The North Wall is delighted to partner with UCEC to deliver the inaugural OxBright Festival: an international youth arts festival.
We believe that art is a powerful tool to educate, inspire and connect with young people and our community.
We believe that all young people should have the opportunity to experience art of the highest quality.
We believe in facilitating spaces for young people to create and present artistic outputs.
What is it?
An arts festival for children and young people aged 8 – 17 to participate in creative workshops, Q&A sessions, watch performances and perform with their school/community group on a professional stage.
In the lead up to the festival, select school/community groups will be preparing and rehearsing a performance to transfer to The North Wall for OxBright Festival. These groups will also take part in workshops over the festival week.
Public audiences are invited to watch the shows in the theatre.
Who is it for?
This is a festival for young people to celebrate work on an international stage, we hope to welcome groups from England, China, Argentina and beyond.
Our current partners are UCEC, Edward Field Primary School, Cutteslowe Primary School, Wolvercote Young People’s Club and St Clare’s Summer School.
The Shows
Tickets for all OxBright shows are £5
Monday 20 July | 3pm
Playground Drama
OxBright Cutteslowe Drama Group presents a series of short scenes, games, dance battles and drama! The group have been working hard on a recital style piece exploring the dynamics, spectacle and joy of the playground.
Tuesday 21 July | 3pm
Roll Right Revenge
Did you know that a giant lives under the city of Oxford? Or that when you jump off the bridge in Port Meadow you could be transported to a different world? Inspired by Oxfordshire’s stories, places and folklore, ‘Roll Right Revenge’ puts a new spin on the story of Chipping Norton’s Roll right Stones – but bear in mind, you’ll need to expect the unexpected…
A new play presented by YouthLab Drama (Kidlington). Book Tickets
Wednesday 22 July | 3pm
Magic Portal
OxBright Kidlington Making Music and Theatre Group presents a selection of much-loved stories, songs and original works. This group of students from Edward Feild Primary School have been learning new skills in performance, voice, making music and acting and they can’t wait to showcase them to you! Book Tickets
Thursday 23 July | 3pm
Language Enormous
OxBright Wolvercote Writers Group presents a series of visual poetry and stories. Watch their words come to life through stop motion animation, from grand adventures to personal passions.
How can I be involved?
Be part of the festival! Join us this summer as a young participant (8 -17) and take part in different creative workshops every day; from stage combat to shadow puppet theatre, watch performances and take part in your very own showcase at the end of the week.
The week runs from Mon 20 – Fri 24 July, 10am – 4pm. Lunch is provided each day.
Young Participants will be supervised by the same facilitators throughout the week and will have opportunity to meet and socialise with like-minded peers.
For more information email Abie, waltona@thenorthwall.com
To book your free place, click here
Festival Partners
