All workshops and performances were FREE and held at Old School Hall, Gresham's Pre-Prep, Market Place, Holt

Monday 25th July

Anthony Fell

Drama Workshop - One Man & His Masks Fully Booked

Suitable for 12yrs +

Gareth Calway leads an inspiring drama workshop based around King Arthur's legendary world. Ever wondered what King Arthur would have looked like in a tracksuit? No? Well Gareth has. Join him for this dynamic and fun workshop. You'll never think of King Arthur in the same way again - not a Round Table in sight!

Anthony Fell

Arthur, Britain's Making - Gareth Calway

Imagine King Arthur's legend revisited as an invasion game sports broadcast, replete with fabulous masks, battle poetry, romance, elegy and Celtic drum. A fantastic chance to see Gareth's legendary performance before he takes the show to Edinburgh.

'A triumph...wonderful.'
Professor Andrew Hadfield, Sussex University

Anthony Fell

Pottery Painting Workshop - Doodlepots Fully Booked

Suitable for 4yrs+ (u12s must be accompanied by an adult)

Come and paint a tile, square or round, which will then be glazed, fired and ready to collect from Doodle Pots in Holt on Thursday. Bring a design with you or be inspired on the day by the samples and stencils. Plenty of friendly advice will be on hand to get Doodling!

Tuesday 26th July

Anthony Fell

Musical Theatre Workshop Fully Booked

8–12yrs (bring a packed lunch)

Join Sheringham Little Theatre's professional practitioners in singing, dancing and acting as they help you to create stunning routines. This one day intensive workshop is a must for budding musical theatre performers. Develop your skills and have a great time with like-minded people!

Anthony Fell

Tiny Travelling Tightwire Show

Old School Playground

Kennington is about to perform the tightwire show of his life. When he puts his back out the nervous little Poppet decides to perform the show instead. She needs the audience's encouragement to chance her feet on the tightwire and save the day. Puppetry and impeccable balance come together in this delightful show for all the family.

Anthony Fell

I Was Spider-Man's Editor – The Mighty Quinn

No nudity, swearing or violence but please come anyway

For over 30 years Tim Quinn worked on everything from Beryl the Peril, Korky the Cat, Bunty, Desperate Dan, and the Bash Street Kids to Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk. Enjoy Tim's hilarious trip through 150 years of the best and worst strip creations.

Wednesday 27th July

Anthony Fell

Street Dance Workshop Fully Booked

St Andrew's Church Hall
Suitable for 10–16yrs

B-boy Tommy T is coming to tear up Holt for one morning only! Come and join this energetic mix of break and street dance and learn some of the hottest moves around. Prepare to blast the roof off the Church Hall and rock your day!

Anthony Fell

Voice Workshop Fully Booked

5yrs+ (u7s must be accompanied by an adult)

Melanie Pappenheim and Rebecca Askew say "If you can talk you can sing, if you can walk – you can dance." Come and join this fun family session, learn traditional songs and join in with singing games. If you like Doctor Who, you'll like Melanie – she's the magical voice on the sountrack.

Anthony Fell

The Mighty Quinn – Cartoon Extravaganza! Fully Booked

Suitable for 7–18yrs

Discover your cartooning skills with master of the art Tim Quinn, the former editor of Marvel Comics himself. He'll help you to draw figures, tell stories with pictures, create characters and plots. Expect a bit of comic book history too – after all he made some of it. Beryl the Peril, Korky the Cat, Iron Man and Spidey – he really does know them all.

Thursday 28th July

Anthony Fell

Shadow Puppet Workshop - Garlic Theatre Fully Booked

(u8s must be accompanied by an adult)

Explore the world of shadows with a musical theme. Make a drum with legs, a violin with goggly eyes, or a trumpet with wings. Master puppeteers will guide you in a fun and relaxed workshop to help you create your own funny and unusual shadow puppets.

Anthony Fell

Fiddlesticks - Garlic Theatre  Fully Booked

Suitable for 4yrs+

Fiddlesticks is the playful spirit of a violin who breaks free from his strings and leads us into a world of musical fantasy in search of the beautiful Violinka. Puppets made from old instruments spring to life, birds fly out from music scores, a horse emerges from a violin.

Anthony Fell

Razz & Pearl Stage Show  Fully Booked

Suitable for all ages

A rare opportunity to see this fabulous stage show with two of the country's leading clowns. Be amazed and delighted as they perform magic and tricks guaranteed to raise at least a smile.

Friday 29th July

Anthony Fell

Decopatch Workshop - Doodlepots Fully Booked

Suitable for 6yrs+ (u12s must be accompanied by an adult)

Create a colourful owl to take away on the day. Decopatch is a fun new craft using bright colourful papers to stick onto anything to transform it – a modern version of decoupage and much easier. The owl is the symbol of Holt so what better way to celebrate Holt Festival!

Anthony Fell

Foolhardy Circus Skills Workshop Fully Booked

Suitable for 10yrs+

Have you ever wanted to know the secret talents of the circus? We have the answer! The wonderful Foolhardy Circus guys are coming to Holt with a unique opportunity to work and play with real circus people. Join them to learn new and unusual skills but above all, come along for a fun packed and very entertaining afternoon.

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