The first ever Streets of Rye will bring the magic of the festival to the town on Saturday, April 30. The well-established series of Rother events, which have been taking place in Battle and Bexhill for a number of years, will be bringing family friendly street theatre to the cobbled streets of Rye, surprising unsuspecting members of the public with an array of unforgettable interactions.
Local drumming group Ryebellion will open the festival at 11am on Lion Street, which will then see several walkabout performers take to the streets of Rye. Performances include the loveable East End rogues ‘Ron and Don’ by Fair Play Comedy who will no doubt try and sell audiences a suspect item or two. There will be an enchanting and very unusual ‘Magical Butterfly’ by Amy Amelia Arts, whose contact juggling will no doubt leave onlookers mesmerised.
The surreal and very funny ‘Cod Choir’ by the Grand Theatre of Lemmings, will see two dripping wet deep-sea fishermen displaying their very unusual latest catch plus look out for of the cheeky ‘Wardens’ by the 2 Men, who will bring their own very questionable law enforcement to the streets of Rye.
“We’re really excited about bringing the ever popular Streets festival to the streets of Rye bringing highly respected street theatre companies to the town,” said Mandy Curtis, of 18 Hours who are producing the event. “It’s an amazing opportunity to see really outstanding theatre for free and it’s suitable for the whole family.”
Full timings for this Saturday:
The 2 Men, The Wardens – 11:20am / 12:20pm / 1:25pm (30min)
Fair Play Comedy, Ron and Don – 11:35am / 12:35pm / 1:45pm (30 min)
The Grand Theatre of Lemmings, Cid Choir – 11:50pm / 12:50pm / 2:10pm (30 min)
Amy Amelia Arts, the Magical Butterfly – 12:05pm / 1:05pm / 2:30pm (30 min)
Future events include Streets of Battle which will take place on the May 7 and Streets of Bexhill on May 28. There will also be an additional Puddings and Pathways event in support of the 1066 Pathways on May 14. The events are Arts Council funded and supported by local councils.
For more information, please visit the Streets Facebook page: facebook.com/battlestreetarts
Image Credits: Tim Bradley .