Tuesday
8th July 2003
Family
fun at the Festival |
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Dick brought to life in words and music |
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Ross
Festival is making a big effort to get children and families involved
in the events this year. |
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This year's Ross International Festival are planning a range of fun
events especially for children, ranging from story telling to drama
to workshops.
The plan is to involve the whole family and even come home with a
handmade work of art - one way to beat those school holiday blues.
There are plenty of events in the programme ideal for family outings
which will entertain and stimulate younger individuals as well as
their parents.
Many of the events are free events such as the spectacular Opening
Parade, lots of hilarious street theatre taking place throughout the
town, and the Grand Finale BBQ with fireworks and the dramatic burning
ceremony of the festival sculpture.
There will also be plenty of activities to keep everyone amused down
at the Waterside Site, such as Les festijeux, offering a variety of
French games all there to be played free of charge.
The Chaplin family
Some of the family events on offer include L’Oratorio d’Aurelia- directed
by Victoria Thierree Chaplin, daughter of the great Charlie Chaplin,
and starring Aurelia Thierree, Chaplin’s grand-daughter.
This is a unique UK premiere telling the story of Aurélia's world
where nothing is what it seems.
Sousa Fun will provide great musical entertainment in which the performers
make music from the most outlandish objects, such as vegetables and
pieces of rubber pipe!
Family classics
Some favourite classic stories will be staged, including Moby Dick
- Herman Melville’s epic adventure retold with a musical twist.
The company uses just the mast of a ship, a double-bass and a cello.
The classic tale Pinocchio is also being staged, created through fantastical
illusions using nothing more than tools from a carpenter's workshop,
live music and a puppet carved on stage.
Workshops
There will be a variety of workshops for children, such as puppet
making, wooden and ceramic fish carving and painting.
For those more interested in music and dance - a great opportunity
to learn all about rap/DJ-ing, and a dance masterclass with the Camut
Band from Barcelona who are performing live at the Waterside on Friday
15th August.
The workshops have very limited availability, so it is advisable to
book early. |
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