With physical comedy, eccentric juggling, and absurd acts of balance, this clown tears our world of language apart, just to say ‘hello!’. Immerse yourself in a world where the loudest actions are lost in translation, and the tiniest looks become deafening. A visual spectacle that tears down barriers, celebrates silence, and fires an ear-splitting laugh in the face of frustration. This show is ideal for families. 

Show duration: 30 minutes 

Tit for Tat Circus, Now I am Become Deaf (Destroyer of Words) is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Just So Festival and Hat Fair.

Two young, Black brothers from the inner city of Manchester have dreams of becoming professional dancers. Weaving together poetry, rap and hip-hop choreography, we follow the brothers as they build friendships and relationships and try to succeed in the face of adversity.  

Closer to My Dreams is a playful, heartfelt take on family and friendship from Chad Taylor, exploring how we respond to the trials and tribulations life throws at us, and knowing when it’s best to hustle or just let go.  

Show duration: 28 minutes 

🎧 Please note: this performance is experienced listening to sound on headphones, but can also be enjoyed without them and therefore without sound. Headphones will be distributed by the Basingstoke Festival team just before the performance starts on a first come first served basis. 

Closer to my Dreams is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Certain Blacks, Switchflicker and Black Gold Arts. The R&D for Closer to my Dreams was supported by Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund.

A joyful celebration for families. Patois blends captivating traditional folk dance with exhilarating contemporary choreography and an original musical score, celebrating cultures, stories and generations of the past. 

British-Caribbean choreographer Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE reawakens the unwritten language of St. Lucian Patois, telling a story of culture, lost languages, longing and belonging. Of the movement of people across continents and the dialect which is at risk of being lost forever. 

Show duration: 30 minutes 

Patois is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG for Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Brighton Festival.

Full of fun, excitement, humour and adventure, Fish Boy is a delightful spectacle for children from 6-96. Let your imagination soar as this visual feast of incredible dance, circus and theatre will have you cheering young Tommy on an unforgettable adventure as he goes on a hunt to discover where his best friend ‘Fish’ has gone.  

With touches of humour, surprise and participation, this dance adventure celebrates friendship, uncovers what is polluting our rivers and demonstrates the power of never giving up! 

After the performance there will be a chance for you to meet the characters on stage, and maybe even learn some of the choreography from the show! 

Duration: 45 minutes