Altered State returns with a new talk, taking a fresh look at how bodies are seen in medicine. From the influence of tradition and male bias to the blind spots of race and gender. Have female sexual organs had the attention they deserve? We’ll explore how priorities in surgery are arrived at and what we...
What makes tarot such a compelling tool for reflection, insight, and even transformation? In this talk, we’ll explore how tarot works not just as a way to predict the future, but as a tool for spiritual growth. Rich in symbols, emotions and archetypes, tarot offers a way to better understand ourselves and the world around...
How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me...
There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In this show Mike talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adventures. "A phenomenal wordsmith, and world class raconteur" Chortle
What if science could explain your most mysterious experiences – like sensing someone’s thoughts, glimpsing the future, or feeling a presence when no one’s there? Parapsychology is the scientific study of the paranormal – those strange, often unspoken moments that challenge our understanding of reality. From telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition to altered states of consciousness...
Horror films often get a bad rap for how they treat women. Many lean on explicit sex and violence, reduce women into disposable victims, or fall back on familiar roles: the mother, the virgin, and the whore. But is that the whole story? In this talk, Prof Susanne Kord takes a fresh look at women...
Why do witches have such a strong pull on our collective imagination? Are they simply bewitching caricatures, or is there something more metaphysical that drives their continuing popularity? From the printed engravings of the 15th century to the images created by AI in the 21st century, witches continue to occupy a place in popular culture....
The End Of The Year Show is an opportunity to get out of the house, flat or caravan in the post-Christmas/ pre-New Year period, and enjoy a brilliant night of top level stand up comedy featuring one of the best acts in the UK. Mark Watson is one of the UK’s most successful comedians, the winner of...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Paul McCaffery featuring Thor Stenhaug & Jessie Nixon plus compere Jeremy Flynn Stand Up For The Weekend is our weekly flagship comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats, reserved row seats and...
Worshipped & domesticated by us for over 10,000 years, learn what modern science says about what goes on inside the mind of a cat! With Q+A. What do cats need to keep them happy? What are the rules cats expect us to follow when we interact with them? Why do cats ask for attention but...
Join us as we explore what people pleasing is, what drives it, and how to begin to break free. Followed by a Q+A. Do you struggle to say no? Take on too much? Put everyone else’s needs before your own? If fear and guilt are stopping you from living the life you want, people-pleasing could...
We’re talking all things The Inbetweeners at this very special event with actor/comedian Joe Thomas! It wasn’t long after audiences were first introduced to hapless sixth-formers Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland, Jay Cartright and Simon Cooper that The Inbetweeners became one of the nation’s best loved shows. With its endlessly quotable lines and outrageous laugh-per-second banter,...
