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Fri 9 – Sun 11 May 2014

Doncaster’s alive with local talent

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Catch street entertainers, bands and choirs in Frenchgate, Printing Office Street (T J Hughes), Waterdale and Sir Nigel Gresley Square (in front of Cast). And don’t forget to check out what’s also happening as part of the DNweekeND at Doncaster Museum, The Point, Central Library, Lakeside Village, Mexborough Market, Bentley MyPlace, Woodfield Park and Dunsville Community Centre.

You’ll find a handy guide to events in this booklet – and if in doubt, ask one of our friendly event stewards who are on hand at performance sites.

DNweekeND is part of Right Up Our Street – all about making more arts and cultural activities happen for and with local people across Doncaster Borough. If you’d like to find out more about what’s on offer, or to let us know what you think of the DNweekeND, why not fill out a postcard (available from weekend venues) or check out our website: rightupourstreet.org.uk

Andrew Loretto Creative Producer, Right Up Our Street

I hope that you’ll take some time out from your usual weekend shopping to engage with some of the fun and surprising sights, sounds and activities put on by local people in shop units in Waterdale and Frenchgate Centres.

Welcome to the

first ever DNweekeND!

DNweekeND performance

and workshop

timetable

Take your pick from a wide range of performances and workshops happening during the course of the weekend.

This timetable will help you choose. Details about all other activities, please also see page 9

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SaturdayUkulele Orchestra: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Facedoodle facepainting: Frenchgate Centre

Wheatsheaf Singers: Frenchgate Centre

Beyond A Joke: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Vermuyden Concert Band: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

The Stars Band: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

The Brass Players: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Sharon Richards - Choir flashmob: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Breakin’ Convention: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Breakin’ Convention: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Beyond A Joke: Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Sharon Richards Choir Flashmob: Printing Office Street

Street Samba: Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Beyond A Joke: Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Pif-Paf Theatre

Creative dance sessions for children aged 0-5 and parents: 55-59 Clevelend Street

Pif-Paf Theatre: Flycycle & Submercycle: Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

Pif-Paf Theatre: Flycycle & Submercycle: Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

Pif-Paf Theatre: Flycycle & Submercycle: Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

Sharon Richards Choir Flashmob: Printing Office Street

Local live bands: Higher Rhythm Sine FM Broadcast Vehicle: Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

Vermuyden Concert Band

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10:30am

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1:00pm

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Black Cat Theatre: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Black Cat Theatre: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Simply Voices: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Rationale: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Beyond A Joke: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Beyond A Joke: Waterdale Shopping CentrePif-Paf Theatre

Flycycle: Waterdale Shopping Centre

ArtCar: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Yorkshire Life Aquatic and and Paint the Town: Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Pif-Paf Theatre Flycycle: Waterdale Shopping Centre

Pif-Paf Theatre Flycycle: Waterdale Shopping Centre

Wavelength Arts: Waterdale Shopping Centre

Doncaster Choral Society: Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Facedoodle facepainting: Frenchgate Centre

Cusworth Singers: Frenchgate Centre

Simply Voices: Frenchgate Centre

Rationale: Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Wavelength Arts: Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Beyond A Joke: Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Cusworth Singers:Small mixed voice choir performing 20th Century classics. Join them in the Frenchgate Centre.

Rationale Productions:Thrilling and accessible hip-hOp theatre and pop-up performance from this exciting South Yorkshire company.

Black Cat Theatre: Performance showcase of music and theatre from a local company that works with people of different abilities and backgrounds

RationaleCusworth Singers

ArtCar and Rationale: Lakeside Village

Beyond A Joke: Frenchgate (Clock Tower) & Frenchgate Centre

Times and locations were correct at time of printing.

Beyond A Joke

9YOUR 2014

DNweekeND Venues

The Point, Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery, Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Doncaster Central Library, Waterdale Shopping Centre, Printing Office Street (T J Hughes), Frenchgate Centre, Bentley MyPlace, Toll Bar Primary School, Dunsville Community Centre, Mexborough Market, Woodfield Park Balby, Lakeside Village Retail Outlet

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55-59 Cleveland Street

Waterdale Shopping Centre

CAST

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery

The point

Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

Frenchgate Centre

Doncaster Central Library

Sir Nigel Gresley Square

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The ArtCar – Unpacking a Potted History Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Lakeside Village Retail Outlet, Mexborough Market S64 9DG

Look out for the specially decorated red van hosting mobile ceramics workshops led by Adele Howitt & Sarah Villeneau.

Artfelt – Creative Social Enterprise 55-59 Cleveland Street

A pop-up craft café showcasing the creativity of local artists plus special creations to be made over the course of the weekend. Café refreshments courtesy of Bluebird.

The Aspirations Project - with Les Monaghan Frenchgate Centre

Parents: what did you want to be when you were your children’s age? Children: what do you want to be when you grow up? A photography project featuring local people’s aspirations for the future.

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BREAKIN’ CONVENTION Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Sadler’s Wells’ critically acclaimed international festival of hip-hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, hits Cast with jaw-dropping performances by companies from around the world and around the corner. Free activities on Saturday afternoon.

The Camera Obscura Waterdale Shopping Centre

See Doncaster turned upside down! Marvel at an age-old optical phenomenon, used by artists, scientists, astronomers and side-show charlatans. Created especially for the weekend by artist Nick Dawson.

Creative Art as Therapy Waterdale Shopping Centre

A showcase of work from The Mac Gallery, using art as a means of dealing with challenges in our daily lives and health.

Curiosity Creators – Light Boxes 55-59 Cleveland Street

Artist Ruth Pigott will lead a workshop and display specially-created Light Boxes in Cleveland Street (underneath the former cinema), brightening up a corner of Doncaster centre.

Beyond a Joke

Circus, street entertainment and daring dos from the Great Babu and Sir James Dangerous, out and about on the streets of Doncaster.

Black Cat Theatre Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Performance showcase of music and theatre from a local company that works with people of different abilities and backgrounds.

BENTLEY MYPLACE - ARTFUEL Bentley MyPlace DN5 0HU

An ordinary space in Bentley will be transformed, taking you into a different worlds based on dreams. Over the course of the weekend, the dreamscape will change with help from you... created by local artistic collective Artfuel.

The Brass Players Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Showcasing a range of brass music – from jazz to classics.

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Doncaster Naturalists’ Society Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery

A showcase of the heritage of Doncaster and its environs from prehistoric times to the present. Bring items for consultation with a Fossil Expert and see demonstrations from archaeologists. Doncaster Movie Makers will also be showing films from Doncaster over the past 50 years. A special DNweekeND event for Doncaster Museum.

Doncaster Makers Waterdale Shopping Centre

The Pi Shop – a demonstration of Raspberry Pi computers, an interactive human drum machine and an exhibition about other local technological wonders.

Doncaster Urban Growers Waterdale Shopping Centre

A ‘Crop Shop’ dedicated to the art of guerrilla gardening. Find out how gardening can happen in the most surprising areas in towns and cities and try out some of the edible plants!

The Cusworth Singers Frenchgate Centre

Small mixed voice choir performing 20th Century classics. Join them in the Frenchgate Centre.

Doncaster Choral Society Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

A mixed voice open workshop/performance, theme: Come and Sing Choral Favourites.

Doncaster College Community Project Frenchgate Centre

Have your portrait taken in a special Photography Studio in the Frenchgate Centre and be part of a growing exhibition celebrating Doncaster! Take away your photo as a special gift from the weekend.

Doncaster College Photography

Doncaster Central Library

Exhibition at Central Library revealing the history of Doncaster and the surrounding area through Luke Bagshaw’s photographic archive. Find out how you can get involved with this project about the history of our town.

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Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers Frenchgate Centre

Performance of light music by an all-female choir.

The Doncopolitan Magazine Launch Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Pick up your freshly printed Issue 1 of the Doncopolitan Magazine. Featuring the full spectrum of Doncaster’s arts, music, fashion, society, alternative and entertainment culture - everything from highbrow to coal-black underbelly, promoting local talent.

Dunsville Community Centre Dunsville DN7 4BX

A special showcase of performing arts, dance and crafts taking place at Dunsville Community Centre.

The Endless Doodle Frenchgate Centre

Take part in a special large-scale doodle on a shop hoarding in the Frenchgate Centre led by Wayne Sables and Charlotte Armitage.

Pif-Paf Theatre

Rationale

Beyond A Joke

Yorkshire Life Aquatic

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Making Sense Frenchgate Centre

A creative space for everyone to join in. Help create a tactile treasure hunt, make puppets to tour the town, build sculptures and share your stories.

Mobile Micro-Buildings – with Dan Jones

Visual artist Dan jones will be out and about during the weekend in town and at Bentley sharing ideas for a new mobile multi-use space/venue for Doncaster.

Paint the Town with Terry Chipp Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Free to enter public drawing and painting activity centred around Sir Nigel Gresley Square, building on ‘Sketch Mob’ and ‘Draw Doncaster Day’. Equipment provided.

Pif-Paf Flycycle Frenchgate (Clock Tower) Waterdale Shopping Centre

Come away with Pif-Paf on a journey of your wildest dreams, aboard the famous traveling machine, The Flycycle! Choose a traveling companion, find the Departure Lounge and we’ll take care of the rest. Fly up and away with Captain Bigshot, all ages are welcome. Together we’ll weave unforgettable stories.

Facedoodle Frenchgate Centre Bentley MyPlace DN5 0HU. See timetable

Funky face and body art with a difference. Come and get a radical new makeover in the Frenchgate Centre courtesy of local artist Vicky Richards.

HairStory Waterdale Shopping Centre

Workshops, activities, photos and performances based on your stories about hair! Come along and tell your HairStory to artists Lydia Cottrell and Adam Ekin.

Higher Rhythm – Sine FM Broadcast Vehicle Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

A showcase of up and coming local bands and musicians on Sine FM’s Outside Broadcast vehicle at Frenchgate Clock Tower.

Lyndsey Hunt – Creative Dance Sessions for Children aged 0-5 and Parents 55-59 Cleveland Street

Taster pre-school movement sessions for children aged 0-5 and their parents. Safe, welcoming and fun! Sessions are free and run at 1.00pm and 2.00pm on Saturday.

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Simply Voices Frenchgate Centre

An inclusive mixed voice choir of over 120 members from all age groups and walks of life. Performance with audience participation.

Spark Box – Made in the Future Waterdale Shopping Centre

Interactive digital art exhibition focussing the use of sound in art and the connections between touch and exploration. Experience a Sonic Cactus, Sonic Curtains and the Touch Plant amongst other things.

The Sound Store The Point (darts)

Create a soundscape using a huge variety of instruments and sound-making objects. A drop-in space at The Point which you can take part in or just listen.

The Stars Band Sir Nigel Gresley Square

Live music and DJ set – Under the Stars runs learning disability friendly nightclubs and music workshops in South Yorkshire.

Pif-Paf – The Submercycle Frenchgate (Clock Tower)

Cluster on the jetty with Captain Calypso and her assistant Pearl as they prepare you to take the plunge into the unknown depths of your imagination. Aboard the Submercycle you can peep through portholes and peer through the periscope to see deep-sea creatures… the north pole… disaster or treasure… or hear the rare song of the blue whale. Make sure you follow Captain’s instructions closely!

Rationale Productions

Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Lakeside Village. See timetable

Thrilling and accessible hip-hop theatre and pop-up performance from this exciting South Yorkshire company.

Sharon Richards Singing School Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Choir flashmobs and performances of new material by this diverse modern choir with an age range spanning 50 years!

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Street Samba Waterdale Shopping Centre

Drumming and mask-making workshops and performances with a carnival theme led by the Ash Hill Samba band.

Toll Bar Primary School Toll Bar Primary School DN5 0QR

Mural design celebrating the 100th anniversary of Toll Bar Primary School working with all generations and available to view for all passers-by on the A19 road.

Triangulate: An Exploration in Form – installation by Mike Hesp Waterdale Shopping Centre

Come and experience this multi-sensory, interactive installation in the heart of the Waterdale Centre.

Ukulele Orchestra Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Popular, lively music from young ukulele players.

Up-Cycle Balby Frenchgate Centre

Showcase of work made by the Balby Up-cycle group marking the official launch of the Field of Poppies project. Come and help decorate giant poppies as well as create knitted and crochet flowers that will become part of the library installation later this year.

URBAN Conceptz Theatre Waterdale Shopping Centre

Brand new thrilling live performances from this new South Yorkshire company, using the latest in digital technology, projection mapping and audio sculpture. Director Ryan Harston describes UCT as an “energetic, fresh, innovative company that will hopefully push the boundaries within the Movement and Theatre realm”. See them first in Doncaster!

Vermuyden Concert Band Sir Nigel Gresley Square (stage)

Youth concert band playing popular repertoire.

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Wavelength Arts Waterdale Shopping Centre Printing Office Street (T J Hughes)

Performances and workshops inspired by Mexico’s ‘Day of the Dead’ with live music and visual arts. Led by Janet Wood and Keith Angel and featuring the Quirky Choir.

The World’s Your Oyster Frenchgate Centre to Cast

Look out for the sculptural trail through Doncaster town centre of amazing Oysters – from Frenchgate Centre to Cast! Created by local young artist Philippa Armstrong.

Yorkshire Life Aquatic Sir Nigel Gresley Square

A dry-land synchronised swimming experience! Dance and musical performance installation in the Sir Nigel Gresley Square fountains! With chances to take part.

This event is kindly supported by

A big thank you to all our DNweekeND volunteers.

DONCASTER VOLUNTARY ARTS NETWORK

Right Up Our Street key partners

Proud to be part of Yorkshire Festival 2014, over 100 days of art and culture.

Right Up Our Street is led by a consortium of Doncaster arts organisations and supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England until 2016.

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