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Latitude Festival takes over Henham Park in Suffolk this weekend, as another of the UK's biggest summer events kick off, under the unsually fierce summer sunshine.
Latitude 2013 boasts big-name music performances from Bloc Party, Maccabees, Kraftwerk, Hot Chip, Foals and Grizzly Bear, while newer artists such as Disclosure, Rudimental, DIIV, To Be Frank, The 1975 and Swim Deep will also be playing this hot weekend.
But Latitude isn't only famed for its music offerings, as it boasts poetry, theatre, cabaret and much more. So, if you tire of the great music, we've rounded up a selection of 11 amazing things to catch at the festival, other than music...
Des O'Connor (Saturday - Cabaret Arena)
Internationally renowned wordsmith, Des O'Connor is set to charm crowds gathered at the Literary Salon. With witty songs paired with charismatic shock value, his entertainment style is likened to a modern day Noel Coward. His sharp, quick delivery and multi-instrumental artistry is a joy to behold.
Des O Connor - legend
Bowiefest in association with the ICA presents Bowie 1973 (Thursday - Film & Music Arena)
Be sure not to miss Bowiefest, going on at this years film and music arena. Celebrating one of Bowies most important years, the year of Aladdin Sane, talks and live performances will take place. Supergroup Holy Holy will perform, featuring members of Spandau Ballet's Steve Norman and Ramones/Iggy Pop drummer Clem Burke. Screenings of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars can also be seen, in association with the ICA.
Roisin Conaty (Friday - Comedy Arena)
Winner of the 'Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award' in 2010 for best newcomer, muli-talented writer and performer Roisin Conaty will be performing at the Comedy Arena on Friday. A talented stand-up and a gifted character comic, she shares stories of social awkwardness and faux pas with a charming yet self-effacing, conversational delivery.
Roisin Conaty - a funny lady
Tim Walker (Friday - Film & Music Arena)
Fashion photographer and film maker Tim Walker will be giving a talk at the film and music arena on his highs and lows of photographing on location, before screening his BBC short film, The Lost Explorer. Check out the trailer below.
Holly Burn (Friday - Cabaret Arena)
Headlining the Cabaret Arena on Friday is Holly Burn, a stand up character comedian like no other. This talented, hotly tipped trained actress performs exciting renegade character comedy that breaks all the rules.
Dylan Moran (Saturday - Comedy Arena)
Listed in the top 15 of Channel 4's 2010 list of '100 Greatest Stand Ups', Black Books co-writer and star Dylan Moran, twice winning the BAFTA TV Award, you can't go all the way to Latitude and miss him, Saturday, Comedy Arena.
Eddie Izzard (Sunday - Comedy Arena)
Hailed as one of the foremost Stand Up's of his generation, Eddie Izzard raised over £1.85million for Sports Relief in 2009 when he ran 43 marathons back to back. Currently on tour with his brand new comedy tour Force Majeure, he will visit over 27 countries throughout Europe, USA, Africa, Russia and India just to name a few. Catch him while you can at the Comedy Arena on Sunday.
Eddie Izzard - either a yawn or a lol
Sadler's Wells present the BalletBoyz: The Talent 2013 (Saturday - The Waterfront Stage)
The UK's leading dance house presents BalletBoyz showcasing Serpent and Fallen on the Waterfront Stage. Spanning a range of all dance forms from ballet, Bollywood, flamenco to street, tango, salsa and tap, it's a must see.
Toot (Friday & Sunday - Literary Salon)
Toot has come to Latitude in celebration of all record shops and more importantly, 'music you can hold'. Offering their audience through performance the experience of the last days of mass record store culture. The creative collaboration of multi-sensory performance can be found at the the Literary Salon.
Empress Stah (Friday & Sunday - The Faraway Forest)
Empress Stah is one of the most iconic figures in the world of Avant Garde Cabaret and Aerial Circus Theatre. Performing her new work at the Faraway Forest 'Porn or Art', she'll also be performing a special 15 minute rendition of 'The Starship Trooper with Laser Tits' from the tree in Pandora's playground.
The Campsite (Friday, Saturday & Sunday - The Faraway Forest)
Find the Campsite all weekend, as part of The Wellcome Trust charity foundation, for the first time bringing a series of events to the festival. Presenting a pop-up venue made up of vintage camper-vans, tents and caravans it will host an eclectic selection of impractical theatre, film, art and music at The Faraway Forest.
