THIS YEAR IS
GOING TO BE GREAT

This year the acts are bigger and better than ever before. Whet your appetite for the strange and beautiful world of the artists performing at Stockton International Riverside Festival. We have everything from astounding aerial artistry, firey pyrotechnics and stilt-dancing, to voyeuristic theatre and art, plus a live film which you could find yourself starring in.

We'll keep updating this section with images, videos and details of the events as and when we get them. Enjoy!

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MUST SEES

Of course you won't want to miss anything, but look no further than these performances for jaw dropping, other-worldly spectacle:

PREMIER PERFORMANCES

Celebrating almost 20 years as a commissioning festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival presents these exciting new shows,
along with commissioning partners in China, Europe and the UK.

SECOND SIGHT

Worth more than a second glance, these events will create an indelible new impression of a previously familiar scene or situation.

THE URBAN PLAYGROUND

The title of Prodigal Theatre's stunning new show is an apt introduction to the place where extreme physicality meets art: free running,
street dance, stilt acrobatics, vertical take off and landing - it's all here.

DANCE EXCURSIONS

Fusing physicality, movement and theatre with the passion of dance, performed to inspiring music. Feel your soul filled with rhythm and
your body start to move.

FESTIVAL FEATURES

This year’s festival is jam packed with theatrical sights, circus highlights and musical delights. There’s something for everyone...