February 2024 saw the release of Katherine Priddy’s eagerly awaited second album: The Pendulum Swing. Greeted by critical acclaim in the press including MOJO who called it ‘simply brilliant’, the album landed at Number 1 in the official UK Folk Charts. It saw the likes of Iggy Pop, Guy Garvey, Craig Charles, Mark Radcliffe and Gideon Coe giving it a spin whilst RTE in Ireland added tracks to their recommendations list for three weeks running.
Sophie Duker is BACK! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.
BUT DADDY I LOVE HER sees Sophie take the stage with her trademark naughtiness, this time arguing that we should all choose silliness over common sense and hot wet fantasies over cold, bleak reality. In this intentionally unhinged hour, delulu is the solulu.
‘She rips through sex and race with relish’
★★★★
Sunday Times
‘Shrewd storytelling and pop culture hot-takes’
★★★★
Fest Mag
Ideal for those new to using a sewing machine. In this small class you will enjoy making your own personalised cat ready for International Cat Day.
You will learn sewing machine health and safety, threading the machine and loading a bobbin, sewing on a curve, cutting, assembling, and sewing the project.
All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own cotton fabric if you wish.
Suitable for ages 14+
Make a cute catnip mouse from scrap for your feline friend. Upcycle fabric into a toy and special treat to celebrate the day.
Hand or machine stitch. Perfect for beginners.
Find out more about cats in art from the fabulous books in the Art Library.
Suitable for ages 14+
Handel: Overture to 'Rinaldo'.
Handel: Concerto for organ and orchestra in F major 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale'.
CPE Bach: Symphony in D major with (12) obligato wind parts.
Schubert: Symphony No 6, the 'Little C major' D589.
Ah we’re back in our happy place North’s Springwell Brewery with a gorge mindful line-up of small businesses that put the power in your pocket and enable you to shop more sustainably, inclusively and for your wellbeing.
Alongside our line-up and Springwell's always fantastic hospitably of great fresh beer and street food by @littlebaoboy , we have two other additions to make this weekend as brilliant as possible for you!
Mississippi MacDonald is an English Soul-Blues singer / songwriter / guitarist. In 2024, he won 2 UK Blues Federation Awards – Traditional Blues Artist Of The Year and Acoustic Blues Act Of The Year.
Combining handcrafted animation and bold storytelling, Please right back sweeps audiences into a magical, mischievous world, inspired by a true
story.
Kim and Davey’s dad, Mr E, has disappeared. When Mr E writes to his children to tell them what has happened, his imagination takes over. Reality collides with fantasy as we travel on a fast-paced journey through his wild adventure stories. Mr E’s letters are staged using song, dance, and absurd, subversive animations, as his stories become a kind of game between him and his children.
Join us for this incredible narrated musical as we tell the story of the Windrush Generation and Reggae and hear how this music took the world by storm.
This compelling musical features Ska, Rock-Steady, calypso, gospel, lovers rock, dancehall and reggae played live by the JA Reggae Band. Get ready to enjoy the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Millie Small and many more.
Your creative weekend starts here.
Enjoy the relaxing mindful craft of jewellery making in our weekly group suitable for all abilities. This friendly informal session with experienced jeweller Amanda Burton will help you learn how to make wire, paper and beaded jewellery from scratch.
Suitable for complete beginners looking to get started and the more experienced makers who would like to work in a sociable and creative setting to develop ideas.
This session is aimed at adults. Children aged 13+ are able to attend if accompanied by an adult.