Harbourfest is back for 2024! Expect laughs and lots of activities!
HARBOURFEST 2024
Harbourfest is back! Expect laughs and lots of activities to get stuck into!
by Danni Murphy
Harbourfest will return this year and is set to be bigger and better than ever! On August 31st, expect to see the harbourside become a bustling hub of activity with street theatre, community market stalls, interactive activities and loads more!
Organised by Rosehill Theatre in conjunction with the harbour commissioners this event will be the third of its kind and is expected to be absolutely fantastic.
Prepare for a theatrical nautical adventure with The Fabularium’s brand-new show, The Crew. Don’t miss Autin Dance Theatre’s Parade – The Giant Wheel, a performance featuring a community cast. Dance to the unique blend of traditional folk and street dance with Ceilidh Jam. Gary ‘Gacko’ Bridgens will captivate you with his storytelling in the fantastic performance Trunks. When you need a break, head to Teabreak, relax with a cuppa and immerse yourself in the history and ritual of tea. This diverse and high-quality lineup will keep you entertained throughout the day.
As always, there will be craft activities everyone can get involved in. You can make a Mahoosive Fish Heed with Handpicked Productions, join The Ragtag Roadshow and let your imagination run free or experience traditional arts and crafts courtesy of The National Trust and Florence Arts Centre.
Local music organisation Soundwave will also host one of its SHIFT events at the festival. This event will see an array of local musical talent perform at the harbourside hub.
Daniel Whitehouse, Creative Director at Rosehill, couldn’t contain his excitement for Harbour Fest:
“We are thrilled to join forces with the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners team to bring back Harbour Fest this year as part of our continuing commitment to providing affordable and accessible events for families of West Cumbria.
The day will be a testament to our community’s support and participation, filled with fantastic performances, music, and family-friendly activities, all free for the public to enjoy – we hope to see you there.”
The festival will also present new work from poet Emma McGordon, who has been working with the community to develop a new project called Coffee Cuplets. McGordon will share her work at the festival, from small snippets with a cup of coffee to work displayed on shop windows on the harbour front.
Harbour Fest celebrates the local community and the unique Harbour of Whitehaven. With a wide range of free family arts and crafts activities, everyone, regardless of age, can participate and enjoy. Soak up the performances, music, food, and feel-good atmosphere. All are welcome to take part in the celebration on Saturday 31st August and experience the magic of Harbour Fest.
With a full downloadable programme available closer to the date, you can check out the confirmed artists at;
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/harbour-fest-2024
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