Turk(ish)

Groundswell presents: the Turk(ish) as part of BeNewquay Festival...

Turk(ish) is an empowering, autobiographical show by contemporary circus artist, Poppy Plowman. Combining live music, high skill, humour and intimate storytelling, Poppy uses tightwire and hair-hanging to explore personal struggles of identity and Western beauty standards. Through her story we follow Poppy as she embraces who she is, encouraging and inspiring audience members to do the same by nurturing an anti-oppressive attitude.

Poppy Plowman is a British circus artist with Turkish Cypriot origins. She has worked as a professional tightwire walker and hair hanger with several leading contemporary circus companies across Europe, before creating her own work. Here, Poppy collaborates with cellist Zara Hudson, combining their passions to create Turk(ish).

ALSO... don't miss out on Poppy's workshops:

Wire & Write Workshop (16th November, 12.30pm - the day before the show) Poppy will support participants in an introduction to tightwire as well as facilitate the development of some creative writing thematically linked to her work. Poppy will also incorporate audio recordings of participant writing, working it into the show that takes place the next day. Age: 9+

Have-a-Go Tightwire Taster Workshop (17th November, 12.30pm - the day of the show) Poppy facilitates a fun introduction to tightwire. This session does not include any creative writing or audio recording element and is suitable for all ages.

These Circus Out & About events are made possible with generous support from Carn to Cove. Circus Around and About 2 is a south-west touring circus project, funded by an Arts Council England Lottery Project Grant. The project is led by Take Art with principal partners Crying Out Loud and Extraordinary Bodies, in collaboration with nine presenting partners including Carn to Cove.  

Event information...

Venue: St Michael's Church Hall Date: Sunday 17th November Start: 4pm

Doors: 3.30pm Running time: 60mins

This show is recommended for age 7+ however it is suitable for those who are younger.

Getting to the event/parking:  

There is no parking at the venue, however The Manor Car Park is just opposite the church hall. Newquay Railway Station and Newquay Bus Station are also only a short walk way, so please consider using public transport to get to the event!

Ticket information... There are a range of tickets for this event:

FESTIVAL FIVER ticket - (£5)

Standard Ticket. BeNewquay Festival are subsidising this event so that you can come along by purchasing a ticket for just a fiver!

FESTIVAL FOR FREE ticket - (FREE)

BeNewquay Festival would love you to get along and enjoy this event, even if you do not have the means. Please select a free ticket if you wouldn’t be able to attend due to your current financial situation.

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Take a sneak peek at TURK(ISH)...