Artist

Rod Heaslip

Intro

Strawboys is a vibrant and energetic outdoor pop-up performance, blurring the lines between traditional and contemporary dance and music.

Credit: Rob Heaslip #Strawboys #Strawboys2022

Credit: Rob Heaslip #Strawboys #Strawboys2022

Credit: Rob Heaslip #Strawboys #Strawboys2022

Extra Info

Featuring luminous straw dancers whirling to Balkan inspired beats, the work is a unique interpretation of the cultural tradition of ‘the strawboys’, also known as mummers, guisers, burdie boys, skekklers and wren boys; identified by their ornate straw masks while out rambling streets, fields, towns and parks, parading their merriment to the joy of onlookers.

Date/Location

Wednesday 3rd August, at Elderslie Greenspace (Stoddard Sq) at 12.30pm and 2.30pm