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Pavilionin the Park

Music in thePark

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Freefall

Music Makers UK

Pirate Workshop

The Keeper’s Daughter &

Slow Theatre Workshop

Creative Writing for Young People

Workshop

Directing Workshop

Amateur Film Night

Box HeadsWorkshop

Children’s Discover Club

Technical Training

Workshop

Foolhardy Circus

SweetBeats&

Something Happened

@ Fairchild’s Tea Rooms

- Dove Players- Tell Her

- Tina Bradshaw pre-verbal

perspectives

@ Amandines

- Cafe Warriors & Revelations

Brothers

Buskers

Creative Market

Designer Makers @

Number 21 Open Studios

Murder & Cemetery

Tours

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2015Welcome to Diss Fest’

Diss Fest’ is a new Community Festival of the Arts running from the 20th to the 22nd of March. Bringing you the most creative, fun, and inspiring acts and workshops from the rich pool of local talented artists and performers.

Taking the lid off the hidden talent in the area and celebrating the surprising abundance of creativity we have in our little market town with up-and-coming musicians, well established theatre groups and a touring circus troupe, there’s something for everyone!

We’re also inviting you to bring out your creative side with exciting workshops for you to take part in, including making music with children, creative writing, as well as acting workshops for young performers.

On the final day, you can explore our Creative Market, where we’ll have local artists demonstrating their crafts and offering their works for sale. All to the soundtrack of some of our area’s best local musicians and performers.

For further information or to book any of the places on our available workshops.Information - dissfest.ukBookings - 01379 652241

Be Inspired. Go Create!

Unit Twenty Three, a creative arts and education organisation has planned and organised DissFest’ and are grateful for the

support of the Diss Town Council and our other sponsors and supporters.

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Friday 20th March

Saturday 21st March

Music in the Park - 3pm ‘til 7pmA fantastic mix of bands all with a wide range of different local sounds!

Price: FREE Venue: Pavilion at Diss Park

Dove Players - 6pm ‘til 8pmThe Dove players are an amateur dramatics group, originating from Eye. Since their inception in 2008 they have tackled plays from Macbeth to the 3 Musketeers and are embarking on a new challenge with a piece called “The Contingency Plan: On The Beach”, a play which tackles the ever-present problem of climate change by looking at a family with 2 generations of environmental scientists. “On The Beach” written by Steve Waters is set on the North Norfolk Coast. The event includes a meal as well - Chicken in Red Wine Sauce/Ratatouille with rice & artisan bread. A Pot of Tea or Coffee is also included in the price.For tickets please contact: 07462 756221

Price: £10.00 (inlcudes meal) Venue: Fairchild’s Tea Rooms

Technical Training Workshop - 12pm ‘til 1pmGet creative with lighting and sound. This workshop will introduce you to how you might design lighting & sound for a theatre show, with some hands-on experience putting together gear used in the professional sector today!

Price: £2.50 Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Murder Tour - 1pm ‘til 2pmCome and enjoy a car trip around sites associated with historical murders! Stories of a damsel poisoned by command of a medieval king, the last public hanging, a mysterious stabbing in a lonely lane, and the mistress of an infamous poisoner. Also includes a visit to the Museum at the end.Tickets from Diss Corn Hall: 01379 652241Price: £2.50 Venue: Diss Mere Mouth

Cemetery Tour - 2.30pm ‘til 3.30pmMany stories, many characters from the town’s past.

Tickets from Diss Corn Hall: 01379 652241

Price: £2.50 Venue: Cemetery Gates, Heywood Road

Foolhardy Circus - 3pm ‘til 4pmA circus act with a twist , fresh ideas, new perspectives and imagination are in the mix , combining traditional and modern theatrics to enliven this colourful and surprising show with plenty of clowning around!

Price: £4.00 each or £10.00 family ticket (4) Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Amateur Film Night - 6.30pm ‘til 9pmA night of film showcasing young talent around the local area. Exciting new films with a mixture of creative storytelling, colourful animation, local history, surreal comic adventure and a touch of the bizarre. 30 minute IntervalFor information on the films visit the website - Dissfest.ukPrice: £3.00 Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Music in the Park - 10am ‘til 5pmA fantastic mix of bands all with a wide range of different local sounds!

Price: FREE Venue: Pavilion at Diss Park

Tell Her - 6pm ‘til 7pmTell Her are a quadrilingual, acoustic, folk duo both of whom are Waveney Natives. Their unique sound draws influence from Taylor Swift, Simon and Garfunkel and Dolly Parton. They have successfully played in many venues around Norwich and either side of the river Waveney with their Violin, Ukulele, Guitar, Tambourine and angelic vocal harmonies, covering every genre of music (and artist) from rock and roll to songs all about Harry Potter, and everything in-between! This event includes a meal of - Portobello Mushroom & Red Onion Pie or Chicken and Bacon with veg and potatoes. A pot of Tea or Coffee is also included in the price. For tickets contact: 07462 756221

Price: £10.00 (inlcudes meal) Venue: Fairchild’s Tea Rooms

SweetBeats & Something Happened - 7pm ‘til 10pmThe SweetBeats blend sparkling vocals, curious horns and deep dance beats with a heady mix of original tunes, rare grooves and vintage dance hall classics. Always lively, they bring colour and fun to any gig – with great stage sets and a fantastic sound. The SweetBeats are sure to fill the dance floor. Something Happened deliver a lively, amusing, satirical, observant, politically incorrect musical entertainment from three voices and three guitars.

For tickets contact Diss Corn Hall: 01379 652241

Price: £7.50 (advanced) or £10.00 (door) Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Freefall - 4.30pm ‘til 6pmFreefall is a play about Jas, aged 17, who cares for her mum and sister. She’s a young carer. It explores the lives of young carers in Norfolk. It has been in development by Unit Twenty Three working with a full professional creative team including director Stuart Mullins, choreographer Helen Parlor and it is performed by April Hughes. April recently won a Children’s BAFTA for her BBC show Dixi and The Stage’s Award for Acting Excellence at Edinburgh Fringe 2014. Join us for this free sharing opportunity to see the piece and have the chance to provide your feedback during a talk-out with the actor & director afterwards.Find out more about the project’s development at: freefalltour.uk

Price: FREE Venue: Diss Youth and Community Centre

Boxhead’s Make & Play Workshop - 10am ‘til 11amBoxhead’s Make & Play Workshop. Come and get creative by changing your identity with a box head! You could be an astronaut, an animal, a strange creature yet to be discovered or your favourite character from TV, film and much more. All materials will be provided. We will be using paint, materials, collage and many more art materials. So be prepared to get a little bit messy. You will work with professional artist, Amy Louise Nettleton, to make your creation and it will be ready to take home at the end of the session after a group photo of the box head participants. This workshop is suitable for all abilities and can be tailored to your needs. Perfect for children aged 5-11, and followed straight after by the Discover Club.

Price: FREE Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Children’s Discover Club - 11am-12pm & 4pm-5pmCome and DISCOVER the arts around you. Delivered by the team that brings you artsawardvoice.com. Anyone under 26yrs can achieve a Discover Arts Award at Diss Fest! It’s especially good for those aged 5-11 or even younger when working with an older sibling. Secure your place and you’ll get a pack that parents can help you with. You’ll then need to participate in arts activities, chat to some of the performers and artists and share what you’ve learnt with a friend or one of us! £2.50 secures your place and you can attend any or all of the Discover Club Sessions, and the discover team will be on hand at workshops throughout the weekend.

When completed we will then send off for your very own certificate issued by the major performing arts body, Trinity College London. There will be a £5 fee to cover the cost of the certificate and postage. But you’ll get to keep what you’ve created!

Price: £2.50 for all sessions Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Designer Makers @ Number 21 - 10.30am ‘til 4.30pmThe Designers Makers @ Number 21 shop is full of experienced artists from different backgrounds coming together to form this studio of thriving artistry, right at your fingertips! Feel free to come and explore the delights of what the artists have on offer in an exclusive Open Studio and see work being made before you very eyes.

You will also have the chance of being shown through each artist’s individual process with step by step demonstrations of stained glass making, millinery, mosaics, upholstery, felt making, puppet making, weaving and so much more!

Price: FREE Venue: Designer Makers @ Number 21 Shop

Sunday 22nd March

Music Makers UK Pirate Workshop - 10am ‘til 11amCome down to the Diss Community Centre for a fun-filled morning with Music Makers UK as we explore the exciting world of pirates all through music!

This workshop is aimed at children ages 7-12.

Price: £2.50 Venue: Diss Youth & Community Centre

Creative Writing for Young People - 1pm ‘til 2pmLasana is an actor, writer and director who has worked in the UK and abroad. He also has extensive experience creating and leading arts and educational programmes with children and young people aged 5-22 years of age.

In this workshop he will help prospective writers write theatre & film pieces for young artists. (For ages 9+)

Price: £2.50 Venue: Diss Youth & Community Centre

Directing Workshop - 2.30pm ‘til 3.30pmLasana is an actor, writer and director who has worked in the UK and abroad. He also has extensive experience creating and leading arts and educational programmes with children and young people aged 5-22 years of age.

In this workshop he will help young prospective directors learn about the fine art that is theatre directing.

Price: £2.50 Venue: Diss Youth & Community Centre

Creative Market & Buskers - 10am ‘til 4pmFind something new at the Creative Market where local artists can share with you their artwork while you are serenaded by the network of Diss buskers in the town.

Price: FREE Venue: Diss Marketplace

Tina Bradshaw, Proverbial Perspectives - 12pm-7pmThis is Tina’s most recent project. In Proverbial Perspectives, Tina Bradshaw will offer one-to-one performance experiences in site-responsive situations. She will offer ‘coaching’ combining humour with aphorisms with the aim of providing a shift in perspective of the way in which people might approach negative life experiences. The project aims to provide potentially transformative moments in unexpected places, seizing the moment and not requiring the ‘subject’ to go to a special place or unfamiliar situation.

For tickets contact: 07462 756221

Price: £7.00 Venue: Fairchild’s Tea Rooms

Café Warriors & The Revelation Brothers - 11am-3.30pmCome in, sit down, put your feet up and come and listen to the beautiful jazz and country music from two fine local bands in the exquisite setting of Amandine’s restaurant.

Norwich based group Café Warriors are specialists in Jazz music, reminiscent of the greats, with a fabulous modern twist that simply has to be heard to be believed.

The Revelation Brothers are from Harleston, who bring a new look at folk music – and are bringing it back in a big way! Between the two of them they play the guitar, banjo, and fiddle to bring music from days of yore back to life!

Price: FREE Venue: Amandine’s

Venue Address List

Fairchild’s Tea Rooms

Diss Youth & Community Centre

Diss Corn Hall

Armandine’s

Designer Makers @ Number 21

2, St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB

30, Shelfanger Road,Diss, IP22 4EH

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The Keeper’s Daughter & Slow Theatre Workshop - 10am ‘til 4pmDo you love to perform? Or do you just want to see what all the drama’s about? This is your chance to have a master class in drama and performance and to learn with people of the same age. It will be a day of drama workshops and performing to others. With Slow Theatre and The Keeper’s Daughter Theatre Company you will have expert tuition, gain new skills, knowledge and have lots of fun at the same time. The day will consist of a series of workshops and presentations including:- The premiere of Justin Thyme - a web extravaganza! Learn how the web series was made, discover how you can get involved in the next filmmaking opportunity and feedback on the first webisode.- Learn how to action a text- Learn how to go about creating a character- Watch and feedback on a showing by Slow Youth Theatre- Learn how to adapt a classic text into physical performanceFor ages 13-18. Participants will need to bring their own lunch & a water bottle.

Price: £4.00 Venue: Diss Corn Hall

Children’s Discover Club -11am-12pm & 3.30pm-4.30pmCome and DISCOVER the arts around you. Delivered by the team that brings you artsawardvoice.com; anyone under 26yrs can achieve a Discover Arts Award at Diss Fest! It’s especially good for those aged 5-11 or even younger when working with an older sibling. Secure your place and you’ll get a pack that parents can help you with. You’ll then need to participate in arts activities, chat to some of the performers and artists and share what you’ve learnt with a friend or one of us!

When completed we will then send off for your very own certificate issued by the major performing arts body, Trinity College London. There will be a £5 fee to cover the cost of the certificate and postage. But you’ll get to keep what you’ve created!

Price: £2.50 for all sessions Venue: Diss Youth & Community Centre

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