• A lively festival atmosphere with crowds, outdoor activity and plenty of family fun.
• A giant five-metre-high swing set with aerial artists performing above the crowd.
• Four short outdoor performances throughout each day, with the swings open for everyone to enjoy in between.
• An immersive soundscape inspired by memories, feelings and the freedom of being on a swing.

• Performance duration: approximately 15 minutes.
• The swings are open for public use for an hour after each 15min performance.
• Audiences are free to come and go throughout the day.
• Suitable for all ages.
• The soundscape contains spoken English.
• The swing set is accessible for wheelchair users and prams.
• Two accessible bucket-seat swings with harnesses are available; one adult-sized and one child-sized.
• Transcript will be available via QR code by the installation
• Audiences are welcome to watch from a range of viewpoints around the installation.
• 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm performances have BSL interpretation.
• The 3.30pm performance has audio description.

The Swings are presented by All or Nothing, Scotland’s leading aerial dance company.

Concept: Jennifer Paterson

Directed: Nic Green and Jennifer Paterson

Design: Becky Minto

Sound Design: Yas Clarke

Performers: Zinnia Oberski and Tessa Stockwell

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