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CultureUntil 22 Nov · Canterbury
The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
An interactive Beaney exhibition on Christopher Marlowe's short, scandal- shadowed life, built around artefacts you won't see displayed elsewhere.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RAFree entry (donations welcome)
CultureWed 4 – Sun 8 Nov · York
Aesthetica Film Festival
Five days of short films, labs and masterclasses across 15 York venues, plus youth filmmaking and games workshops.
York St John University, York Theatre Royal and venues across YorkPasses from £39 (one day); Opening Night £15
CultureThu 5 Nov · South East
Lewes Bonfire Night
Sussex's extraordinary 5 November: torchlit society processions, burning crosses and bonfires.
Lewes, East SussexFree to watch
Culture👋 Meet peopleMon 9 – Sun 15 Nov · Yorkshire
Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival
A week of comic-art events across Yorkshire, climaxing in a weekend convention at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Across Yorkshire / Harrogate Convention Centre, HarrogateFestival events vary / convention ticketed
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