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Monday, 10 August
Show Spotlight
What do you really know about the River Avon? Beyond its familiar banks and bridges lies a river rich with stories, characters, wildlife and centuries of history - and now, Stan’s Cafe are inviting audiences to take a very different kind of journey along it.
Blending documentary storytelling, performance and a healthy dose of Stan’s Cafe’s trademark wit, River Tours: The Avon offers a fresh perspective on a river we may think we know - encouraging us to slow down, look closer and see the Avon through new eyes.
Let's take a deeper dive into River Tours: The Avon and discover where you can catch this unique performance near you...
What can you expect?
For River Tours: The Avon, audiences gather around an extraordinary three-metre-long textile map of the river for a playful and fascinating journey from its source in Northamptonshire all the way to its meeting with the Severn at Tewkesbury.
Along the way, your guide will uncover unexpected stories, local folklore and glimpses into the everyday lives shaped by the river.
River Tours: The Avon is a 55 minute tour and is a beautiful and witty piece of documentary storytelling suitable for all ages.
Written by Craig Stpehens. Performed by Kathryn Hanke.
Map created by Studio MEAD artists Ellie Carr-Smith and Molly Acacia Hughes.
Audiences of all ages have been captivated by River Tours: The Avon, enjoying the chance to see a familiar landscape from a completely new perspective. The show has inspired people to reconnect with the river, its stories and the places they know, discovering new details and unexpected connections along the way.
"Absolutely superb, so interesting, bringing to life the story of the river which has been part of my life, from swimming in the river, fishing with my father. To remember all that history and present it so well will stay with me for a long time. Thank you.” - Audience Member
“Kathryn was brilliant in her storytelling of the Avon. I didn’t know we would be treated to such great acting & storytelling. You brought the Avon to life for me. I understand so much more about the names I knew. Thank you so much.” - Audience Member
There’s still time to take the trip!
Haven’t experienced River Tours: The Avon yet? There’s still time to join Stan’s Cafe on this fascinating journey along the river, with performances taking place across the region until 16 August.
All tickets are pay-what-you-can, making this a brilliant opportunity to discover the show at a price that works for you.
You can find out more and book your tickets by selecting your event below or via Stan's Cafe website
Remaining performances:
- Tuesday 11 August, 11:00am at Pershore Riverside Centre, Pershore, WR10 1QU
- Tuesday 11 August, 7:30pm at Bidford Community Library, Alcester, B50 4QG
- Thursday 13 August, 2:30pm at Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Birmingham, B16 0SL
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 August, timings vary at Royal Shakespeare Company, The Dell, Stratford-upon-Avon
Live & Local are a proud partner of River Tours:The Avon.
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