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Clare Hewitt: Everything in the forest is the forest

Acclaimed photographer Clare Hewitt presents new work that celebrates trees and their remarkable ability to nurture and communicate.
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The Cat In The Hat

Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.
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Dive into new creative adventures

Unleash your inner artist and explore sessions in ceramics, stained glass, textiles, jewellery, painting, printmaking, wellbeing, music, writing and more.
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Ryland Caravan 2026: The House of Love

MAC’s one-day music festival, Ryland Caravan, rolls into the Outdoor Theatre for the fourth year with a brilliant line-up of indie legends including The House of Love and Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band.
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Woman with brunette bob and earing white top and trousers. She is leaning forward with her hand out. On the right is the back of a boy's head. The screen in the background has a yellow box on it with the word 'touch screen'.

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MAC's building with their open-plan terrace in the sunshine. Trees frame the photo.

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Upcoming events

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  1. MAC's Arts Market

    Free
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  2. Daniel Kitson: Work in Progress

    Comedy
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  3. A woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a grey sleeveless top smiles at the camera in an outdoor setting. Behind her is a lush green landscape with trees and grass under a cloudy sky.

    Ella Al Shamahi: Becoming Human

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Cinema highlights

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  1. A black-and-white still from a silent-era film. A young man (Buster Keaton) with dark, curly hair and an intense, wide-eyed expression crouches low on the front cowcatcher of a large steam locomotive, gripping the metal frame with both hands. He wears a loose striped shirt and appears to be in a moment of high tension or peril, staring directly into the camera. The massive iron body of the train looms behind him.

    Flatpack 2026: The General at 100 + live score

    Cinema
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  2. A black-and-white promotional photograph of two men (Laurel and Hardy) in suits and bow ties, each holding a bowler hat. The man on the left has wild, tousled hair and a mischievous grin, while the man on the right is larger, with slicked-back hair, a small moustache, and a broad smile. Both are posed facing the camera in a lighthearted, comedic manner.

    Flatpack 2026: Colour Box Slapstick Saturday

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  3. An animated character wearing a bright red jumpsuit and sunglasses aims a large firearm with a determined, gritted-teeth expression. The background shows a grey, rubble-strewn environment with cracked walls and industrial elements, suggesting a post-apocalyptic or battle-damaged setting. The art style is detailed hand-drawn animation typical of late 1980s Japanese anime.

    4K Film: Akira

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Creative courses

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  1. A set of dj decks, with blue and pink lighting

    DJ School for Adults (ASC102)

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  2. World of Quilts: Hawaiian Quilting (ASC153)

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  3. A drawing of a nude person lying on fabric

    Life Drawing & Painting Studio Days for Improvers (ASC391 Summer)

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