The Hatchling
In view of the terrible incident in Plymouth yesterday, the Trigger team is taking time to reflect with their partners on the plans for The Hatchling, and have issued a clear statement thus far. This ground-breaking event is due to take place throughout the city over this weekend, and no doubt they will update their plans as soon as possible.
Obviously, the main concern is around those directly involved in something so tragic, but we also send our support to the Trigger and the huge team involved in the project, as they work out the most appropriate course of action under completely unforeseen circumstances.
Other Outdoor Events this weekend…
Quays Festival returns to Salford tomorrow with an explosion of colour and free activity across the weekend at Salford Quays. Enjoy Powerflex by Scarabeus Aerial Theatre, Through No.4 by Liz West, Colour Swim, open percussion workshops with Manchester School of Samba, and screen printing at Sally Gilford’s pop up print studio.
Head to Bell Square in Hounslow tomorrow at 1pm and 4pm for Justice in Motion’s On Edge, an exciting outdoor show that mixes choreography, theatre and parkour athletics with beauty and humour to tell a moving tale that asks – what does it really mean to be free?
This weekend IncludFEST, the fully inclusive, accessible outdoor arts festival for Deaf and disabled children and young people, returns to Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens in Durham, and invites eligible audience members to come and enjoy a one-hour performance event in the beautiful setting of Ushaw College Courtyard.
For music, dance, mountain bike displays, fireworks, and more, head to Christchurch Carnival this weekend and for an amazing time of live music, dance & outdoor theatre, head to Bridgwater Quayside Festival in the town centre from 10.30am-2pm.
Don’t miss this weekend’s offerings from Kensington + Chelsea Festival including, Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram, Bhrama, Vishnu, Shiva by Aradhana Arts, Catch Me by Upswing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and an ‘audience choice’ play by Shakespeare’s Globe, Strong Enough by Strong Lady Productions and Chelsea Dance Capture:21.
Tiny Wild Fox presents The Grand Cavalcade this weekend at Fellfoot, Windermere, part of A Summer of Stories. Gary (Gacko) Bridgens, Ian (The Storyteller) Douglas and Dieter (Professor Pumpernickel) Wadeson present a charming yet chaotic theatrical hour of myths, music and storytelling.
Join Jellyfish Theatre for The Wagon of Dreams, a hilarious dreamy adventure packed full of puppetry, fun and original music, touring Wandsworth Housing Estates throughout August. See it this afternoon at Alton Estate, and tomorrow at Streatham Park Estate and Newlands Estate.
In Thoresby Park in Nottinghamshire this weekend there’s the brilliant family-friendly 2-day Gloworm Festival, with loads to inspire the imaginations of children big and small, with a wealth of entertainment, live music, workshops, theatre, and cooking.
Head to St Leonards Festival tomorrow for outdoor arts, music, dance, storytelling, and circus. Then in the evening let the Lightwalkers guide you to the evening illuminations with Octo & Diamond by the Dream Engine.
If you’re near Exeter today or tomorrow, join Tell it to the Bees, a walking performance in the city centre inspired by the old tradition of telling your troubles and hopes to the bees, created by Louise Ann Wilson.
The first event in Coventry City of Culture’s CVX programme launches this weekend with CVX x B-Side and CVX x OneWave. Tomorrow it’s the B-side prelims- breakin’, poppin’, lockin’ and Hip-Hop dance battles supported by live MCs and DJs. Then OneWave will present a line-up of emerging and highly respected hip hop and grime artists. On Sunday it’s the B-Side Hip Hop Festival dance Finals presented by Break Mission preceded by their renowned ‘Bones to Stones’ dance competition.
Also in Coventry, there are two more days of neighbourhood celebration in Parties on the Green – Saturday is at Holbrooks Park and Sunday is at John White Community Centre Playing Field in Binley. No tickets needed, just turn up and see contributions from Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces.
There are free live performances and activities for all the family throughout August in Leicester at Curve on the Square! Swing by Orton Square this evening to enjoy Contrast Steel Band, spoken word from Boston ‘The Orator’ Williams, musical theatre from Abigail Pidgeon & Chris Del Manso, and Jazz with Marcus Joseph.
See Kapow’s Grow on the Pavilion Promenade tomorrow, a playful and touching celebration of nature’s power to rejuvenate itself, part of Worthing Theatres and Museum’s SPIN-OUT Summer Season of free shows.
Go on an amazing sonic voyage through the streets and parks of London Bridge this weekend with Ray Lee’s Congregation, presented by Team London Bridge, Ray Lee and Potters Fields Park Management Trust.
It’s the last weekend of Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week, which means the Grand Carnival Procession is this Saturday! Don’t miss one of the biggest highlights of Carnival Week, bringing colour, music, dance, and entertainment to Lyme Regis.
The Corn Exchange Newbury’s Out of Doors Festival continues this weekend. Tomorrow Lastheatre present The Lion Inside at St Nic’s C of E Junior School, a show about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. Then on Sunday, Heartbreak Productions will bring David Walliams’ best-seller Mr Stink to Shaw House.
A month of Spraoi arts and entertainment is in full swing with A Summer Spraoi. This weekend Greenway Spraoi presents Turas Theatre Collective’s It’s a Lovely Day for a Hike, Joli Vyann with the world premiere of Flux, The Flying Train Trail from Fidget Feet, Seve Feathers Ensemble with The Spaces We Hear and Cycle Circus from Tumble Circus.
See Scoot Theatre’s outdoor, family-friendly, sixty-minute productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy of Errors this evening at Walton-on-Thames Cricket Club, and tomorrow and Sunday at South Hill Park Arts Centre.
