Line-up revealed for fun family picnics

Frolicked Outdoor Theatre will present their imaginative new show a light-hearted, magical, slightly-slapstick puppet show for all ages

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THE lineup has been revealed for Feel Good Family Picnics being held in Rochdale, Middleton, Littleborough and Heywood this summer (Tuesday 29 July to Friday 1 August).

Visitors to the free family events sponsored by automotive dealer Premier Kia will be experiencing more than 20 different attractions each day, including amazing live performances, theatre, music, sports and shows for children of all ages.

Spectacular outdoor shows new for 2025 include Scrumptious! a fun, playful piece of theatre about friendship and ice cream, with hilarious songs, dancing and storytelling from the Beggars Belief Collective.

Frolicked Outdoor Theatre will present their imaginative new show ‘The Alchemist’ - a lighthearted, magical, slightly-slapstick puppet show for all ages that has already captivated audiences across the UK.

‘Stop Toi’ is a concert featuring two jugglers and a drummer with a crazy playlist, mixing smooth jazz with garage rock, throwing balls, twisting rings and performing crazy stunts.

Visitors can sing along and experience this extraordinary act as the trio attempt to demonstrate the meaning of life.

Thingumajig Theatre will present two shows on their mobile stages full of surprises, fun, music and heartwarming stories - The Story of the Scary Noise and The Magic Samovar.

Look out for Damocles, a participatory performance by Cirque Inex-tremiste exploring risk, trust, and collective cooperation.

Audiences will become both witness and actor, experimenting with tools of coordination and shared decision-making.

Billed as a unique social experience, questioning how we act together, build trust, and explore leadership in uncertain situations.

Tit for Tatt Circus will present two shows each day.