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Leeds Jazz Festival @ Seven Our Saturday music sessions continue on Saturday 25th May, 4-6pm, Spring Sessions – Diamond Dac. Born and raised on a lonely hill farm in the west Yorkshire Pennines, Dac grew up listening to American roots music on an old crystal set radio. He has allways been obsessed by the music and a real passion for playing. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by Mewl Music. Also on Saturday 25th May, 7pm, LBCD presents The Lola Hips Hafla with an evening of performances from your favourite bellydance troupes and soloists from Leeds and further afield, showcasing Meilyn’s Lola Hips troupe members. Doors: 6.30pm. Free dancing/ disko: until 11pm. To buy tickets, email Meilyn at bellydancermeilyn@gmail.com Leeds Jazz Festival 2024 – Jam Session takes place on Sunday 26th May 1.30-4pm. The friendliest jazz jam in town! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun! The Jazz Leeds Trio are there to support all performers. Doors 1pm.£10 /£8. Also on Sunday 26th May, 7pm, this and every Sunday, the Seven Quiz, a great way to round off the weekend with friends and family. £5 per team. With prizes. Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2024 Seven Arts Leeds, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Seven Arts Leeds 31(a) Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3PD United Kingdom

Hi, This week's a big one! Starting on Tuesday with Monomyth presents Muck and Friends and finishing on Sunday with both our Leeds Jazz festival gig and a Backchat Brass bank holiday blowout! Carry on reading for the news, band line-up, this Week's cost price, and the Domino Winner. Much Love The Domino Team NEWS   We've got another top Tuesday club event tonight. Leeds-based non-profit record label Monomyth are showcasing some of the label's talent. Muck and friends will be taking over the Domino stage from 7:45pm.  Expect the unexpected, this is what Tuesday club is all about, Domino vibes done differently.     Buy Now   You may have seen the brilliant Pat Fulgoni's Blues experience performing at The Domino over the years (They're back on May 24th)  It's now time for them to record an album! If you want to help them get the album over the finishing line, they've got a GoFundMe page. Anything helps but a £15 donation will guarantee you a CD copy of the album with your name in the thanks section. Follow the link if you want to be part of an epic album.   Buy Now   2024 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY   Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2024 Domino which gets you free entry on paid nights, a welcome cocktail with every visit to the club and a queue jump with one friend.   This week's winner is…Sophie Ziliukas We'll be in touch via email.   BREAK-EVEN   Gran Patron Platinum Reserva A super premium silver tequila from Patrón. This is triple distilled and created using hand-selected Waeber blue agave from Jalisco. The liquid is placed in a handmade crystal bottle that is uniquely engineered to preserve and maximize the flavors of the tequila after being briefly rested in oak barrels. Incredibly clean and approachable with pronounced white and black pepper spice, light milk chocolaty agave and faint celery. Our Price £7:22 Usual Price  £32:76     THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO     SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE   6:15pm - 8:30pm Konl + Ko Konl + Ko kick off your Saturday night with 2 sets of groove-laden takes on your new favorite songs.   Advance Ticket   8:45pm - 11:30pm Cleve Freckleton & The Funk & Soul Band   The funkiest house band in the country are back! Featuring the legendary Haggis Horns Rhythm section alongside The Reverand Cleve 'Funky Butt Chunky' Freckleton.   Advance Ticket   11:45pm - 2am The House Band            Featuring an all-star cast from Leeds thriving Jazz-Soul and Funk scene, the house-band was built from the ground up with a mission to get people dancing.   Advance Ticket   SUNDAY - LEEDS JAZZ FESTIVAL   19:45 - 22:00  Ben Powling Quartet Play Ted Dameron + Jam Session   For a one-off jazz festival appearance, saxophonist Ben Powling leads a quartet celebrating the music of legendary bebop composer and pianist Tadd Dameron. The Jazz Festival Jam session follows the band’s set, so bring your horns!   Advance Ticket   BANK HOLIDAY BLOW OUT    22:15 - 1AM  Backchat Brass  For the final bank holiday before the long wait until the end of August. Leeds, number 1 party starters Back Chat Brass are with us. Expect big brassy versions of all your favorite popular bangers, If you've ever been with us when Backchat are performing you'll know why they are with us again!.   Advance Ticket   Facebook Instagram Website Email       The Domino Club, The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)

‘a clever, accessible and hugely entertaining piece’ - ★★★★ All Edinburgh Theatre     I HATE IT HERE by Sweet Beef Theatre   Saturday 25th May at The Warehouse in Holbeck Show starts at 7.30pm

A game show. A nurse. A chicken shop. Dolly Parton. A golden umbrella. Making it rain. Quite a lot of hopping. Some bingo. Zero hours contracts. You better work bitch. I Hate it Here is an interactive devised piece about zero hours contracts and instability. It centres on Plang, an elderly care worker who loves a boogie, Tara, a nurse with a penchant for Anne Robinson, and Spud, a teenage fast-food worker who would just love a date with fit Clare. Join them for their shift but expect some interruptions from the BIG BOSS. You will be asked to participate in game shows, sign up for shifts and have the chance to WIN BIG  at BINGO. All of this could be yours if you just sign here. Reviews of I Hate It Here: ‘silly, intelligent, and utterly poignant.’ - ★★★★ 1/2 Theatre and Other Things ‘heart-warming and hilarious’ - ★★★★★The Student ‘A thought-provokingly witty, accessible, and thoroughly entertaining piece’ - ★★★★★ Corr Blimey   Sweet Beef is an emerging queer theatre collective led by director Jess Haygarth. They work as a collective to explore socio-political issues that affect us, with a healthy dose of audience interaction, comedy, dance and drag.   This is a pay what you decide performance with 100% of the donations going to the performing company.

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Pictureville Newsletter   Hello, We're back at The Studio this week with a bold new programme of cinematic treasures.  Join us from Thursday for our new season Acts of Rebellion, take in some delightful Anime Afternoons, and discover something completely new with Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema. We'll be announcing more special events and collaborations soon, but keep scrolling to see what's on this week.   What's On: 23 May  – 25 May     Copa 71 (PG) & Yi Si Eres Mujer [Short Film] Screening Sat 25 May 20.00 “Copa 71 is a revolutionary political parable that goes beyond football. ★★★★★” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian   Book Now Anime Afternoons: Penguin Highway (PG) Screening Sat 25 May 14.00 A delightfully charming anime title following a precocious young boy as he grows up during a very unique and vivid summer.   Book Now   Four Daughters (15) & Bedlam [Short Film] Screening Thu 23 May 11.00 and Sat 25 May 17.30 Oscar-nominated Tunisian documentary following a family dealing with the disappearance of two daughters. “There is real emotional warmth and human sympathy in this film.” – The Guardian   Book Now Joyland (15) Screening Fri 24 May 20.00 The youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family becomes a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque and falls in love with a trans woman.  Banned by the Pakistani government despite its reception of two prizes at Cannes, Joyland is a boundary-breaking piece of filmmaking.    Book Now   20 Days in Mariupol (18) Screening Fri 24 May 17.30 A team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.   Book Now Mami Wata (12A) Screening Thu 23 May 20.00 A captivating Nigerian tale of water and power. “An arresting piece of work. ★★★★” Peter Bradshaw, – The Guardian   Book Now   Queen of Glory (15) & Spin Cycle [Short Film] Screening Thu 23 May 17.30 Scientist Sarah is all set to abandon education for adventure, when an unexpected tragedy leaves her the sole owner of a small bookshop.   Book Now Dear Future Children (15) Screening Fri 24 May 11.00 A hopeful documentary following three young people who are out to change the world.   Book Now     Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema   Dust & Metal (12A) Screening Thu 23 May 14.00 A cinematic reflection on Vietnamese culture, and the country’s love affair with motorbikes.   Book Now The Little Girl of Hanoi (15) Screening Fri 24 May 14.00 A poignant portrayal of the 1972 U.S. bombing campaign over Hanoi.   Book Now   Kids' Club   Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG) Screening Sat 25 May 11.00 Miles Morales delves deeper into the mysteries of the Spider-Verse in this hit Spidey-sequel. Pick up our brand-new Kids' Club loyalty card when you visit us at The Studio - collect stickers for four films and get your next two tickets free! Please note: Our Kids' Club screenings are aimed at children under 12 and their grown ups. Unaccompanied adults will not be permitted.   Book Now   About The Studio   The Studio is located on Morley Street, just round the corner from the Alhambra Theatre’s main entrance. Please note there is no access to The Studio via the Alhambra Theatre. You can find out more information about the space, including accessibility information and a full walkthrough video, on the Bradford Theatres’ website.   Click here for information about The Studio     Pictureville Cinema remains closed as RAAC remedial work continues. Our IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screen are temporarily closed, as part of the National Science and Media Museum's once-in-a-generation transformation.     © National Science and Media Museum 2024     National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity under the Second Schedule of the Charities Act of 1960 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.

 

Restoring landscapes from towns to tops A new project is set to help wildlife thrive, cut carbon, boost flood resilience, and reduce wildfire risk in Kirklees and Calderdale. Learn about the project   Connecting Kirklees – Your regular roadworks update for June 2024 We understand roadworks can be inconvenient and frustrating, but they are essential to making journeys safe and convenient. Find a full list of planned works below. Full list of planned works   Local organisations come together to mark introduction of ‘Martyn’s Law’ The Manchester Arena terrorist attack, in 2017, saw the loss of 22 innocent lives. Martyn Hett was one of those killed. In honour of Martyn, ‘Martyn’s Law’ is soon to be introduced to help prevent injury or loss of life from future acts of terrorism. Read about Martyn’s Law   Commemorating history, music and natural disasters with Kirklees Libraries This year’s Local Community and History Month is packed with exhibitions, events, and activities throughout May and June, enabling people in Kirklees to discover the past in new and interesting ways. More about the events     On Our Doorstep - May half-term guide The On Our Doorstep half-term guide is now live and bursting with lots of events and activities! Check out our guide now and start planning your week of fun-filled adventures in Kirklees. Don't miss out on the excitement - dive into the action today! Events and activities in Kirklees

 

 

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Dementia Information Day - Shipley Library   Do you want to find out more about Dementia support, then pop along to our Dementia Information Day at Shipley Library from 12noon - 2pm... Wednesday 29th May 2024 There will be a short presentation about Dementia. Plus, an opportunity to talk to different teams, services & groups about what they have available to support people with Dementia, their families and their carers. Free event - Refreshments provided. Shipley Library, 2 Wellcroft, Shipley, BD18 3QH   City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Bradford Council · City Hall · Bradford · BD1 1HY Join us for a fun-filled half term holiday!   Home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, and owned by the Percy family since 1309, Alnwick Castle is full of fascinating stories to discover during your visit.     Buy Online to SAVE 10%     ROSA MUNDI 25th - 27th May Hop into our time machine, as we whisk you back to the 15th century (no DeLorean required!). At our Barneyside picnic area, you'll stumble upon a bustling medieval encampment where you can watch as they spin and weave, cook and carve. History will come alive!   NEWCASTLE GARRISON 25th and 26th May Ready for a blast from the past? The Newcastle Garrison Living History Group is here to light your fuse. Join us on the Gun Terrace to see our Napoleonic cannon replica go BOOM! Firing every hour from 11am. History has never been so explosive!   UPCOMING BOOK TALKS The Alnwick Castle Book Talk Series of 2024 is in full swing! Are you joining us for the next event? This amazing line up of authors and historians will be sharing their stories and the talks will be as captivating as your favourite novel. SILLY HISTORY BOYS 28th May - 2nd June Get ready to chuckle! The Silly History Boys are bringing you the most ludicrous and blood-curdling tales from the medieval times, even featuring a spanking new play about the Wars of the Roses! Make your way to the Inner Bailey, where history becomes a hilariously interactive spectacle.   ATTRACTIONS BUS Hop on, Hop Off for FREE! Heading to Alnwick this summer? Why not hop on a bus and explore our historic town! It's an effortless way to check out all the major sights and discover the charm of the unique independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs.     LIBRARY RESTORATION The Library is currently under conservation to ensure the future preservation, covering balustrades, bookcases, fireplaces, floor and ceiling. Most items are removed but the 14,000 books and historical chandelier are safeguarded and cleaned on site. More info here.   View all forthcoming events       Pay for a day, visit FREE for a year!   All tickets purchased via our website are automatic annual passes. Passes are valid for a 12 month period from the date of the first visit giving unlimited re-visits during opening times. See our website for the full details.     Book now to SAVE 10%     All information is subject to change. Please check our website for latest news and updates. Pl Our mailing address is: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ 01665 511100

Stephen Fry at the Royal Albert Hall!  In aid of the MCC Foundation, join Stephen Fry for an epic evening at the Royal Albert Hall as he celebrates the final instalment in his Greek myth series, Odyssey.  Savour a night with one of the finest actors of his generation, Sir Simon Russell Beale as he delves into his life and career live on stage. The millions of people who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. This November, xkcd creator and cartoonist, Randall Munroe will be live on stage giving serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions. Let’s talk about it! Join a dynamic panel of three progressive and inspiring writers, Charlene Douglas, Sareeta Domingo and Jackson King, as they delve into everything you have ever wanted to discuss about sex.  Stream new Fane Online events this June with author of Call Me By Your Name, Out of Egypt and Eight White Nights, André Aciman, and former Yorkshire CCC professional Cricketer and MQ Mental Health ambassador, Azeem Rafiq.       Stephen Fry 24 Sep, 7:30pm | Live Join award-winning comedian, actor and masterful storyteller Stephen Fry for an epic evening at the Royal Albert Hall as he celebrates the final instalment in his Greek myth series, Odyssey. All profits will be donated to the MCC Foundation, of which Stephen Fry is a patron.      Randall Munroe 11 - 20 Nov | Live UK Tour This November, the former NASA roboticist, Sunday Times Number 1 and international bestselling author and cartoonist will be live on stage giving serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions - celebrating the 10th Anniversary edition of his publication, What If?      Let's Talk About Sex 30 Jul, 7:30pm | Live  Join three progressive and inspiring writers: Charlene Douglas, Sareeta Domingo and Jackson King as they delve into everything you've ever wanted to discuss about sex. Hosted by Alexis Natalie Lee, they'll unravel the secrets to deeper connections, communication, and reducing stigma for more fulfilling love lives.     Simon Russell Beale 1 & 10 Sep, 7:30pm | Live Join Olivier Award-winning actor Sir Simon Russell Beale as he delves into his life and career to celebrate his memoir, A Piece of Work. Drawing on funny and touching anecdotes, Simon will share what it's like to approach and live with some of Shakespeare’s most famous characters.       Last chance to book Sentimental Garbage LIVE 2 - 20 June | Live UK Tour Join bestselling author and host of hit podcast Sentimental Garbage Caroline O’Donoghue as she heads on tour!  With her trademark wit, Caroline will discuss the popular culture we love, that society loves to hate. In conversation with a special guest at each show, she’ll celebrate stories created by women and indulge in conversations about life, love and living through your thirties.  Come prepared to submit your own pieces of most treasured garbage subjects for Caroline and her guest to pluck out and unpick live on stage.  From the rom coms that made us, to the viral pop culture moments we’ll never forget and the unyielding love of Sex in the City that started it all, this evening promises to be equal parts honest, hilarious and heart filled.      André Aciman 4 Jun, 6:30pm| Streaming Join New York Times bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name, Out of Egypt and Eight White Nights, André Aciman, to celebrate his dazzling, sunbaked Italian summer story, The Gentleman from Peru alongside interviewer Simon Savidge.     Azeem Rafiq 28 Jun, 6:30pm | Streaming Join former Yorkshire CCC professional Cricketer and MQ Mental Health ambassador, Azeem Rafiq, to celebrate the publication of his compelling book It’s Not Banter, It’s Racism – What Cricket’s Dirty Secret Reveals About Our Society.       Marlon James 6 Jun, 7:30pm | Live Jamaica, 1976. Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley’s house, machine guns blazing. Join Booker Prize winner Marlon James alongside Bernadine Evaristo to mark the 10th anniversary of his modern classic, A Brief History of Seven Killings.     Paul Sinha & Bobby Seagull 20 Jun, 7:00pm | Live Stand-up comic, trained GP, quiz champ: Paul Sinha is a man of many talents. He joins fellow quiz legend Bobby Seagull to share the hilarious story of his unconventional life and his lifelong quest for happiness. Presented by How To Academy.          “Stick up your hand if you think Rishi Sunak is going to win the next election?” Speaking back in September, Rory Stewart was asked by a member of our audience who he would vote for in a snap election and discussed the biggest challenge Keir Starmer faces to defeat the Conservatives. Hear his response here.  Could there be a Labour government in charge after our next series of live events with Rory? If you want to get Rory’s reaction to all the fallout from the upcoming General Election, don’t forget there’s still time to snap up the final in-person tickets at London, Bath & Oxford and plenty of time to join us virtually on Fane Online.       General or Ticket Queries faneonline@fane.co.uk www.fane.co.uk

 

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International dance comes to London.       Dance at the Southbank Centre FIND OUT MORE   From the world to London Over the next few months, our stages are home to fantastic, thought-provoking dance from around the world. Nadia Beugré questions how we view and objectify bodies in L'Homme rare; some of Canada's top street dancers explore the hardship of ageing in street dancing in Crazy Smooth: In My Body; and Qudus Onikeku’s Re:INCARNATION pays homage to the richness of Nigerian culture. On top of all that, you can now snap up tickets to even more shows, including the return of the stellar Unlimited festival and Circa's Duck Pond, coming later in the year.   Coming up next     Nadia Beugré – L'Homme rare WED 12 & THU 13 JUN With innovative choreography executed solely using the dancers backs, choreographer Nadia Beugré places the spectator in the position of a voyeur, inviting the audience to experience her research on our understanding of the body, particularly black and male, in history and today. Presented as part of London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT) Audio Description available: Thu 13 Jun, 7.30pm   book now →     PERFORMANCE & DANCE   Crazy Smooth: In My Body THU 18 – SAT 20 JUL Bodies become dance battlegrounds in this UK premiere about the hardship and heroism of ageing in street dancing. The performance dives deep into the culture of hip-hop through the eyes, minds and bodies of the multi-generational dance company. Audio Description and Touch Tour available: Fri 19 Jul, 7.30pm     PERFORMANCE & DANCE   Qudus Onikeku’s Re:INCARNATION WED 18 & THU 19 SEP In a UK premiere, Nigeria’s celebrated QDance Company perform the cycle of life with explosive energy, showcasing  the depth of ancient Yoruba philosophy mixed with Nigerian youth culture. ‘a tremendous piece' Montreal Rampage Audio Description and Touch Tour available: Thu 19 Sep, 7.30pm   Just announced     Unlimited WED 4 – SUN 8 SEP Celebrate the artistic vision and creativity of disabled artists at our multi-artform festival showcasing outstanding dance, performance, comedy and more by disabled artists.     Circa's Duck Pond THU 19 – MON 30 DEC Stunts. Sequins. Flippers. Feathers. Experience Swan Lake like never before through the magic of Circa’s soaring circus skills.     Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live! FRI 28 MAR 2025 Comedian, novelist and professional show-off Jenny Eclair presents a brand-new autobiographical show to celebrate the release of her hilarious memoir.   book tickets →   FROM OUR FRIENDS   Gandini Juggling – Smashed FRI 31 MAY & SAT 1 JUN | PEACOCK THEATRE You are cordially invited to a tea party that you will never forget... Cutting-edge juggling meets contemporary circus and 100 gravity-defying apples in this funny and inventive work that will challenge your perception of juggling.     WHAT'S ON      VISIT      MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT   Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.     Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX     Looking ahead to a summer of literature.       Literature at the Southbank Centre FIND OUT MORE   Books for the body and soul Get your fix of inspiration and escapism with our upcoming literature events: dive into the science behind lasting good health with Dr Federica Amati, who unpacks what we should all know about the food we love and how it affects us; and feed your mind with the best new memoirs and novels from authors including Richard Flanagan, Miranda July and Hari Kunzru. Don't miss our literature line-up in You Belong Here, our summer festival exploring the very human need to belong, with events celebrating the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, and more.   Food for thought     Dr Federica Amati: Every Body Should Know This SAT 1 JUN Scientist and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati presents her revolutionary Sunday Times-bestselling new book on making healthier choices for life. This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).   book now →     COMING SOON   Richard Flanagan: Question 7 WED 5 JUN Booker Prize-winning author Richard Flanagan presents his magnificent memoir, a tale which weaves through history and continents, in conversation with Samira Ahmed. This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).   Imagination station     Hari Kunzru: Blue Ruin THU 30 MAY     Chigozie Obioma: The Road to the Country SUN 2 JUN     Miranda July: All Fours WED 12 JUN   book tickets →   You Belong Here     David Olusoga: Black British History and Belonging THU 11 JUL BAFTA-winning historian and filmmaker David Olusoga charts the story of Black British history, bringing to light underrepresented narratives. This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).     Strong Like Us: Kelechi Okafor and Friends SAT 13 JUL Kelechi Okafor appears alongside a panel of remarkable women, talking strength, Black womanhood and advocating for the inner child in us all. This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).      Sathnam Sanghera: Empireworld SUN 14 JUL Drawing on his new book, journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera traces the legacies of the British empire around the world. This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).      Conversations with Baldwin: Another Country SUN 21 JUL Join us to explore Baldwin's beautiful and multi-layered novel about love and finding oneself in 1960s New York, in a discussion with acclaimed authors.     Notes of a Native Son: Baldwin and Artists’ Roles SUN 21 JUL Dive into an essay and discussion that examines the activism, intellectual insight and role of the artist as a chronicler of the times through Baldwin’s lens.     Conversations with Baldwin: Baldwin and Fashion SUN 21 JUL This discussion brings together artists, writers and fashionistas to speak about how we fashion identities, and the link between fashion and the literary. This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).   book now →   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE   From the Lips to the Moon SUN 30 JUN Immerse yourself in improvised music, poetry and visuals led by electronic musician Pouya Ehsaei and writer-performer Tara Fatehi, marking Refugee Week.       SHOP   Page turners Calling all fans of fiction, biography bookworms and poetry addicts. Share your love of books with the world with this unique product range from Ban.do, which inspires creativity, individuality and happiness. Love our shops? Subscribe to our mailing list and get 10% off your first order     WHAT'S ON      VISIT      MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT   Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.     Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

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The Lobster Shack, North Berwick © VS / Grant Paterson   9 must-try foodie experiences   Get your taste buds tingling with these flavoursome foodie ideas. Taste freshly caught delicacies at a coastal seafood shack, enjoy a dram of your favourite tipple, uncover inventive vegan delights or explore our fantastic food town.       Nardini's, Largs © VS / Kenny Lam   Top ice cream spots   Start getting in the warmer weather mood with the inside 'scoop' on some of the best places for ice cream in Scotland. Yum!       Anstruther Fish Bar © VS / Kenny Lam   16 of the best fish and chips   Nothing beats a fish supper by the sea on a beautiful summer's night. Indulge your cravings at these delicious places.     Find us on       VisitScotland, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG   VAT No. 945 652106

 

 

Did someone say Spring Bank Holiday? Here are the top things to do in Ireland in Spring - from majestic walks to beautiful gardens.     Which way will you choose? The best thing about the Wild Atlantic Way is there’s no right way to explore it. Cycle, sail, drive, and more, you can see this coastal route however you want!   Go your own way Hit the road and discover some of Ireland's best camping and caravanning options for self-contained holidays in stunning locations.     The waters of the River Nore are home to a unique creature: The Margaritifera durrovensis Named after Durrow in County Laois, these freshwater pearl mussels have been here since the last Ice Age.   Join our Community Your opportunity to ask questions and share trip experiences. Let's be Social Follow us on Instagram for daily trip inspiration   Get social. Follow us. Explore Ireland> Trip Ideas> Things to do> Accommodation>

Plus incredible acrobatic skill not to be missed!     On Sale Now     Jack Dee - Small world   Sun 26 Oct 2025   Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world.   Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.     Mark Thomas - Gaffa Tapes Sun 6 Oct 2024   In his time he has won awards, forced a politician to resign, changed laws on tax and protest,  walked the length of the Israeli Wall and generally mucked about trying to have fun.     Slave: A Question of Freedom Wed 9 - Sat 12 Oct 2024   This exceptional award-winning production tells Mende Nazer’s inspirational story. Performed by an outstanding ensemble of eight actor-musicians it is a feast of storytelling, music and dance.     A Pleasing Terror: Two Ghost Stories by M R James Sat 26 Oct 2024   Over a century after they were first published, the ghost stories of M R James retain their power to terrify and amuse. This gripping one man show retells two of the earliest and eeriest.     Frank Skinner New Date Added Sat 9 Nov 2024   Following a sell-out UK and Ireland tour, comedy legend Frank Skinner adds extra tour dates for his critically acclaimed new stand-up show, ‘30 Years of Dirt’.     Don't Miss   Barely Visible Wed 5 Jun 2024   With incredible strength, a pole and a lot of humour, this powerful solo performance explores identity, objectification and what it is to be a gay, ‘barely visible’ woman in a raw and physical journey of empowerment.     Brave Space Thu 18 - Sat 20 Jul 2024   An impulsive congregation in the tiniest of tents. Starting as a puddle of fabric on the floor, it grows to encompass a world of wondrous circus. Intimate and low tech, a unique theatrical experience.         DEDICATED ACCESS LINE: 0161 876 2183 BOX OFFICE: 0161 876 2000   Calls are at your standard network operator's charge.   The Lowry Centre Trust is a registered charity (no. 1053962). Your support goes towards our world-class Theatre and Galleries programme, the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection and our life changing Learning & Engagement programme.   THE LOWRY  |  PIER 8  |  SALFORD QUAYS  | M50 3AZ (Company reg no. 3255905) Copyright © 2024 The Lowry, All rights reserved. All information correct at time of sending.

Our eco-focused project is inspired by the tale of "The Man Who Planted Trees" by Jean Giono. The story introduces us to Elzéard Bouffier, a solitary shepherd who dedicated his life to reviving a devastated valley by planting trees. Experience a narrative of hope and determination as we bring this tale to life through stage productions, original songs, and creative artwork.   Find Out More     COMMUNITY CREATIVE DAYS Unleash your creativity at our Community Creative Days. Explore our family-friendly creative opportunities suitable for all ages and enjoy a display of beautiful poems from our Engaging Neighbourhoods partners.   Todmorden College: 11am-4pm, Saturday 1 June Free drop-in activities all day including making paper bird puppets, flower and leaf printing, and meet our giant puppet.    The Space @ Field Lane, Rastrick​: 11am-4pm, Saturday 15 June Free drop-in sessions all day including placard making, flower and leaf printing, upcycling and decorating plant pots, and meet the Meadow Sprite puppets.   Find out more about our Community Creative Days   You can also book a longer workshop at our Community Creative Days: Create a 2-hour clay seed sculpture with ceramist Katie Bates in Todmorden Design handmade greeting cards to send seeds to someone special with artist Jimmy Dolan in Rastrick Additionally, reconnect with nature by booking a local walk with guide Paul Knights, available at both venues, Todmorden and Rastrick. We look forward to seeing you there!   UPCOMING WORKSHOPS   TODMORDEN - A session with ceramicist Katie Bates to create wildflower habitat sculptures out of wild clay and seeds which will be left to break down naturally.  TODMORDEN - Join guide Paul Knights for a 2-mile walk to the edge of town and into the fields, consider its history and celebrate the beauty we encounter.    Book Clay Workshop or Guided Walk   RASTRICK - Artist Jimmy Dolan is offering a mono-printing greeting card workshop to allow you to post seeds to a friend, for ages 11+.  RASTRICK - Walk Leader Paul Knights is leading 90-minute local walks. Come for a two-mile wander into the landscape surrounding Rastrick, for ages 14+.   Book Mono Printing Workshop or Guided Walk     WHAT'S COMING UP A magical cast announcement is coming! Inspired by the enchanting French tale, The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono, our upcoming theatre performance will transport you to a world of wonder. Who will step into these spellbinding roles? Stay tuned to find out! Tickets go on sale 30th May. You can buy them online or pick them up from us at our Community Creative Days. Mark your calendars and prepare to secure your seats for this unforgettable journey! We'll share all the latest news via our newsletters, socials, and on our website, so stay tuned.    From Rebekah, Lisa, Serena, Iona and the trustee team Hebden Bridge Arts    Explore Open Call for Art     Find and follow us on social media to keep up to date with all the latest news   Copyright © 2024 Hebden Bridge Arts Festival Limited, trading as Hebden Bridge Arts, All rights reserved. Postal Address: Hebden Bridge Arts, The Town Hall, St George's Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7BY.

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