From fun-filled children’s gigs to poignant meditations on outdoor swimming, The Edge’s upcoming summer programme offers a diverse slate of acclaimed shows and performances to suit every age and taste.
Perfect for children and parents alike, MiniFest features a live set of original songs written specifically to stimulate young minds and encourage physical activity, alongside a selection of familiar favourites, played by the Artful Playground Band. From rock to rap, the family-friendly festival promises something for everyone, including guaranteed infant exhaustion by late afternoon.
A show about swimming, community and holding one another, Liz Richardson’s tender autofiction SWIM blends live music, projection and ‘rich physicality’ (The Stage) in a soulful celebration of human connection. Returning to her native Lake District village following a long period of city living, Richardson rediscovers the profound, vital joy and spiritual rejuvenation of outdoor swimming after her small community is rocked by tragedy.
The Edge Theatre, Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9JG, Tel: 0161 282 9776
www.edgetheatre.co.uk
- Words:
- Wolf McFarlane
- Published on:
- Mon 22 May 2023
Specially curated for parents and newborns – or any family members with a qualifying baby in tow – comedian and mother Katie Mulgrew hosts a laid-back afternoon of adult-oriented comedy in a welcoming environment where feeding, changing and nursing is permitted – and there’s no pressure to apologetically bundle screaming toddlers through an emergency exit.