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A wonderfully quirky, creative and buzzing family-friendly venue in Waterfoot, Rossendale. It is also the home of Horse + Bamboo Theatre. The theatre we make and present is always visually inventive, often incorporating different forms of puppetry. Sunday afternoon family performances also include an hour of family art making activities before and after the show. “It’s just a lovely experience”.
H+B are 35 years old this year. We started our life in Rossendale, in Lancashire, England, and in Rossendale we remain. In 2013 we work in many of the same ways we did in 1978, with masks, puppets, music and story-telling being at the heart of our theatre, now with the addition of film and animation. The company doesn’t work to any formula, and we develop and re-shape ourselves to meet new and changing circumstances.
We now have a wonderful base, the Boo, in Waterfoot, Rossendale, which is large enough to serve as a venue for theatre shows and other arts events of our own making and from visiting companies and artists. The Boo enables us to offer the community in Rossendale and beyond a special place to meet, create and share.
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Rossendale Heritage Festival9 days of events and activities celebrating the rich and diverse history of Rossendale at various venues across the Valley. Lots to see and do for all of the family at a variety of venues across Rossendale showcasing an array of incredible talent.
Inside by What's Coming Out Of The BoxWhat was it like in mummy's tummy?" Join us on an imersive journey from conception to birth and share a very special experience with your little one. 'Inside' is an intimate, interactive show for 1 - 5 year olds. It features multi-sensory activities, shadow and object theatre and sound.
Baby ExplorersOur Baby Explorers’ sessions are now free! Creative and relaxed play sessions will help your little one discover the new as they go on a sensory journey. Everyday objects become extraordinary and spark the imagination. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. For ages 0 - 4
Earthquakers Ceilidh NightJoin us for dancing, music, pie and peas to celebrate the start of the Waterfoot Wakes!
Edinburgh Fringe Preview Comedy NightThe Boo's Comedy Night is back for the Waterfoot Wakes and we have two fantastic Edinburgh preview shows, catch brand new material from Nick Doody as he previews "I Will Milk You" follow on from his 2018 show using audience reviews: 'He milked me. Why was there no warning?', 'A warning would've…
Heritage Film Night: Whistle Down The Wind + ShortsIn true old school cinema style, we will be showing a series of Rossendale + Wakes themed shorts from the Lancashire film archive, along with Horse + Bamboo's Different Moons Animations before showing the main feature Whistle Down The Wind, this classic black and white film set in Rossendale and…
The Crow's Tale by String TheatreInspired by a Lenni Lenape Indian legend, The Crow's Tale tells the story of a crow with colourful rainbow feathers that in the middle of a snowy winter travels to the sun to ask for warmth, as all the animals are cold and hungry.
The Flying Bath by Little Angel TheatreWhen everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – as long as they're…
Funny Looking Kids Comedy ClubFrom the first sketch to the final legendary joke competition, Funny Looking Kids is a ragtag bag of tomfoolery and nonsense. Chaos and cacophony. Silliness and stupidity.
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