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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. Daniel Kitson: Work in Progress

    Comedy
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  2. MAC's Arts Market

    Free
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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 charming animated illustration depicting a pétanque (boules) scene in what appears to be a sunny South of France setting. Three men are gathered around the metal balls on a dusty court — one crouching to inspect the positions of the boules, while the other two look on with expressions of concentration or mild dismay. The scene has a lovely film shoot backdrop: there's a movie light on a tripod, a sign in French reading "On tourne" (meaning "We're filming" or "Action!"), director's chairs, and orange parasols.

    Flatpack 2026: A Magnificent Life

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  2. A photograph of a female falconer with their bird. The image shows a woman in outdoor clothing (an olive green jacket and blue layers) holding what appears to be a goshawk or similar raptor perched on her gloved hand. The bird has distinctive blue-grey plumage on its back and a barred pattern on its chest. The setting is atmospheric – captured during golden hour with soft, warm light illuminating dry grasses in the background while darker vegetation creates depth. The falconer's gaze is directed away from the camera, suggesting a moment of focus or contemplation, perhaps scanning the landscape or watching for prey.

    H Is For Hawk

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  3. Two young adults sit together on a wooden parquet floor in front of an ornate white fireplace, reading a letter or document. The male on the left wears a white t-shirt and has long dreadlocks; the female on the right leans on the man's shoulder, wearing a red tank top and denim skirt. The setting appears to be an elegant but bare room with decorative wallpaper.

    Father Mother Sister Brother

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

    DJ School for Adults (ASC102)

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