Inside Out Dorset: Poole Quay Opening Weekend
When? 14 Sep 2018 to 15 Sep 2018
Where? Poole
Across the 14 and 15 September, Poole Quay will come alive with music, circus and fun as Inside Out Dorset 2018 begins!
Rock the Boat Street Guitars
Inside Out
Try your hand at one of our Rock the Boat Street Guitars, nestled inside up-cycled wooden sailing dinghies! Entertain the crowds on Poole Quay with a tune or maybe even stumble across some undiscovered talent…
12noon – 7.30pm
Actual Reality Arcade
Matthew Harrison
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Pilot a spaceship across the galaxy and survive an onslaught of aliens in Defender, and run or shoot them down in the Space Invaders gallery.
12noon – 7.30pm
...sodade....
Cirque Rouages
Breathtaking circus and magical storytelling combine in a world-class sunset spectacular. Cirque Rouages take to the sky above Poole Quay on an ever-turning cable, telling timeless stories of the sea.
Co-presented with Lighthouse Poole 7.45pm.
Performances:
Friday 14 September 12noon - 8.45pm
Saturday 15 September 12noon - 8.45pm
Location: Poole Quay
FREE and suitable for all ages
More information:
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