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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
An egg with big dreams and a wall that's getting way too tall; a joyful reimagining of Humpty Dumpty. Join Hum-T for a laugh-out-loud street dance adventure. Choose your crew, show off your best moves and help decide how this egg-cellent story ends.
About Once Upon A Wall
An egg, a wall, an epic fall…..
In the topsy-turvy world of Lost Sandwiches, Hum-T is determined to build the biggest wall ever seen. There’s just one problem… the taller it gets, the wobblier it becomes!
Choose your side and join one of two rival dance crews, the Super Stallions or the Royal Rebels. Learn some moves, help build the wall and cheer your team on as the story unfolds…..
This colourful family adventure is full of laughter, imagination and egg-straordinary surprises
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A lively festival atmosphere packed with family fun, music and laughter.
- A colourful outdoor adventure filled with street dance, storytelling and audience participation.
- Silly dance challenges, larger-than-life characters and plenty of chances to join in.
- A playful retelling of the Humpty Dumpty story with an unexpected twist.
- A happy, nostalgic 90s hip-hop soundtrack that will have children and grown-ups grooving along.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Performance duration: approximately 30 minutes.
- Performances take place as a sit-down theatre show.
- Best suited for children aged 5–9, families and egg-stra enthusiastic dance fans.
- Audiences are welcome to join in; cheer along or simply sit back and enjoy the show.
- The performance combines spoken English, street dance, movement and visual storytelling.
- Wheelchair and pram accessible.
- At least one performance will be BSL interpreted.
CREATIVE TEAM
Once Upon A Wall is presented by Fully Booked Theatre, a fun-filled dance theatre company for children and families.
Artistic Director / Choreographer / Performer: Jennifer Essex
Writer / Score and Sound Design / Technical Lead / Performer: Harry Man
Costumes, Set Design & Construction: Emily Spreadborough
Costume Assistant: Raquel Fernandez
For any questions or accessibility info about Once Upon A Wall or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk
NOVUM Festival 2026
7 – 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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