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The Architects of Air
Arboria II – Luminarium
The ‘Arboria II’ Luminarium is an immersive and interactive sculpture is dedicated to the theme of ‘trees’ and designed to evoke wonder at the beauty of light and colour
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Fire Songs
In the embrace of choral harmonies, the audience join Frozen Light on their latest sensory exploration. From a soulful connection to travelling into the celestial music of the cosmos.
more >Pirates of the Carabina
Pirate Taxi
Sometimes serious, but more often funny, PIRATE TAXI is a family-friendly circus show suitable for adventurers of all ages.
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The Rascally Diner
Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food.
more >Dulce Compania
The Royal Poodle Parade
A sensational walkabout parade bringing a blast of colour and some charming poodles to bOing! Walkabout performance from Dulce Compania features 5 jumping stilt walkers, stunning costumes and cute pups.
more >Studio GoGo
Volo: Dreams of Flight
New VR thrill ride Volo: Dreams of Flight is coming to bOing! 2022 Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s fabulous flying contraptions, his studies of flight and perspective.
more >Jingle Writing with Square Pegs Arts
Join Square Pegs Arts for this fun and creative workshop writing and recording Jingles for miscellaneous object and products.
more >Michaela Cisarikova Dance Company
Fish Out of Water
Fish Out of Water is a fresh, family-friendly outdoor dance performance using hip hop, interactive sculptures & responsive music to explore themes of belonging, otherness, displacement & migrancy.
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Fish Out of Water Dance Workshop
MCDC dancers will share a creative workshop using hip hop and contemporary techniques, exploring the themes of travel, learning a piece of the choreography from the show and facilitating creativity.
more >Baby Playground
Baby Playground
Baby Playground (Age 0-24 months) Playground Bell tent – Sun 28 Aug Join Baby Playground artists on a gentle sensory journey creating a magical experience for you to share with…
more >Music for Change
Global Sounds Stage
Music for Change have created a brilliant line up for all ages on our Global Sounds stage at the Cathedral Meadow.
more >The Railway Children Return (PG)
Picking up nearly forty years after the events of the original film, 'The Railway Children Return' will take audiences on an exciting and heart-warming journey.
more >The University of Kent, School of Physical Sciences (UK)
Crime Scene
Have you ever wanted to be a real Crime Scene Investigator? Come and have a go in our reconstructed crime scene!
more >Lightyear (U)
The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear follows the legendary Space Ranger after he is marooned on a hostile planet.
more >Minions: The Rise of Gru (U)
This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world's greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions.
more >Code Kids
Virtual Reality Coding Workshop
Learn to code in a virtual world in the palm of your hand. Give your 3D creations behaviour, animation, and movement. Interact with a virtual world entirely created by you.
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Lego Robotics Workshop
Use Lego to build smart robots and bring your robot to life using code and introduce concepts such as engineering to kids.
more >Animate Arts
BRAVO! Cardboard Crafts
Come and have a tuneful time making your very own musical instrument with cardboard supremos Animate Arts.
more >The Future Human Signature Research Theme
Future Human Exhibition
An exhibition of theatrical costume and a life-size puppet by stage and theatre professionals to imagine how humans might interact with technology in the next 30 years.
more >Kent Sport, University of Kent
Kent Sport Mini Sessions
Our friends at Kent Sport are offering some brilliant free activities at bOing! 2022 from Zumbatomic to Street Dance!
more >Gulbenkian
Silent Disco
Everyone is invited to the bOing! silent disco.....just let yourself go!
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