Out of the Ordinary Festival - Saturday

• Risky Business - 11am and 1:25pm

  Risky Business recreate the atmosphere of ramshackle street theatre, but in fact, every wobble is minutely choreographed! Best friends Felicity and Corey are two of the most seasoned performers on the busking circuit, with decades of experience between them. Both fantastic jugglers, acrobats, mimes and actors, they’ve added incredible props to give their performances a new dimension. 

• Blockbuster Factory - 11:45am and 2:15pm

  Step into Martin Bielspurg’s film venture, where you’re not just an audience but the beating heart of the movie! Join his stretched yet dedicated assistant Phil in one of a diverse range of roles—be it camera whiz, makeup artist, daring stunt double, or star beside the magnetic actor Charles Bexley-Heath. Brace for the drama—this film’s destiny teeters between triumph and disaster. Each performance crafts an entirely unique experience, making every film a distinct adventure into the unpredictable world of cinema. Your involvement sways the tale—it’s not just a show, but your chance to shape a film’s destiny. NB. All props and equipment are bananas.

• Daft as a Brush - 12:40pm and 3:05pm

  Contemporary clown seeks audience for playful interactive circus nonsense… Gasp and guffaw at his coat hanger antics and feel the excitement mount as the audience race biscuits for the honour to join Maynard in his now legendary egg catapulting stunt.

• Out of the Deep Blue - 11am, 1pm and 3pm

  Out of the Deep Blue is a tale told in two parts - an interactive walkabout of the Sea Giant Eko and a physical theatre duet with little Violet. The show dives into the themes of environmental sustainability and the biodiversity crisis, featuring a 13-foot-tall Puppet operated by 5 world-class puppeteers and contemporary dancers. With children and family audiences in mind, this magical story is about the power of empathy and collaboration between these two beings that speak to the world at large.  

• The Carpeters - 12pm, 2pm and 3:45pm

  THE CARPETERS is disruptive, urban street theatre; a bemusing ensemble roll and unroll red carpets end to-end, no celebrities in sight with no apparent destination. The performers battle for status and one-upmanship as they physically overcome the obstacles they encounter in the streets, hindering their seemingly futile task. The carpet cannot be stopped and their progress creates comedy and chaos. The Carpet is democratic and levelling, the public are encouraged to help them, stars are born, incongruent public scenes created with a bold red line that sweeps everyone to momentarily reimagine the every day.

• Pongo -11:15am and 1:15pm

  Having accidentally been transported to our world with his dimension-hopping pet shop, Bill Oddity must find a way home by any means possible... and if he can shift some stock on the way, so much the better.

  Prospective customers will be introduced to Pongo - an 8 ft tall flightless bird that is allergic to feathers, a mint condition Shroedringer's cat (which may or may not be in its original packaging) and a host of other critters that are cared for by, or otherwise infest, Bill.

  Quantum physics meets animal husbandry.

• Sashimi - 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4pm

  In a fantastical display of whimsy and grace, the stilt-walking jellyfish gracefully traverse the landscape, their long, slender tentacles aglow with soft, enchanting light. Each delicate tendril emanates a gentle luminescence, casting a magical aura around the jellyfish as they move with ethereal elegance.
  
  The creature's slender stilt legs, painted in hues of pale lavender and soft coral, elevate them above the ground, giving them an otherworldly appearance as they seem to glide through the air. Their translucent bells shimmer with a faint iridescence, adding to their mystical allure.
  
  As the jellyfish move their tendrils sway and dance with a mesmerising rhythm, their gentle light pulsating in harmony with the creature's graceful motion.

• The Lost Colours - 11am and 1pm

  A vibrant, joyful explosion of award winning colourful theatre - all on top of a van!

  Join Malcolm Brushell, a professional painter and amateur alchemist, on his quest to find the pinky-est pink paint on the planet! Through cracking rocks, mashing every conceivable vegetable, and even bottling and fermenting his own cow’s wee, he has created every colour imaginable.

  The Lost Colour is a vibrant joyful explosion of colour presented by award winning theatre company Half a String all on top of a van! Through stunning puppetry and an energy fuelled performance 2m up in the air, join this race to create the most potent pigmented pink paint.

• Purple Punch - 12pm and 2pm

  Introducing Purple Punch: A street show blending silliness, smiles and circus! Follow Purple Punch's adventures as she leaves her tea party behind to become the wrestling champion and ring leader she always dreamed of being with the help of her volunteers. Get ready for a whirlwind of flips and flops, as she whips them into shape and takes centre stage on her 13ft apparatus—a spectacle that will leave you gasping!

• The Fifth Flaw - 12pm

  Part of the Junction’s music development Fiver programme. 

• Flossie + Eliza - 12:35pm

  Part of the Junction’s music development Fiver programme. 

• Snowdeer - 1:15pm

  Part of the Junction’s music development Fiver programme. 

• Wisteria - 2pm

  Part of the Junction’s music development Fiver programme. 

• Vintage Rec - 2:45pm

  Part of the Junction’s music development Fiver programme. 

• 29th Funktion - 3:30pm

  Part of the Junction’s music development Fiver programme. 

Christ’s Pieces Dance

• Curtain Raiser by Youth Dance School - 11:15am and 2:15pm

  Young, local talent takes centre stage in a vibrant dance performance, created in partnership with Vanhulle Dance Theatre. With thanks to The Perse School and Bidwells for their support of this project.

• Orb by Vanhulle Dance Theatre - 11:30am and 2:30pm

  A visually stunning street show exploring themes of connection and isolation through mesmerizing movement, intricate formations, and a captivating spherical structure. Expect a poetic and thought-provoking performance. 

• Sanskruti - 12:15pm

  Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance styles.

• Lifes a Beach by Joly Vyann - 1:30pm and 3:30pm

  A vibrant, acrobatic street show blending contemporary dance, circus skills, and theatre. Expect breathtaking physicality, playful interactions, and a celebration of beach life. 

• The Pink Duck

  A giant pink duck will be on Christ's Pieces!

  The Pink Duck Race is a lively, community-driven event with a powerful mission: to support the fight against breast cancer. Since its launch in 2020, this annual event has become a celebration of hope and unity. Participants "adopt" small, iconic pink rubber ducks that race downstream in a symbolic competition, each duck representing a crucial contribution to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and patient support. You can adopt Pink Ducks for just €5 (or £5) each - for yourself or as a gift - and help make a real difference!
  
  Adopt a duck here: UK 2025 - Pink Duck Race

• Extraordinary Marketplace

  A range of local people selling their arts and crafts, come along and support local small businesses.

• The Camerados Public Living Room

  What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. Each public living room is different, set up by a camerado for their community. 

• Photo opportunity with the Out of the Ordinary Letters

  Created by local artist Hilary Cox Condron in collaboration and using art created with the participation from over 200 local people across the city at Music in the Parks events.

• Food Stalls

  More information coming soon!