Dressed head to toe in iconic white Stormtrooper outfits, Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, don’t miss these incredible breakdancing Stormtroopers!
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Once in the arcade, audiences can take on the challenge of 9 games using their mind, body and imagination to succeed.
Meet Ben Bot, El Bajo and J’Rilla, a costume clad trio who are taking the Birmingham music scene by storm with their unique funk-rock sound. Performing throughout the festival with a special evening performance on Saturday 14 July in the Arcadian.
Bostin Brass
Kuljit Bhamra - Chutney in the Street!
Mufti Games - Massive Battleships A super-sized team version of the classic naval strategy game, played across outdoor spaces using binoculars, flags and flashcards. It’s all hands on deck, so bring your crew and be the captain as you sink those enemy ships before they sink yours!
The Fabularium - There be Monsters!
OSADIA
The Fabularium’s brand new production. Join the cranky but noble knight Don Quixote and his long suffering, fortune seeking side-kick Sancho Panza on their epic quest to revive chivalry, confront monsters and seek to right what is wrong or accidentally wrong what is right.
Curious Catalan hair and make-up artists will create an amazing live exhibition with festival audiences as part of their unique hairdressing show. Our willing volunteers will enjoy daring and imaginative makeovers which are bound to cause a stir wherever they go!
Storytime has never been so fabulous! FANTABULOSA! brings together storytelling, lipsync, face-painting and the wonderful world of drag. Visit their sequin-spangled pop-up grotto to listen to and join in with different storytime sessions. Aimed at ages 3-8 years (and their grown-ups!).
Festive Road - Dinosaurs Come and meet Hilary the Triceratops, Terry the flapping Pterodactyl and Baby Rex the adorable little T-Rex as they roam their new landscape...
Photo: Andrew Fox/Verity Milligan/Nick Hynan
Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, join Dot Comedy’s Tour Director on a trail of the unexpected in a world you never imagined existed. Come on an expedition and discover all sorts of miniature inhabitants through the streets of Southside.
Sunday Foyer Takeover
The fun continues into the evening in the Arcadian.
On Sunday 15 July our foyers will be buzzing with performances, sessions with RSC Matilda cast members, an art exhibition, and much more!
Grab some street food and have a go at making your own cardboard robot outfit to join Gorillabot as they party the night away. With performances from Boogie Storm and our own School Disco Curtain Raiser, plus special guests to be announced...
Pop-up performances from... —
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Our local school partners Word Lounge Theatre Company
PROJECTS
Pif Paf - SEED A poetic, surprising and inspiring hitch hike on a journey from small acorns to the great oak tree. Join Wilford as he digs, scrapes and blasts seed holes around his pottering shed on wheels.
Fun DMC The daytime Block Party for kids and parents. Come and learn your rappers, decorate the graffiti train, compete for your very own gold chain and encourage Dad to enter the Dad Dance Off!
Photo: Ian Wallman
Dot Comedy - Small Wonder Tour
Fantabulosa!
Playing Around
Get into the carnival spirit with “Chutney”. Drawn from the popular musical style of the Indian community in Trinidad, blending influences from Asia and the Caribbean, enjoy a charming love story of a young man who wins the love of his Princess.
Birmingham’s very own Bostin Brass will be playing their mix of ska, funk and soul in the Arcadian throughout the festival. Performing on both Saturday and Sunday, make sure you don’t miss their musical mayhem!
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Gorillabot
The Actual Reality Arcade
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian 7pm - 10pm
Hippodrome Projects
A workshop run by a children’s storybook illustrator. Use Connor’s tips and tricks to illustrate scenes from the festival site over the day.
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See RSC Matilda cast members reading their favourite extracts from Roald Dahl’s Matilda Be part of interactive storytelling performances with Associate Artist Sonia Sabri Enjoy workshops with children’s storybook illustrator Connor Edwards
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Take a peek at the Matilda stage set up in an auditorium tour Visit Cover to Cover: Roald Dahl Around the World, an exhibition of eye-catching international book covers celebrating the world’s number one storyteller
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Saturday Night @ The Arcadian • Sunday Foyer Takeover
Fresh Agency - Boogie Storm
Imagination Illustration - Connor Edwards
Come and ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside