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October Half Term

This October, we've got an eerie-sistible programme of activities to lift your spirits. From hands-on creative courses, spectacular screenings, performances and free, drop-in activities - there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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A nude figure sits with one hand to their face in a contemplative pose, surrounded by multiple arms and legs arranged to spell out the word 'NOW' against a black background.

Jasmin Vardimon Company: NOW

The latest creation by award-winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE, revisiting key moments from the company’s repertoire.
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The Offbeat Sari

Open daily until Sun 2 Nov | Free entry, donations welcome | Visit this touring exhibition by the Design Museum, exploring how designers, wearers and craftspeople are reshaping the ways in which the sari is understood, designed, made and worn.
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BFI London Film Festival 2025

Discover the world’s best new films as the 69th BFI London Film Festival. See a selection of some of the most exciting new films around, all being shown in the UK for the first time.
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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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Upcoming events

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  1. Three people with a cello, violin and saxophone

    MAC's Vintage Jazz Jam

    Free
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  2. MAC's Arts Market

    Free
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  3. CBSO: A Taste of Bollywood

    Music
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Cinema highlights

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  1. Two young women of mixed race stare out of a car window as it drives down a road. They are both smiling widely and the girl on the right has bright orange fingernails that clutch the half rolled down window.

    Brides

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  2. Three older musicians with long blonde hair sit on black folding chairs in what appears to be a backstage or rehearsal space. The person on the left wears a light-colored sweatshirt with graphic design and has a burgundy scarf. The middle person sports a black studded leather jacket over dark clothing. The person on the right wears a black t-shirt. Behind them is music equipment including drums, amplifiers, and various musical gear. The setting suggests a professional music venue or recording studio environment.

    Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

    Cinema
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  3. Two people walking together on what appears to be a covered shopping street or pedestrian walkway. There's a younger man in a dark navy hoodie with his arm around an older woman who's wearing glasses, a floral patterned sweater, and a bright pink/magenta jacket. Both are smiling warmly and appear to be enjoying each other's company. The man is carrying what looks like a white shopping bag. The setting appears to be a modern shopping area with glass storefronts visible in the background.

    Film Stories presents I Swear + Q&A

    Cinema
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Creative courses

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  1. Back to Basics: Clothing Repairs (ASC76)

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  2. A person is writing into an open notebook, with papers to the side of them with text on it

    Introduction To Creative Writing (ASC346)

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  3. A person is holding and flicking through the pages of an open book

    Writers Reading Group (WR12 Autumn)

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