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The Owl Who Came for Christmas

Fly into a heart-warming tale this Christmas and join Rosie the Owl on her festive feathered adventures!
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Santa Claus in traditional red suit with white fur trim and fluffy white beard sits in front of a decorated Christmas tree with colorful wrapped presents stacked beside him, including gifts with polka dot and patterned wrapping paper, in a festive holiday setting with twinkling lights.

Festive fun at MAC

Join us this Christmas for spectacular festive shows, magical meetings with Santa, and music that will fill your hearts with joy.
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Kick-start 2026 with new creative adventures

Unleash your inner artist and explore sessions in ceramics, stained glass, textiles, jewellery, painting, printmaking, wellbeing, music, writing and more. 2026 is a blank canvas - what will you create?
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A South Asian man in his thirties sits in an audiotorium with plush red seats. He is wearing a white ruff, a black outfit and red socks, and his feet are crossed over the back of the chair in front of him. He looks directly into the camera. In his left hand he holds up a human skull.

NT Live

The best of British Theatre brought to you from the stage to the screen. National Theatre Live captures the magic of every moment on stage. It lets you get up close, delve deeper and take in the spectacle.
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A variety of handmade ceramic birds, sat against a white background

Birdland Trail

MAC is thrilled to present another free, fun family trail for the autumn and winter season.
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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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Two little girls sit on beanbags in a cinema smiling to their left, dressed in halloween costumes

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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. A Christmas decoration made from felt, of a pig in a blanket

    Christmas Arts Market

    Free
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  2. A cartoon of a small owl poking out of a Christmas tree. Christmas tree is decorated with baubles and candy canes. On the right is large gold text that reads 'The Owl Who Came for Christmas' and 'Christmas Family Show' surrounded by twinkling stars.

    The Owl Who Came for Christmas

    Family
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  3. A star made from weaved willow

    Culture Club: Christmas Special

    Community
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Cinema highlights

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  1. A striking still from "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925), one of the most iconic silent horror films. The image captures Lon Chaney Sr. in his legendary portrayal of Erik, the Phantom, showcasing the dramatic makeup and prosthetics that made this performance revolutionary for its time. Chaney, known as "The Man of a Thousand Faces," designed much of his own makeup for the role, creating the Phantom's skull-like appearance with sunken features, exposed teeth, and an upturned nose.

    The Phantom Of The Opera + live score

    Cinema
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  2. A man in his sixties (Daniel Day-Lewis) with grey hair and a trimmed grey beard and moustache stares up into the sky. A similarly aged man (Sean Bean) stands just to his left looking at him. They are standing in a wood with the wall of a small cabin to the left of the image.

    Anemone

    Cinema
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  3. A man in his fifties (Martin Freeman) with grey hair looks off to the left of the frame. He is wearing a blue denim shirt and a light brown jacket.

    NT Live: The Fifth Step

    Cinema
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Creative courses

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  1. A person moulding a plate with a ridged edge with their hands

    Decorative Plates and Platters (ASC78)

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  2. A variety of red, green and white christmas-themed fabrics

    Christmas Textile Ornaments (ASC139)

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  3. A person's hands are forming clay on a pottery wheel

    Wheelwork for Beginners - 2 day (ASC109)

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