• A lively festival atmosphere packed with music, movement, and joyful chaos.
• A playful outdoor performance blending bird-inspired choreography, classic rave tunes, and interactive dancefloor fun.
• Performers bring birds to life through dance and physical theatre.
• Themes of freedom, self-expression, connection, and collective joy.
• At the end of the show, audiences of all ages are invited to join in.

• Performance duration: approximately 25 minutes.
• This is an outdoor event, so arriving early is recommended for the best viewing spot.
• Audiences are free to come and go; stay for five minutes or enjoy the full performance.
• Suitable for all ages.
• The performance is playful, inclusive, relaxed, and participatory.
• Audience participation is encouraged at the end of the show, but you’re equally welcome to just watch from the sidelines.
• Expect 90s music, high-energy movement, and feel-good festival vibes throughout.
• A downloadable Bird Rave guide will be available to help audiences with their “bird spotting”.

Bird Rave is a project by Miss High Leg Kick; Olivier Award winning live artist Francesca Baglione.

‘Bird Ravers’ include Rachel Porter, Susannah Hewlett, Steve Nice, Richard DeDomenici, Abi Cunliffe, Reggie Roberts, Luciana Hutt, and Miss High Leg Kick

Plumages by Darren Evans

For any questions or accessibility info about Bird Rave or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk