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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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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'.

Booking accessible tickets

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Two little girls sit on beanbags in a cinema smiling to their left, dressed in halloween costumes

Accessible events

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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. Woman on the left with baby on her lap. Man in the middle is knelt down playing the guitar. A baby is starting to crawl towards him. Woman on the right hold up a big yellow umbrella and sings. She has a yellow bow in her hair.

    Babies Adventures in Music (BAM 2025)

    Family
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  2. Autumn exhibitions: launch party

    Free
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  3. A woman in traditional South Asian attire speaks at a podium to a seated audience in a theatre setting.

    Bangla Month 2025: Poetry after Chai + Q&A

    Talks
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Cinema highlights

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  1. We see a distinguished-looking man in period costume - specifically early 20th century, with a formal black suit and cravat.

    Cinema Bambino: The Choral

    Cinema
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  2. Man in black formal coat and glasses gesturing while stood in front of a seated audience in a church. He is conducting a choir.

    The Choral

    Cinema
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  3. A shaven headed woman in her thirties (Emma Stone) sits to the side of the image, staring off screen. She has a smile on her gace and is wearing a chintzy dress. Behind her are various knick knacks from a home, with a desk lamp just to her left.

    Bugonia

    Cinema
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Creative courses

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  1. Christmas Willow Weaving (ASC138)

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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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