Immerse yourself in book-themed fantasy outside the Royal Exchange. See Birdcage Stage’s colourful reimagining of Alice’s Wonderland and Told by an Idiot’s duelling Shakespeares.
At St Ann’s Church expect pop-up shows from Barcelona. See thought-provoking dance and street theatre from Elelei and Compania Kamchàtka. Catch Company Chameleon working with Catalan artists Clementine and Lisard. Plus, follow the story of a herd of hippos in Zum‑Zum Theatre’s production.
There will also be harp performances from Rebecca Mills throughout the day.
St Ann’s Square – The Birdcage Stage, outside the Royal Exchange
- 12 noon to 12.20pm (and 2pm to 2.20pm, 3.30 to 3.50pm): Rebecca Mills. Harp performance.
- 12.10pm to 12.30pm (and 2pm to 2.30pm, 4.25pm to 5pm): Told by an Idiot – Kill Will. Fast-paced street theatre where two rival Shakespeares battle it out with chaotic comedy.
- 12.30pm to 1pm (and 2.50pm to 3.20pm, 3.55pm to 4.25pm): Birdcage Stage – Queen of Hearts. A reimagining of Alice’s Wonderland with aerial performance, puppetry and humour.
- 2pm to 2.45pm: Joan Català with Pelat. A show that blurs the lines between circus, dance and thrilling theatre.
St Ann’s Square – The Dance Floor
- 12 noon to 12.30pm (and 2.20pm to 2.50pm): Elelei – Too Much. A dance and physical theatre work exploring the line between care and control through acrobatics and movement.
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm (and 3.55pm to 4.55pm): Kamchàtka. An immersive performance exploring human connection and migration.
- 1pm to 1.30pm (and 3.25pm to 3.55pm): Company Chameleon and Clémentine & Lisard – The Ultimate Player’s Handbook. A dance piece where play, rules, movement and teamwork unfold like a living handbook, inspired by everyday games.
- 1.30pm to 2pm (and 4.25pm to 4.55pm): Zum-Zum Teatre – Hippos. A visual theatre work in which a herd of hippos explores identity, connection and what it means to be human.