August 25 - 30

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Japanese Dance - Haru Ichiban

Japanese Dance - Haru Ichiban

Rigorously trained classic Japanese dance, special effect make-up and kimono costumes come together to give a taste of authentic Japanese culture.

(25 August 2008, 3:00 pm)
Bollywood Dance - Taala

Bollywood Dance - Taala

Dance grooves and rhythms from some of the hottest musicians on the British-Indian music scene, with a class led by the equally exciting Bollywood Dream Dancers.

(25 August 2008, 6:00 pm)
Upswing Aerial

Upswing Aerial

Leading UK aerial company Upswing takes over Theatre Square for three days of contemporary urban dance mixed with traditional circus skills.

(26 August 2008 - 28 August 2008, 1:00 pm)
Green room 29-30 August

Green room 29-30 August

In the Terrace Bar with DJs The Camden Slags (Fri) and Helix (Sat) from 10pm.

, (29 August 2008 - 30 August 2008, 7:30 pm)
Comeback - Los2Play (Spain)

Comeback - Los2Play (Spain)

This was one of the biggest hits in the famous street theatre festival in Tàrrega - with all the producers vying to book the show!

(29 August 2008, 6:30 pm, 10:00 pm)
Watch This Space birthday pyrotechnics - The World Famous (UK)

Watch This Space birthday pyrotechnics - The World Famous (UK)

To wish ourselves happy birthday, Watch This Space welcomes the internationally acclaimed company of creative pyrotechnicians. 

(30 August 2008, 10:30 pm)
The Guardian Angels - Bängditos Theatre (Germany)

The Guardian Angels - Bängditos Theatre (Germany)

Catastrophe! Chaos! Fire! A high-octane, jolt-a-minute spectacle sure to fan the flames of excitement in all who dare attend.

(30 August 2008, 10:00 pm)
Mario, Queen of the Circus - Clarke Macfarlane (USA)

Mario, Queen of the Circus - Clarke Macfarlane (USA)

He’s back and we adore him – he’s the world’s only juggling tribute to Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen. He will, he will rock you.

(30 August 2008, 1:15 pm)
Insect Circus Museum (UK)

Insect Circus Museum (UK)

This travelling museum returns to celebrate the history of insect circus performance from Acrobatic Ants to Dancing Snails.

, , (30 August 2008, 1:00 pm)
Bells - Akademi (UK)

Bells - Akademi (UK)

We first saw innovative Indian dance company Akademi in the Square last year, and we’re delighted to welcome them back with their hypnotic and delightful Bells.

(30 August 2008, 3:00 pm)
The Spurting Man - Avanti Display (UK)

The Spurting Man - Avanti Display (UK)

One of the perennial favourites of Watch This Space, Avanti’s Spurting Man and his downtrodden assitant build to a spectacularly soggy finale.

(30 August 2008, 6:30 pm)

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On the whole, all the events in Watch This Space are pretty much suitable for anybody, but as a guide, the symbols below give an indication of shows that we think are rather good for particular audiences.

  • Family and younger audiences
  • People who are Deaf or hard of hearing
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • A more adult crowd (PG)
  • Rain-proof shows (hopefully)
  • Best of European!