Newcastle Circus Arts: Shy Bairns Get Nowt

Sunday 11th August 2024
St Thomas Gardens, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7PN

“Shy Bairns Get Nowt” is a show from Newcastle Circus Arts, exploring what it means to be northern for young people today. It’s a celebration of youth, Newcastle and the importance of investing in young people, community and collective future. The show uses circus, theatre and music to deliver a high quality breath taking show performed by Newcastle’s ONLY youth circus. The show will comprise of aerial acrobatics, theatre ensemble, acrobatics, comedy and dance. The show will be a large spectacle for all audiences and leave viewers feeling proud, empowered and inspired. “Shy Bairns Get Nowt” translates to shy children get nothing, it’s a story of being heard and seen. It’s a chance for young people to share their own experiences of what it means to live in Newcastle and how incredible the city is.

£FREE (Walk Up)
No concessions.

11am - 5pm Circus Skills Workshops
3pm-4pm Performance

The venue and festival site are wheelchair and pushchair accessible.