KALEIDOSCOPE PRESENTS…

Storyhouse’s hugely popular Kaleidoscope Festival returns to Chester on 10th-14th July, with a fantastic programme celebrating neurodiversity, inclusion and the talents of people living with a learning disability. e festival launches with the Disability Pride Parade. ere’s world-class theatre from Mind the Gap, performances by beatboxer Renegade and local groups, a pop-up Makers Market, plus plenty of chances to join in at Laughter Yoga, Singalonga Cinema and a special Minifest – and don’t miss the debut of the new Kaleidoscope Company on 14th! New for 2023 is the Kaleidoscope Social, a space to gather, chat and meet new people. Events are either free or £5. www.storyhouse.com/kaleidoscope

I Am Womanifest

Womanifest is a well-being and empowerment festival that celebrates all things feminine and womanly, and aims to inspire the next generation to nd their voice. ere’ll be TED-style talks, fabulous performances from comedians, singers and dancers, yoga and meditation, a pamper tent, and a silent disco with an Empower Hour! You can also take part in empowering experiences like walking on hot coals. It’s on 15th-16th July at Cheshire

Glamping in Lady Heyes Park, and 10 percent of every ticket sold goes to Girls Out Loud charity. www. womanifest.co.uk

Good night, all!

What do you do in your bed?

Ernest and Delia eat pilchards in theirs, Nick is incapacitated in his and Malcolm and Kate hide shoes in theirs. In Bedroom Farce, one of Alan Ayckbourn’s funniest plays, four couples sort out their relationships in three individual bedrooms over one hectic night…

Catch Nantwich Players’ production from 7th-15th July at e Players’ eatre, Nantwich. e show starts at at 7.45pm, and tickets are £10 from nantwichplayers.com

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

•1st July, Late Night, Market Hall, Shrewsbury Enjoy the festival vibe of the market hall by night. Boutique bars, delicious eateries and vintage art, gift and book stalls will all be open late. Last entry 9.30pm.