🎙️ We’re on the air! 🎙️ Our very own Associate Producer, Annalise McIntyre, was live in the studio on Ed James’ daytime show at BBC WM. She spoke all about Birmingham Weekender and our headlining show, Up in the Sky. ☁️✨ Want to catch the full chat? Tune in here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002h2bl and scroll to 47:00. […]
Parade – the Giant Wheel is a large-scale touring spectacle, powered by five dynamic street artists and accompanied by music and a vibrant community cast made up of local groups and individual performers. At its heart is a towering 12-foot Giant Wheel – a moving monument to unity and collaboration. Inspired by the beauty, power
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A mid-scale physical theatre performance featuring Sea Giant Eko operated by 5 puppeteers and a female contemporary dancer, inspired by the themes of the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis. A tale told in 2 parts; a walkabout act followed by a static show. This spectacle is designed specifically for family and festival audiences and
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Step right up and experience Chronos – The Giant Wheel, a captivating new performance proudly commissioned by Green Man 2025 for Little Folk. This unique family spectacle invites audiences to explore our relationship with time, set against the striking backdrop of a giant hamster wheel. Five outstanding dancers weave their journeys together through music, movement, and storytelling,
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We are delighted to share news of an exciting new show created in collaboration with Imagineer Coventry as part of their ENGAGE programme. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Arts Council England, Transformations ENGAGE offers Coventry-based creatives the opportunity to train with the dynamic professional team at Autin Dance Theatre. Across July and
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Up in the Sky is a thrilling aerial adventure for families, where dance takes flight and imagination knows no bounds! Performed on a giant 7-metre circular structure, 6 incredible performers leap, spin and soar through the skies in a playful tale about 2 siblings, finding your way, and what makes us feel at home. This
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We are incredibly proud to share the success of our very first WOW! Fest — Walsall Outdoor Wonders Festival — and what a joyful celebration it was! 🌟 Over 2 unforgettable days, Walsall Arboretum was transformed into a vibrant stage for world-class performances, inspiring workshops, and joyful moments of connection. From mesmerising aerial dance and
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August is a month for celebrating Birmingham. This year, Birmingham Weekender takes over the city from Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th August 2025, filling the streets with free performances, fantastical installations, pop-up experiences, and brand-new commissions from an exciting mix of regional, national, and international companies. We’re thrilled to present our latest aerial production, Up in the Sky –
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We are looking for volunteers to help support us for WOW! FEST taking place in Walsall Arboretum on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July 25. If you are based locally, are 18+, and are passionate about community participation, live performance & dance, then come and be part of an incredible event. Event: WOW! FEST 25 Location:
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Autin Dance Theatre alongside partners Black Country Dance Hub, Walsall Council & Makers Fest are looking for local youth groups to perform at WOW! Fest taking place on Friday 18 July & Saturday 19 July 2025 in Walsall Arboretum. We are inviting 10 youth dance groups from across Walsall and the Black Country to showcase their work
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