Jane Ostler: Finding the Hand of Kindness

12 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

“Finding The Hand of Kindness” is inspired by Jane’s own life, reflecting on her roles as a caregiver, the impact of patriarchal expectations, and the everyday moments of kindness. Through her art, Jane invites us to see how creativity can be a source of comfort and connection.

Drag Life Drawing with Sirena Hart

02 August - 02 November 2024

Multiple times available

A one-of-a-kind life drawing class, where your tutor and model will offer multiple poses in fantastical settings.

Opening Celebration | Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances

25 October 2024

Multiple times available

Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘Avatars & Alliances’, Leonora Carrington’s debut exhibition in the East of England!

Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough

20 April - 10 November 2024

Presented 75 years after Basildon in Essex was designated a New Town, ‘Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough’ reflects on the influence of the Britain’s post-war new town movement on cultural identity, and the impact of policy decisions on individual lives.

The Substance

25 - 31 October 2024

Multiple times available

Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes sensation, The Substance, turns toxic beauty culture inside out.

Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels

07 November 2024 - 15 March 2025

Multiple times available

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.

Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams

22 November 2024

7:30 pm

New to writing poetry or an experienced poet? Our Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams will help you to revitalise your writing!

MET Opera Live: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

31 May 2025

5:45 pm

MET Opera Live 2024–25 season comes to a close with MET Opera Live: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Rossini’s effervescent comedy. 

Nature drawing workshop with Lisa Temple-Cox

20 October 2024 - 23 March 2025

Multiple times available

Explore observational drawing and discover your favourite medium with this nature drawing workshop.

MET Opera Live: Grounded

19 October 2024

5:45 pm

Tony Award–winning composer Tesori’s new MET Opera Live: Grounded, wrestles with often-overlooked issues created by 21st-century war-making.

Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances

26 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

Step into the magical and mystical world of Leonora Carrington, the British-Mexican painter and novelist, in her debut exhibition in the East of England.

Wreath Making

05 December 2024

7:00 pm

Join Firstsite this joyous season for a wreath making session where you will learn how to make an eco-friendly wreath for your front door.

200% Wolf

25 - 30 October 2024

Multiple times available

Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, except respect. If only he were more… wolfish, like 200% wolf.

Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

10 - 16 November 2024

Multiple times available

A century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers.

Rob Peace

18 - 26 October 2024

Multiple times available

Rob Peace grew up in an impoverished section of Newark living a dual life in academia earning degrees and selling on the streets…

Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary)

30 March - 02 April 2025

Multiple times available

Billy Elliot The Musical shows Billy’s journey from the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance.

Boonie Bears: Time Twist (Relaxed)

19 October 2024

11:00 am

Welcome to the Boonie Bears: Time Twist! Vick has his world turned upside down when an VIP client offers him the chance to change his life.

Candle Decorating

01 December 2024

10:00 am

Relax this season at our Candle Decorating workshop. Celebrate the occasion with an enjoyable morning decorating your own festive candles.

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

20 February 2025

7:00 pm

Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy – The Importance of Being Earnest.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

25 - 31 October 2024

Multiple times available

Beetlejuice is back in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home.

A Story of Bones

19 - 24 October 2024

Multiple times available

As the Environmental Officer for Saint Helena’s trouble airport project, Annina Van Neel learned of A Story of Bones on the island.

Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical

29 November - 01 December 2024

Multiple times available

Porter’s legendary Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets, singing gangsters and a hot romance!

Andre Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver

07 - 08 December 2024

Multiple times available

Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver, exclusively in cinemas!

Shakespeare’s Globe presents Othello

06 - 14 November 2024

Multiple times available

Shakespeare’s Globe presents Othello, a critically-acclaimed production captured live during its run at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse!

The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

30 October 2024

2:00 pm

The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy is an ‘enchantingly staged’ family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier Award-winning run.