Saturday 11 September 2021
10.30am – 5pm
FREE – EVERYONE’S INVITED
See streets and venues in central Mansfield town buzzing and bustling with knock-your-socks-off outdoor performances and events at this FREE family festival.
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Lançe moi en l’air
by Joli Vyann
Circus, dance and theatre combine in this spectacular physical performance
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String and Strong’s Great Big Game-a-Thon
By Fully Booked Theatre
Anarchic fun and Old Skool games for parents and children alike
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Lifted
By Mimbre
A collection of funny, poetic and surprising moments performed with breathtaking acrobatics by an all-female theatre company
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The Spurting Man
Presented By Avanti Display
Hilarious and spectacular, classic European street-theatre culminating in a human fountain
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Workshops
From animation and heat-press printing to circus skills, hula hooping and The Full Shebang Giant Doodle LIVE there's some great workshops for all the family to have-a-go.
The Full Shebang
The Line-up
The full line-up of performances, workshops and activities taking place throughout the day at The Full Shebang Festival 2021.
You can also find more details for the day in our hot-off-the-press Full Shebang Pocket Guide.
ON EDGE by Justice in Motion
A fusion of heart-stopping parkour and compelling outdoor theatre tells the gripping story of modern slavery. A visually stunning, breath-taking and entertaining piece of theatre that asks – what does it really mean to be free?
Where: Market Place
When: 12.00 / 15.00 (lasts 45 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | Audio Description available
Parkour Park by Justice in Motion
A chance for younger festival visitors to try out the freedom and movement of parkour in a safe and managed way, overseen by fully trained and qualified parkour instructors.
Where: Market Place
When: 11.00 – 11.45 / 13.00 – 14.45 / 16.00 -17.00
Suitable for ages 5+
All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Lançe moi en l’air by Joli Vyann
‘Lançe moi en l’air’ translates as ‘throw me in the air’ and this show is just that. An exciting combination of dance and partner acrobatics in this spectacular, physical performance that stuns all ages.
Where: Market Place
When: 11.00 / 13.30 (lasts 25 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | Non-verbal performance
Lifted by Mimbre
A collection of funny, poetic and surprising moments which explore in different ways what it means when one body is carried by another. Mixing dance, theatre and circus to celebrate the expressions and impressions that appear when three strong women move, lift and balance each other.
Where: Market Place
When: 11.25 / 14.00 (lasts 35 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | Non-verbal performance
The Spurting Man from Avanti Display
A classic piece of European street theatre, performed to Ravel’s Bolero, the show tells of the unequal relationship between the famous speciality performer, ‘The Spurting Man’, and his downtrodden assistant. The assistant despises his master. The master ignores the assistant. The bizarre and unequal relationship lays the basis for a series of comic interactions culminating in a human fountain. Expect lots of laughs and water!
Where: Market Place
When: 13.00 /15.45 (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | Non-verbal performance
String and Strong's Great Big Game-A-Thon by Fully Booked Theatre
String and Strong want to play a game but they’ve forgotten how to play…thank goodness you’re here!
Expect anarchic fun and Old Skool games all day long with a little help from parents and children alike.
Where: Starts from various locations
When: 12.30 (West Gate) / 13.15 (Four Seasons Shopping Centre) / 14.45 (Market Place) / 15.30 (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | Non-verbal show
Please note this is a walkabout act so will move from the start location.
Back Chat Brass
Belting out pop classics, hip hop and funk in contemporary brass band style, these guys are sure to get your feet tapping.
Where: Starts from various locations
When: 11.00 (Regent Street) / 13.00 (Bus Station) /14.30 (Leeming Street)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access
Please note this is a walkabout act so will move from the start location.
Symoné
Symoné works between contemporary circus and dance putting a spin on traditional hula hooping and rollerskating as she combines multiple hoops on roller skates and dancing in high-heeled roller skates. She can spin up to 50 hula hoops at once and holds a Guinness World Record!
Where: Four Seasons Shopping Centre
When: 11.00 / 15.00 (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | Non-verbal performance
Titan the Robot
Funny and full of surprises, TITAN stands 8 feet tall. He’s made plenty of TV appearances, hung out with celebs, and even been to the Sochi Winter Olympics. The show is a unique blend of comedy, street theatre and music.
Where: Four Seasons Shopping Centre
When: 12.00 / 14.30 (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | BSL Interpreted
WilderNests by Handmade Theatre
Meet Daisy, a budding young songwriter, as she learns to embrace nature and get inspired. Follow her journey of discovery as she makes new friends, singing and dancing with the woodland creatures.
Featuring original music, storytelling, colourful characters and beautiful puppets, come and join the WilderNests and connect with the wild.
Where: Buttercross (outside the main library)
When: 11.30 / 14.00 / 15.30 (lasts 30 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Wheelchair access | BSL Interpreted
Have-a-go Hula Hooping with Symoné
FREE WORKSHOP – DROP-IN
Learn from the best at this drop-in session with hula hooping artist Symoné. Have-a-go and discover how much fun hula hooping can be and pick up some pro tips.
Where: Four Seasons Shopping Centre
When: 12.30 (lasts 1 hour)
Suitable for all ages
The Full Shebang Giant Doodle LIVE
FREE WORKSHOP – DROP-IN
Throughout the day a huge doodle, made up of portraits, will be created live by illustrator Emily Catherine and print-design alchemists Dizzy Ink.
Come and sit for your portrait to be added to the large-scale mural. Before it goes up, your portrait will be copied and coloured and you can then take your postcard-sized portrait home with you.
Where: Four Season Shopping Centre
When: 10.30 – 16.00 (portrait sittings last 5 mins)
Suitable for all ages
Shebang Introducing
FREE WORKSHOPS – BOOKING REQUIRED
Join the Dizzy Ink gang in designing and crafting your own professionally made tote bag to take home. Fun for all ages, you’ll use vinyl, collage and heat-press in your creation. You’ll need to book a slot to take part – pop to the Festival Info Point to reserve your place on the day.
Where: Four Seasons Shopping Centre
When: Sessions start from 10.30
*Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult
Suitable for all ages*
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The Full Shebang is produced by First Art in partnership with Without Walls Touring Partnership Network with support from Mansfield District Council, Four Seasons Shopping Centre, and Mansfield Museum.
First Art is a registered charity (no. 1193429) and a Creative People and Places Programme funded by Arts Council England. Find out more at www.firstart.org.uk
First Art is a partner in Without Walls, working with festivals and artists and bringing fantastic outdoor arts to people in towns and cities across the UK. Find out more at www.withoutwalls.uk.com
First Art leads the First Art programme in partnership with Creswell Heritage Trust at Creswell Crags, Junction Arts, The Prince’s Trust, and Ault Hucknall Environment Action Group.
