:30 – 20:00
Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery
Sat 1 Jun
£5 adv booking required / 0115 915 3700
- 12:00
Active Storytelling: Workshop (Ages 3-7)
An opportunity to become an actor and tell the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Fri 31 May
Ruinart Circle Bar, Level 1
£3 (Children £2) / 0844 800 1110
- 11:30 – 12:15
- 14:00 – 14:45
The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs
- Directed by: Jean-Michele Gregory
- Written by: Mike Daisey
Mike Daisey's solo show, telling the story of Apple's co-founder, and also of the performer's own visit to China to look at the factories producing iPhones, iPods and iPads. Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory.
Derby Theatre
Sat 8 Jun
£12 / 01332 255800
- 19:30
Dorchester Arts Centre
Fri 14 Jun
£12 (£10; £10) / 01305 266926
- 20:00
The Firestation, Windsor
Thu 23 May
£12 (£11) / 01753 866865
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Gala, Durham
- Harlow Playhouse
- Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff
- Theatre Royal, Margate
- York Theatre Royal
Americans In Britain Tour
A tour looking at the US aircraft flown from RAF Duxford and other USAAF stations in East Anglia during the World War Two.
Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge
Wed 29 May
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Sat 15 Jun
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Wed 17 Jul
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Sat 17 Aug
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Anatomy
Variety night with a focus on risk-taking performance from any genre.
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 14 Jun
£6 / 0845 874 3001
- 19:30 – 22:30
National Trust: Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £7.15, child £3.70, family £18.05 / 01394 389700
- 10:30 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £7.15, child £3.70, family £18.05 / 01394 389700
- 10:30 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £7.15, child £3.70, family £18.05 / 01394 389700
- 10:30 – 17:00
Apples And Snakes: Folly
Yorkshire-born poet and writer Sally Jenkinson and Australian guitarist Nuala Honan recount tales of plains, trains and alcohol.
Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple
Thu 6 Jun
Gallery Cafe
£10; £8 adv (Children £5 under 25s; £5 under 25s; £5 under 25s) / 01271 324242
- 20:00
Audley End Through The Ages!
Discover how people lived in the past, looking back at the history of food, encampments, the role of horses, battle tactics and dance from the 12th century to now.
English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden
Sun 26 May
£15 adv booking required (£1.40 adv booking required; £1.60 adv booking required; £4.40 adv booking required; Children £1.20 adv booking required) / 01799 522399
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£15 adv booking required (£1.40 adv booking required; £1.60 adv booking required; £4.40 adv booking required; Children £1.20 adv booking required) / 01799 522399
- 11:00 – 17:00
Bath Storytelling Circle
Stories and songs performed in a traditional bardic style.
The Raven, Bath
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 01225 425045
- 20:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 01225 425045
- 20:00
The Beast
Stuart Bowden's metaphorical exploration of the world of the beast, combining DIY storytelling and lo-fi music.
Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
Sat 29 Jun
£10; £8 disabled ( £8; £8; Children £5 under 12s) / 01242 707338
- 19:30
Bees & Flowers: Workshop (Ages 1-5)
Learn about flowers from the gardens, take part in the interactive story of a bee, create your own musical bee instrument and enjoy stories, sound and music from the flower garden.
Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Ilford
Thu 30 May
Children £3.50 adv booking essential / 020 8708 8100
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 13:30 – 14:30
Behind The Curtain
Storytelling performance and backstage tour. Explore the history of the theatre and learn how productions are made.
Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Tue 28 May
£13 / 01604 624811
- 11:00
Wed 29 May
£13 / 01604 624811
- 11:00
Ben Haggarty: Mr Sandman
A storytelling session about the ambivalent mythology of The Sandman, followed by a discussion with Haggarty about the session.
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Wed 29 May
£9 (£7) / 0191 230 5151
- 20:00
Bill Oddie: Un-Plucked
The birder and comedian talks about his career as a wildlife presenter, joined by his producer Stephen Moss.
Sundial Theatre At Cirencester College
Sat 20 Jul
£16 (£14) / 01285 654228
- 19:30
Birdman Finds The Others
The Birdman character is furthered explored in this storytelling performance piece from the artists LightBox.
St George's Church, London WC1A
Sun 16 Jun
Entrance on Bloomsbury Way
£5; £4 advance / 02072 421979
- 12:30
Birds Galore!
A variety of activities which include making bird badges and finger print birds, creating bird collages and taking an explorative bird themed trail.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Tue 20 Aug
Phone for prices / 01833 690606
- 11:00 – 16:00
The Book Of Spells: A Love Story
- Written by: Sara Maitland
Performance storytelling that looks into what happens when two women well into their middle years cast caution (and much else) to the winds to begin sharing a life together.
Marlborough Theatre, Brighton
Sun 9 Jun
£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 570028
- 19:30
Bumpty Bear
Take part in this new family friendly story-telling session about Bumpty Bear and his adventures around The Quays. Learn how friendship and first aid keep this clumsy character smiling.
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Wed 29 May
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 10:30
Thu 30 May
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 10:30
Fri 31 May
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 10:30
