Families

Thingamabob

Matt brings to life a giant ball slinging, self exploding piece of handcrafted gadgetry, inspired by the famous Rube Goldberg machines and Heath Robinson contraptions.

Be part of the mayhem as our intrepid inventor risks nerve wracking failure to bring you one perfect chain reaction… with a little help from his little assistant.

Matt Pang is an award-winning circus and outdoor arts performer. His work blends circus and audience interaction, invention with laugh out loud humour. Matt’s shows have been performed at theatres and festivals in over 15 different countries.

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A child jumping up to try to reach a strange contraption

Image supplied by Waterside Arts Centre

Location: Waterside
Date: 24 – 25 July
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Price: Free

Upcoming sessions

24 July 1:00 pm
24 July 3:00 pm
24 July 5:15 pm
25 July 1:00 pm
25 July 3:00 pm

Showing the next 5 of 6 sessions.

Family friendly

Waterside

1 Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF

01619125616

hello@watersidearts.org

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Local studies entrance and welcome point.

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