Art and About - 2021 Live Programme
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Outdoor Arts Programme
Urban Astronaut by HIGHLY SPRUNG PERFORMANCE
Urban Astronaut provides a glimpse of a future that might be... where problems surrounding air pollution have grown to a crisis point, is there any way back?
Combining stunning design and a unique travelling flying machine with simple storytelling and a moving dance performance, Urban Astronaut searches for a solution for the environmental concerns of our near future.
Saturday 18 September 1.30pm & 3.30pm - departs from Picturedrome then Towngate carpark
Combining stunning design and a unique travelling flying machine with simple storytelling and a moving dance performance, Urban Astronaut searches for a solution for the environmental concerns of our near future.
Saturday 18 September 1.30pm & 3.30pm - departs from Picturedrome then Towngate carpark
The Whale by CIRCO RUM BABA
This multi-talented all female acrobatic troupe bring us a performance of stories from the belly of their enormous inflatable Sperm Whale in the depths of the bubbling, kelp-swirling ocean. With the use of ezquisite puppets, comedy and music, they explore the tale of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean full of rubbish.
Sat 18th September - Methodist Church Gardens - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Sat 18th September - Methodist Church Gardens - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Kit and Kaboodle by THINGUMAJIG THEATRE
A miniature puppet show inside a big, rolling mule puppet explores the timeless theme of migration and packages it up with Kit & Kaboodle.
Two well-travelled companions open bags and cases to reveal stories and songs of remarkable journeys from the sojourn of a butterfly to people past and present who set out in search of a better life.
Saturday 18 September 12.15pm & 2.30pm Holmside Gardens PAYD
Two well-travelled companions open bags and cases to reveal stories and songs of remarkable journeys from the sojourn of a butterfly to people past and present who set out in search of a better life.
Saturday 18 September 12.15pm & 2.30pm Holmside Gardens PAYD
Owl Babies by SIAN WILLIAMS AND DAN MCGLADE
Owl Babies is a magical, playful show for children and families. Watch baby owls, woodland creatures and a grumpy magpie come to life through puppetry, storytelling and live music. Expect a little silliness and a lot of smiles.
Sunday 19 September 12.15pm & 3.45pm - Holmside Gardens - PAYD
Sunday 19 September 12.15pm & 3.45pm - Holmside Gardens - PAYD
Garden of Delights by URBAN CIRCUS ANGELS
Join three friends as they enjoy the summer sunshine in their exhuberant flower garden. They become curious about the appearance of a chrysalis and then delighted at the new life that emerges from it. Enjoy delicate audience interaction in this colourful, uplifting, and highly physical aerial piece set within a beautiful, circular floral rig. This happy go lucky performance piece is the perfect antidote to grey skies and darker days.
Sunday 19 September 12.15pm & 2.45pm - Holmside Gardens - PAYD
Sunday 19 September 12.15pm & 2.45pm - Holmside Gardens - PAYD
Street Percussion BY BANDA NA RUA
A passionate blend of Brazillian beats with modern British street music. Previously known as Honley Samba Band, this 'Band on the Street' is a mass of percussion energy, a head-turning, genre-thrashing sound. Breaking away from conventional Samba music, this vibrant percussion group fuses traditional Brazilian rhythms with modern British grooves. World music with a dance-edge, tailored to get pulses racing and bodies moving. Samba but not as you know it.
All new drum enthusiasts are welcome at their Friday rehearsals in Honley.
Sunday 19 September 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2pm (parade) Parish Churchyard PAYD
All new drum enthusiasts are welcome at their Friday rehearsals in Honley.
Sunday 19 September 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2pm (parade) Parish Churchyard PAYD
Samba Drumming BY VALLEY BEATS
Valley Beats draws members from all parts of the community who come together to make music. Now celebrating their third anniversary, the group perform at local events and have produced a CD of all original music by the band. Distinctive, lively and joyful, this fun bunch will certainly put a smile on your face. Led by local community percussionist Katie Mallard, they welcome new members on Wednesdays 10-1130 at Homfirth Tech or Thursdays 10-1130 Denbydale Methodist
Saturday 18th September 1.15pm, 3.15pm & 4.30pm - Victoria Street Corner / Holmside Gardens PAYD
Saturday 18th September 1.15pm, 3.15pm & 4.30pm - Victoria Street Corner / Holmside Gardens PAYD
Carbon Capture Sculpture by DRAGON WILLOW
Willow sculptor, Leilah Vyner has been working with Honley Junior and Infant School, Upperthong School, Meltham CE Primary School, U3A Messy Craft to create willow sculptures that will form part of the community co-created art trail in the community garden in New Mill before being returned to their communities to be planted and nurtured.
Do you want to create a willow swallow to add to the art trail, the parade or the town centre and keep afterwards? check our participation pages for how.
Sands Recreation Ground, around town and part of Art in the Woods - FREE
Do you want to create a willow swallow to add to the art trail, the parade or the town centre and keep afterwards? check our participation pages for how.
Sands Recreation Ground, around town and part of Art in the Woods - FREE
Art in the Woods at EARTHWORKS NEW MILL COMMUNITY GARDEN
by Sarah Branson, join us for a beautiful and eye-catching community co-created art trail through the community garden in New Mill overlooking the rolling Holme Valley hills. Participating Groups and Artists include:
1. Globe Arts working with young people
2. North Light Potters working with adults
3. HOOT Creative Arts working with adults supporting Mental Health
4. Meltham C of E School working with Sarah Branson
5. Denby Dale First and Nursery School working with FairandFunky
6. Hepworth School working with Mick Kirkby Geddes
7. The Collective
A group of adult creatives who come together to create joint works
8. Eden’s Forest CIC
Wellness in the Woods Program supporting adult mental health
9. New Mill Junior School working with artist/florist Rachel Smith
10. Judith Brown working with New Mill Community Garden
10am - 4pm throughout the weekend
PAYD
1. Globe Arts working with young people
2. North Light Potters working with adults
3. HOOT Creative Arts working with adults supporting Mental Health
4. Meltham C of E School working with Sarah Branson
5. Denby Dale First and Nursery School working with FairandFunky
6. Hepworth School working with Mick Kirkby Geddes
7. The Collective
A group of adult creatives who come together to create joint works
8. Eden’s Forest CIC
Wellness in the Woods Program supporting adult mental health
9. New Mill Junior School working with artist/florist Rachel Smith
10. Judith Brown working with New Mill Community Garden
10am - 4pm throughout the weekend
PAYD
History of Holmfirth Parade by EDGELANDS ARTS
with Calaloo Carnival Arts. The parade will chart the history of Holmfirth from its pastoral roots (500AD), through the industrial revolution and looking to its green future.
Sunday 19th September 2pm. The parade will set off from the town centre and head to Sands Recreation grounds where the story will be recapped for a gathered audience. Confirmed participating groups include:
Square Peg Group
Upperthong School.
For opportunities to participate go to our participation page
Solarphones by CHRIS RUFFONI
Sound installation formed from unique solar powered instruments.
Small solar panels power a chaotic mechanical system contained within bespoke wooden enclosures, each containing seven tunable guitar strings. The system produces random sequences of notes, dictated by the amount of sunlight. Designed to connect directly with the environment in the present moment, the instruments only sound when there is sufficient light.
Project supported by Sound and Music via the Frances Chagrin Award
12 noon - 4pm throughout the weekend. Methodist Church Gardens - PAYD
Small solar panels power a chaotic mechanical system contained within bespoke wooden enclosures, each containing seven tunable guitar strings. The system produces random sequences of notes, dictated by the amount of sunlight. Designed to connect directly with the environment in the present moment, the instruments only sound when there is sufficient light.
Project supported by Sound and Music via the Frances Chagrin Award
12 noon - 4pm throughout the weekend. Methodist Church Gardens - PAYD
HD9 Community Brass
Uplifting popular tunes played by talented young musicians.
Saturday 18 September 12.45pm, 2.15pm & 4.15pm
Sunday 19th September 12.45pm, 2pm (parade) & 3.30pm.
Parish Churchyard / Holmside Gardens - PAYD
Saturday 18 September 12.45pm, 2.15pm & 4.15pm
Sunday 19th September 12.45pm, 2pm (parade) & 3.30pm.
Parish Churchyard / Holmside Gardens - PAYD