Dance, laugh and meet some very Curious Creatures at Canterbury Festival

The Family Festival Fun Continues…at Canterbury Festival where you can dance, laugh and meet some very curious creatures over the next few weeks

 

1. Curious Creatures and a very clever Orangutang
2. Trash Test Dummies deliver a truckload of comedy
3. Learn the secrets of Scotland’s most favourite shindig with our family-friendly Ceilidh
4. The Greatest Little Show on Earth comes to the Festival

 

Curious Creatures and a very clever Orangutang

Welcome to the Curious Creatures wildlife park

26 October | 2pm | The Festival Spiegeltent

World-renowned explorer and zoologist Jeremiah Johnson has his own wildlife park, but unfortunately, he is currently lost somewhere in the jungles of Africa, so he has handed the running of the park over to his inexperienced nephew Craig…

Expect to meet curious creatures of all shapes and sizes: from performing fleas, skateboarding snails and gymnastic gerbils to an irritable alligator, an overexcited elephant, and a very intelligent orang-utan!

[Suitable 5+]

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Trash Test Dummies deliver a truckload of comedy

Circus, comedy and binfuls of fun

28 October | 3pm | Festival Spiegeltent

This award-winning, side-splitting slapstick comedy routine takes the household wheelie bin to new heights, and delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!

These hot, new, highly skilled circus performers can trash talk with the best of them, showcasing a stunning array of jaw-dropping acrobatics, juggling and stunt work. Let these dexterous dummies lead you on a journey into their playful imagination, taking a fresh look at the humble household wheelie bin.

[Suitable 3+]

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Learn the secrets of Scotland’s most favourite shindig

Show us your moves!

29 October | 2pm | Festival Spiegeltent

Swing the Bridge will be supplying music from both sides of the Atlantic under the guidance of seasoned ceilidh caller and guitarist Martin Young. Add to the mix folk singer and mandolin player Pip Ives, with a dash of violinist Gemma Gayner and you will be ready to Strip the Willow! [Suitable 5+]

For more information visit Family Friendly Ceilidh

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The Greatest Little Show on Earth

Roll up, roll up!

4 November | 2pm | Festival Spiegeltent

Welcome to The Greatest Little Show on Earth. Juggling the likes of which you’ve never seen and very, very silly audience participation: this one-off circus extravaganza is curated especially for the Canterbury Festival.

Marvel as mouth juggler Rod Laver plays ping pong for one. Hold your breath as Alexandra Hoffman flies through the air with the greatest of ease. And be astounded by the tricks, illusions and comic mayhem of Neil Kelso. Whether you’re 3 or 103, this show promises hilarious, high-octane entertainment for all.

[Suitable 3+]

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For more information please visit Canterbury Festival