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17aug-6pm-11pm18aug-noon-11pm19aug-11am-6pmRedditch Borough Councilin partnership withchoose how you movein Redditch presenta global event with a local heartWithout any doubt the Morton Stanley Festival willsurpass all local expectations this year. Having grown fromstrength to strength over the years this weekend promisessomething for absolutely everyone.a terrific range of music and performance from all overthe world as well as around the corner in your own town:Emma Skipp and Band, the extraordinary Mugenkyo TaikoDrummers, Redditch Gospel Community Choir, Khan BrothersQawwali, Legacy, Ska Cubano, Kawa Circus, Perch CreekFamily Jugg Band, Hedgerow Crawlers, the Baghdaddies,Rural Media Company, Viva La Coldplay, Jaipur Kawa IndianBrass Band and a long list of local bands: PYT, Endorphins,More for Me, The Charmers, SharksVbears, Thirteen Shots,The Angry Bombs, Khaos Theory, Departure, Cathodes, APoetic Yesterday, Vegas Assault, The Callout, Luke Truth & theSynth, The Small Print, The Semitones, Hyde, Eta Carinae,Switchplay, Captain Jeffrey.Go to www.redditch.whub.org.uk for final eventprogramme nearer the date.All programmed activity is subject to change.With a fairground hosted by Tommy Wilson, an everexpanding community interest area inhabited by adiverse array of local talent and community groups(from Redditch Chinese Association to the Redditch ArtsCentre group), a craft fayre and farmers market, food,drink and workshops themed from across the globe (fromcircus skills to Taiko Drumming!) roaming music troupes(South American Samba, Rajasthani Brass and ChineseDrumming) and of course the two main stages presentingScan the QR Code with your smartphone for final event programmenearer the date!Follow uson FacebookRedditch Borough CouncilTown Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch B98 8AHTelephone: 01527 64252Web: www.redditch.whub.org.ukbigger,better & bolderfor all the familyworcestershirec o u n t y c o u n c i lfree entry

edditch town centre31july-11am-3pmThe first of our street theatre events gets off to a big bangwith the extraordinary Titan the Robot. We’re not quitesure where he’s been beamed down from but it certainlyisn’t anywhere in this solar system! Stare in awe at the jawdropping 8 foot robot from outer space. Once seen neverforgotten! Not only that but this is a special visit with specialmessage just for you: the people of Redditch! Theres lots moreto do with Glamba, local South American samba sensation,face painting and other activities for the family and especiallychildren. Don’t miss this the summer’s big kick off.winyates shopping centre3august-11am-3pmBread and Butter Theatre are back by populardemand with their unerring ability tomake absolutely anybody laugh, nomatter what! Armed with a trunkof swimming caps and gogglesthe boys delight crowds withtheir award-winning silly andhilarious antics: The Van DunkBrothers (a zany mixture ofYorkshire and Holland!) You willnot forget these guys especiallyif they have you joining in. Whatever you do don’t turn up late,you’ve been warned! With Glambadoing their samba thing for all the family,face painting, plenty of food and drink,Bouncy castle and workshops galore forthe children. Undoubtedly they’ll be aWinyates twist on the day so lookout for the local input.Watch press forany extradetails.EVENTS APRIL/JULYmorton stanley park7august-11am-3pmAs if there isn’t enough to do in the extensive play areamaintained by Redditch Borough Council at MortonStanley Park theres going to be South American samba,bouncy castles, food and drink (including crepes!), reptiledemonstrations as well as a variety of children’s workshopspresented by the Arts and Events team. Not only that it’sa big space so theres more to do! Bernie Bennett will beperforming on his amazing moveable free standing tightrope rig, ten feet high, featuring outrageous comedycharacters, nerve jangling stunts, and hilariousaudience participation. Not only that ..... Soundthe brass and the drum! Jaipur Kawa Indian BrassBand made up of a host of highly talented RajastanhiGypsies have a made a special trip to Redditch for theday to perform the fantastic sound of the Indian BrassBand. With elaborate rhythms and virtuoso improvisationsthis spectacular group present a wild repertoire, fromtraditional Indian classics to popular Bollywood movies hits.Drawn from some of India’s most renowned brass bandsthese highly talented musicians always come up with anunexpected and rousing performance. Watch out for theFAKIR as well, you know, the one of snake charming and firewalking fame. The risk assessments wouldn’t allow for that !....but.... he could well have other things up his sleeve!overdale park astwood bank10august-11am-3pmWe also thought we’d squeeze this array of wonderfulactivity into Overdale park as well ! Its going to be a squeezebut well worth it I’m sure you’ll agree.Do not miss it!EVENTS JULY/AUGbatchley pool14august-11am-3pmIn partnership with Batchley Support Group we have anextra special treat for all the family: Kawa Circus, all theway from Jaipur in India, performing a spectacular streetcircus event. A wonderful and amazing troupe of performingcircus artists: Dance, musicians, acrobats, acting and polevaulters! Witness breathless tricks and mesmerising acrobatsand stunts from an astonishing international Street Theatrecompany. With more South American Samba antics, bouncycastles, face painting, food, drink and circus skills you willnot be wanting for things to do for all the family.It goes without saying that Batchley residents will be gettinginvolved. They’ll be plenty of local talent in front of themicrophone so don’t book your holidays on the 14th!Follow uson FacebookFollow us @RedditchMatters & findout more at #mortonstanleyfest