Summer At The Marlowe Schedule
Mon 16 Aug 2021The festivities commence with a mix of street food and live music from the Thursday 19 August to Sunday 22 August. In collaboration with City Feast, a street food market will be situated outside of The Marlowe, where you can enjoy great food and drink alongside the beautiful River Stour.
The schedule will be as follows (please note, the performers and performances may change at short notice):
Thu 19 Aug
Falconry Dismay by Dizzy O’Dare at 10.15am & 11.45am – A raucous, fun and very silly show about falconry displays.
IRobot by James Wilton Dance at 12.15pm, 2pm & 4pm – A part dance and part trampolining show where a human and a robot fly through the air to the thundering sounds of Polish prog rock superstar.
Strong Enough by Strong Lady Productions at 12.45pm & 2.45pm – A powerfully optimistic show that uses circus, comedy and feats of strength to celebrate stories of finding strength in unexpected palaces.
City Sound Project at 5pm – 7pm – Sets from some of Kent’s most exciting up-and-coming musicians.
‘Lookout For Walkabout’ throughout the day of: Treefellas (by Frank Wurzinger), where you’ll meet an amazing tree family who are looking for somewhere to settle down.
Fri 20 Aug
Open Air Drawing Room by Eric MacLennan at 10.30am, 12pm & 1.15pm – A thought-provoking interactive performance inspired by the painter JMW Turner.
IRobot by James Wilton Dance at 11.30am, 1.45pm & 3.15pm – A part dance and part trampolining show where a human and a robot fly through the air to the thundering sounds of Polish prog rock superstar.
City Sound Project at 5pm – 7pm – Sets from some of Kent’s most exciting up-and-coming musicians.
‘Lookout For Walkabout’ throughout the day of Rat Choc Chip by Beautiful Creatures. A laugh-packed walkabout where an ice cream vendor tries to hide some furry friends from a health inspector.
Sat 21 Aug
Seeing Red by Frolicked at 10.30am, 11.45am & 1pm – A storytelling and puppetry show that is a modern reworking of Red Riding Hood.
Doorstep Duets by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures at 2pm, 2.45pm & 4.15pm – Follow two everyday people being transported back in time through music and discovering the joy of dancing together in different eras. This unique piece has been specially created to provide a moment of escapism, joy and the sense of connection.
Folkin Fusion Collective at 3pm, 3.45pm & 4.30pm
City Sound Project 5pm – 7pm – Sets from some of Kent’s most exciting up-and-coming musicians.
‘Lookout For Walkabout’ throughout the day of Comedy Cavemen by Enter Edem. Featuring a posse of Palaeolithic cavemen who will cause mischief as they spread an environmental message that will have you running to the recycling bin.
Sun 22 Aug
Seeing Red by Frolicked at 10.30am, 11.30am & 1.15pm – A storytelling and puppetry show that is a modern reworking of Red Riding Hood.
Open Air Drawing Room by Eric MacLennan at 12.30pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm – A thought-provoking interactive performance inspired by the painter JMW Turner.
City Sound Project at 5pm – 7pm – Sets from some of Kent’s most exciting up-and-coming musicians.
‘Lookout For Walkabout’ throughout the day of Madame Ovary & Cecily Bumtrinket by Circo Rum Ba Ba. Two lavishly dressed 18th century powdered-wigged stilt-walking women divulge court gossip behind their golden fans.
Summer At The Marlowe will also include a collaboration with The Gulbenkian’s bOing! International Family Festival, with a performance taking place in Canterbury City Centre. This is a special teaser performance for bOing! that will then take place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August in the grounds of The University of Kent.
Summer At The Marlowe is supported by Canterbury BID and is part of Catalyst For Culture, a Marlowe-led initiative to support artists and share work across the region. Catalyst for Culture is funded by SELEP Ltd.
Rebekah Jones, Executive Producer at The Marlowe said:
“Summer At The Marlowe is the perfect way for people to get back together again. We are thrilled to be working with our partners and regional artists to present four fantastic days of free outdoor performances. The Marlowe is committed to reaching out to new audiences and this event will give everyone the chance to enjoy a creative experience in Canterbury this summer. All we need now is the sun!”