Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A. Since Hans Christian Andersen turned the mermaid into...
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn’t checked in with you all...
Discover the fascinating connections between vampires and the human mind, from Dracula to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Q&A. Why are we so drawn to vampires? What do they reveal...
Guitarist Joe Steels is based in Appleby in Westmorland and has assembled a band featuring some of the best players in the North East. Expect shimmering harmonies, intricate lines, and...
Join award-winning psychologist Dr. Lalitaa Suglani to explore women’s hidden rage, why it matters, and how to release it. With Q&A. Do you often find yourself suppressing your anger? When...
Discover how early life experiences could shape long-term wellbeing, and how certain factors can support recovery. With Q&A. Why do early life experiences, especially those that are difficult, shape who...
Traditional Celtic / Americana acoustic folk duo. Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with fiddle, guitar, foot percussion, vocals, and groove...
From Mount Olympus to Medusa, discover the fascinating history of Greek mythology and its echoes through the ages. Followed by Q&A. For over two thousand years, Greek mythology has shaped...
Every crime tells a story. But not every story ends with justice. Behind every closed case and every cold file lies a question we can’t quite let go of… how...
Explore how punk, goth and alternative fashion turned clothing into protest and whether style still has the power to rebel today. With Q&A. Have you ever been judged for what...
Seven days... Seven events giving back... It was all building up to this. Come join Xpress Fest for our grand finale of exceptional local music talent, all to raise funds...
Discover how horror movies reveal hidden stories of sexuality, fear and identity across classic and modern cinema. Followed by Q&A. Sex and horror have always been intertwined. While the genre...
