Jaw-dropping parkour, high-rise acrobatics, a man that leaks water, a Guinness World Record hula-hoop artist, and colourful walkabout characters will be making an appearance in Mansfield in September.
The Full Shebang festival in Mansfield town centre on Saturday 11 September is produced by local arts charity First Art and supported by Without Walls’ Touring Network Partnership and Mansfield District Council. The event was a runaway success at its premiere in 2019.
First Art is part of the Creative People and Places Programme funded by Arts Council England and works to get more people to experience and shape extraordinary cultural events across Ashfield, Mansfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.
The free one-day festival will bring together national and international artists with local talent for a jammed-packed line-up of outdoor performances alongside walkabout entertainment and activities for all ages.
Leading the host of things to see and do will be On Edge by Justice in Motion, a show that combines heart-stopping parkour moves with compelling outdoor theatre on a construction site.
Other treats will include Joli Vyann with their show Lançe Moi En L’Air which is a mix of circus, dance and theatre to create a spectacular, physical performance.
They’ll be joined by State-side artist Symoné, a hula-hoop artist extraordinaire who can hula-hoop with up to 50 hoops at once, and acrobatic theatre company Mimbre with their breath-taking all-female show, Lifted. One of Europe’s classic street shows will also be making an appearance, with the very amusing, The Squirting Man, that promises lots of laughs and water.
Contemporary brass band Back Chat Brass will be performing modern pop classics, and quirky pair String and Strong, who are covered head to toe in colourful string, will be playing 80s throwback games for all to get involved.
The full programme will be announced very soon and will feature shows, live music, puppets and activities across the town centre. Most of the shows use no spoken word and are suitable for all ages.
Karl Greenwood, First Art’s Director said:
“We’re delighted to be able to bring The Full Shebang back to Mansfield. This is a chance for people to see and have a go at things that they wouldn’t do normally. We’re bringing acts from all around the country, as well as some home-grown talent.
First Art will do all they can to ensure the festival is as Covid-safe as it can be for everyone attending and working at the event.
Karl Greenwood added:
“We are extremely mindful of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all visitors, volunteers, performers, and staff is extremely important. We’ll be making sure we follow all guidelines and create a festival that people feel comfortable to attend,”
More details about the festival can be found at on the Full Shebang's website (opens in new window) and will be updated regularly in the lead up to the event.