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Hatherleigh Festival
July 22, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Circus Skills Workshop (Age 6 – 16 Years)
All the fun of the Circus is guaranteed during this 90 minute entertainingly different workshop. Learn to balance a feather, spin a plate, catch a hoop and juggle. There will also be a spot of clowning/slapstick comedy. With Rob as Ringmaster supported by Ryan and Jess you’ll be in safe hands as you prepare a little something to perform to family and friends in the Square.
Entertainingly Different are well known throughout the Westcountry for their Expressive Arts workshops and public performances. Their energy and enthusiasm for their craft is contageous and their inimitable interactive style makes them popular with young and old alike
The children then walk up to the Town Square and perform their new found skills at 1pm. Parents can pick up from Community Centre at 12.30pm or join up for the walk up to the Square or meet us at the Square.
11am – 12.30pm – Community Centre
Saturday Afternoon in The Square
Saturday afternoon from 12pm!
We have a bumper packed afternoon of non stop entertainment.
12pm – Kicking the afternoon off at noon will be Cross Border.
We are pleased to welcome Rob Pudner who will compere for the afternoon and provide a seamless link to proceedings!
1pm – Circus Skills performance. Fresh from the morning workshop the Entertainingly Crew are joined by the new recruits who show off their new found skills.
1.45pm – Dance Workshop. Performance from Ellodie Stott School of Dance.
2pm – Emma Carroll – Children’s author gives a short talk about her life as a writer.
2.15pm – Rising Stars Drama Group perform work from their very first term.
3pm – Short Story Competition Winner Presentation – reading and award presentation by Emma Carroll of the Arvon Totleigh Barton Short Story Competition.
3.15pm – Cross Border perform their second set.
4.15pm – Short Story Competition Winner Presentation – reading and award presentation by Emma Carroll of the Arvon Totleigh Barton Short Story Competition.
4.30pm – Furri Fingers – join Tipo and Treebee on their quest for courage set in Wistman’s Wood.
5pm – Silk and Strings – local duo Phoebe and Greg perform a collection of original and cover material.