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Now I am Become d/Deaf (Destroyer of Words)

by Tit for Tat Circus

Celebrate silence… with a touch of chaos.

Words words words. What if we just forgot language for a moment, and connected with something more simple? Something innate, primal, and as loud as a look?

Exploring their own degenerative hearing loss as a source of celebratory play and invention, a clown stumbles before its audience, and dances between the chattering heads and the singing hands of strangers. Tackling cultural boundaries and personal identity through moments of chaos, sincerity, interconnectivity, and utter nonsense. Immerse yourself in a world where the loudest actions are lost in translation, and the tiniest looks become deafening.

A visual spectacle that celebrates silence, and throws a wordless ear-splitting laugh into the face of frustration – in an effort for one clown to simply say “hello!”

Performances

Town Hall (9) See map

Friday

12.45pm (AD) & 3.30pm (AD)

Guidance Coloured smoke, confetti

Access

Both performances include Audio Description (AD). AD kits can be obtained from Access Stewards at map points 1, 6, 9 & 13.

Follow the link to see the Now I am Become d/Deaf Easy Read. You can find Easy Reads and Audio Described introductions to other shows on the Big Feast 2025 Access Page.

Photos © Sarah Hickson & Ryan Murphy

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VOLO

VOLO – Virtual Reality Swings

by Studio Go Go

Come fly with us!

Fancy taking flight in one of four award-winning virtual da Vinci flying machines?

Flap and soar over cliffs as an Ornithopter bird-person.
Join a psychedelic aviator’s ballet in Aerial Screw.
Shoot into satellite orbit from a renaissance cannon.
Bank and weave in a glider across extra-terrestrial landscapes.

Studio Go Go have designed four amazing, other-worldly landscapes for you to fly through. All you need is Virtual Reality (VR) headset and a swing and you can flap, soar and glide your way through worlds like you’ve never imagined.

There’s no need to book, just drop by, take your place on a swing (including a platform swing suitable for wheelchair users*) and start your virtual adventure!

Drop-in times

Smithfield (14) See map

Friday & Saturday

11:00 – 17:00

Access

Wheelchair users: There will be four swings, one of which is a platform swing suitable for wheelchair users. The combined weight limit for the visitor and chair is 200kg. However, there is a porter’s chair that you may transfer into if you are comfortable and able to do so.

Follow the link to see the VOLO Easy Read. You can find Easy Reads and Audio Described introductions to other shows on the Big Feast 2025 Access Page.

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Fussy Foodies: Battle of the Pans

by Just More Productions

The People vs Messy Mama T!

Fussy Foodies: Battle of The Pans is a celebration of food, music, roots, and culture wrapped up in the craziest kitchen party you ever went to.

Don’t get too comfortable, because you’ll have your part to play. Join in the games and try your best at foodie challenges as you take on Messy Mama T for the ultimate prize: a trip in the Bashmobile!

Performances

Albion Square (8) See map

Friday

11:15 & 14:00 (BSL)

Saturday

12:05 & 15:00

Access

(BSL) indicates performance times that include British Sign Language interpretation.

Follow the link to see the Fussy Foodies: Battle of The Pans Easy Read. You can find Easy Reads and Audio Described introductions to other shows on the Big Feast 2025 Access Page.

See Messy Mama T in action in the video for the Do What Your Mama Told Ya! show.

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Fussy Foodies: Battle of The Pans is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Certain Blacks, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Just So Festival.

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FRONTLINEdance Presents: Uproot

Redefine the meaning of home.

Join FRONTLINEdance’s vibrant cast of eighteen community and professional performers for Uproot.

Inspired to capture, unearth and explore Stoke-on-Trent’s Living Heritage Trail through movement, this performance will make you connect and reimagine. Performed to a varied soundtrack, including Northern Soul Music, this sensitive work will make you think, smile and connect.

Expect a journey of unearthing the past and forming a new shared identity, redefining a place where we call home.

Uproot is co-created with FRONTLINEdance’s Artistic Director and the cast.

Performances

Saturday

PMAG, outside (13) See map

Saturday: 13:00 (AD)

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This performance includes Audio Description (AD). AD kits can be obtained from Access Stewards at map points 1, 6, 9 & 13.

See FRONTLINEdance performing Connecting Communities in 2023.

Photos © Natalie Willatt

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Fish Boy

by 2Faced Dance

Go on an eco adventure.

Follow young Tommy Minton on an unforgettable adventure as he goes on a hunt to discover where his best friend ‘Fish’ has gone. With touches of humour, fun and surprise this outdoor dance adventure celebrates friendship, uncovers what’s polluting our rivers and demonstrates the power of never giving up!

A story of our times, this poignant yet joyful adventure will captivate audiences of all ages. Let your imagination soar as this visual feast of incredible dance, circus and theatre will have you cheering Tommy all the way.

Feeling inspired and wanting more after the performance? At Fish Boy online you can:

make your eco pledge and learn how to be a citizen scientist
find out how to dance like a fish and draw with your body!
make your own poem

Performances

PMAG, outside (13) See map

Friday

11:15 (BSL) (AD)

14:00: (BSL) (AD)

Access

Both performances include British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and Audio Description (AD). AD kits can be obtained from Access Stewards at map points 1, 6, 9 & 13.

Listen to an Audio Introduction at Fish Boy online.

Follow the link to see the Fish Boy Easy Read. You can find Easy Reads and Audio Described introductions to other shows on the Big Feast 2025 Access Page.

Photos © Kie Cummings

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Fold Your City

by A Line Art

Add your landmark to our city.

Join us to create an origami model city inspired by your community!

Fold your own house, bus, landmark, or whatever else represents the local area. Then doodle, draw and decorate your creation to see your city emerge.

Simply drop in with your grandad, mum, kids or by your self to fold yourfavourite corner of the city.

Drop-in times

Potteries Centre (1) Upper Mall, next to Superdrug See map

Friday & Saturday

11:00 – 17:00

Last entry: 16:15

Photos © Jon Oliver

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The original outing of Fold Your City was commissioned by Dance Umbrella and The Big Draw in 2017.

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Caged

by Linden Dance Company

Take an exhilarating journey to connection.

CAGED is an explosive, evocative dance experience following four characters on a journey from solitude to connectedness.

Inspired by real life stories of isolation and set within, around and atop a three-metre-high birdcage, CAGED encourages a connected, diverse society. The four performers explore ambiguous worlds of entrapment and safety, a delicate balance that ultimately leads to feelings of hope and reconciliation.

The emotive themes are reflected in an athletic, daring physicality and a punchy soundtrack.

Performances

Town Hall (9) See map

Saturday

12:50 (AD) & 15:50 (AD)

Access

Both performances includes Audio Description (AD). AD kits can be obtained from Access Stewards at map points 1, 6, 9 & 13.

Listen to the Audio Described Introduction here.

Follow the link to see the Caged Easy Read. You can find Easy Reads and Audio Described introductions to other shows on the Big Feast 2025 Access Page.

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Funded and supported by Arts Council England, Pavilion Dance South West, Falmouth University, Lincoln University, 101 Outdoor Arts.

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