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Martin Rossiter: Gene, Britpop and Me

Martin Rossiter: Gene, Britpop and Me

Thu 5 Nov 2026

Martin Rossiter reflects on Gene's run of hit records during an evening of classic Britpop hits and conversation – expect the lowdown and some tunes.

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The Essex Ways

The Essex Ways

Thu 21 Jan 2027

Discover the many ways of Essex with this special screening of The Essex Ways following Essex-born storyteller James Lawrence on an epic 400km walking journey around the county to discover its places, people and stories.

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Guilty Or Not Guilty? Jeremy Bamber, The White House Farm Murders

Guilty Or Not Guilty? Jeremy Bamber, The White House Farm Murders

Mon 8 Feb 2027

Join investigative journalist and criminologist Mark Williams-Thomas for a gripping, immersive theatre experience delving into the infamous and much debated murder cases: The Jeremy Bamber White House Farm Murders.

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Wearing Cheryl Baker

Wearing Cheryl Baker

Sat 13 Feb 2027

Join Cheryl as she takes you through the ups and downs of her life - she will make you laugh and possibly cry and will leave you wanting more. So much to say and many tales to tell!

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This Is The Cosmos

This Is The Cosmos

Sun 21 Feb 2027

An intimate live theatre experience exploring humanity’s relationship with the universe through storytelling, reflection, and live science communication.

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Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life

Wed 17 Mar 2027

Keith Alessi shares his exceptional true story of leaving the world of corporate board rooms behind to follow his long-delayed passion—playing the banjo!

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Adam Kay: This Is Going to Hurt

Adam Kay: This Is Going to Hurt

Thu 1 Apr 2027

BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay celebrates a decade of his global smash This is Going to Hurt, with an all-new live tour featuring the most hilarious (and heartbreaking) entries from his diaries as a junior doctor.

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John Lydon

John Lydon

Sun 18 Apr 2027

Join John Lydon as he talks about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.

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Jonathan Agnew: My Ten Moments That Shaped Modern Cricket

Jonathan Agnew: My Ten Moments That Shaped Modern Cricket

Mon 3 May 2027

Expect the stories the scorecards left out—dressing-room confessions, commentary-box secrets, and the "leg over" moment voted the greatest in sporting history—with the chance to put your own questions to the man behind the microphone.

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The Makings of A Murderer: Fatal Mistake

The Makings of A Murderer: Fatal Mistake

Tue 6 Jul 2027

Gripping, revealing and packed with extraordinary real-life cases, The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake explores the killers who nearly beat the system.

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Kenny Thomas: Thinking About Your Love – An Evening Of Stories And Songs

Kenny Thomas: Thinking About Your Love – An Evening Of Stories And Songs

Wed 6 Oct 2027

Multi-platinum British soul legend Kenny Thomas takes to the stage with an intimate new theatre show, Thinking About Your Love – An Evening of Stories and Songs.

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Phil Daniels: Quadrophenia to Parklife

Phil Daniels: Quadrophenia to Parklife

Wed 20 Oct 2027

Quadrophenia to Parklife offers an intimate, front-row seat to the extraordinary career of Phil Daniels, one of the UK’s most versatile and beloved actors.

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