On Saturday 14 August, head to Holbrooks Park for Party on the Green, a FREE neighbourhood celebration for all the family.
A giant mirror ball will appear above the sports court (Multi-Use-Games-Area - MUGA), transforming it into a performance space and a dancefloor. A DJ Truck will spin some tunes throughout the day and then we’ll have a Silent Disco Party - and don’t forget your skates if you fancy a roller disco!
You’ll also encounter unexpected walkabout performances as you explore the park, and watch local group Ascension Dance, who will perform and run a half-hour workshop for you to learn more about their style and practice.
The car park will transform into a dining space where you can enjoy street food and watch performances of Leamington-based Motionhouse’s Wild.
Come and relax on the grass with a picnic, pick up some delicious street food, and bring all your family and friends for this incredible celebration on your doorstep. Come on down and party with us!
A pre-allocation of tickets made available for local residents is now sold out, but there's plenty of room at Party on the Green even if you don't have a ticket - we're here until 9.30pm, so show up any time.
OPUS is an outdoor arts and events company, based in South West Birmingham. Led by independent producer Caroline Davis, OPUS plan, design and manage cultural interventions in place-based settings that connect audiences to each other and the space they are in.
You can arrive at Party on the Green whenever you want - no ticket needed. Here's what to expect on the day:
12pm Gates Open
12.30pm Kids Disco Bubble Party
12.50 Ascension Dance: The Other Side (Under the Trees)
13.30 Simple Cypher: Roll Play (Sports Court)
14.00 Motionhouse: WILD (Food Court)
14.50 Round in Circles: Sparky Cat Club (Sports Court)
15.30 Ascension Dance: The Other Side (Under the Trees)
16.00 Simple Cypher: Roll Play (Sports Court)
16.45 Motionhouse: WILD (Food Court)
17:30 DJ Truck: Disco Beats
18.00 Drum n Bounce
18.45 Disco Party feat. Kitsch n Sync – bring your roller skates!
19.30 Sparky Cat Club
20.30 Silent Disco featuring the Disco Critters
Get your sparkle on with our FREE face painting, throughout the day between 12-6pm.
Bring a picnic or dine out on our delicious street food, including Burritos, Paella, Ice-cream Cakes and Coffee all day. The whole day is BSL Interpreted (where performances use spoken word) and there will be audio description available for Motionhouse’s WILD. Please bring a smart phone and headphones to listen.
Motionhouse: WILD
Motionhouse bring their daring dance-circus performance, WILD, to Holbrook! WILD creates an urban forest in the everyday of the city, and using powerful and dynamic choreography, acrobatic movement and hand-to-hand acrobatics, the dancers climb up into the canopy, looking down onto the forest floor – a dangerous world of unknown meetings. This performance will have audio description available, accessible through scanning a QR code on the day. Please bring a smartphone and – if you would like – headphones.
Simple Cypher: Roll Play
Prepare to be amazed by the explosive tricks and artful dexterity of Simple Cypher's newest outdoor production Roll Play. Three performers blur the boundaries between hip hop and circus, using intricate moves and virtuosic agility to give a captivating, cheeky and effortlessly cool performance.
Ascension Dance: The Other Side
Coventry-based Ascension Dance bring their unique high-velocity performance style to Holbrook Park, in a fast-paced show which blends parkour, street, contemporary and engineering!
Round in Circles: Sparky Cat Club
Dance like you only have 9 lives! A fun and engaging dance party for all the family, where lost cats get found and everyone can express their inner-pussycat. Dance all the crazes like crazy with Round in Circles’ Disco-cats, Krazy Kittens and Toe-Tapping Tigers who will take you on a prowl through Retro Disco Dance tunes from nostalgic days gone by! This event will be BSL interpreted.
Bubble Disco Party
Boogie amongst the bubbles! Watch in amazement as our bubble performer gets the party started and created thousands of bubbles in all shapes and sizes to a disco beat!
Kitsch n Sync: Disco Critters and Hair Rollers
Join in and strut your best moves alongside Disco Critters on the dance floor – enjoy a dance with your friends, family and our herd of mirror ball clad animals! Keep your eyes peeled for the Hair Rollers too - these 50’s style hairdressers are on a roll! Armed with quirky choreography and toe-tapping tunes, bring your skates and join the fun!
Drum n Bounce
Take a heap of energy, whip up some classic aerobic moves then add in some drum & bass and voila…you have the perfect session! Drum n bounce gets you simultaneously sweating and smiling - if you’ve got an appetite to dance your way through basslines then they are the class for you! With both low and high impact options, you can dance within your fitness capabilities. The emphasis is on having fun and moving to the beat! This workshop will be BSL interpreted.
DJ Truck & Silent Disco
Our modified DJ Truck will be in the park throughout the day, providing the soundtrack to your Party in the Park! We’ll close the day with a silent disco party – sequins and sparkles encouraged! - featuring some of the acts you’ll have seen perform earlier!
We understand that government is intending to lift all restrictions on Covid from 19 Jul which is great for people wanting to enjoy Party on the Green, an outdoor event in our local parks. We also recognise that not all of our audiences might feel comfortable with that just yet. You may still see some of our staff wearing masks and you’ll be welcome to wear yours too. We also know that not everybody will feel okay about lifting restrictions on distancing, and so we thank you in advance for being mindful and respectful of others while you’re on site. For your safety and ours, we will be regularly testing our staff and performers and maintaining a good cleaning regime.
We still ask that if you have any Covid symptoms, you please do not attend Party on the Green. We look forward to welcoming you in August.
I don’t have a ticket. Can I still attend?
Yes. There’s plenty of room at Party on the Green – no ticket needed. Join us at any time, bring your family and friends, and enjoy quality performances on a summer’s day. Re-entry is permitted.
Is everyone welcome at Party on the Green?
Party on the Green is primarily for local residents, but all are welcome to join the fun.
What if it rains?
The event is entirely outdoors, and will still take place in wet weather.
Do I need to print my ticket?
You do not need to print your tickets, please show on a device if possible.
Where can I park?
Please do not drive to the event unless you need to – please either use public transport, cycle or walk. The events take place in residential areas where there is no public parking. If you require blue badge parking, please email: [email protected]
There are two electric vehicle charging points on Holbrook Lane outside the event main gates.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The event is family friendly and suitable for all ages, there are acts programmed suitable for everyone.
Can I bring a picnic?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your own picnics, however please note alcohol is not permitted on site.
Can I still walk my dog while the event is on?
The eastern part of the park (from the playground to Holbrook Lane) will be closed as we put the event together on Saturday morning until the event finishes on Saturday night. Where capacity allows, dog walkers will still be able to pass through the event to get to the western side of the park, sticking to the paths away from event activity.
The whole day is BSL interpreted (where performances use spoken word) and there will be audio description available for Motionhouse’s WILD. Please bring a smart phone and headphones to listen.
There will be accessible toilets, as well as baby change facilities.
If you require blue badge parking, please email: [email protected]
