Past events...
The Dream Sorting Office at Newcastle Common
Taking up temporary residence* at Newcastle Common, Hocus Pocus Theatre welcome you to the Dream Sorting Office. A surreal world where dreams are shared, possibilities re-imagined and positive ideas f …
Luminarium at Hanley Park
Welcome to a wonderful world of light and colour! Luminarium – Architects of Air by Alan Parkinson is an extraordinary inflatable labyrinth of light and sound, landing in Hanley Park Wednesday 14, Thu …
Hat to the Future: Live hat making
What do the fashion trends of the future look like to you? Our Newcastle Common artist-in-residence*, Holly Johnson, will be creating three brand new hats and hat blocks** inspired by your future styl …
Talking Teapots with Scruffy Little Herbert
If you could have a cup of tea with anyone in the world, who would it be? What would you ask them? Would you chat to an old friend? Sit down with your favourite star? You might even have a burning que …
Sensasian
Welcome to Sensasian – a festival of events celebrating South Asian culture! We’re working with our friends and partners at the New Vic Theatre to bring comedy, dance and even a little bit of magic to …
Parade: The Giant Wheel
Autin Dance Theatre are bringing Parade – The Giant Wheel to the streets of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre on Saturday 22 June. Parade – The Giant Wheel is a moving performance inspired by the beaut …
Remix in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley)
This city is yours to explore and uncover, but we’re switching it up with your help. We’re bringing gaming away from your screen and to The Potteries Centre on Thursday 30, Friday 31 May and Saturday …
Madame Deficit by Kitsch n’ Sync at Newcastle Common
Kitsch n’ Sync are taking over Newcastle Common with their comedy dance theatre show loosely inspired by the over-indulgent life of Marie Antoinette! Our artists in residence* will be enticing the pub …
Read moreMadame Deficit by Kitsch n’ Sync at Newcastle Common
Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery walks are back!
Join us for more walks among nature Due to the incredible response from the Kidsgrove community during the Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery walk series that took place over winter and early spring, the …
Recycled Planter Making & Decorating
Head to Newcastle Common Saturday 20 April from 11am to 3pm to make your very own UGLY recycled planters to take home with artist Siobhan McAleer. Your very own over the top, colourful, joyous vessel …
Make Your Own Recycled Plant Pot with Plastic Shed
Using recycled vinyl banners, you will get the chance to make your very own 100% recycled plastic plant pot to take home. Vinyl banners are the banners used to advertise events outside, usually used o …
The Language of Growing at Newcastle Common
This week, we’ll be exploring the urban wildlife in and around Newcastle Common. Which plants might you be walking past every day without noticing? How can we collaborate with the local wildlife? Can …
What on Earth?! at Keele Campus
What on Earth?! At Keele Campus Join us as we explore the world around us and beyond in celebration of Earth Day 2024! Be part of our two-day event What on Earth?! at Keele Campus to learn and be insp …
What on Earth?! I What’s happening near me
What on Earth?! What’s happening near me Want to know What on Earth is happening near you to mark Earth Day 2024? Check out our list below of all things gorgeously green happening in and around Stoke- …
Planet Dance
Join us on a journey to PLANET DANCE Aliens have landed in Newcastle Common and can only return to Planet Dance when they’ve learned how to put on a show – Earth style. Whether you twisted your way th …
What on Earth?! is coming to Keele Campus!
What on Earth?! at Keele Campus Join us for some out of this world activities at Keele Campus this April, as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with our What on Earth?! two day event! Appetite, Arts Keele an …
The Explorers at Newcastle Common
The Explorers at Newcastle Common Join the FRONTLINEdance Explorers Team at Newcastle Common on their multi-sensory, wonderous adventure, where you get to help bring to life two stories, with dance, c …
The Big Feast is Back for August 2024!
The countdown is ON for the 10th edition of the tastiest event of the summer! Days Hours Minutes Seconds Tuck into a summer weekend full of theatre, music, circus, dance and more! The Big Feast retur …
More Scientific Discovery at Newcastle Common!
Join us for lightbulb moments and shining discoveries with a lighting expert at Newcastle Common this Saturday 17 February! Come on down from 11am to 3pm, where you can experiment with lights, shadows …
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Keele University and Appetite are joining forces to bring a whole hosting of exciting and mind-bending activities to Newcastle Common to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. …
