Promising an incredible line up of theatre productions, family shows and immersive performances, Strike A Light Festival returns once again, this autumn.
With many shows suitable for deaf audiences and a great deal fully accessible too, there’s something for everyone.
Picking out our top tips for what are the must-see shows, SoGlos rounds up this year’s highlights.
For more information and to buy tickets visit strikealightfestival.org.uk directly.
Wednesday 10, Thursday 12 and Wednesday 17 October 2018
Plink & Boo
Little ones will be transported into the higgledy piggledy world of Plink and Boo for a hugely enjoyable circus and theatre experience aimed at two to five-year-olds.
Wednesday 10 October 2018
Water, Bread and Salt
Celebrating the launch of the 11th festival, Strike a Light will be joining forces with Lives of Colour for Black History Month for a memorable opening night like no other.
African-Caribbean theatre company, Tangle, will bring to life a poetic celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life. What’s more, tickets also include a feverously good feast of Afro-Caribbean food.
Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 October 2018
Ground Control
With strictly no adults allowed, curious kiddies aged seven to 12 can help out with a very important mission to help out the Futuretron. As three astronauts on board a space ship discover a brand-new planet, audiences must help decide the identity of the exciting new planet.
Saturday 13 October 2018
Foreign Radical
The award-winning performance from Theatre Conspiracy will see audiences submerged into an engaging experience. Exploring a theatrical game world, audiences will have the chance to explore profiling and security, in an age of extreme cyber investigation.
Saturday 13 October 2018
Moon
Promising an exciting adventure, Moon is a vibrant outdoor dance circus show specifically aimed at families. Meet Jack and Mr Moon as they head out on an incredible journey discovering secrets and surprises along the way.
Fully accessible, the show takes place outdoors and promises the chance to see aerial hoops, incredible dancing and plenty of wacky and wonderful entertainment.
Saturday 13 October 2018
One Kid and their Dog
Offering a fantastically fun family show, One Kid and their Dog will see all kinds of chaos take place. The sheep are running loose in the town centre, so a very naughty roller-skating dog and a clumsy shepherd will need the audience’s help to try and gain some order again.
Monday 15 October 2018
Black
Exploring the sensitive subject of racial strains in today’s society and in association with Live Of Colour for Black History Month Gloucestershire, Black offers a compelling performance that shouldn’t be missed. When a new Zimbabwean family moves in across the road from Nikki and her dad, things soon start to unravel as her dad starts to put his foot down.
Tuesday 16 October 2018
Knot
Trying to make sense of life in an imperfect world, Knot is set to be a stunning performance combining acrobatics and gymnastics. Fusing together a funny and heart-breaking storyline, the performance explores a complex relationship between two people.
Wednesday 17 October 2018
Coat
Exploring the moving story of Junior, a boy who was born in Nigeria and moved to London at the age of nine, Coat promises an emotional performance about a boy trying to find answers to his questions.
For more information and to buy tickets visit strikealightfestival.org.uk directly.
