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This Summer, we selected seven lucky young performing trainees from a diverse background and created The Sunshine Follies! Alongside a host of veteran outdoor/seaside performers, they were trained in the art of barking, as well various other essential skills. You may have even seen them on the Teignmouth seafront, at the RAMM amphitheatre or on Exeter Quayside! ![]()
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Watch the video to learn more and see the trainees in action!![]()
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A massive thanks to Arts Council England and all our funders, the local authorities and arts organisations, the trainees and of course – our audiences. See you next year! ![]()
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'The Sunshine Follies' - Outdoor Arts Trainee Project (2021)
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A short video about 7 emerging artists learning and implementing the skills of outdoor seaside entertainment in South Devon, during the summer of 2021. This ...
40 Years a Showman...![]()
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So, another hectic summer season finally came to an end this weekend: Prom-Prom has delivered more than 30 dates over the recent summer holidays, we have employed more than 25 professional artists and reached tens of thousands of live audience members, plus millions more through the broadcast media. We have had support from public, private and voluntary sector organisations and provided countless smiles throughout the summer.![]()
Thank you to everyone who has worked and played so hard with us this year and to everyone who came along and supported us. We hope to see you again next season, when we shall do it all again!![]()
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This has been my 40th year providing entertainment on the promenades and streets of Britain and although I sometimes get weary these days, it has been a delight to spend my time with such a wonderful goup of people and to be a part of an industry that is so joyful, light-footed and accessible. There is nothing finer than to earn a living spending the day performing to thousands on the seafront and then watching the sun sink over the horizon, with an ice cream in my hand - thinking of doing it all over again tomorrow! ![]()
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(The photograph is entitled 'End of Summer' by Dave Snow of Snowphoto, taken at our last gig in Dawlish)
Here's a cracking little piece by ITV News on our Arts Council funded seaside traineeships, filmed on Teignmouth seafront last week - we are proud of all seven of the trainees and wish them every success in the future:
Juggling, stilt-walking and risk assessments: Young people taught seaside skills | ITV News
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They have been introduced to juggling and stilt-walking in front of crowds in Teignmouth and Exeter as part of a three-week course. | ITV News West Country
As our traineeship draws to a close, we reflect on the training and rehearsal process. While only a few week ago, our trainees have come so far that it seems longer! We will miss all of them and wish them well in their performance careers!![]()
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Wondering where to catch the next Prom-Prom show? Fear not! The listings are here:![]()
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Thursday 26th August – the amphitheatre, Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Exeter. Michael Loader (storyteller), Dr Pandemonious Fish (circus nonsense) and MarkMark productions. Shows throughout the day: 11-4PM (weather dependent) + seaside games.![]()
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Friday 27th August – the Transit Shed, Exeter Quayside. Michael Loader (storyteller), Dr Pandemonious Fish (circus nonsense) and MarkMark productions. Shows throughout the day: 11-4PM![]()
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Saturday 28th August – Exeter Street Arts Festival, Exeter Cathedral Green. Punch & Judy 11.30 & 2.30PM; Uncle Tacko’s Flea Circus 1.00PM (weather dependent) + seaside games.![]()
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Sunday 29th August – Dawlish Carnival Day, Dawlish Piazza by The Lawn. Punch & Judy 11.30 & 2.30PM; Uncle Tacko’s Flea Circus 1.00PM (weather dependent) + seaside games.![]()
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Tuesday 31st August & Wednesday 1st September - Teignmouth seafront between the skatepark, the play park and the lighthouse. 11-4: Punch & Judy 11.30 & 2.30PM; Uncle Tacko’s Flea Circus 1.00PM (weather dependent) + seaside games.
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