Farmyard Fun
A bold and beautiful performance centred on two refugees living in the branches of a towering tree. But something is wrong... the tree is beginning to wilt... the faceless one is coming... can you help?
The Dog and Duck Show
Cardboardia
A chance to see sheep dogs showing off their natural instinct herding ducks - amusing, entertaining and enlightening!
All the way from Russia, Cardboardia will be creating an animal farm with animals, fences and tools - don't miss this amazing display made of cardboard!!
The Sheep Show
Jaivant Patel - Dandiya
A humorous live stage show about sheep and wool with nine breeds taking to the spotlight, each with their own story to tell. Don’t miss the ‘Sheep Show Shuffle’ See an – yes, dancing sheep! a
With dance students from RSA Academy, see a brand new performance incorporating Gujarati Dandiya and RaasGarba folk dance styles, performed to the uplifting beats of ‘Goriya Re Goriya’ from Bollywood blockbuster ‘Aiana’. Following the performance participate in a fun workshop.
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The Destroyers Celebrating their 10th year, Birmingham’s original MegaFolk favourites bring their unique brand of madcap energy and musical virtuosity to the Southside stage.
The Fabularium - Reynard the Fox Artizani - Farmer Giles Say ‘ooh arr’ to Farmer Giles leaning on his gate and giving out advice on any subject, from farming (about which he knows little) to philosophy (about which he knows less).
Birmingham Royal Ballet - La Fille mal gardée Birmingham Royal Ballet will dance the Chicken Dance from that sunniest of summer ballets, La Fille mal gardée. Enjoy watching the bossy cockerel strut his stuff in front of four sleepy chickens.
Best In Show
Gasp in amazement as this troupe of stunning acrobats from Tanzania perform their high impact, joyful show of acrobatics and dance. Set to lively African music, everyone will be on their feet clapping in time.
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Come and see pygmy goats, lambs, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens and donkeys! Pet the friendly animals at our mini farm.
Performances
Imagineer Productions - Operation Migration
The Black Eagles
Mini Farm
The beautiful and true story of one man’s extraordinary endeavour to teach a gaggle of orphaned geese to fly and to follow his ultra light aircraft to a successful migration. This heart warming story will be brought to life through a visual feast of puppetry, dance, and inventive design.
The Lions of Punjab This Midlands based Bhangra dance group know their Bhangra! With over 85 years of bhangra dancing experience collectively, their energy is unique. They have performed alongside some of Bhangra and Bollywood’s biggest artists such as Sukhshinder Shinda, Jazzy B, and Diljit Dosanjh.
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian From 7-10.30pm relive the fun of the festival into the night-time, where The Destroyers will bring their trademark, mapcap energy to The Arcadian – plus many others! 7pm The Lions of Punjab 8pm
The Black Eagles 8.30pm
Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company presents
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
The Mask Paraders
9.15pm
There’s something sniffy in the countryside... The Nosey Parkas are on the prowl again... hooters at the ready! Last year they created mayhem at the seaside, this year they have swapped their flip flops for wellies! You can never be sure what you will step in!
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band This exciting and colourful brass band celebrates the vibrant traditions, music and dance of Rajasthan – a glittering, hypnotic jewel in the barren deserts of India.
Hear the tale of Reynard the Fox - the woodlands’ most infamous scoundrel who prides himself on being the trickster of the forest. A new piece of engaging outdoor theatre for all ages using storytelling, puppetry, live music and all performed in a wooden cart!
Rogue Play - Taking Flight
Folk Dance Remixed - Step Hop House
Secret City Arts - A Country Fayre Picnic
Folk meets Hip-Hop in a quirky, colourful and energetic collision of dance and music. From maypole and clog dancing to breakin’ and streetdance, vibrant performers are joined by a live soundtrack of fiddle, banjo, percussion and beatboxing.
An interactive storytelling adventure inspired by traditional folk tales with a contemporary twist. Using a picnic basket brimming with Olde English stories, folk music, props and puppets, help our storytellers write the Secret Ballad of Southside Country.
Folk Dance Remixed 9.45pm
The Destroyers
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian
Highly Sprung - Roots
Two friends follow a bird across land and sea in this aerial theatre piece against an enchanting soundscape of word and music.
Be sure to bring your wellies we’re off to the Countryside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside