• A lively festival atmosphere packed with family fun, games and playful surprises.
• String and Strong; two curious visitors on a mission to learn how humans play.
• A joyful outdoor walkabout performance filled with physical comedy, movement and audience participation.
• Giant games, silly challenges and plenty of chances to join in.

Saturday

• 11.15am – Starts at Newcastle Civic Centre
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• 1pm – Starts at Great North Museum Steps
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• 2.45pm – Starts at Great North Museum Steps
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• 4pm – Starts at Newcastle Civic Centre
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Sunday

• 11.15am – Starts at Newcastle Civic Centre
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• 1pm – Starts at Great North Museum Steps
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• 2.45pm – Starts outside Northern Stage
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• 3.45pm – Starts at Newcastle Civic Centre
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• Performance duration: approximately 20 minutes.
• Performances take place as a walkabout experience.
• Most suited to children aged 4–8 and their families.
• Audiences are free to join in, watch from the sidelines or dip in and out as they wish.
• A friendly play facilitator will help children and families take part in the fun.
• String and Strong do not speak. The performance is highly visual and non-verbal.
• Wheelchair and pram accessible.

String and Strong is presented by Fully Booked Theatre, a fun-filled dance theatre company for children and families.

Choreographer and director: Jennifer Essex

Performers: Rosie Macari & Alicia Meehan

Costumes: Emily Spreadborough

Costume Assistant: Raquel Fernandez

For any questions or accessibility info about String and Strong or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk