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We’re delighted to welcome Laura Hague to the Autin Dance Theatre team as our new Special Project Coordinator. Many of you may already recognise Laura from her performances alongside Eko in Out of the Deep Blue, and we’re thrilled that she’ll now be leading and developing our education and participation programme. Laura is a London-based dance artist and choreographer whose career

One of the biggest hits of WOW! Fest 2026 had to be our Low Fly Aerial Dance Have-a-Go Tasters: Up in the Sky!  We were overwhelmed by how popular the workshops were, with so many of you stepping into a harness for the very first time to experience the joy of aerial dance. It was incredible

Under the Same Sky got off to a fantastic start with a joyful launch weekend across Shirley Park and Babbs Mill Park on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of June, bringing together over 800 participants and visitors for 2 days of free creative activities. Families and residents enjoyed kite and lantern making, Low Fly aerial dance workshops, movement

Our WOW Fest workshops continue to build momentum with pupils from St Thomas C of E School, who have been developing their creativity and performance skills through a series of engaging sessions with Tori Drew.  In Bolsover, Parade – The Giant Wheel brought together a vibrant community cast led by India-Rose Cox and Natasha Boyes. Working alongside

We’re excited to be bringing Street Games to MAC Birmingham this summer for a joyful day of play, movement and community connection. Street Games is an inclusive and accessible outdoor experience filled with street games from around the world, live music and dance, all designed to bring people together through fun and participation. Hosted by

We are delighted to welcome Gavin Vincent to the Up in the Sky team and are incredibly excited to begin this new creative journey together. Gavin is a multi-disciplinary movement artist, director and creative rigging technician with more than 20 years of experience in the performing arts. Rooted in Breaking, he is a veteran member

Zig Zag! is a  non-verbal outdoor duet for all ages (5+). Two performers build a playful world from simple objects — dozens of wooden reels — setting tiny tasks that become big decisions. From chaos to calm, connection to division, they fix jams and rebuild together with crafted object manipulations and comic clarity. For booking

Calling Local Photographers & Videographers! 📸🎥 Do you have a passion for capturing moments, telling stories through visuals, and celebrating community spirit? We’re looking for local photographers and videographers to join us as volunteers at WOW! Fest and help capture the magic of this unique outdoor festival. From incredible performances and family activities to moments

The countdown is officially on — there are now just 3 weeks to go until WOW! Fest 2026! This July, Walsall Arboretum will once again come alive with an exciting celebration of outdoor arts, dance, movement and creativity. Returning for its 2nd edition, WOW! Fest brings together some of the most inspiring dance and movement-based

If you’re able to support us, please consider making a donation today. There truly is no donation too small – every £1 makes a difference and goes directly towards creating an incredible programme featuring local touring companies, next-generation performances from schools and community groups, and ensuring WOW! Fest is as accessible and inclusive as possible