When MummyPages heard about Bridport’s Festival of Culture, we were amazed at the amount of fun activities taking place. This isn’t your typical cultural event – this is really something special for the family.
At Bridport’s Festival of Culture, from now until August 27th, kids are going to love all the fun events. There will be like children’s art workshops, puppet creation master-classes, child-friendly ‘scary’ theatre, Olympic trampoline taster sessions, Jurassic Coast discovery tours, a real-life marauder as a Pirate Day, electric bike-ride trails, ‘forage-learning’ guides for Dorset’s wild array of edible delicacies, a Dr. Who extravaganza, arts and sports events for those with special needs, as well as the nocturnal pyrotechnical and cinematic dream of Beach Party and much, much more.
As well as all these fantastic events, there will be open-air performances from musicians, bands, dancers, jugglers, mime-artists, street opera stars and poets, all brought together to bring the streets of Bridport to life.
Highlights include:
Dragon’s Teeth at the Lyric Theatre:
This puppetry performance and workshop master-class is suitable for kids from 5 – 16 years of age. Produced by the Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company. Performances take place at 11am on Sat 18, Sun 19th, Tues 21 Wed 22, Thurs 23, Fri 24, Sat 25 August. Dragon’s Teeth Puppet workshops take place at 12.30pm on Tues 21, Fri 24 August.
Dr. Who extravaganza:
For time travel lovers everywhere, enjoy episodes from every series, past and present, in the relaxing Bull Hotel. This is a free event taking place on Wednesday 22nd August.
Artz & Sports:
There will be arts and sports for children with special needs and disabilities and their families. One-on-one professional support is offered (places booked in advance). Call 01305 252250 for the programme or visit www.dorsetforyou.com/artz+. These events take place on Tuesday August 21st for children aged 5 – 16.
Spirit of Bridport Town Trail:
Family and friends can take a one-hour interesting walk around Bridport. You will follow the clues, learn about the town’s history and heritage, and hand your answers in for a chance to win a prize.
Art Workshops with local teacher and artist Stephen Yates:
These art workshops are both fun and educational and fun. Suitable for children up to 12. Class takes place on August 24th. Email info@festivalofculture.com for booking information.
For more information on all the fun activities taking place visit http://festivalofculture.com/
