With a wealth of innovations such as Christmas trees, cards and crackers,  the Victorians shaped our festivities today.  This entertaining talk describes how Santa Claus arrived, with his reindeer sleigh, the plight of the poor and the influence of Dickens, as well as exploring bygone customs such as Goose Clubs and the ‘Christmassing’ of London […]

We are delighted to welcome the return of the brilliant Peter Knight and John Spiers to The Unicorn Theatre. Last year they played to a sold out audience. The exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers so compelling […]

Join us for a show of improvised comedy and drama with the cream of the Awkward Actors squad. Show starts Upstairs in the Tipsy Mercer 8pm Thursday 20th November Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £5. Based on your suggestions, you’ll see scenes, sketches and stories, all made up on the spot, off the cuff, on the fly. Yes, it’s unscripted spontaneity […]

We are pleased to welcome Ninebarrow back to Harwell. Ninebarrow (Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere) are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding ‘like two halves of one voice’ and by Mercury Music Prize nominee […]