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Fri 06 November 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family Return to the cosmos — or discover it for the first time — with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter: a brand-new, stand-alone instalment in the acclaimed live series from astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS. Wed 28 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more John Lydon Variety He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. Wed 14 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Magic of Science "High Voltage" Family Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Mon 25 May 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more Just Tina Music Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA! Sun 31 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE – Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. 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