Summer 2024 Booking Availability: Calling Event Organisers and Promoters!

We would love to hear from any local authority, promoter or outdoor event programmer interested in our performance and participatory programmes.

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 tells the magical story of a 13-foot-tall puppet and a courageous little Violet.

A large-scale travelling performance featuring a 15-foot tall Giant Wheel driven by 5 street artists, accompanied by live music, and inspired by the beauty, power and impact of people from different walks of life, coming together. Autin Dance Theatre uses their unique blend of contemporary storytelling, striking physicality and innovative large designs to transport audiences and communities along a carefully choreographed procession. Ultimately, Parade is about celebrating different journeys whilst honouring our shared struggles.

A mid-scale dance theatre quartet that delves into our basic need for human connection and belonging, and uncovers our modern anxieties based on fear and violence. Dystopia asks, is there still hope? 4 charged performers take the audience on an intense emotional and visual journey of physical

An inclusive and accessible participatory performance of fun street games, live music and dance with BSL Performance and Interpretation. Expect engaging games from around the world that everyone can get involved in, hosted by 3 fabulous Game Hosts and party music sets from EIF Sound and Music. Originally commissioned by OPUS (Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces) as the official Festival Site warm-up party to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and for Birmingham Pride.

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