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Coventry Station Community Day & Free Aerial Performance from Highly Sprung

Have fun at the Coventry Station Community Day on Saturday 7th May.

A free family-friendly event celebrating both the development of Coventry’s railway station and its 60th anniversary. With food, music, performances and plenty of activities for all ages. The day then concludes with a grand finale from Highly Sprung, with their new outdoor aerial show IN TRANSIT.

Coventry Station Community Day is organised by Highly Sprung and the Heart of England Community Rail Partnership. Jointly funded by Avanti West Coast and Coventry City Council. Featuring a talented line-up with poet John Bernard, dancer Louis Lewinson andmore names to be announced soon. Delicious food will also be on offer from the likes of Coventry legend G Kitchen, with more tasty treats on the way!

The day will conclude with a grand finale from theatre company Highly Sprung, a stunning aerial performance that tells stories of movement, migration and innovation in the city. Celebrating Coventry’s industrial heritage and looking forwards to a greenerfuture. Expect mesmerising aerial, bold choreography and a beautiful story to enchant audiences of all ages. The performance will feature a professional cast alongside over 100 children from local schools, creating a joyous community atmosphere.

DAYTIME EVENT: Unticketed, just drop in from 12pm-3.30pm
IN TRANSIT: Free but ticketed, performances at 5pm & 7pm

View the line up and get free tickets on the Highly Sprung website:

https://highlysprungperformance.co.uk/production/in-transit/

Event Access:

Audio Described & BSL

Easy Read version of the performance available via digital download