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AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT
Littered with poems, stories and anecdotes, award-winning poet Inua Ellams tells his ridiculous, fantastic immigrant-story. Thursday 12 March 2026, 7:30pm // The Friendship Cafe // Pay-what-you-can
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MIDGITTE BARDOT’S PERSONAL SPOT
Midgitte Bardot’s Personal Spot is making its South West debut in Gloucester, presented by Strike A Light – a beautifully messy, full-throated night of entertainment. Friday 13 February // 7:30pm // The Music Works Hub // Pa-what-you-can
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MEET FRED // HIJINX
A darkly funny, internationally acclaimed show that follows Fred, a puppet fighting for his independence as his Puppetry Living Allowance is under threat. 5 February // 7:30pm // Gloucester Guildhall // Pay-what-you-can
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TWO PLACES AT ONCE: SOUNDROOM
A headphone-led public installation exploring climate, environment, migration, belonging, diaspora and memory through sound, dance, poetry and exchange. Saturday 30 May 2026 // Open 12pm – 5pm // Free
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TWOCAN X STRIKE A LIGHT ARTIST SHARING
Join TwoCan Theatre Company and Strike A Light for a sharing of new work in progress by Artists in Residence Karis Crimson and Nathalie Codsi. Tues 26 May // 3pm // Free
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HER NAME WASN’T BANU
Join us for an intimate sharing of Her Name Wasn’t Banu, a new project being developed by Halima Malek. Weds 20 May // 1:30pm // Free
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THE ENDZ // THE MULTI-STORY ORCHESTRA
Teenagers exposing the reality of youth gang culture today through rap, song, spoken word and orchestral music. 27 November // 7pm // GL1 leisure centre // Pay-what-you-can
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VENUS 2.0 // IMPERMANENCE
A high-energy dance theatre experience exploring the chaos and turmoil of the early 20th-century. 7 & 8 November // 7:30pm // Gloucester Blackfriars // Pay-what-you-can
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SPLICE & RORSCHACH // EKLEIDO
A spellbinding display of acrobatics, bodily contortions, dazzling costumes and spectacular lights – featuring original music by world-renowned electronic musician Floating Points. 5 November // 7:30pm // Gloucester Blackfriars // Pay-what-you-can
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FIERCE FOLK
An evening of folk dance from around the world, brought to life with a fresh female perspective. 4 November // 7:30pm // Blackfriars Priory // Pay-what-you-can