Rockingham Field & Food Court

Life Act

Life Act is a theatre company of incredibly talented actors who just happen to have disabilities. Their performances offer a moving and honest exploration of what it's like to live with a disability. They take their shows to schools, colleges, and organisations in the public sector. Most recently they performed their play ‘Love’s complicated’ at Rotherham Civic Theatre.

The company embraces the social model of disability, which is a way of thinking about and challenging the way society is organised. They strive to create performances that show the positives and challenges of living with a disability and break down barriers.

Life act is very supportive and friendly. As one of their actors said, ‘If the world were more like Life Act, it would be a much better place.’

Life Act is supported by ROAR and generously funded by The Big Lottery Fund.

Rotherham Creative Network

Rotherham Creative Network is a grassroots venture founded in 2017 by Artful-Make it Happen. It aims are to bring together disparate creatives to share their skills and collab whilst creating opportunities locally.

This panel will have a focus on town centre engagement, collaboration, and creativity. Funded by FLUX Rotherham.

Chechelele

Chechelele sing songs from all around the world – from Bulgaria to Syria, Croatia, Hawaii, Cuba, New Zealand, and the continent of Africa.

Sung in the original language, Chechelele capture the spirit of the songs with movement, actions, percussion, and lots of stories.

Khula African Arts

Khula will showcase Afro-inspired original songs; traditional mbube song and dance from Zimbabwe and West African drum and dance in this showcase to celebrate the music, dance, and drumming from two regions of the continent.

Damascene Heritage

A Syrian Arada and Dabke dance group offering an immersive cultural experience that brings the rich traditions of Syria to life. The Arada is a ceremonial dance often performed at weddings and special occasions, where a leader, known as the "leader," commands the group. The leader leads with chants, and the rest of the dancers echo his words in unison, creating a powerful and rhythmic call-and-response that engages both participants and the audience.

They also include the Raqsat Al-Tirs (Shield Dance), a performance that adds a historical and dynamic element to the show, symbolizing protection and valour. These dances not only showcase Syria's cultural heritage.

Sudanese Drummers

Refugees from Sudan now living in Rotherham will play traditional songs. Having played informally at local community events they are now ready to perform on stage for you.

Tangapasi

Enjoy afro rhythms from this feel-good duo.

The Turncoats

The Turncoats are an up-and-coming Yorkshire band who play a powerful blend of 60’s and 70’s rock, punk and British indie. Their first single ‘Chaplain Man’ is a punky rock ‘n’ roll tune and a live favourite.

They are fast gaining a young fan base with their raucous live shows and are passionate about bringing guitar music back into the mainstream.

The Station

The Station are an indie rock ‘n’ roll band. Likened to a light at the end of a tunnel, they play euphoric and upbeat guitar music that anyone can dance to.