What's On in the Arts We have a plethora of activities and events to look forward to over the festive season and New Year. Whatever your interest in creativity there will be something for you, from theatre to art, music to circus skills...
Steve Cooke Arts Columnist All Across The Arts
IT'S BEHIND YOU!! Rochdale-based leisure venue, Heywood Sports Village, has announced the return of this year’s CHRISTMAS PANTO, SNOW WHITE with a cast of iconic TV stars. ‘Coronation Street' star, Steve Arnold, is playing Snow White’s rand hand confidant, Muddles, and TV’s favourite fox, Basil Brush, will be the voice and image of the Magic Mirror, in this retelling of the classic fairy-tale. Snow White promises a spectacular performance for the entire family, with its iconic melodies, mesmerising choreography, and breath-taking special effects. Heather Booth at Your Trust said: “We’re thrilled to bring together such an incredible cast for the wonderful retelling of the heart-warming fairy-tale, Snow White - we’re sure it will entertain audiences through the generations. Join us for an unforgettable panto experience for the whole family.” Snow White will run from Saturday 16 December until Thursday 28 December with matinee and evening performances, as well as early morning slots during the weekends for younger children and families. Ticket prices start from £9.50 Find out more and book tickets here: www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/whats-on/events/snow-whiteheywoods-christmas-panto-2023/ ROCHDALE ARTISTS GROUP Rochdale Artists hold a varied programme of events and workshops, as well sessions where members simply do their own thing. The group is open to all to try, but is not suitable for children under 14, who must be accompanied by an adult. 22 | Rochdale Style
Over the past few months, they have held wide-ranging demonstrations and workshops covering topics such as Black on White and White on Black, Autumn Still Life, Painting with Coffee, The Process of Abstraction, Tone, and Colour Perspective. Meetings every Tuesday 7 - 9pm and every Wednesday 11am - 1pm (no meetings between 15 Dec - 9 Jan) at Castleton Community Centre, Rochdale. Beginners welcome! Contact the art group - Stacey Coughlin at stacey@rochdaleartists.com LITTLEBOROUGH MAKERS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Offering unique handmade gifts, free kids colouring activities, plus an appearance by Father Christmas at 1pm. There will be stalls selling hand made jewellery, fine art paintings and prints, embroidery and textiles, unique resin gifts and much more. Sunday 3 December, 10-3pm with free admission at Star Tree Studio, The Gig House, Hare Hill Park, OL15 9HE. SKYLIGHT CIRCUS ARTS Skylight Circus Arts run regular training classes throughout the year, from youth circus to adult aerial skills. Classes are for all ages and abilities, supportively staffed, non competitive and inclusive and offer a wide range of skills including juggling, diabolo, flower sticks, pedal-go, unicycle, trapeze, aerial hoop, aerial silks, cocoon, acro, LED performance and tightwire.
