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Festival Circus Hub 20-29 July 2018   Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
International circus and acrobatic shows across the 10 days of the Festival... CIRCUS SHOW TICKET DEALS AVAILABLE!
Dries Verhoeven: Phobiarama 20-29 July 2018   Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Dutch theatre maker and visual artist Dries Verhoeven invites you on his theatrical 'ghost train'...
For The Birds 20-28 July 2018 , From 9.15pm Linford Manor Park, Great Linford, nearest postcode MK14 5AX
Immerse yourself in a night-time adventure where sound and light take flight
Tombs Creatius Company: The Strange Travel of Mr Tonet 20-29 July 2018 , 10am - 5pm Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
Discover the extraordinary world of Mr Tonet...
Companyìa Vavel Circus: Garbuix 20-22 July 2018 , 11am and 3pm each day Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
Vavel bring a delightful, high energy circus show jam-packed with acrobatics, and bags of fun and mayhem...
The Puppini Sisters 20 July 2018 , 9pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Weaving the past and present together with impeccable retro-futuristic style...
Casus: Driftwood 20-22 July 2018   The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
A beautiful and dazzling display of choreography, acrobatics, trapeze and aerial stunts...
The Stables Spiegeltent 20-29 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
The best in music, comedy and cabaret throughout the 10 days of the Festival...
Family-Friendly Events 20-29 July 2018   A feast of family-friendly shows and experiences for children and grown-ups...
Theater Tol: Life of Tree 20-29 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Large-scale illuminated dresses, honouring remarkable women who have made a significant contribution to history...
The Stables Sessions: Acoustic Stage 20-29 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Live music sessions that put a spotlight on new sounds, emerging talent and unsigned bands...
The HandleBards: Romeo and Juliet 21 July 2018   Fred Roche Gardens MK9 2ND
How It Ended: The Little Gardener 21-22 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Meet the little gardener and the garden that means everything to him...
Theatre of Widdershins: Treasure Chest Tales and Furry Tales 21-22 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Enchanting tales to delight and entertain for all ages with music, puppets and audience interaction...
Théâtre de la Toupine: Cow Go Round & Mooh Organ 21-22 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
A carousel of extraordinary cows cleverly crafted from wood, scrap and leather...
Brother Strut 21 July 2018 , 9pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
This special one-off gig is a rare chance to see Brother Strut in 2018...
Bicycle Bell-ero composed by Craig McLeish 22 July 2018   The Milton Keynes Rose, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Bicycle bells become musical instruments, cyclists become musicians, musicians become cyclists...
Talks & Discussions 22-29 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Talks and discussions exploring different aspects of the Festival programme...
Schweigman&: For The Time Being 22-23 July 2018   Milton Keynes Theatre, 500 Marlborough Gate MK9 3NZ
UK PREMIERE: A playful theatre performance, made by Utrecht's Schweigman& with percussion group Slagwerk Den Haag
Mark Watson - This Is Half Way To Being A Show 22 July 2018 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Witty food for thought, audience interactions and all sorts of other fun in this work-in-progress show..
Back to Back Theatre: The Democratic Set MK 23-27 July 2018   Queen's Court, centre:mk (Shopping Centre), MK9 3ES
The making of a film that captures short live performances, soapbox, drama and screen-based video portraits...
Addictive TV: Orchestra of Samples + Very Special Guest: Evelyn Glennie. Support: Jally Kebba Susso 23 July 2018 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Pioneering audio-video remixers and electronic duo Addictive TV with Evelyn Glennie and support from Jally Kebba Susso...
Sur Mesure: Fillage 23-24 July 2018 , 11am and 3pm both days Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
A spectacle where musicians and circus artists combine spectacular trampolining, acrobatics and juggling with live music...
Teatro Container: La Cocina Pública 24-29 July 2018   Housed in a shipping container, La Cocina Pública is a mobile kitchen that brings communities together through food...
CC Smugglers + Support: Emma McGrath 24 July 2018 , 7.45pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
This cracking 6-piece outfit play good, original music with showmanship, swagger and suave...
NoFit State Circus & Motionhouse: Block 25-26 July 2018   Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
A powerful fusion of dance and circus that pushes the limits of both art forms...
Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band + Support: The Black Feathers 25 July 2018 , 7.45pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Pioneering English traditional folk powerhouse Eliza Carthy and her 12-piece band of hugely talented musicians...
Newton Faulkner + Support: Charlotte 26 July 2018 , 7.45pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Newston is back - the long dreadlocks have gone, the guitar is better than ever, the voice is bigger...
Karine Polwart & The Royal Lyceum Company: Wind Resistance 26-28 July 2018 , 8pm The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
Created and performed by multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Karine Polwart...
Delinus: Chez Jopie 27-29 July 2018   Hop on board the quirky Chez Jopie, a motorised, mobile jazz bar...
The Strong Lady 27-29 July 2018   Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
An exhilarating array of demonstrations of strength from genuine strong woman Betty Brawn...
Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger: Halka 27-29 July 2018 , 2.30pm Middleton Hall, centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
A compelling journey through bustling market places, to the cafés and beaches of Tangier...
The Gilded Lili Revue 27-28 July 2018 , 10pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Festival favourite and divine Mistress of Ceremonies Lili la Scala is back...
Tom Allen: Absolutely 27 July 2018 , 7.30pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
SOLD OUT! Sharp, acerbic wit and riotous storytelling ...
Bootworks: The JukeBoxes 28-29 July 2018   Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Watch two beautiful 1950?s Jukeboxes spring to life to re-create classic pop music videos...
Monski Mouse: Baby Disco Dance Hall 28 July 2018 , 2.30pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Designed as a disco for children under 5 and their parents/carers, DJ Monski Mouse spins the discs to bring high energy fun and smiles...
Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young 28 July 2018 , 7.45pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Featuring Paul Young, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music...
World Picnic 2018 29 July 2018   Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Revel in this glorious community celebration of multicultural music and dance...
Comedy Club 4 Kids & Simple Politics: How Does This Politics Thing Work Then? 29 July 2018 , 11.30am The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Politics is boring. Politics is complicated. Politics is for adults. Rubbish!
Comedy Club 4 Kids 29 July 2018 , 2pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families?without the rude bits!
Ceilidh Liberation Front 29 July 2018 , 7.45pm The Spiegeltent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Probably the most radical and colourful ceilidh band around...
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