Festé is excited to announce a programme that is packed full of immersive, innovative, and ground-breaking work showcased across the city of Derby for a whole range of audiences of all ages. Prepare for a spectacular outdoor circus and dance, dazzling acrobatics, and the return of its iconic procession, across Derby City locations from 22-23 September.
Fri 22 Sep:
Forests by Rogue Play – A highly visual family friendly show using extraordinary acrobatic dance and movement. 17:00-17:30, 19:30-20:00
Fireside by Nikki & JD – Circus, movement, theatre and live music come together to create an original campfire horror story. 18:00-18:30, 20:15-20:45
Nathan Geering A.K.A Awesome Wolf – Daring, exciting and truly awesome fire performance and breakdancing from the Sheffield-based internationally renowned artist. 18:45-19:30, 19:45-20:00
Sat 23 Sep:
OAUK Drop In: Breakfast – Gather for a friendly breakfast at Déda to talk about at the special place that dance holds in the outdoor sector. 10:00-11:30
The Whale by Circo Rum Ba Ba – Come and discover a unique and fun performance inside a 60ft whale. 11:00-12:00, 13:15-14:15, 15:15-16:15
WilderNests by Handmade Theatre – WilderNests is a unique production lovingly created by HandMade Theatre for children and families. 11:15-12:00, 14:00-14:45, 16:45-17:30
Rush by Joss Arnott Dance – Joss Arnott Dance presents ‘RUSH’, a brand-new fast-paced, athletic and physically charged dance experience created for the streets. 12:00-12:30, 14:45-15:15
Parade by Autin Dance Theatre – Parade is a moving performance inspired by the beauty, power and impact of people from different walks of life coming together. 12:30-13:15, 14:15-15:00, 16:45-17:30
Lungs of Our City by 2Faced Dance – 2Faced Dance return with this emotional, athletic and timely new dance theatre production. 12:30-13:00, 15:30-16:00
Look Mum! No Hands by Daryl & Co and Mimbre – A tender tale of friendship and growing up. It explores a coming-of-age story about two friends testing their own boundaries. 12:30-13:00, 15:30-16:00
Castaway by Highly Sprung – Drowning under a crushing mass of plastic, the Keeper of the Waterways awakens and rises up. It’s time for change. 12:45-13:30, 16:15-17:00
Forests by Rogue Play – A highly visual family friendly show using extraordinary acrobatic dance and movement. 13:30-14:00, 16:15-16:45
Strictly Cycling by Bicycle Ballet Co – Performers in bright yellow take over the streets, creating epic human/bike sculptures; parking their bikes in the hands of passers-by and battling in slo-motion races. 13:30-14:00, 15:45-16:15
Roll Play by Simple Cypher – A unique fusion of Hip Hop choreography and contemporary circus to create an uplifting experience. 14:00-14:45, 16:15-17:00
Delrevés Finale – Spectacular vertical ballet performed off of Derby’s Silk Mill. 14:15-14:45, 20:30-21:00
Farmyard Circus – A warm and cheery, family-friendly, farm-life inspired circus spectacle, with group acrobatics, juggling, theatre, and live music. 14:30-15:15, 17:30-18:15
Cog in the Wheel by Def Motion – A dance storybook unfolding on stage, revealing the impact on our lives of the constant use of mobile technology and hustle culture. 15:15-15:45, 17:45-18:15
Dovetail by Vanhulle Dance Theatre – A highly physical explosive and emotive duet that delves into what it means to rebuild and rediscover oneself with the help of another. 15:15-15:45, 17:30-18:00
Soundcatchers – Live percussion, dance and cutting edge creative and digital technologies are used in a roving ‘walk-about’ performance. 18:15-18:30, 19:30-19:45, 20:00-20:15
Riverlife Procession – Weaving along a river route within the city will be the return of Festé’s Community Procession, with 2023’s Riverlife. 18:30-19:15
Compagnie des Quidams Totems – Massive evanescent figures, dressed in long coats, which will wander through the crowds with controlled imbalances and incessant swirls. A roving performance that will amaze and astound audiences across the city. 19:15-20:15
Nathan Geering A.K.A Awesome Wolf – Daring, exciting and truly awesome fire performance and breakdancing from the Sheffield-based internationally renowned artist. 19:15-20:15
