Festival of music, dance and theatre for all ages

7th - 10th July Coming to from around the world this July, a festival of music, dance and theatre for all ages. With a packed programme of live performances and interactive workshops to suit all age groups. Colston Hall Step Afrika! Washington, USA Percussive dance performance that uses kicks, stomps, claps and chants to create Gumboot and Zulu dance styles.

AchÉ Brasil Brazil Afro-Brazilian performance that combines exhilarating acrobatics, dance and martial arts with highly charged dance-music rhythms.

Mayhem Poets New York, USA Slam Poetry with a difference. “The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert.” Tobacco Factory The Man Who Planted Trees Puppet State Theatre – Scotland Captivating adaptation of Jean Giono’s award winning, environmental cult classic.

The Light Garden Rachel Davies – UK Enchanting performance and innovative cinematic camping experience(!) for young children and their families.

Mayhem Poets – see Colston Hall The Queen of Colours Les Voisins – France Live music, live painting, shadow puppetry and live video. So special it’s been awarded international prizes for best children’s show.

Little Mysteries Teatro Kismet – Italy Entrancing and beautiful theatre using song, chants, mime and movement, to take children through a series of short, magical scenes.

www.worldstagefestival.com Related workshops in: Spoken Word, Capoeira, Movement & Music, Step Dance, Puppet Making, Storytelling and Drumming. the man who planted trees scotland

Step Afrika! Washington USA The light garden Uk

Queen of Colours France Aché Brasil brazil

The mayhem poets new york, usa Little Mysteries italy Bookings: 0117 924 9976 Anchor square Loads of lovely FREE entertainment will be on offer in Anchor Square from Friday to Sunday; performances from Bristol’s world class Cirque Bijou as well as sneak previews from our international acts! Keep an eye out for festival chalk boards in the square. World Stage presents the first three days of preview performances for the Bristol Old Vic’s summer production, ‘Treasure Island’.

Special extended evening performances will be taking place in Colston Hall and Tobacco Factory. Including our fantastic Gala evening featuring Step Afrika! Aché Brasil and The Mayhem Poets! Check out the website for more information: www.worldstagefestival.com Cirque Bijou UK

VENUES 1 Colston Hall 4 The Island Clifton 1 4 2 Arnolfini 5 Bristol Old Vic

P d a a rk o R 3 Tobacco Factory 6 Anchor square S Brandon t r re e o Hill t h c n 5 Theatre A 7 The Brewery

H otw 6 ells 2 R oad Hotwells Millennium Square Price information oad rland R Cumbe on Road Coronati ● £4.00 Workshop t e e tr S Southville t d s £6.50 Daytime Performance a a ● o 3 R E 7 h g alei R ● £8.00 Evening Performance

Victoria No Ashton Gate rth Street Park ● £20.00 Gala Performance

Discounts ● £9.00 Combined Workshop and Daytime Performance ● £20.00 Family ticket - 4 people – any combination of adults and children for daytime performances only. ● £30.00 Festival Pass - 4 daytime performances and 1 evening performance (excluding Gala) Limited availability, book early to avoid disappointment! Only available via Bristol Tourist Information Centre. Subsidised school travel available. Call for more information. Please note: Combined and Family tickets can only be purchased for shows running in same venue and for shows and related workshop. Booking To book online go to: www.worldstagefestival.com or book directly through each venue. For telephone bookings call on +44 (0)1179 249 976. Please note: Workshop places are limited and sold on a first come first served basis. world stage festival @worldstagefest