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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