THE SCORCHING heat didn’t stop the fun as Worcester hosted the first Festival of Play at the weekend.
The day-long festival will offered circus, aerial arts, gaming, dance, street games, drumming and visual arts and was presented by Scala, Worcester’s newest arts venue, currently under development in Angel Place.
Hannah Phillips, Chief Executive and Artistic Director said: “There was something for everyone to get involved in from playing games to messy play, from hands on workshops to quiet inclusive spaces and artworks.
“With music to listen to, families were introduced to the kind of creative fun you can expect from Scala once it opens”.
During the day, families were able to take part in the festival of play zones, which included the doing zone, making zone, play zone, gaming zone and the storytelling and eensory zone.
RoguePlay wowed the crowds with their impressive aerial and circus skills, and youngsters had a go at aerial hoops as well as enjoying performances by the professionals.
Eric Scutaro, a Venezuelan choreographer, dance performer and activist invited festival goers to try out Vogueing and Waacking and a flashmob from Dancefest brought bold moves, music and joy into unexpected spaces
Scala is proud to be part of Local Voices, Creative Choices: an ambitious two-year programme that will develop the cultural life of Worcester, with arts projects, festivals and new creative opportunities.
Eight city partners are coming together to help build The Arches, Angel Place and Scala as a thriving creative quarter; lead an extensive skills and development programme for students and emerging artists; and present six festival events in collaboration with the local community.
