- Freedom Festival Arts Trust are one of the pioneer organisations in Hull’s cultural revolution. Producers of Freedom Festival, the Trust is anchored in the city of Hull and influential in the global arts sector, bringing thousands of people to the city each year to experience world-class performances and exhibitions. We take the art to where the people are!
August 31 - September 01 2024
Pram People at Freedom Festival (UK)
A celebration of community, Pram People rolls out the red carpet for every pram, big or small.
“I was very emotional at the beginning but filled with so much joy.” Parent
Directed by voices through a pair of headphones, secret messages, and other participants, pram users will come together to create a hilarious, serious and surprisingly moving performance. The immersive and colourful spectacle will bring Trinity Square to life, as the pram reclaims its place in public space and society.
If you’d like to be a part of the performance with your little one in their pram, book in advance via the button below.
We also have spaces available for on-the-day walk-ups! Simply arrive at the performance area in Trinity Square before the start time and speak to one of our volunteers to sign up.
Polyglot Theatre’s 2024 UK tour of Pram People is supported by the Victorian Government through the Creative Victoria International Engagement program.
Access
- Buggies/prams are an important part of Pram People. All sizes and types are welcome!
- Parents/carers who are wheelchair users are welcome to participate with their child on their lap. Families with children in wheelchairs are welcome to participate if you feel it is appropriate. The soundscape focuses on the experience of parents/carers with babies/toddlers and buggies/prams specifically, so it may not appeal to families with children older than 4 years in wheelchairs.
- Adult participants (those who book in) will be given headphones to wear during the experience. The performance contains stories and prompts in English.
- Other family members and friends are welcome to attend for free as observers, and watch the colourful spectacle unfold. Observers do not need to book a ticket.
- Pram People will take place outdoors in daylight, on a paved surface. There will be no bright or flashing lights, although there will be amplified sound for observers.
- Pram People celebrates the people who use buggies/prams. It is designed to be relaxed and stress-free. You can step out of the 60-minute experience at any time, and there will be a dedicated break-out space where you can take a break, feed your children or change a nappy.
- A visual story to help your family prepare for the experience is available to view/download here.
Freedom Festival Arts Trust
Acknowledgements
- Polyglot Theatre’s 2024 UK tour of Pram People is supported by the Victorian Government through the Creative Victoria International Engagement program. The original development of Pram People was supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative, and the City of Melbourne through the Arts and Creative Investment Partnerships fund and ArtPlay.
What to expect:
Watch the trailer
When
31 Aug - 01 Sep 2024
Session time
11:30am, 3pm
Cost
FREE with bookings
Venue
Trinity Square, Hull, HU1 1RR, United Kingdom
Age
- 3 months - 4+ years (pram users)
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Access
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Accessible Toilet
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Visual Story (Yes)
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Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
