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Lincoln Children and Young People’s Festival Summer 2010 Programme of Events
2nd July to 5th September 2010
beam ! 2010 festival
From Friday 2nd July and throughout the following week there will be theatre and puppet shows for the under 5s; showcase events for 31 Lincolnshire schools, not to mention stand up comedy for young people aged 13 and over, and the east Midlands’ debut of Irish band, General Fiasco! Following on from the launch weekend is a programme of events that runs through to early September.
Beam! is brought to you by the Lincoln Business Improvement Group, who are committed to offering visitors to Lincoln city centre great events and promotions; from artists and crafts markets tomusic festivals, not to forget the Winter Ice Rink! There’s just about something for the whole family all year round. Have a great time in Lincoln this summer!
Buy tickets from beam! box office (01522) 873894
Finally... a whole year since the last one... Beam! 2010 launches with a week of celebrations targeting the whole family! Look out for Beam ! 2010 on the streets of Lincoln City Centre.
Look out for funny people doing funny things !
the streets are alive
Over a 48 hour period the streets of Lincoln city centre come alive to a vibrant mix of street theatre, virtuoso performances, street dance, samba playing, storytelling, and the downright weird and wonderful.
the companies
Fairly Famous Family – Anyone for Tennis Wimbledon comes to Lincoln with a pristine court, dead posh umpire and highly strung players looking to take on all comers. An hilarious but thrilling “one setter” will be played out live before an enraptured crowd with all the drama of Centre Court including slow motion replays, heated line calls and live commentary.
Feet First Entertainment Ady Lee will be on the streets clowning, juggling and much more.
Inner StateThe Duchess of Wormwood, accompanied by Raddle the Jester, will be scouring the City on their Hobby Horse to collect jokes to keep Pen Dragon amused. Storytelling, loud mouthed puppetsand comic capers!
BG Touring The GranniesGrumpy Granny, Amazed by Everything Granny, Cheeky Granny and Anything Goes Granny, are all trying to escape from their... ‘I care about caring INIT’ carer Roxy who takes them out into Lincoln town for the day!
Lincoln Children & Young People’s Festival - Summer 2010 Programme beam ! 2010
The GranniesAnyone for tennis
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S treet Theatre 10am -3pm –Friday 2nd July and Saturday 3rd July
Bell and Bullock No Flies On Uzzz and Pirates, Parrots, Sirens and Seahorses Aristotle and Felicity Bluebottle, two charming and cultured flies, will be buzzing around Lincoln. Experience the world through the eyes of a fly and watch their fascinating mating dance. Be prepared to share your snacks or swat them before they swat you!Also… don’t miss the Pirates, Parrots, Sirens and Seahorses. The Captain rides a giant parrot in a quest for romance and birdseed, whilst the gorgeous mermaid, in her seahorse drawn chariot, flirts with passing handsome sailors.
Streetz Ahead Streetz Ahead Theatre Artz will show performances in Musical Theatre & Street Dance. Children aged 6 - 15 years will show some of the work they create within their weekly performing arts classes, whilst the teenage and adult dance groups perform street dance medleys.
Lilac Dance Theatre Lilac Theatre Dance is a selectively small Academy for exceptionally talented young dancers with a passion to perform. Lilac Dance will be presenting a small showcase of freestyle/jazz dance pieces set to popular music.
BG Touring The ChefsComedy street theatre involving juggling, stage fighting, lots of humour and a ‘La Demonstration’, that goes terribly wrong! We have Sleazy Chef, Head Chef, Mr. Muscle Chef and last but not least Dopey Chef - be sure to watch out for themJamie and Nigella will not be present.
BG Touring The Red Sparrows Welcome aboard flight…1 with the infamous cabin crew known as the Red Sparrows. Learn all about cabin safety and be regaled with songs and comedy. If anything can go wrong you can bet it will happen here. Then, when the entertainment system breaks down the sparrows must ‘improvise’ to keep their passengers happy…Not to be out done, look out for The Red Arrows doing the real thing over the streets of Lincoln this summer.
BG Touring SambaThe Samba Band is energetic, hyperactive, loud and fun, sure to put a smile on your face! The music they make will be sure to get your body moving and feet tapping.
Joy Pitt StorytellerJoy is an enchanting storyteller. She will be offering a variety of Folk, Fairy and Wonder tales from around the world. Come and enjoy the ancient art of Storytelling.
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Time
11am
12noon
12.30pm
1pm
1.30pm
2pm
2.30pm
Castle Hill
The Grannies
Feet First
Feet First
High Street
Inner State
Feet First
The Chefs
Samba
Inner State
Samba
Red Sparrows
City Square
The Chefs
Grannies
Fairly Famous Family
Red Sparrow
Fairly Famous Family
Fairly Famous Family
St Marks
Feet First
Red Sparrows
The Chefs
Inner State
The Grannies
Time
11am
12noon
12.30pm
1pm
1.30pm
2pm
2.30pm
Castle Hill
Red Sparrows
Bell and Bullock
High Street
Lilac Theatre Dance
Streetz Ahead
Red Sparrows
City Square
Face painter all day
Tales from the Heartwood
Lilac Theatre Dance
Bell and Bullock
Tales from the Heartwood
Tales from the Heartwood
St Marks
Bell and Bullock
Streetz Ahead
Red Sparrows
the streets are alive programme
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Friday 2nd July
Saturday 3rd July
The Seahorses
The chefs
Aristotle & Felicity
Bluebottle
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All performances are free
All performances are free
Theatre for Children
This year Beam! 2010 is offering two performances for young people and their families at the Collection Museum. We are very pleased to welcome Lempen Puppet Company back to Lincoln, and to host Tell Tale Hearts Theatre Company with their new show ‘From Here to There’, a piece which is a perfect introduction to the magic of the theatre for 18months to 4 years.
Ugly BeautyLempen Puppet Company, 1 pm,The Collection. Tickets £3 each
Lempen Puppet Company returns to Lincoln with their new show Ugly Beauty. In the Kingdom of Rumours lives an unhappy princess. Princess Suzanna the Beautiful. But why is she so sad? And what in the world will make her happy? Only Melodius, the unusual musician, has the gift to unlock the truth behind the golden mask.
A theatrical performance using acting, puppets, shadows and music for everyone from 5 to 10 years young.
From Here to ThereTell Tale Hearts Theatre, 1pm, The Collection. Tickets £3
A show that’s all about ‘building’ bridges! That’s full of the joy of building and knocking down, climbing over and crawling under, of hiding, of surprising and peek-a-boo!A show to make you smile! A smile is a bridge from ear to ear!Using gentle percussive music, objects and the world of the imagination, two quite independent individuals discover ways to find and reach each other.
For children aged from 18 months - 4 years. Please note tickets are limited for this production to ensure an intimate settingcan be created.
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Saturday 3rd July
Thursday 8th July
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The BIG Schools Programme
Come support the 31 Lincolnshire Schools who travel from all over the county to perform for you from 5th –9th July. Now in its 6th year, the Schools Programme is much loved by both Lincoln’s residents and city centre shop-owners and provides a unique platform for Lincolnshire’s young talent.
High Street,Lincoln
High Street,Lincoln
Time
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.30
11.45
12.00
1.00
School
Welbourn CE Primary
Millfield Primary
Ruskington Chestnut
Hogsthorpe Primary
Gosberton House
Bardney CE Primary
St Peter in Eastgate
Performance Title
Around the world with 68 children
Animal Antics
A Musical Celebration
The Seaside
ASD Students Sing & Dance
Dancing Around the World
St Peter’s Pirates
Time
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.30
12.00
1.00
School
Ellison Boulters Primary
Potterhanworth Primary
Chad Varah Primary
Middle Rasen Primary
Corringham Primary
William Alvey School
Performance Title
Musical Extracts from “Olivia”
We are One
What does it take to build a world
Singing for fun
Corringham School Choir
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Monday 5th July
Saturday 3rd July
Thursday 8th July
Tuesday 6th July
Lincoln Children & Young People’s Festival - Summer 2010 Programme beam ! 2010
Time
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.30
12.00
1.00
School
Westgate Junior School
Mount St. Infant & Nursery
Sir Francis Hill
St Helena’s CE Primary
Grasby All Saints Primary
Tealby Primary School
Performance Title
The Big Sing
Mount Street Medley
Cinderella Dance
Bully
Follow the Band
Musical Pot-Pourri
Time
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.30
12.00
1.00
School
Swinderby Primary
St Botolph’s Primary
St Botolph’s Primary
St Christopher’s Lincoln
Ellison Boulters Primary
West Grantham Schools
Performance Title
Talents from Swinderby
St Botolph’s Choir
Music Madness
Musical Magic
The Ellison Boulters School Choir
A World of Dance
Time
10.00
10.30
11.00
11.30
12.00
1.00
School
Brant Broughton Primary
The Meadows Primary
Gedney Hill Primary
John Fielding School
Cowbit St Mary’s Primary
Donington Cowley Primary
Performance Title
Songs from the 60s
The Tulip Tudor Piece
My Fair Lady
Everybody Hurts, Man In The Mirror & Pirates
Cowbit School Choir
Songs of Summer
Wednesday 7th July Friday 9th July
Thursday 8th July
High Street,Lincoln
High Street,Lincoln
Castle Hill,Lincoln
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Getting in touchLincoln Business Improvement Group T 01522 545 233events@lincolnbig.co.ukwww.lincolnbig.co.uk
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New for 2010 is a programme of events just for you. We are beaming down to Lincoln one of the finest new bands around, not to mention top comedians! There is also the chance to make your own music and manga comics.
Stand-Up and Beam!Danny McLoughlin / Chris Ramsey / Matt Forde The Collection, LN2 1LP / 7pm – 9pmTickets: £4 in advance / £5 on the door
Danny McLoughlin has sharp wit, top material, likeable persona and strong stage presence that has seen him become a much sought after act in his short time as a stand up. A finalist in the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2008, he went on to perform as part of the prestigious Big Value Comedy Show during Edinburgh Festival 2009.
Chris Ramsey was recently seen on Russell Howard’s Good News Show on BBC3 and has supported Lee Mack, Russell Howard and Russell Kane. He’s also about to be tour support on the forthcoming Al Murray UK Tour. Watch out!
Matt Forde has a quick wit and an infectious laugh. He is currently performing stand up on The UK circuit and had a regular weekly host on thw Jon Richardson Show on BBC 6 Music. Matt did his first comedy gig aged 16 and he regularly hosts his own show in Edinburgh. He is a regular guest on Radio 5Live with Richard Bacon and can be heard on TalkSport. (AGE 13 PLUS)
High Street,Lincoln
Castle Hill,Lincoln
Summer Beamival Friday 2nd July
Lincoln Children & Young People’s Festival - Summer 2010 Programme beam ! 2010
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General Fiasco Plus Full Tank + SupportLincoln Drill Hall, LN2 1EY / 6.30pm – 10pm Tickets: £5 in advance / £6 at the door
General Fiasco is an indie rock group from Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. Since their formation in 2007, they have toured with Fighting With Wire, The Wombats, One Night Only, The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy and are currently on tour with Kids In Glass Houses. They recently released their debut album, Buildings.
The band was invited to play at the 2008 Reading & Leeds festivals as part of the BBC Introducing line-up. Their appearance was picked by NME as one of “the ten hopes for the near future.” Since then they have been part of the BBC Introducing line-up at the Electric Proms in October 2008. Their single Rebel Get By received plays from Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, Colin Murray, Huw Stephens, John Kennedy, Jenny Huston and Sara Cox and was playlisted at Xfm. On 1 March 2009 they supported Snow Patrol at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. General Fiasco will be supported by Full Tank and another local band. (AGE 13 PLUS)
Sunday 4th July
We seriously advise you to book early for this event
Lincoln Children & Young People’s Festival - Summer 2010 Programme beam ! 2010
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How To Write MangaAl Davison4.30pm – 6.30pm / Lincoln Drill Hall, LN2 1LPTicket: £3 in advance / £4 on the door
Al Davison is an cartoonist who was born with spina bifida - doctors thought he would never walk - and his highly-acclaimed graphic novel The Spiral Cage chronicled growing up and struggling to be accepted as a whole person. Despite his disability he’s studied martial arts for 30 years, he is a celebrated cartoonist and runs a comics shop in Coventry called The Astral Gypsy. Al has been working on DC Comics’ Dr Who for the past two years. Today he explains the intricacies of writing and drawing manga.
“The Spiral Cage is an important addition to the ranks of comic books that strive to break out of the conventions of the genre”. Alan Moore
(AGE 13 PLUS)
Music Technology – Getting StartedShirley Novak4.30pm – 6.30pm / Lincoln Drill Hall, LN2 1LPTicket: £3 in advance / £4 on the door
Fed up of listening to DJs and Producers online or on the radio knowing you can do better? Then maybe it’s time to make your own music. Shirley Novak is at the top of her game. Shirley has been making music for a long time and will show you how to effectively use various software packages such as Apple Logic 8/9 and Pro Tools LE 8.
This two-hour session will give you a basic idea of what it takes to make your own music. By the end of the session you will know what is expected of you should you want to take it to the next level.
Monday 5th July
Thursday 8th July
Sunday 4th July
Lincoln Children & Young People’s Festival - Summer 2010 Programme beam ! 2010
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Summer Events - The BeachCome and join us a the beachwithout having to drive anywhere!
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16th August to 5th September
Lincoln by the sea...
Take a trip to the seaside in the heart of Lincoln! City Square will be transformed into a beach so bring along your bucket and spade and get making those sandcastles!
Even better, take advantage of the fabulous travel discounts from Skegness offered by S tagecoach.
HALF PRICE Travel
VoucherFind your HALF PRICE travelvoucher to Lincoln’s beach
on the last page of this brochure
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Laser football
30th July to 14th August
City Square activities
Lincoln city centre isbursting at the seams this summer. So whether you need a break from the shopping or looking to do something with the family, head this way!
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Lincoln City Football Club Laser football
Lincolnshire
Road Safety
Partnership
Demonstrations
Royal Air Force Climbing wall, face painting & lots more
Fun inthe sun
10th – 12th August
Music, circus skills,
dance and a
talent show
East Midlands Ambulance
Service NHS TrustFun day
Home-
S tart
Craft activites
day for all
GO Karting
Throughout the
programme
Activities daily 10am to 4pm. Times may vary. Please visit www.lincolnBIG.co.uk for full programme.
Lincoln’s got talent?
16th August to 5th September
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HALF PRICE FAMILY DAY OUT TICKETOffer valid between 16th August to 5th September 2010. Family ticket can only be purchased with a voucher on buses that start their journey in Chapel St Leonards, Ingoldmells, Butlins, Winthorpe and Skegness. Each voucher entitles the holder to a half price Family Day Out Ticket, normal price £16.50 - offer price £8.50. The Family Day Out Ticket is valid for unlimited travel from Skegness on Stagecoach buses on the day of issue for up to two adults and three children only. Terms and conditions apply.
Visit Lincoln by the sea...
Simply cut out the voucher above,present it to one of our Stagecoachbus drivers and receive a HALFPRICE family ticket to the beachin the heart of Lincoln!
beam ! 2010 FestivalDevised and managed bycultural solutionsdavid@culturalsolutions.co.uk
Festival DirectorsDavid Lambert | Leanne Taylor
Getting in touchLincoln Business Improvement Group
T 01522 545 233events@lincolnbig.co.ukwww.lincolnbig.co.uk
beam! box office01522) 873894
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