The Welcome Roadshow – Wigan Library
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- Date
- 27 Oct 2023
- Venue
- Wigan Library, Life Centre, The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH
- Tickets
- Free, pre booking available. Drop-ins welcome on the day
10.30am – 12pm: Free Flow
12 – 1pm: Lunch
1 – 2.30pm: Join the Circus
3 – 4.30pm: Balete Spacecraft
Participants are welcome to arrive 15 minutes before the workshops
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? Now’s your chance!
We're visiting all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, offering FREE workshops at local libraries and community centres.
It's not just about honing your dance, circus and craft skills; it's about connecting with your community and finding out more about The Welcome, a nine-day extravaganza coming to Aviva Studios this autumn.
Dive into the world of dance, circus and craft with our talented facilitators. Let loose, try something new and experience the magic of dance, circus and craft.
Workshops
Take part in a Free Flow workshop and join Company Chameleon to explore the elements of qi gong – fire, water, earth, metal and wood – through creative dance and movement.
10.30am – 12.00pm
Get involved in the Join the Circus workshop, where you can learn how to perform skills in a non-competitive, inclusive environment, led by Skylight Circus Arts and Circus Sensible.
1.00pm – 2.30pm
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!
What to expect
Workshops are for children aged 5 to 13 years old, and parents and carers if you want to take part too!
No experience required – our talented facilitators are here to guide you.
There’ll be snacks and refreshments provided.
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 Wigan Library. The full address of the venue is Wigan Library, Life Centre, The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH and what3words is skins.neon.urban.
Wigan Library is housed in a glass building as part of Wigan Life Centre (North), which offers a range of public services all under one roof. This is the main building at the top of Millgate, opposite 'The Face of Wigan' sculpture. A disabled entrance and parking is available on Hewlett Street, off Millgate.
Wigan Library has 30 computers for general internet access, plus free Wi-Fi.
The Welcome Roadshow takes place in Wigan Library. 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 Wigan Library.
Travel information
Below you can find information on how to get to the venue/event.
Our closest stations are:
Wigan Wallgate station: 0.2 miles, 4 minute walk to Wigan Library
Wigan North Western station: 0.3 miles, 6 minute walk to Wigan Library
All platforms at railway stations have step-free access to the platforms.
Bus stations near Wigan Life Centre (North Building):
Market Hall, 3 min walk
Wigan Wallgate, 3 min walk
Grand Arcade, 4 min walk
Hardybutts, 4 min walk
Wigan, 7 min walk
Rodney Street, 7 min walk
Disabled parking is available on Hewlett Street, off Millgate near the Wigan Library entrance. There is a map of car parks in Wigan town centre, close to Wigan Library available to view here.
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