FAIRLY FAMOUS - THE TENNIS SHOW
(XX mins)
XX.00pm • X.00pm • X.XXpm

Rafael Nadal and Fred Perry live on court!! Wimbledon comes to FAF with a pristine court, dead posh umpire and highly strung players!

A hilarious but thrilling "one setter" is played out live before an enraptured crowd with all the drama of the real thing including slow motion replays, heated line calls, tantrums and live commentary. Luckily members of the audience help out, standing in for ball boys, physiotherapists and even royalty to award the prizes at the end. Expect the rules to be slightly bent!

DARRYL J CARRINGTON - OUT OF THE BOX
XX mins)
X.XXpm • X.XXpm (BSL)*

Prepare to be amazed and entertained with 'Out of the Box', a show that pushes the boundaries of traditional circus and takes audiences on a journey through a world of imagination and wonder.

In 'Out of the Box,' Darryl brings his unique style and vision to the stage, incorporating everything from traditional circus skills to modern technology to create a truly innovative and captivating performance!

GRANNY TURISMO - THE GRANNYS
XX.XXpm • X.XXpm •X.XXpm

Listen for the screech of burning rubber. No pavement is safe. Meet the first and only shopping trolley dance display team.

When Doris, Mary or Marge arrive on their souped-up shopping trolleys with their pumping tunes, everyone takes notice. Fantastic and unique, the Grannies are loud and a force to be reckoned with. You have been warned!

CIRCO RUM BAA BAA - ANCIENT OLYMPIADS
(Throughout the day)

It is 328 BC. Leonides of Rhodes stretches and postures with his solid stone discus. He is warming up for the competition and keeping a watchful eye on Hermogenes of Xanthus who lunges and flexes with his javelin. Both are keen to list their previous Olympic triumphs as they interact with their adoring crowds in Ancient Greek and pay homage to their god Zeus!

BUREAU OF SILLY IDEAS - SHIRT OR SQUIRT
(Throughout the day)

The winner gets a shirt, the loser gets a squirt! Do you know how much blood, sweat and tears it takes to power a water pump?

NO.... Not to worry, SHIRT OR SQUIRT will show you. Be the first to pedal push your way to victory. Make enough electricity to power your pump and you’ll empty the chamber over your opponent!

THE ARTBOX
(All day)

Pick up those pens and colour in a giant mural full of wonders! The Art Box is a giant collaborative colouring challenge ideal for kids of all ages!

A festival favourite!

UNBOSI - MARBLE AWARENESS
(All day)

The marble awareness roadshow comes to Brightlingsea to introduce people to the United Nations Board of Significant Inspiration.

UNBOSI Marbleologists travel around the country to introduce the public to the study of Marbleology and what UNBOSI does.

UNBOSI has an objective to ensure that inspiration reaches everyone who is in need of it, particularly those who live far from Sites of Significant Inspiration. Learn how marbles are making the world a more inspiring place!

DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST - ELEVATEHER
(XX mins)
XX.XXam • X.XXpm

Revealing female struggles and strengths played out between three multi-height tightwire rigs.

Redefining traditional tightwire walking, this outdoor performance features an all-female cast who share their stories and experiences through circus, physical theatre and spoken word. Unapologetic joy, defiance, beauty and strength.

CASSON & FRIENDS - ARCADE MINI
(XX mins)
XX.XXpm • X.XXpm • X.XXpm

ARCADE Mini by Casson & Friends is an interactive performance with dance ‘games’, that animate public spaces - encouraging playful participation to connect people of all ages with the childlike joy of play - and each other!

The games are elegantly played and facilitated by our friendly team of highly skilled performers. Half of the games are WATCH US (mesmerising & fun to watch), and the other half are JOIN US (inviting gentle playful participation). The show has a fun and bouncy electronic soundtrack and is suitable for all ages!

BUREAU OF SILLY IDEAS - MENAGERIE MACHINES
XX.XXam

Even street furniture have feelings!

Say hello to Barry, the Portaloo. A disco dancing portaloo!

Sid and Nancy, the water squirting, horn honking wheelie bins!

John, the talkative roadcone!

Gladys and Annabel, the Flower pots!

WORKING BOYS CLUB - WELLBEING WELLS
(Throughout the day)

Step up to the Wellbeing Wells, where tradition meets innovation, and connection is just a wish away!

At the Wellbeing Well your voice is transformed and digitally carried - choose from a variety of fun effects to make your conversations with a stranger at the opposite well even more joyful. Whether it’s a soothing tone or a playful distortion, each interaction becomes a light-hearted and uplifting experience.

TREEFELLAS
(Throughout the day)

A hilarious, interactive comedy walkabout about a tree family looking for somewhere to settle down. As the forests are getting smaller and smaller the tree family decide to live with the humans.

Causing gentle chaos by putting down roots in the wrong place, telling stories about their ancient lives, playing games with the humans and bringing nature’s beauty to town!

JELLY ROLLER - PRAMDEMONIUM
(Throughout the day)

The Jelly Rollers’ pramdemonium presents a mellifluous musical meander along harmonies lost highways. A perambulating pavement orchestra, which pushes back the bounderies of human powered music.

A completely self propelled display of diverse musical cunning, bringing the glorious glint of faded grandeur to any occasion.

A demonstration of a marvellous musical engine of distinction, from this unique musical excursionist!

FAMILY FLAG MAKING WORKSHOPS
(All day)

Create a colourful flag, for your family and friends, full of all the things you love! And then see it hung at the festival, before getting to take it home at the end of the day.

This workshop is a continuation of workshops attended by the local people of Brightlingsea, prior to the festival, so there should be lots of beautiful flags on show for everyone to see!

Everything else at the festival:

There’ll be plenty to see and do, including a circus skills and games area (always popular) with plate spinning, stilt walking and hula hooping for starters.

Angenita Teekens will be here to help you make colorful masks you can wear around the festival.

There will be a quiet space for visitors to catch their breath and return to a zen like state and community stalls to peruse.

There’ll also be bubbles galore, floating throughout the festival, courtesy of Grethem Jensen. We bet you can’t catch them all!

You’ll also find ice cream, tea and coffee, food stalls and a bake sale!

So what ever you get up to at FAF, we hope you have a fantastically silly time!