Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
Dec
14

Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)

A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.

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Wonderland (Dance)
Dec
13

Wonderland (Dance)

Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!

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Wonderland (Dance)
Dec
13

Wonderland (Dance)

Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!

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Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
Dec
7

Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)

A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.

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Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
Nov
30

Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)

An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.

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Printing Workshop
Nov
30

Printing Workshop

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

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CANCELLED Miniature Making Workshop
Nov
30

CANCELLED Miniature Making Workshop

Learn to make miniature houses, landscapes, or furniture. Use the templates, tools and sustainable materials provided. Decorate your creations with paint or fabric. Artist Sonia Panova will share her love of detail and give tips on sustainable crafting at home.

This workshop is ideal for those interested in: model making, dioramas, doll houses and eco-friendly crafting.

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The Rainbow Butterfly (Circus & Dance)
Nov
30

The Rainbow Butterfly (Circus & Dance)

Maja flies all the way to the moon with wings that sparkle and shimmer! This show celebrates how unique we all are using creativity, carnival, aerial circus, beatbox & Hip Hop dance. A family experience from the Ella Mesma Company, blending traditional storytelling with dance. Audience members will be invited to take part in the show, make sounds and have fun!

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
29

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
28

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
27

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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3 Little Pig Tales (Puppetry)
Nov
23

3 Little Pig Tales (Puppetry)

Garlic Theatre present a fresh and funny version of the classic story of The Three Little Pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who sets out to find some pigs’ tails for his soup. Funny and warm-hearted to make you squeal with laughter. Bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in.

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Printing Workshop
Nov
23

Printing Workshop

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

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Twinpossible (Magic)
Nov
16

Twinpossible (Magic)

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Kane & Abel return with magic and comedy based on being twins. The brothers seamlessly move between stand-up comedy, magic pieces and theatrical illusions set to music. A show that can be thoroughly enjoyed by adults and youngsters alike.

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Magic Workshop
Nov
16

Magic Workshop

Start your career in magic today! Learn to vanish an object, make it reappear in creative places, card magic and more. Twin magicians Kane & Abel pass on decades of experience gained after taking on the family business from their grandfather. Spark a new fun hobby, learn some skills, and wow your friends.

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CANCELLED Miniature Making Workshop
Nov
9

CANCELLED Miniature Making Workshop

Learn to make miniature houses, landscapes, or furniture. Use the templates, tools and sustainable materials provided. Decorate your creations with paint or fabric. Artist Sonia Panova will share her love of detail and give tips on sustainable crafting at home.

This workshop is ideal for those interested in: model making, dioramas, doll houses and eco-friendly crafting.

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Paper Theatre Making Workshop
Nov
9

Paper Theatre Making Workshop

Puppeteer Aya Nakamura will give a performance of Kamishibai (Japanese Paper Theatre) and introduce you to Paper Theatre techniques. Then create your own paper theatre box to tell your story with an illustrated back drop of collaged images.

Please bring a story that you want to tell and your favourite images to cut out.

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Printing Workshop
Nov
9

Printing Workshop

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

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Digital Animation Workshop
Nov
2

Digital Animation Workshop

Learn digital techniques from expert animator Edalia Day. Create your own characters and stories using simple applications. Gain some cool skills to take home with you to use over and over. A fun, laid back workshop suitable for all ability levels from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. We’ll have a selection of iPads to use with some simple homemade styluses, or you can bring your own tablet or smart phone to use. 

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Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Nov
2

Crochet Flower Making Workshop

Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.

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Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
Nov
1

Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)

An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.

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