Seaside arts festival gets under way
The world's smallest nightclub, circus performances and a family comedy show are some of the highlights on the bill of a seaside arts festival.
The Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, began on Wednesday and ends on Saturday, featuring a line-up of more than 60 artists.
Organisers say the event - which also offers a number of world premieres and international shows - is the UK's biggest outdoor arts festival.
Director Joe Mackintosh said the 17th festival promised a "one-of-a-kind experience for audiences of all ages".
He added that many events were free, with people encouraged to make donations if they could.
Visitors can visit the Miniscule of Sound, billed as the world's smallest nightclub, that fits into a space the size of a wardrobe.
An aerial circus performance from the Estonian-based Three Sisters will also entertain audiences, alongside a family-friendly comedy show devised in Great Yarmouth by Darryl J Carrington.
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