Theatre and dance will be ingredients of a new river festival which will showcase the creative, digital, cultural, environmental and engineering sectors of Coventry.
Craig Ashley, deputy head of the school of art and design at Coventry University, said, “we’re thrilled to be working with artists, communities and organisations to bring the first River Festival to Coventry. We want to lift the lid on the city’s underground River Sherbourne, celebrating its leading role in the story of Coventry and championing its relevance in the contemporary city as a site of natural interest and environmental significance.”
Coventry-based theatre company Talking Birds’ The Whale will take up residence in Millennium Place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June. You can enter through the whale’s mouth one at a time or in small family group to experience a “witty and charming three-minute watery-themed theatre show, performed by a solo actor just for you”.
One Moment in Time Theatre will present a puppet show of The Enormous Turnip for those aged three and above.
And Ascension Dance will stage river-inspired performances from its senior youth groups SOAR and VERTEX as well as delivering workshops inviting festivalgoers to try out moves inspired by parkour, free running and breakdance.
The full programme will be announced on the Warwickshire Wilfdlife Trust web site.