The line up
- Saturday 15 June
- Sunday 16 June
Performances are ongoing throughout the day along with several workshops taking place across the weekend.
All times are approximate and subject to change
- 10am - Beach clean
- 11.03am - No Time for Waste
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H&T Creative Dance
A dynamic, physically charged dance duet that vividly portrays the profound impact of plastic pollution on our environment. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating mechanical production of plastic, observe its rampant overuse, and uncover the poignant repercussions for the natural world. Crafted in collaboration with leading scientists from the International Marine Litter Unit at the University of Plymouth, this performance seamlessly merges art and science to convey the urgency of addressing plastic pollution.
- 11.30am - Out of the Deep Blue
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Meet Eko, a 13 metre tall giant puppet.
- 12.25pm - Everywhere's a Beach
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Hikapee Curcus Theatre
Everywhere’s a Beach is a performance, taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol. This dynamic show will leave you dancing. You’ll be swept away as this show embraces everything we love about the beach. The spinning parasol creates the perfect setting for their beach loving characters. Watch as their world collides with yours, as sophistication turns to chaos in this aerial circus performance.
- 1pm - Roaming theatre
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Hotch Potch Theatre and Vicky Bartlett
An array of colourful characters inspired by the sea will roam the beach on stilts. Be sure to stop Shipwreacked Pirate and Magical Sea Creature for a chat.
- 1.15pm - Out of the Deep Blue
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Meet Eko, a 13 metre tall giant puppet as he explores and performs.
- 2.05pm - Out of the Deep Blue Flashmob
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Join Out of the Deep Blue for their flash mob on the sand.
- 2.35pm - No Time for Waste
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H&T Creative Dance
A dynamic, physically charged dance duet that vividly portrays the profound impact of plastic pollution on our environment. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating mechanical production of plastic, observe its rampant overuse, and uncover the poignant repercussions for the natural world. Crafted in collaboration with leading scientists from the International Marine Litter Unit at the University of Plymouth, this performance seamlessly merges art and science to convey the urgency of addressing plastic pollution.
- 3.03pm - Roaming theatre
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Hotch Potch Theatre and Vicky Bartlett
An array of colourful characters inspired by the sea will roam the beach on stilts. Be sure to stop Shipwreacked Pirate and Magical Sea Creature for a chat.
- 3.20pm - Everywhere's a Beach
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Hikapee Curcus Theatre
Everywhere’s a Beach is a performance, taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol. This dynamic show will leave you dancing. You’ll be swept away as this show embraces everything we love about the beach. The spinning parasol creates the perfect setting for their beach loving characters. Watch as their world collides with yours, as sophistication turns to chaos in this aerial circus performance.
- 4pm - Out of the Deep Blue
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Meet Eko, a 13 metre tall giant puppet as he explores and performs.
- 5pm - Roaming theatre
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Hotch Potch Theatre and Vicky Bartlett
An array of colourful characters inspired by the sea will roam the beach on stilts. Be sure to stop Shipwreacked Pirate and Magical Sea Creature for a chat.
- 5pm - Silent Disco
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A Silent Disco on the beach. Come join hundreds of others and dance on the sand as the sun sets.
Performances are ongoing throughout the day along with several workshops taking place across the weekend.
All times are approximate and subject to change
- 11.05am - Jack
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Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance Company
More amazing dance from Cornwall’s next generation of skilled young performers. Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance Company present dance piece Jack, inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk, with choreography by Rob Mennear and the company.
- 11.15am - Out of the Deep Blue
-
Meet Eko, a 13 metre tall giant puppet.
- 12.05am - No Time for Waste
-
H&T Creative Dance
A dynamic, physically charged dance duet that vividly portrays the profound impact of plastic pollution on our environment. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating mechanical production of plastic, observe its rampant overuse, and uncover the poignant repercussions for the natural world. Crafted in collaboration with leading scientists from the International Marine Litter Unit at the University of Plymouth, this performance seamlessly merges art and science to convey the urgency of addressing plastic pollution.
- 12.25pm - Roaming theatre
-
Hotch Potch Theatre and Vicky Bartlett
An array of colourful characters inspired by the sea will roam the beach on stilts. Be sure to stop Shipwreacked Pirate and Magical Sea Creature for a chat.
- 12.35pm - Everywhere's a Beach
-
Hikapee Curcus Theatre
Everywhere’s a Beach is a performance, taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol. This dynamic show will leave you dancing. You’ll be swept away as this show embraces everything we love about the beach. The spinning parasol creates the perfect setting for their beach loving characters. Watch as their world collides with yours, as sophistication turns to chaos in this aerial circus performance.
- 1.15pm - Out of the Deep Blue
-
Meet Eko, a 13 metre tall giant puppet as he explores and performs.
- 2.05pm - Out of the Deep Blue Flashmob
-
Join Out of the Deep Blue for their flash mob on the sand.
- 2.05pm - Roaming theatre
-
Hotch Potch Theatre and Vicky Bartlett
An array of colourful characters inspired by the sea will roam the beach on stilts. Be sure to stop Shipwreacked Pirate and Magical Sea Creature for a chat.
- 2.25am - Jack
-
Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance Company
More amazing dance from Cornwall’s next generation of skilled young performers. Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance Company present dance piece Jack, inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk, with choreography by Rob Mennear and the company.
- 2.35pm - No Time for Waste
-
H&T Creative Dance
A dynamic, physically charged dance duet that vividly portrays the profound impact of plastic pollution on our environment. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating mechanical production of plastic, observe its rampant overuse, and uncover the poignant repercussions for the natural world. Crafted in collaboration with leading scientists from the International Marine Litter Unit at the University of Plymouth, this performance seamlessly merges art and science to convey the urgency of addressing plastic pollution.
- 3.05pm - Everywhere's a Beach
-
Hikapee Curcus Theatre
Everywhere’s a Beach is a performance, taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol. This dynamic show will leave you dancing. You’ll be swept away as this show embraces everything we love about the beach. The spinning parasol creates the perfect setting for their beach loving characters. Watch as their world collides with yours, as sophistication turns to chaos in this aerial circus performance.
- 3.45pm - Out of the Deep Blue
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Meet Eko, a 13 metre tall giant puppet as he explores and performs.
- 4.30pm - City of Lights
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Join City of Light for the giant lobster parade.
- 4.30pm - Roaming theatre
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Hotch Potch Theatre and Vicky Bartlett
An array of colourful characters inspired by the sea will roam the beach on stilts. Be sure to stop Shipwreacked Pirate and Magical Sea Creature for a chat.
Workshops and spaces
A giant lobster made of willow, craft workshops and upcycled artwork.
Craft workshops
A weekend of crafting inspired by the sea run by the Blystra team
Giant lobster make & march
Meet the artists and create a community lantern to accompany and join the giant lobster procession with City of Light.
Chill out tent
Shallal inclusive arts charity will be hosting a peaceful drop in space throughout the weekend.
Upcycling workshops
Join Upcycle Kernow for traditional skills whilst learning about re-using rubbish.
Beach cleans and workshops
Come along and create mermaid tails with Beach Guardian using marine waste collected from local beaches.
Plastic recycling workshops
Learn how to create a range of items out of recycled plastic with One Blue Eye.
Beach School and creative workshops
A play zone with stories, hula hooping and beach toys with Kids' Zone, and a Beach School set up to learn practical skills like wood whittling.
Face painting
Local facepaint artist Justine will return to Arts on the Beach.
Performance workshops
Daily theatre and dance workshops led by a variety of performers from across the weekend.
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