People of Kidsgrove join us for Picnic in Paradise! Filled with circus, music, and dance, come along to Clough Hall Park on Sunday 16 July 11am to 4pm, bring your picnic and settle in for a day of free entertainment.
Listen to our Picnic in Paradise audio leaflet below:
General information about the event can be found in Easy Read format in Word and PDF.
PERFORMANCES
High Tea by Levantes Dance Theatre | An immersive tea dance performed by dressed to impress performers with matching headgear. Prepare to be amazed by dance and acrobatics. Expect glittery cakes, outrageous costumes and theatrical high jinx in an explosion of bright colour and silliness.
11.30am – 12pm (AD Performance) | 1.40pm – 2.10pm
Step Hop House by Folk Dance Remixed | A quirky and colourful 30 minute performance around an actual 12″ maypole. Featuring a diverse cast of six dancers all to a live soundtrack of fiddle, bass, percussion and beat boxing. At the end of the performances there will also be chance for you to have a go too! This performance uses no spoken word | Watch a performance of Step Hop House here
11.20am – 11.55am | 12.45pm – 12.55pm (Touch Tour) | 1.45pm – 2.20pm (AD Performance) | Celiah workshop 2.25pm – 2.55pm
Triggers: Step Hop House is very visual, brightly coloured costumes and a lively soundtrack, with live music. There is much audience interaction and the audience are encouraged to cheer and clap.
Heliosphere by The Dream Engine | Spiralling and spinning and seemingly weightless, an acrobat suspended beneath a helium balloon explores the uncharted space between street level and rooftops | Watch a performance of Heliosphere here | Read a description of Heliosphere’s performance here
1.25pm – 1.40pm | 2.55pm – 3.10pm (AD Performance)
Triggers: Audience interaction may be upsetting for some, but approaching the performer is voluntary. The show can be viewed from a distance or up close, both equally rewarding.
Farmyard Circus | Group acrobatics and juggling using hay bales, wheelbarrows, a tractor tyre, and even an old scarecrow! The show is set to a score of old-time tunes and raucous rhythms that will bring the cows home!
12.30pm – 1.15pm | 2.00pm (Touch Tour) | 3.15pm – 4pm (AD Performance)
Trentham Brass Band | Enjoy your picnic to the sounds of a traditional brass band playing at various points throughout the day in the park.
11am – 11.30am | 12.15pm 12.45pm
The Whale by Talking Birds Theatre Company | Step inside a giant silver whale to experience a fun, immersive show for intrepid sailors of all ages. Prepare to dive!
11am – 1pm | 2pm – 4pm | Stories last 5 minutes (BSL Interpretation available as required)
Hello Buoys by Kitsch & Sync | Follow three dinghy-less damsels as they dip their toes and cause a splash on their voyage | Read the Easy Read for Hello Buoys here
12pm – 12.15pm (AD Performance & BSL as required) | 1.45pm – 2pm (BSL as required) | 3.30pm – 3.45pm
The Poetry Takeaway | Cooking up personalised, made to order poems, performed and wrapped up for you to takeaway!
12pm – 4pm
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
FINDING HELP
Our Appetite Event Stewards will be wearing blue Appetite clothing and will be happy to offer directions and event information.
There will be two Appetite HQs located at the two entrances to Clough Hall Park. Head to the blue gazebos with the Appetite logo to find out more about our access provision or if you need any assistance.
TOILETS
Portacabins will be available at the park, two of which are accessible. There is also an accessible toilet available at the pavilion.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
All of the activities are taking place on the main grassed area of Clough Hall Park. There are concreted paths around the area but not through. Some of the grassed area may be uneven.
BLUE BADGE PARKING
There are three Blue Badge Parking spaces found on the Clough Hall Park car park on Grove Avenue (seen above). If you are using the What3Words app, the words are spurted.times.accented. The car park is available to the public throughout the day and we anticipate that it will fill very quickly, therefore you may need to consider dropping members of the group close to the park and parking elsewhere. The park is in a residential area, and we encourage visitors to be respectful of its neighbours when parking.
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
Audio Description will be available at the event. An Audio Description Kit can be signed out from one of our Appetite HQs. Check next to performance details above for times AD performance times.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance dogs are welcome in the park.
SEATING
There will be backed seats available for anyone who needs them. If you require a backed seat when watching a performance, please ask a steward who will be happy to help.
NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES
Noise cancelling headphones will be available from the Appetite HQ. You can sign these out and return them once you have used them.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
Please note that we will have photography and filmmaking taking place throughout the event. If you do not wish to be captured on film, please make sure to let one of the Event Stewards know so that we can inform the crew members.
Our events take place in public spaces and are attended by large numbers of the public who will take their own photos. Appetite is not in control of all photographs and videos taken at the event, only the official photographers.
If you have any questions about access at Picnic in Paradise, please email craig@appetite.org.uk or call 01782 381373.
Check out our social media pages for more details in the run up to the event. Don’t already follow us on socials? Here’s where to find us:
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