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Strawboys at Elderslie
Strawboys at Elderslie
August 3, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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
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
