Carnival Magic by Global Grooves

An exhilarating menagerie of illuminated Carnival will return to the Tower Ballroom for an electrifying static showcase of music, puppetry and dance. Internationally recognised Carnival performers will present a showstopper over 30 minutes, bringing a diverse melting pot of Carnival magic. 

From giant hand-crafted puppets to stunning illuminated dancers, there will be something for all the family.

LARGER THAN LIFE PUPPETS

Meet Jack Frost and his larger than life friends as they take to the stage and say hello. You never know if you are lucky you might just be able to bag yourself a selfie with your new giant friends.  

FIRE BREATHING BEASTS

Gasp and wonder at their fiery release. This show features striking puppets and exciting pyrotechnics, mixed with a hypnotic performance. With sweeping wings and scorched metal, Toni the Fire Bat is a visitor from an ancient, magical past, awoken from the fiery belly of the Earth to fight Bessemer, the Fire-Breathing Dragon.

CARNIVAL MAGIC

Our carnival performers and stilt walking musicians will spring to life and fill the stage with beautiful dancers in giant illuminated dresses, accompanied by red-hot carnival drummers. 

THE GRAND FINALE

The show will crescendo with a full cast presentation of all puppets and performers, encouraging audiences to take to the dance floor and boogie to our Global Grooves with friends old and new. 

All about Global Grooves:

Global Grooves is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning carnival and outdoor arts company. Specialising in Carnival presentation and engagement, Global Grooves inspires young people, communities and artists regionally, nationally and internationally. 

A leading social enterprise, Global Grooves has brings inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the UK and beyond. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and to developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic. 

Mission: to unite and empower individuals and communities through opportunities to experience and create inspirational art.