Factory International

The Welcome Roadshow – Crompton Place Shopping Centre

This event has ended.
Date
22 Oct 2023
Venue
Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Mealhouse Lane, Bolton, BL1 5BU
Tickets
Free, pre booking available. Drop-ins welcome on the day
This event has ended.

Age Guideline: 5-13 years. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Running time: 90 minutes per workshop

Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access

Get ready Greater Manchester! The Welcome Roadshow is coming to your area this October half term, bringing the magic of dance, circus skills and craft workshops.

Ever pictured yourself in a circus? Learning to dance like the professionals? Or getting creative with household waste?

We visited all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, offering free workshops at local libraries and community centres.

The Welcome Roadshow wasn't just about honing your dance, circus and craft skills; it was about connecting with your community and finding out more about The Welcome, a nine-day extravaganza coming to Aviva Studios this autumn.

Our talented facilitators introduced participants to the magical worlds of dance, circus and craft.

Workshops

Participants took part in a Free Flow workshop with Company Chameleon to explore the elements of qi gong – fire, water, earth, metal and wood – through creative dance and movement.

Join the Circus taught participants to perform skills in a non-competitive, inclusive environment, led by Skylight Circus Arts and Circus Sensible.

What is The Welcome?

The Welcome is a series of events celebrating the opening of Aviva Studios, curated by the Factory Assembly. Representing a cross-section of the people of Greater Manchester, we’re calling the shots with a programme that brings together the best in circus, street culture, music, food, art and more.

This is your chance to be part of The Welcome Roadshow, ask us questions in person and explore some of the themes of the The Welcome – right before the main event takes off in a few weeks!

Meet the Factory Assembly →

Access information

Here you can find out about different access features and performances and advice on content. For more information about the different types of access performances we offer, please visit access performance information. If you have specific access needs that aren’t yet addressed, please email access@factoryinternational.org prior to the event and we’ll do our best to help.

The event takes place in the Bolton Library unit at Crompton Place Shopping Centre. The full address of the venue is Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Mealhouse Lane, Bolton, BL1 5BU and what3words is sound.onion.regard

The Workshop will take place in the Bolton Library unit in Crompton Place Shopping Centre.

The shopping centre is home to more than 45 stores including Beaverbrooks, Primark, The Works and many more other leading brands and local independents. The Centre has two levels.

The library offers various services to the public, including borrowing and returning materials, research assistance, computer access and a children’s space. There are dedicated study spaces and a shop.

The Welcome Roadshow takes place in Crompton Place Shopping Centre. The event will be set up with open space for different workshop activities with standing and seated options available.

The Welcome Roadshow starts at 10.30am and runs until 4.30pm.

Participants are welcome to arrive 15min before the workshops

10.30am – 12.00pm: ‘Free Flow’ a dance workshop delivered by Company Chameleon

12.00pm – 1.00pm: Lunch

1.00pm – 2.30pm: ‘Join the Circus’ a circus skills workshop delivered by Skylight Circus Arts

3.00pm – 4.30pm: ‘Balete Spacecraft’ a creative craft workshop using household waste led by Factory International

Accessible toilets are available at Crompton Shopping Centre.

Travel information

Below you can find information on how to get to the venue/event.

Our closest stations are:

Bolton train station: 0.4 miles, 8 minute walk from Crompton Place Shopping Centre.

All platforms at railway stations have step-free access to the platforms.

Bolton Bus Interchange, 0.3 miles – 6 minute walk from Crompton Place Shopping Centre.

Bolton Interchange is less than a 10 minute walk away from Crompton Place. Upon exiting the Interchange head along Newport Street until you arrive at Victoria Square where you will find Crompton Place opposite the Town Hall.

There are free car parking bays and disabled parking bays available in Bolton town centre, close to the venue. You can view available options here.

Most of the car parks in Bolton town centre are managed by NCP Ltd. Car park location maps, details and pricing information are available online.

Unfortunately the Crompton Place shopping centre car park is currently closed due to alteration works to improve ventilation.

Become a Member

Experience extraordinary, all year round by becoming a Member. It’s just £45 for 12 months of benefits including priority booking, discounts, offers and much more. Are you in?

Join now →

Related Content

Sign up ↓