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NOVUM Festival 2026 7 - 9 august 2026 Newcastle City Centre

String and Strong’s Great Big Gameathon

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 - 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

Date

Saturday 8 August & Sunday 9 August

Time

TBC

Location

Newcastle Civic Centre

Big games. Silly challenges. Endless fun. Join String and Strong as they take over #NOVUM26 family zone with a walkabout playful adventure full of laughter, movement and mayhem.

About String and Strong’s Great Big Gameathon

Ready to play?

These curious characters are on a mission to learn how humans play, but they can’t quite remember the rules. That’s where you come in!

Help String and Strong rediscover old-school favourites through a series of interactive challenges, silly surprises and movement-filled games. From giant jump ropes to energetic playground classics like Grandma’s footsteps, every performance is different and everyone is invited to join the fun.

Get ready for String and Strong mayhem; perfect for families, little adventurers and big kids too.

What to Expect

  • 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.

Good to Know

  • 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.

Creative Team

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

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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