An Indian Summer Festival
We’re taking over Curve theatre & Leicester’s Orton Square for an entire day filled with music, dance, workshops, culture, and food in this Indian Summer Festival community day!
- Location
- Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE11 1SB
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An Indian Summer Festival
Whether you just want to grab a drink from the outdoor bar and enjoy the summer vibe, or get involved and take part, there's something for everyone.
What's on?
Free Activities for Adults & Children
Inside Curve Theatre- Cafe & Mezzanine Floor
12pm-6pm
Free henna design | 12pm - 6pm | Green Room Café. (This activity is very popular, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.)
Saree Demonstration | 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm | South Mezzanine
Saree Expert Bhawna Bhawsar invites you to come and learn more about the history of the saree and how to wear it.
Saree Dress Up |12pm,1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm | South Mezzanine
Have a go at wearing a saree helped by expert Bhawna Bhawsar.
Sensory Storytelling | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. 4pm and 5pm | Central Mezzanine
Get immersed in stories exploring smells and others senses in this sensory storytelling workshop led by Chandni Mistry
Art and crafts | 12 noon - 6pm | Central Mezzanine
Led by Sym Mystry, using upcycled and recycled materials.
Outdoors on Orton Square & Main Stage
12pm - 8pm
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Outdoor Bar
Delicious food from Kayal, Herb and Desi Street Food.
Free Performances:
12pm and throughout the day - DJ Ninja Bob & Host Shruti Chauhan
1pm - Enter Edem - Giant Peacocks
1.30pm - Nupur Arts Young Company - Classical Indian Dance
2:30pm - Dhol Players and Band Baja - Music Walkabout
3pm - Nupur Arts - Holi Celebration Dance
3:30pm - Enter Edem - Giant Peacocks
4pm - Dhol Players and Band Baja - Music Walkabout
4:30pm - Zfit - Interactive Bollywood Dance
5pm - Dhol Players and Band Baja - Music Walkabout
5:30pm - Enter Edem - Giant Peacocks and Chitra - Classical Kuchipudi Dance
6pm - Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band - Music Walkabout
6:30pm - String Beats
7pm - Zfit - Interactive Bollywood Dance
7:30pm - Chitra - Classical Kuchipudi Dance