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Killer Couples with Emma Kenny

Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.

New Theatre, Oxford

Unreadings: Symposium led by Paul Eastwood, Dr Sara Louise Wheeler and DAC

Paul Eastwood: Unreadings, installation view at Mostyn, 2026. Photo: Rob Battersby.Unreadings is a new body of work by Paul Eastwood, comprising drawings, video…

Mostyn Gallery, Llandudno

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Spotlight Day: Egyptian and Nubian Pyramids

During this study day we will look at the development of pyramid building in Egypt, looking at the successes but also some of the learning curves that caused ot…

World Museum, Liverpool

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Talk with Artist Paul Eastwood and Dr Sara Wheeler

Paul Eastwood: Unreadings, installation view at Mostyn, 2026. Photo: Rob Battersby.Are you:Neurodiverse?Interested in neurodiversity?Dyslexic?Interested in art?…

Mostyn Gallery, Llandudno

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’.Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hear…

Vaillant Live, Derby

New Writers - Rebecca Perry, Manish Chauhan & Jon Doyle

Find out what it’s like to put your first novel into the world. Discover three debut novelists at Brighton Festival as they present their new books with reading…

Brighton Dome, Brighton

How To Never Run Out Of Things To Say

In this workshop Ryan explains how conversations function, how to make them flow with brain training exercises that can be practiced to get sharper at conversat…

Store Street Espresso, London

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Common Sense at 250

In January 1776, a slim political pamphlet electrified the world. Founding Father Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' argued that power flows not from kings, empires,…

Charleston in Lewes, Lewes

An Audience with Aggers: Beyond The Boundary

Get ready for some wicket wisdom with cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew.

Richmond Theatre, London

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’.Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hear…

Cadogan Hall, London

Self-Help from the Middle Ages

What can a 12th-century monk teach us about burnout, envy and despair?Long before today's self-help culture, medieval thinkers developed sophisticated ways of u…

Charleston in Lewes, Lewes

Horror Movies, Sexuality & Power

Discover how horror movies reveal hidden stories of sexuality, fear and identity across classic and modern cinema.

Hen & Chicken, Bristol

Dr Louise Newson - Breaking the Cycle

Breaking The Cycle: The Power of HormonesFollowing on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist DR LOUISE…

King's Hall, Ilkley

The History Of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus To Modern Mystery

From Mount Olympus to Medusa, discover the fascinating history of Greek mythology and its echoes through the ages.

The Wardrobe, Leeds

The History Of Folk Horror

Explore the shadowy history of folk horror and its connection to ancient customs and rituals on the British Isles.

The Glee Club, Cardiff Bay

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’.Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hear…

Frome Memorial Theatre, Frome

Stirling Archives Talk – The Records of Stirling’s Whinwell Children’s Home

Join us for an illuminating talk by archivist Pam McNicol, who will delve into the rich and often poignant history preserved within the Whinwell Children’s Home…

Bridge of Allan Library, Stirling

In Conversation with Dawn French

Join Dawn French, Sunday Times bestselling author and the Queen of Comedy, for a special live ‘in conversation’ evening at the Lyceum Theatre as she celebrates…

Lyceum Theatre, London

Design for Nature and Community: In Conversation with Will Nash

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Will Nash and hear about the forthcoming West Slope Public Art Commission at University of Sussex.Explore Nash’s visi…

Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Brighton

The Science Of Audhd: Understanding How Adhd & Autism Intersect

Explore the hidden similarities of ADHD & autism and discover how to manage your symptoms effectively.

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth

Psychedelics In Africa: The Untold Story

Exploring the rich history and culture of psychedelics in Africa through research and lived experiences.

The Blues Kitchen, London

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’.Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hear…

Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth

AI and the Arts: What Does this Mean For Our Creative Future?

A Long Table for debate where artists, academics and the public can digest what it means to create with Generative AI (GenAI) in the arts today.On the menu, you…

Projects Nile House, Brighton

The History Of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals & The Patriarchy

Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch.

Arena Torquay, Torquay

The History Of Folk Horror

Explore the shadowy history of folk horror and its connection to ancient customs and rituals on the British Isles.

Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham

Jacob Rees-Mogg: Mogg Unbuttoned

Prepare for an evening of 'sharp' 'wit', unabashed opinion, and trademark double-breasted 'charm' as Jacob Rees-Mogg steps out from the green benches and onto t…

New Theatre Royal, Lincoln

Dr Louise Newson - Breaking the Cycle

Breaking The Cycle: The Power of HormonesFollowing on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist DR LOUISE…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

TASAF Lecture: Fakes and Forgeries – Paintings that fooled the world – Georgina Bexon

Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful session by Georgina Bexon in The Arts Society at Firstsite (TASAF) Lecture series!The Arts Society at Firstsite i…

Firstsite, Colchester

High Rise Firefighting Master Class with Brent Brooks

On Tuesday 19th May 2026, Brent Brooks a renowned expert on high rise firefighting will be giving a masterclass in London. This one day event will be aimed at f…

Lupita - Central, London

The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society.

The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool

Secrets and Lies

What do the secrets we keep reveal about the world we live in?Elizabeth Day's 'One of Us' is a gripping novel of betrayal and power, following an establishment…

Charleston in Lewes, Lewes

Keynes for Our Times

Nearly a century ago, John Maynard Keynes changed how governments think about economics, arguing that markets alone cannot deliver stability and that fairness a…

Charleston in Lewes, Lewes

Free Zoom Event: Deeds Not Words: the Nurse Suffragettes Arrested 1906-1914

Between 1906 and 1914 over 1000 women were arrested for acts in support of the campaign for female suffrage in the United Kingdom (UK).iWe know nurses were invo…

Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Renfrewshire Ladies Social Group Coffee Catch up

Join some like minded women for a coffee and chat at our monthly coffee catch up at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley on Wednesday 20th May at 6.30pm.Find out more on our…

Skirlies Cafe, Paisley

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Lunchtime Talk: A day in the loaf: Breadmaking in early modern Aberdeen

Join Martin Hall, Archivist, for a short and tasty look at the highs and lows of the town’s relationship with its bakers and their loaves, from the end of the 1…

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen

Seed Talks: Folklore & Feminism: The power of folklore in reclaiming feminist stories

With Dr Ceri Houlbrook.How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q+A.

GlassBox Theatre, Gillingham

Anatomy: Burke to Bioethics

Exploring the history of anatomy in Edinburgh, from nepo babies and Burke and Hare to the Anatomy ActIn 1828, Burke and Hare murdered sixteen people and sold th…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society.

Friend's Meeting House, Manchester

Dr Louise Newson - Breaking the Cycle

Breaking The Cycle: The Power of HormonesFollowing on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist DR LOUISE…

Hull City Hall, Hull

Lord Mayor Making Ceremony

This free civic event marks the formal appointment of the new Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Southampton for the year ahead. The ceremony will also include the annou…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

The Psychology Of Carl Jung

Uncover Jung's revolutionary insights into the human mind through dreams, shadows, synchronicity, and more.

Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, Brighton

Women Walking

Walking helps you think (as anyone knows who has tried to resolve a problem sitting down).

Conway Hall, London

North Yorkshire Archives Discovery Day: A Living Landscape

Discover how North Yorkshire’s landscape has been shaped by nature and people over centuries at this free Discovery Day event hosted by North Yorkshire Archives…

County Record Office, Northallerton

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The History Of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals & The Patriarchy

Explore modern witchcraft in a new light and its connections to feminism and political movements throughout history.

Neeld Community and Arts Centre, Chippenham

Going Potty About Commodes

Janusz Karczewski-SlowikowskiAs Sheraton put it - “commodes were never intended for use but for ornament”.

Albert Halls, Stirling

Talks with James Sainsbury, Tony Gill & Gail Kittle

Noted speakers, will be exploring nature in the local area and Sullington through the ages in the beautiful 16th century Old Workshop.Joe Thompson, has over 40…

Sullington Manor Farm, Storrington

Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws- Live

Two Northern lasses talk Neurodiversity…A unique opportunity to hear a live recording of the increasingly popular podcast “Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws”…

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Witches of Scotland

Join us for a fascinating evening with advocate Claire Mitchell KC and writer Zoe Venditozzi, the founders of the Witches of Scotland, as they take you through…

Duloch Library, Dunfermline