beam! Children and Young People's Festival 2010

Lincoln Children and Young People’s Festival Summer 2010 Programme of Events

2nd July to 5th September 2010

beam ! 2010 festival

From Friday 2nd July and throughout the following week there will be theatre and puppet shows for the under 5s; showcase events for 31 Lincolnshire schools, not to mention stand up comedy for young people aged 13 and over, and the east Midlands’ debut of Irish band, General Fiasco! Following on from the launch weekend is a programme of events that runs through to early September.

Beam! is brought to you by the Lincoln Business Improvement Group, who are committed to offering visitors to Lincoln city centre great events and promotions; from artists and crafts markets tomusic festivals, not to forget the Winter Ice Rink! There’s just about something for the whole family all year round. Have a great time in Lincoln this summer!

Buy tickets from beam! box office (01522) 873894

Finally... a whole year since the last one... Beam! 2010 launches with a week of celebrations targeting the whole family! Look out for Beam ! 2010 on the streets of Lincoln City Centre.

Look out for funny people doing funny things !

the streets are alive

Over a 48 hour period the streets of Lincoln city centre come alive to a vibrant mix of street theatre, virtuoso performances, street dance, samba playing, storytelling, and the downright weird and wonderful.

the companies

Fairly Famous Family – Anyone for Tennis Wimbledon comes to Lincoln with a pristine court, dead posh umpire and highly strung players looking to take on all comers. An hilarious but thrilling “one setter” will be played out live before an enraptured crowd with all the drama of Centre Court including slow motion replays, heated line calls and live commentary.

Feet First Entertainment Ady Lee will be on the streets clowning, juggling and much more.

Inner StateThe Duchess of Wormwood, accompanied by Raddle the Jester, will be scouring the City on their Hobby Horse to collect jokes to keep Pen Dragon amused. Storytelling, loud mouthed puppetsand comic capers!

BG Touring The GranniesGrumpy Granny, Amazed by Everything Granny, Cheeky Granny and Anything Goes Granny, are all trying to escape from their... ‘I care about caring INIT’ carer Roxy who takes them out into Lincoln town for the day!

Lincoln Children & Young People’s Festival - Summer 2010 Programme beam ! 2010

The GranniesAnyone for tennis

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S treet Theatre 10am -3pm –Friday 2nd July and Saturday 3rd July

Bell and Bullock No Flies On Uzzz and Pirates, Parrots, Sirens and Seahorses Aristotle and Felicity Bluebottle, two charming and cultured flies, will be buzzing around Lincoln. Experience the world through the eyes of a fly and watch their fascinating mating dance. Be prepared to share your snacks or swat them before they swat you!Also… don’t miss the Pirates, Parrots, Sirens and Seahorses. The Captain rides a giant parrot in a quest for romance and birdseed, whilst the gorgeous mermaid, in her seahorse drawn chariot, flirts with passing handsome sailors.

Streetz Ahead Streetz Ahead Theatre Artz will show performances in Musical Theatre & Street Dance. Children aged 6 - 15 years will show some of the work they create within their weekly performing arts classes, whilst the teenage and adult dance groups perform street dance medleys.

Lilac Dance Theatre Lilac Theatre Dance is a selectively small Academy for exceptionally talented young dancers with a passion to perform. Lilac Dance will be presenting a small showcase of freestyle/jazz dance pieces set to popular music.

BG Touring The ChefsComedy street theatre involving juggling, stage fighting, lots of humour and a ‘La Demonstration’, that goes terribly wrong! We have Sleazy Chef, Head Chef, Mr. Muscle Chef and last but not least Dopey Chef - be sure to watch out for themJamie and Nigella will not be present.

BG Touring The Red Sparrows Welcome aboard flight…1 with the infamous cabin crew known as the Red Sparrows. Learn all about cabin safety and be regaled with songs and comedy. If anything can go wrong you can bet it will happen here. Then, when the entertainment system breaks down the sparrows must ‘improvise’ to keep their passengers happy…Not to be out done, look out for The Red Arrows doing the real thing over the streets of Lincoln this summer.

BG Touring SambaThe Samba Band is energetic, hyperactive, loud and fun, sure to put a smile on your face! The music they make will be sure to get your body moving and feet tapping.

Joy Pitt StorytellerJoy is an enchanting storyteller. She will be offering a variety of Folk, Fairy and Wonder tales from around the world. Come and enjoy the ancient art of Storytelling.

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Time

11am

12noon

12.30pm

1pm

1.30pm

2pm

2.30pm

Castle Hill

The Grannies

Feet First

Feet First

High Street

Inner State

Feet First

The Chefs

Samba

Inner State

Samba

Red Sparrows

City Square

The Chefs

Grannies

Fairly Famous Family

Red Sparrow



St Marks

Feet First

Red Sparrows

The Chefs

Inner State

The Grannies

Time

11am

12noon

12.30pm

1pm

1.30pm

2pm

2.30pm

Castle Hill

Red Sparrows

Bell and Bullock

High Street

Lilac Theatre Dance

Streetz Ahead

Red Sparrows

City Square

Face painter all day

Tales from the Heartwood

Lilac Theatre Dance

Bell and Bullock



St Marks

Bell and Bullock

Streetz Ahead

Red Sparrows

the streets are alive programme

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Friday 2nd July

Saturday 3rd July

The Seahorses

The chefs

Aristotle & Felicity

Bluebottle


All performances are free

All performances are free

Theatre for Children

This year Beam! 2010 is offering two performances for young people and their families at the Collection Museum. We are very pleased to welcome Lempen Puppet Company back to Lincoln, and to host Tell Tale Hearts Theatre Company with their new show ‘From Here to There’, a piece which is a perfect introduction to the magic of the theatre for 18months to 4 years.

Ugly BeautyLempen Puppet Company, 1 pm,The Collection. Tickets £3 each

Lempen Puppet Company returns to Lincoln with their new show Ugly Beauty. In the Kingdom of Rumours lives an unhappy princess. Princess Suzanna the Beautiful. But why is she so sad? And what in the world will make her happy? Only Melodius, the unusual musician, has the gift to unlock the truth behind the golden mask.

A theatrical performance using acting, puppets, shadows and music for everyone from 5 to 10 years young.

From Here to ThereTell Tale Hearts Theatre, 1pm, The Collection. Tickets £3

A show that’s all about ‘building’ bridges! That’s full of the joy of building and knocking down, climbing over and crawling under, of hiding, of surprising and peek-a-boo!A show to make you smile! A smile is a bridge from ear to ear!Using gentle percussive music, objects and the world of the imagination, two quite independent individuals discover ways to find and reach each other.

For children aged from 18 months - 4 years. Please note tickets are limited for this production to ensure an intimate settingcan be created.


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Saturday 3rd July

Thursday 8th July


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The BIG Schools Programme

Come support the 31 Lincolnshire Schools who travel from all over the county to perform for you from 5th –9th July. Now in its 6th year, the Schools Programme is much loved by both Lincoln’s residents and city centre shop-owners and provides a unique platform for Lincolnshire’s young talent.

High Street,Lincoln

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Time

10.00

10.30

11.00

11.30

11.45

12.00

1.00

School

Welbourn CE Primary

Millfield Primary

Ruskington Chestnut

Hogsthorpe Primary

Gosberton House

Bardney CE Primary

St Peter in Eastgate

Performance Title

Around the world with 68 children

Animal Antics

A Musical Celebration

The Seaside

ASD Students Sing & Dance

Dancing Around the World

St Peter’s Pirates

Time

10.00

10.30

11.00

11.30

12.00

1.00

School

Ellison Boulters Primary

Potterhanworth Primary

Chad Varah Primary

Middle Rasen Primary

Corringham Primary

William Alvey School

Performance Title

Musical Extracts from “Olivia”

We are One

What does it take to build a world

Singing for fun

Corringham School Choir

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Monday 5th July

Saturday 3rd July

Thursday 8th July

Tuesday 6th July


Time

10.00

10.30

11.00

11.30

12.00

1.00

School

Westgate Junior School

Mount St. Infant & Nursery

Sir Francis Hill

St Helena’s CE Primary

Grasby All Saints Primary

Tealby Primary School

Performance Title

The Big Sing

Mount Street Medley

Cinderella Dance

Bully

Follow the Band

Musical Pot-Pourri

Time

10.00

10.30

11.00

11.30

12.00

1.00

School

Swinderby Primary

St Botolph’s Primary

St Botolph’s Primary

St Christopher’s Lincoln

Ellison Boulters Primary

West Grantham Schools

Performance Title

Talents from Swinderby

St Botolph’s Choir

Music Madness

Musical Magic

The Ellison Boulters School Choir

A World of Dance

Time

10.00

10.30

11.00

11.30

12.00

1.00

School

Brant Broughton Primary

The Meadows Primary

Gedney Hill Primary

John Fielding School

Cowbit St Mary’s Primary

Donington Cowley Primary

Performance Title

Songs from the 60s

The Tulip Tudor Piece

My Fair Lady

Everybody Hurts, Man In The Mirror & Pirates

Cowbit School Choir

Songs of Summer

Wednesday 7th July Friday 9th July

Thursday 8th July

High Street,Lincoln

High Street,Lincoln

Castle Hill,Lincoln

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Getting in touchLincoln Business Improvement Group T 01522 545 [email protected]


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New for 2010 is a programme of events just for you. We are beaming down to Lincoln one of the finest new bands around, not to mention top comedians! There is also the chance to make your own music and manga comics.

Stand-Up and Beam!Danny McLoughlin / Chris Ramsey / Matt Forde The Collection, LN2 1LP / 7pm – 9pmTickets: £4 in advance / £5 on the door

Danny McLoughlin has sharp wit, top material, likeable persona and strong stage presence that has seen him become a much sought after act in his short time as a stand up. A finalist in the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2008, he went on to perform as part of the prestigious Big Value Comedy Show during Edinburgh Festival 2009.

Chris Ramsey was recently seen on Russell Howard’s Good News Show on BBC3 and has supported Lee Mack, Russell Howard and Russell Kane. He’s also about to be tour support on the forthcoming Al Murray UK Tour. Watch out!

Matt Forde has a quick wit and an infectious laugh. He is currently performing stand up on The UK circuit and had a regular weekly host on thw Jon Richardson Show on BBC 6 Music. Matt did his first comedy gig aged 16 and he regularly hosts his own show in Edinburgh. He is a regular guest on Radio 5Live with Richard Bacon and can be heard on TalkSport. (AGE 13 PLUS)

High Street,Lincoln

Castle Hill,Lincoln

Summer Beamival Friday 2nd July



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General Fiasco Plus Full Tank + SupportLincoln Drill Hall, LN2 1EY / 6.30pm – 10pm Tickets: £5 in advance / £6 at the door

General Fiasco is an indie rock group from Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. Since their formation in 2007, they have toured with Fighting With Wire, The Wombats, One Night Only, The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy and are currently on tour with Kids In Glass Houses. They recently released their debut album, Buildings.

The band was invited to play at the 2008 Reading & Leeds festivals as part of the BBC Introducing line-up. Their appearance was picked by NME as one of “the ten hopes for the near future.” Since then they have been part of the BBC Introducing line-up at the Electric Proms in October 2008. Their single Rebel Get By received plays from Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, Colin Murray, Huw Stephens, John Kennedy, Jenny Huston and Sara Cox and was playlisted at Xfm. On 1 March 2009 they supported Snow Patrol at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. General Fiasco will be supported by Full Tank and another local band. (AGE 13 PLUS)

Sunday 4th July

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How To Write MangaAl Davison4.30pm – 6.30pm / Lincoln Drill Hall, LN2 1LPTicket: £3 in advance / £4 on the door

Al Davison is an cartoonist who was born with spina bifida - doctors thought he would never walk - and his highly-acclaimed graphic novel The Spiral Cage chronicled growing up and struggling to be accepted as a whole person. Despite his disability he’s studied martial arts for 30 years, he is a celebrated cartoonist and runs a comics shop in Coventry called The Astral Gypsy. Al has been working on DC Comics’ Dr Who for the past two years. Today he explains the intricacies of writing and drawing manga.

“The Spiral Cage is an important addition to the ranks of comic books that strive to break out of the conventions of the genre”. Alan Moore

(AGE 13 PLUS)

Music Technology – Getting StartedShirley Novak4.30pm – 6.30pm / Lincoln Drill Hall, LN2 1LPTicket: £3 in advance / £4 on the door

Fed up of listening to DJs and Producers online or on the radio knowing you can do better? Then maybe it’s time to make your own music. Shirley Novak is at the top of her game. Shirley has been making music for a long time and will show you how to effectively use various software packages such as Apple Logic 8/9 and Pro Tools LE 8.

This two-hour session will give you a basic idea of what it takes to make your own music. By the end of the session you will know what is expected of you should you want to take it to the next level.

Monday 5th July

Thursday 8th July

Sunday 4th July



Summer Events - The BeachCome and join us a the beachwithout having to drive anywhere!

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16th August to 5th September

Lincoln by the sea...

Take a trip to the seaside in the heart of Lincoln! City Square will be transformed into a beach so bring along your bucket and spade and get making those sandcastles!

Even better, take advantage of the fabulous travel discounts from Skegness offered by S tagecoach.

HALF PRICE Travel

VoucherFind your HALF PRICE travelvoucher to Lincoln’s beach

on the last page of this brochure


Laser football

30th July to 14th August

City Square activities

Lincoln city centre isbursting at the seams this summer. So whether you need a break from the shopping or looking to do something with the family, head this way!

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Lincoln City Football Club Laser football

Lincolnshire

Road Safety

Partnership

Demonstrations

Royal Air Force Climbing wall, face painting & lots more

Fun inthe sun

10th – 12th August

Music, circus skills,

dance and a

talent show

East Midlands Ambulance

Service NHS TrustFun day

Home-

S tart

Craft activites

day for all

GO Karting

Throughout the

programme

Activities daily 10am to 4pm. Times may vary. Please visit www.lincolnBIG.co.uk for full programme.

Lincoln’s got talent?

16th August to 5th September


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Open Air Theatre Advert v3.ai 1 03/06/2010 17:20

HALF PRICE FAMILY DAY OUT TICKETOffer valid between 16th August to 5th September 2010. Family ticket can only be purchased with a voucher on buses that start their journey in Chapel St Leonards, Ingoldmells, Butlins, Winthorpe and Skegness. Each voucher entitles the holder to a half price Family Day Out Ticket, normal price £16.50 - offer price £8.50. The Family Day Out Ticket is valid for unlimited travel from Skegness on Stagecoach buses on the day of issue for up to two adults and three children only. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit Lincoln by the sea...

Simply cut out the voucher above,present it to one of our Stagecoachbus drivers and receive a HALFPRICE family ticket to the beachin the heart of Lincoln!

beam ! 2010 FestivalDevised and managed bycultural [email protected]

Festival DirectorsDavid Lambert | Leanne Taylor

Getting in touchLincoln Business Improvement Group

T 01522 545 [email protected]

beam! box office01522) 873894

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