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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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  1. David Elms Describes A Room

    Comedy
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  2. Police Dog Hogan

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  3. Misfits Music: The Music Seekers Big Show "Jolly Jobs"

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Cinema highlights

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  1. A classic photo booth strip — the kind you'd find in an arcade or train station. The two shots are a contrast: one where the younger man and woman are pulling exaggerated, goofy expressions, and one where they've switched to completely deadpan, serious faces. The black and white format and the style of the clothing and hair suggest this is probably from the 1970s or early 1980s.

    Flatpack 2026: Victoria Wood - The Birmingham Years

    Cinema
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  2. The image is a striking black-and-white close-up portrait of a middle-aged Asian man. He's wearing a dark baseball cap and has a short beard. The lighting is dramatic and moody, with deep shadows emphasizing the texture of his face. His expression is intense and somewhat unsettled — eyes wide, mouth slightly open.

    Flatpack 2026: After Eight - The Story of Satpal Ram + Q&A

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  3. A woman with a bright red bob wig and red-framed glasses sits on the back row of an empty bus, smiling warmly at the camera. She wears a yellow hi-vis vest over a yellow coat, a floral dress, and black trainers. She holds a small accordion in her lap alongside a canvas tote bag. The bus seats are dark grey with red striped upholstery and red grab handles.

    Flatpack 2026: Comedy Selection Box with Barbara Nice

    Comedy
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Creative courses

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  1. World of Quilts: Hawaiian Quilting (ASC153)

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  2. How To Write Your Debut Novel (ASC154)

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  3. Introduction to Screenwriting Weekend (ASC149)

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