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A person in a red jacket stands with one hand raised, facing a large display or projection of two translucent jellyfish on a blue background.

Shadowplay by Joe Lindley, Roger Whitham and Loura Whitham

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Unleash your creativity as your body becomes the brush on this ever-popular AI-powered canvas from the AI Art development and research labs of Lancaster

A group of adults and children crafting colorful lanterns at a busy, decorated table inside a vibrant, tented festival space filled with lanterns and hanging decorations.

From Mic to Mast

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

From mic to mast – bring your favourite genius lyrics off the page and onto a flag. Whether it’s a line that hits hard,

A lively group of people sit on the floor inside a colourful, decorated tent, working on arts and crafts projects together. Bright paper decorations and art supplies are scattered around, creating a festive, creative atmosphere.

Talking Heads

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

This is the place where you can come make a carnival themed headdress. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create something

A man wearing a red beret, red sunglasses, and a red-and-white striped shirt celebrates outdoors. He has a garlic necklace, clenched fists, and a joyful expression. Colourful flags and trees are in the background.

Shambolympics Opening Party

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Never ones to turn down an opportunity for more fun, Village Circus are delighted to be bringing you tunes, ceilidh dancing and silliness to

A smiling woman with an afro hairstyle holds a wooden kalimba. She wears large hoop earrings and a colourful off-the-shoulder top. The background is a vibrant patterned fabric with orange, black, and white designs.

Zimbabwean Songs Workshop

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Cecilia is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, storyteller, and live performer based in the UK, whose music is deeply rooted in heritage and connection. Cecilia

A group of energetic dancers perform outdoors on grass in colourful outfits, with a crowd and a sign reading THE SHAMBOYMPICS in the background at a lively festival event.

Shambolympics: Round 2

29 January 2026 by beckawhiteley

The Shambolympics hosted by Village Circus returns for 2026, with a host of off the wall new challenges for our competitors. Saturday looks set

A lively group of people in colourful costumes pose with arms raised in front of a “Shambolympics” sign and trailer, outdoors on grass with trees in the background. A blue tarpaulin and sacks are on the ground in front.

Shambolympics: Round 1

29 January 2026 by beckawhiteley

The Shambolympics hosted by Village Circus returns for 2026, with a host of off-the-wall new challenges for our competitors. Come on Friday to see

A young girl looks through rails of colourful jewellery and keyrings at an outdoor market stall, with another person standing behind her. Bright accessories hang all around them.

Word Up Necklaces

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Turn your lyrical genius ideas, into a striking necklace, to compliment your festival fashion. This workshop is all about using scrap, to create sustainable

A man wearing a black cap and t-shirt stands outdoors in front of a river with a stone bridge and city buildings blurred in the background, looking directly at the camera.

Steven ‘PolarBear’ Camden

29 January 2026 by ellierogers

Come join renowned storyteller, author and chef Steven Camden aka Polarbear for a collaborative family story building workshop. Over 90 minutes we’ll talk, draw

A smiling person with bright pink hair, wearing a striped top, colourful earrings, and a large decorative hat, holds small black-and-white objects at a lively indoor gathering with people sitting closely together.

Shake It Out

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Join us for a playful musical crafting workshop where festivalgoers unleash the musician within! You can design and decorate your very own colourful shaker

A group of people joyfully singing and dancing indoors, some with their hands raised. They are casually dressed and appear to be enjoying themselves in a lively, cheerful atmosphere.

Escape Room

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

One of our fun loving criminals, got away last year. Could she be the mastermind behind the lyrical gangsters that are stealing all the

A performer in a colourful, patterned jacket and red clown nose uses a wand to create large soap bubbles on stage, with a deep red curtain as the backdrop.

Mr Pineapple Head

29 January 2026 by ellierogers

Mr Pineapple Head invites audiences on a joyful rollercoaster of clown beauty, physical comedy, and Pineapple Magic. Performing in the style of a silent

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