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2025 Festival:
9-24 August
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2025 Festival:
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Why not try? Retelling Myths with Nikita Gill: A Workshop Inspired by Hekate Retelling Myths with Nikita Gill: A Workshop Inspired by Hekate Suitable for age 15 - 18 Fri 15 Aug 18:15 - 19:15 Why not try? The Front List: Asako Yuzuki The Front List: Asako Yuzuki Sat 23 Aug 13:30 - 14:30 Why not try? Mark Watson: One Minute Away Mark Watson: One Minute Away Wed 20 Aug 17:00 - 18:00 Why not try? The Front List: Mark Kermode Live in 3D The Front List: Mark Kermode Live in 3D Wed 13 Aug 13:30 - 14:30

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