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“One of the most exciting UK festivals for outdoor performance”The Guardian

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Derby Festé 2012 would like to say thank you to all of the people who will join us over the weekend with special thanks to our sponsors:

Cathedral QuarterGreat shops, lovely places to eat and drink, vibrant live performances, historical landmarks, stunning exhibits: Derby’s Cathedral Quarter has it all. With so much on offer you will be spoilt for choice. Don’t forget, Cathedral Quarter card holders can enjoy many offers from shops, cafés and restaurants in the area.www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk

St Peters QuarterThe St Peters Quarter is a one stop shop for everything that you need on the High Street – from the latest fashions to banking services; a meal out or to shop for something in the home – all within easy reach by foot, car or bus. www. stpetersquarter.co.uk

GEM106Gem 106 plays Great Music Variety for the Great East Midlands & are proud sponsors of Derby Festé 2012. You can listen to Gem 106 on FM & DAB Digital Radio, and on-line at www.gem106.co.uk

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Cover Image: Games Time. Photo: Kev Ryan

Book a Festé breakWith accommodation from as little as £20.12, restaurants and attractions in and around

Derby online atwww.visitderby.co.uk or call 01332 255802

Also a special thanks to Derby College and all the Derby Festé 2012 volunteers

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This will be followed by another first for Derby as Luc Amoros lights up Cathedral Green with a choreographed show set against an illuminated backdrop. The performance ends with a striking piece of art and eye-catching, explosive entertainment to kick-start an extended weekend of family fun. Advance tickets are on sale now at www.derbyfeste.com and prices start at just £4.00.

Friday’s entertainment starts with Luc Amoros’s final performance of Page Blanche and ends with the Festé Jive Party on the Market Place. Professional dancers will mix in amongst the crowds - so you can really let yourself go, or just enjoy from the side lines.

Saturday’s family fun sees the streets come alive with a fantastic selection of entertainers, including life sized Punch and Judy, Giant Seagulls, an interactive robot and a comedy show featuring one man and his six foot high balloon. On Saturday evening Darley Park hosts the fourth and final performance of Games Time - a free, dazzling outdoor dance spectacular set to a backdrop of large scale video projections, music and fireworks.

Support Derby Festé Derby Festé needs your support

to bring entertainment to our city.

Buy tickets to Luc Amoros on Thursday & Friday

available from the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800

or via www.derbyfeste.com

All other events are FREE

Welcome to Derby Festé 2012 Derby Festé 2012 kicks off on Thursday

20 September with the premiere of QUAD’s Derby Soap Opera - one of the world’s largest mass participation film projects.

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Derby Soap Opera: ROSAS, The AtticAssembly Rooms 19:00 (Doors open at 18:00, speeches at 18:30) Map Ref ROSAS: The Attic is the result of QUAD’s mass participation film project Derby Soap Opera involving over 15,000 Derby people directed by the international artist and Director of Photography Marinella Senatore. The people of Derby were invited to become the actors, singers and dancers, stage directors, costume designers, make-up artists and lighting technicians for Derby Soap Opera, created in QUAD between February and July 2012. The 40 minute film will tour as part of an international trilogy, screening in Berlin and Madrid after its premiere at Festé. The screening will take place in Derby Assembly Rooms, tickets are free (subject to availability), and available from QUAD Box Office.

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King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys

Derby Soap Opera: ROSAS: The Attic

Festé Jive Party: King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys Market Place21:15 - 23:00 Map Ref Join in the party atmosphere with King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, a jazz and swing institution who have been on the road for two decades playing across Europe, the USA and Russia. Their dazzling musicianship and riveting performances have firmly established them as the Kings of Swing. Also, keep an eye out for Ruzzit Buzzit and the Jumpin’ Jive Jitterbugs; who will be entertaining the crowds with their bouncing 40’s dance.

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Prepare to be amazed as remarkable, international performance artists Luc Amoros bring their incredible live evening show Page Blanche to Derby Festé.

Allow yourself to be caught up in this spellbinding event, as six daring painters, actors and musicians take to a huge scaffold canvas - using 300 kilos of paint and 360 square metres of plastic film to create, destroy and recreate a series of extraordinary works of art right before your eyes. This unique show fuses dramatic lighting, acrobatics, technology, live music and art to leave audiences feeling wowed.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available from www.derbyfeste.com or the Derby LIVE Box Officeby calling 01332 255800.

Luc Amoros: Page BlancheCathedral Green, Map Ref

Thursday & Friday 20:30 until 21:40

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Luc Amoros: Page Blanche

The Silk Mill Café bar will be open for drinks and snacks before the performance begins.

Support Derby Festé Derby Festé needs your support

to bring entertainment to our city.

Buy tickets to Luc Amoros on Thursday & Friday

available from the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800

or via www.derbyfeste.com

All other events are FREE

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QUAD: Big Scribble Map RefDraw your Festé magic moments on our Big Scribble canvases surrounding the QUAD Café Bar. Materials provided for scribblers of any age.

Artcore: Glory of the Games at Déda Map RefCreate scrap books, posters and more with the theme ‘Sports & Games.’ Anyone can join in the fun at Déda!

Independent Theatre Network: Theatre on the Run! Map Ref Join five vibrant Derby theatre companies on St Peters Street for an entertaining stroll through the St Peter’s Quarter and Cathedral Quarter. Who knows who you’ll bump into; from Alien Tourists to Will Shakespeare!

Greenbank Productions: Silent Movie Map RefAn exasperated film Director sets out to shoot a scene from his latest ‘Silent Movie’ with an incompetent crew and impromptu cast of “extras”. Will ‘world famous’ film director Hyram Hiccinbottom succeed - or will it all come tumbling down as Hollywood meets ‘Ollinwood.’

Bread and Butter Theatre: Sports Day Map Ref80’s PE Teachers Mr Stretch and Mr Armstrong are on a mission to get the nation fit using only their enthusiasm, a roving musical pommel horse and some PE kits rescued from the lost and found locker.

Bruce Airhead Map Ref The metamorphosis of man and a six-foot balloon choreographed to music whilst wearing brightly coloured lycra shorts. 30 minutes of original comedy with an explosive finish.

Ouch Entertainment: Yodel Map RefAbsurd comedy. Wolfgang Glochenspiel performs his world famous classical music on bicycle horns while riding on atwo-metre high unicycle. Listen to the beautiful melodies played by his orchestra of Bell Ringers. Yodelay-e-hooooooooo!

QUAD: Big Scribble

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Independent Theatre Network: Theatre on the Run!

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Derby Makers: Yarn Bombing Map Ref Derby Makers (based at the Silk Mill Museum) and local knitters have Yarn Bombed Cathedral Green. Look out for colourful displays of knitted, crocheted yarn that have been inspired by the bright colours from Games Time.

Silk Mill: The What If? MachineMap Ref‘What if?’ you could see Derby’s first ever giant chain reaction machine? Come and watch us build something quite extraordinary.

Safetycatch: Watch the Birdie! Map RefAn old-fashioned photographer from the silent movie era dresses volunteers for portraits in a paper moon. A mini darkroom magically develops prints & springs odd surprises... How will your portrait turn out?

Reckless Invention: Turbo Jonez & the Temple of Boom Map RefDressed head-to-toe in wet-look spandex, Turbo Jonez is on a quest to find the ultimate phat beat. Join him on a musical journey through the most dangerous and heinous tracks from the 90s, 80s, 70s, 60s, all the way back to Mozart!

Rampage Brass Band* Map RefReclaiming the street music of New Orleans, Rampage Brass Band enthral audiences with their youthful zest. Led by the effervescent Jeff Brown, this bunch of Derby-based musicians will enjoy themselves as much as you!

*Rampage Brass Band is the latest collaboration between Derby Jazz and The Music Hot House.

Splash Stage Map RefFesté presents an exciting line up of over 20 dancers, poets, puppets and musicians from across the county in a diverse showcase of performing arts. Check the Festé website and information boards on the day for the final line-up.

Splash StageSafetycatch: Watch the Birdie!Artcore: Glory of the Games at Déda

There’s more...

For performance times

and venues for all acts,

check out Page 11.

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Pif Paf: Submercycle* Map RefA Flight of Fancy Simulator, beautifully crafted and expertly piloted. Captain Calypso and Pearl take you on a watery journey in their cycle powered bathysphere to the depths of your imagination! Toes may get wet, sharks may get tickled.

Pif Paf: Flycycle*Map RefIs the journey the destination? Or is the destination the journey? All will be revealed when you and a lucky friend find the Flycycle and take the ride of your life! All ages welcome, journeys last 5 minutes, right of admission reserved, dress to impress.

Le Navet Bete: Extravaganza Map RefFed up with being misunderstood at home, this high energy troupe of clowns head off in search of fame and fortune. Little do they know - a stow-away is in their tour van!

Half Human Theatre: Albot the RobotMap RefAlbot was created in response to the Dickens bicentennial and inspired by HG Wells and Jules Verne. Albot is over two-metres tall, and with a unique transforming frame can change shape and stretch to over three-metres.

Swank: SputKnicker Sisters Map RefFollowing a twenty year absence, this Russian trio make their comeback. Gymnastic champions of the 1980s, The Sputknicker Sisters believe they are at the top of their game. Marvel at the muscle of Olga, be dazzled by the glitter of Tarty-ana and gasp at malnourished Marta.

Rannel: Fhlip Fhlop Map RefTake a bag full of classic comedy routines and update them for the hip-hop age. Life can be really boring when you’re a decorator with time on your hands and beats in your head. This crazy pair escape the monotony of their job by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox.

*Pif Paf are commissioned by The Sheffield Children’s Festival

Rannel: Fhlip Fhlop

Le Navet Bete: Extravaganza

Pif Paf: Flycycle

Half Human Theatre: Albot the Robot

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For performance times and venues for all acts, check out Page 11.

Big Rory & Co: Giant Seagulls Map RefThese cheeky sea birds have had people in a flap all over the world. Giant cheeky gulls with working beaks, they’ll rummage in bags and pockets, steal food, squabble amongst themselves and generally cause a fuss.

Musical Ruth Map RefA mobile piano driven by Sister Ruth, a madcap nun who can stop and entertain with comedy patter, hilarious dance moves, facial contortions, sound effects and unique renditions of all your favourite songs.

Icarus: Roo’d Map RefGiant bouncing kangaroos on powerskip stilts leaping up to one metre off the ground? A phenomenal sight with their crossover of outback machismo and inner city punk savvy.

Circo Rum Ba Ba: Pirates Map RefTwo scurvy pirates in a boat plunder and loot as they sail into the audience. They are hale and hearty and always ready to give the landlubbers a taste of the salt water!Honk Project: Trundlehonk

Map RefMeet the loveable Trundlehonk, a keen member of the local brass band, whose troublesome trolley and extremely wilful horn refuse to play along. With a bandstand packed full of live music and slapstick comedy, you won’t want to miss this.

Red Herring Productions:That’s the way to do it! * Map RefA life sized alternative of The Punch and Judy Show - returning as a vehicle for hilarious satire in our credit crunched world. Puppets, music and knockabout choreography abound as the infamous rebels take to the streets.

* ‘That’s the Way to do it!’ is produced by Time Won’t Wait and funded by Arts Council England. Photo: Chuck Douglas

Musical Ruth Big Rory & Co: Giant Seagulls

The Delegates: Circuit TrainingMap RefWith their own take on Olympic events including Paper Scissors Stone, Digital Hula-Hooping and many more, they firmly believe in ‘Yesterday’s Games Tomorrow’.

Artreach: Nanoplex Map RefA state-of-the-art moving image gallery housed within a tiny caravan.

Honk Project: Trundlehonk

Red Herring Productions: That’s the way to do it!

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Come and enjoy this spectacular large-scale event created by people from Derby working with leading UK artists. Over 100 local people of all ages and backgrounds have dedicated their spare time to bring you a breath-taking show of brilliant costume, dance, film, music and fireworks in Darley Park.

Games Time is a performance that depicts four opposing teams taking part in an extraordinary, imaginary game of chance, played out on a huge games board by kings, queens and mythical beasts, supported by their loyal foot soldiers.

With a backdrop of giant video projections and music, watch the teams submit to fate at each roll of the dice. Who will be victorious in the Games Time finale?

Games Time is funded by Legacy Trust UK, and is produced by Déda Producing.

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FREESaturday 20:30 until 21:30

Games Time is an outdoor performance, please wear suitable footwear.

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Festé at a glanceThursdayDerby Soap OperaROSAS: The Attic

Assembly Rooms 19:00 (Doors open 18:00)

Luc Amoros: Page Blanche

Cathedral Green 20:30 until 21:40

SaturdayQUAD: Big Scribble QUAD 10:00 until 16:00

Artcore: Glory of the Games at Déda

Déda 12:00 until 20:00

Splash Stage Market Place 12:00 until 18:00

Art Reach: Nanoplex Market Place 12:00 until 18:00

Independent Theatre Network: Theatre on the Run!

Start: St Peters Street,Costa Coffee

12:00 & 14:30 (45min)

Big Rory & Co: Giant Seagulls

Westfield Derby 12:15, 14:00 & 15:45 (40min)

Rannel: Fhlip Fhlop Market Place 12:15, 14:45 & 17:15 (30min)

Pif Paf: Flycycle St Peters Street 12:15, 14:00 & 15:45 (45min)

The Delegates: Circuit Training

Exchange Street 12:15, 14:00 & 15:30 (40min)

Pif Paf: Submercycle Market Place 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (45min)

Derby Makers: Yarn Bombing

Cathedral Green 13:00 until 18:00

Reckless Invention:Turbo Jonez and The Temple of Boom

Cathedral Green 13:00 & 15:00 (30min)

Red Herring Productions: That’s the way to do it!

Cathedral Green 13:00 & 15:00 (45min)

Silk Mill: The What If? Machine

Silk Mill, Cathedral Green

13:00 until 18:00

Rampage Brass Band: Derby Jazz with Music Hot House

Derby Cathedral(Outside)

13:00, 14:15 & 15:30 (30min)

Le Navet Bete: Extravaganza

Market Place 13:00 & 15:30 (45min)

Musical Ruth St James Street and Cornmarket

13:00, 14:15 & 15:30 (30min)

Icarus: Roo’d Westfield Derby 13:00 & 14:45 (45min)

Half Human Theatre:Albot the Robot

St Peters Street 13:15, 15:00 & 16:30 (30min)

Honk Project:Trundlehonk

Exchange Street 13:15, 15:00 & 16:15 (30min)

Circo Rum Ba Ba: Pirates Cornmarket 13:15, 14:30 & 15:45 (30 min)

Greenbank Productions:Silent Movie

Cathedral Green 13:15, 14:45 & 16:30 (45min)

Bread & Butter Theatre: Sports Day

Cathedral Green 13:30, 14:45 & 16:15 (30min)

Ouch Entertainment: Yodel

Cathedral Green 13:40 & 15:45 (30min)

Safetycatch: Watch the Birdie!

Derby Cathedral(Outside)

13:40, 14:50 &16:10 (30min)

Swank: SputKnicker Sisters Market Place 14:00 & 16:30 (30min)

Bruce Airhead Cathedral Green 14:20 & 16:30 (30min)

Games Time Darley Park 20:30 until 21:30

FridayLuc Amoros: Page Blanche

Cathedral Green 20:30 until 21:40

Festé Jive Party: KingPleasure & The Biscuit Boys

Market Place 21:15 until 23:00

Please Note: Performance times may be subject to change.

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