HELLO FRIENDS!
Wow, it’s our fifth Full Shebang and we’re delighted to be back with another festival bursting at its seams, living up to its name.
This year we’ve a wealth of talent from around the country but also local to home. Shebang Introducing features a line-up of performers from Mansfield and Ashfield, selected by local people.
There’s also circus, dance, theatre, immersive installations, music in many forms, dance for every vibe, and hand-on activities for all ages. In fact, there’s pretty much a bit of everything.
If you’re worried about fitting it all in, check out the handy suggested itinerary at the back. Whatever you choose to see and do, we hope you have a great Full Shebang.
The First Art Team
The Full Shebang is produced and presented by First Art, a local arts charity working with communities across Ashfield, Mansfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire to inspire more people to experience and shape cultural events and activities where they live.
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YOU’RE THE BEST
None of this would be possible without our funders and supporters – so a huge thank you goes out to them.
First Art and the Full Shebang Festival are part of Without Walls, a network of organisations bringing innovative outdoor arts to towns and cities across England. Find out more on withoutwalls.uk.com
First Art is a registered charity (no. 1193429) and a Creative People and Places Programme funded by Arts Council England.
First Art leads the First Art programme in partnership with Creswell Crags, Junction Arts, Active Partners Trust, and Bolsover Community and Voluntary Service. www.firstart.org.uk
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ACCESS
We want everyone to be able to enjoy The Full Shebang. Here’s what’s in place to make the festival as accessible as possible.
Access Ambassadors
Based at the Festival Info Point in Four Seasons Shopping Centre, on hand to make your visit easier.
Accessible Viewing Area
At performances in the Market Place and at Buttercross.
Quiet Zone
Located in the Mansfield Central Library, follow the signs or ask a steward to direct you.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Available to borrow from the Festival Info Point and Quiet Zone, both adult and child sizes available. Please note we’ve a limited number available at any one time.
D/deaf visitors
• All verbal main performances are BSL (British Sign Language) interpreted.
• A roving BSL interpreter is available.
• Live Captioning for some performances is delivered to mobile devices using the Difference Engine. Download the free app at bit.ly/DEInfo
• An induction loop is available at the Festival Info Point.
Easy Read Guides
Available for some performances and the Festival itself from thefullshebang.co.uk or at the Festival Info Point.
Blind and partially sighted visitors
• Live audio description is available for some shows. Check show listings or ask a steward for details. Headsets are available at the Festival Info Point.
• If you require assistance getting about the Festival, our Access Ambassadors can help or speak to a steward.
Festival Guide Alternative Formats
• The full programme is online at thefullshebang.co.uk
• A downloadable PDF is also available here.
• A digital version is available at issuu.com/firstart
• An Accessible Large Print version is available at the Festival Info Point.
Accessible Toilets & Changing Places
Available in Four Seasons Shopping Centre and at Mansfield Museum.
Please be aware, a fob is required to access the Changing Places facilities. Apply at bit.ly/ MansfieldChangingPlaces or call 01623 463073. If you don’t have a fob, please speak to a steward.
Access provisions for each show or activity are indicated on listings by these symbols.
Audio Described
BSL Interpreted
Easy Read Guide Available
Wheelchair
Accessible
For more details, scan here
SHEBANG INTRODUCING
by Various Artists
PERFORMANCES
Market Place
11am - 11.40am, 12.50pm - 1pm, 1.30pm - 2pm, 4pm - 5pm
MPT2S - A carnival troupe providing a vibrant, energising spectacle celebrating community spirit.
David Blazye - Singersongwriter, guitarist and trumpeter influenced by soul, jazz, bosa nova and classical.
Freya Jane - Freya’s voice belies her young age. Soft pop vibe but taking on some powerful songs.
Greed - Blending rock, indie, classical, and grunge influences in their original songs.
Introducing seven artists local to Mansfield and Ashfield, selected by local people. Ranging from singer-song writers to carnival.
Scan the QR code for more details.
AllR8Now - Formed at Brunts Academy 20 years ago, and now reunited, a three-piece band playing rock classics. Feel free to sing along.
Niks - New to the gigging scene, Niks sings acoustic covers of ballads, pop, rock, country & more.
Joshua Todd - Composer and performer with indie, NewWave, and classic influences. Collaborating with bassist Ellie Fairbairn, and brother Jack Todd.
TEABREAK
by Trigger
INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE
4
Buttercross 11.30am 1.30pm 3.30pm (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for ages 6+
Embark on this audio journey about tea whilst watching live dance and enjoying a fresh brew from the colourful tuk tuk.
Please note: limited seating and headsets available for this performance, provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Scan the QR code for more details.
THE GUY IN THE LUGGAGE RACK
by She Said Jump PERFORMANCE
Market Place 12pm 2pm (lasts 46 mins)
Suitable for ages 8+ 12pm only
Striking aerial acrobatics combine with physical comedy in this gentle show about grief, memory and flying luggage racks. Scan the QR code for more details.
FUSSY FOODIES: THE BATTLE OF THE PANS
by Just More Productions
INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE
1
Market Place 1pm 3.30pm (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for ages 5+ 1pm only
Tasty food, toe-tapping music and feel-good theatre together make a brilliant interactive family show, all from the back of a converted VW Beetle.
Scan QR code for more details.
Supported by
CLOUDSCAPES
by Gobbledegook Theatre
AUDIO INSTALLATION AND PERFORMANCE (DROP-IN)
8
Memorial Gardens
Suitable for ages 6+
12pm - 4pm (audio track lasts 27 mins)
On request
Relax on a giant beanbag and enjoy this part audio installation, part performance where the clouds take the main role.
Scan QR code for more details.
(assistance to transfer given, if requested)
SERVING SOUNDS
by Working Boys Club
INTERACTIVE SOUND INSTALLATION & PERFORMANCE
7
Queen Street (Stockwell Gate end) 12pm 2pm 4pm (lasts 45 mins) Suitable for all ages 2pm only On request
The bar that serves bass rather than beer. All is not what it seems; touch the objects to create a groove. Up to four people at one time.
Scan QR code for more details.
RAJASTHAN HERITAGE BRASS BAND
Fresh from Glastonbury ‘24, these guys will be playing everything from Rajasthani folk songs, Bollywood hits, and Bhangra beats to sci-fi, intergalactic funk and well-loved pop songs. Scan QR code for more details.
*This is a walkabout performance, starting at points specified, moving throughout the streets.
Image: © Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
SWAN IN LOVE
by Gary & Pel
INTERACTIVE WALKABOUT PERFORMANCE*
West Gate
11.30am (lasts 40 mins)
Buttercross 2.30pm (lasts 40 mins) West Gate 4pm (lasts 40 mins) Suitable for all
Gary & Pel will be inviting you to slow dance, snap some piccys and take a ’romantic ride’ on their giant Swan Pedalo.
Scan QR code for more details.
*This is a walkabout performance, starting at points specified, moving throughout the streets.
YOU’RE OUT OF THIS WORLD
by Lynnebec
Scan QR code for more details. Regent
(lasts 30 mins)
Mansfield, get ready to dance. Turning the town centre into a dancefloor, the Astro Groovers are here to get you moving out of this world.
Image: © Paul Stringer
PIE THROWING
by
Bureau of Silly Ideas
STREET-BASED INTERACTIVE (MESSY) FUN
Suitable for ages 5+ 6
Stockwell Gate 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Did you know pie throwing was the original Olym-pie-c sport? Get ready to take part in the messiest of sports.
Scan QR code for more details.
BLAST OFF!
by Thomas Daniel Byrne
Seasons
A walkabout miniature ‘crankie’ performance for two at a time in which a story of space travel, friendship and football playing aliens is revealed. Scan QR code for more details.
(runs 40 mins)
Each performance lasts 5 mins
*This is a walkabout performance, starting at points specified, moving throughout the streets.
T.H.R.E.A.T.
by Unanima WALKABOUT STREET THEATRE
2
West Gate 1pm 3pm (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Light-hearted comedy, taking on the risks that don’t actually exist for learning disabled people.
Developed by Unanima Theatre’s learning disabled and autistic artists.
Scan QR code for more details.
Commissioned by First Art, produced by Unanima with Bureau of Silly Ideas
LITTLE CREATIVES
part of the Inspire artist programme
Suitable for under 5s 5
Mansfield Central Library 11am – 3pm
Join some of the artists from Inspire’s Little Creatives programme for a range of fun, imaginative activities designed especially for little ones. And there might be a bit of mess!
Please note children must be accompanied and supervised at all times.
Scan QR code for more details.
RUBBISH PORTRAITS
by Lucie Sheridan CREATIVE ZONE
3
Four Seasons Shopping Centre 11am - 12pm 12.15pm - 2pm 2.15pm - 4pm 4.15pm - 5pm
Suitable for all ages (U14s must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
Live 3-minute portraits from Lucie’s pop-up ‘photo’ booth. Pssst…they’re not really rubbish. Scan QR code for more details.
MASK MAKING
by Brunts Academy x Dizzy Ink
CREATIVE ZONE
Suitable for ages 5+ (U14s must be accompanied by an adult at all times) 3
Four Seasons Shopping Centre 11am – 5pm
Make a super cool monster mask using all sorts of materials with the Brunts Academy Young Producers and Dizzy Ink. Scan QR code for more details.
Also find Face Painting in Four Seasons 11am - 5pm
Free family events during school holidays at Four Seasons Shopping Centre
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PLAN YOUR DAY
Make a note here of what shows and activities you want to see and do.
SCHEDULE
Access provisions for each show or activity areindicated on listings by these symbols.
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Easy Read Guide Available
Please note that all events listed on this page are Wheelchair Accessible
*This is a walkabout performance, starting at points specified, moving throughout the streets.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Want to see as much as you can but not sure how to fit it all in? Here’s a suggested itinerary to help you make the most of your day.
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band Walkabout starts from West Gate (p13)
Teabreak Buttercross (p8)
The Guy in the Luggage Rack Market Place (p9)
12.00 12.50
See some of the Shebang Introducing performances Market Place (p6-7)
Fussy Foodies Market Place (p10)
13.00
Get yourself a Rubbish Portrait
Four Seasons Shopping Centre (p22)
Stop by Serving Sounds to drop some tunes
Queen Street (Stockwell Gate end) (p12)
Tap your toes with You’re Out of this World
Starting at Four Seasons Shopping Centre (p15)
Cloudscapes Memorial Garden (p11)
Catch Swan in Love as it makes it way from West Gate (p14)
Enjoy a 5 min performance of Blast Off! (p18) Drop-in on the Pie Throwing (if you dare)
Stockwell Gate (p17)
WESTGATE CLUMBERSTREET
REGENT ST
QUAKERWAY
STOCKWELLGATE
MARKETPLACE
MARKET PLACE
QUEENSTREET
STATIONROAD MARKETST
QUEENSTREET
FESTIVAL MAP
TOOTHILL LANE
CHURCHSTREET
Market Place NG18 1HZ
West Gate NG18 1NH
Four Seasons Shopping Centre NG18 1SU
Buttercross NG18 1NH (next to Mansfield Library)
Mansfield Central Library NG18 1SU
Stockwell Gate NG18 1LE
Queen Street NG18 1JL
Memorial Garden (behind the Old Town Hall)
Regent Street NG18 1ST
Toilets Changing Places
First Aid
