At the edge festival
28th-30th April
2023
at fell edge Barn
A festival full of creativity, connection and community in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Welcome to
At The Edge Festival
A weekend of performance, play and (hopefully!) putting the world to rights.
Join us in fostering community and creativity that seeks to question Land Justice, Social Justice and Asylum Rights, and looks for answers.
With theatre performances from:
Three Acres and a Cow - Land Justice
Leeds Refugee Playback Theatre in collaboration with Threadbear Theatre - Asylum Rights
And a work-in-progress performances from:
Saskia Solomons - Social Justice
If you have a love for community, social justice, good food and creativity.
Then this is the festival for you!
MUSIC HEADLINER
kontiki
playing sunday eve in the barn
WHEN
28th - 30th April
Friday to Sunday
Friday
Gates open at 4:00 pm
Food Share at 7:00 pm
Music from 8:30 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday and Sunday
9 am - 12 Am
Monday site closes
11 am
Theatre at the edge
Saturday
Three Acres and a Cow
7 pm
Three Acres And A Cow is a show that connects the Norman Conquest and Peasants’ Revolt with climate change and the housing crisis via the Enclosures, English Civil War and Industrial Revolution, drawing a compelling narrative through the people’s history of England in folk song, story and poem. Come and share in these tales as they have been shared for generations.
fools gold
2.30 pm
Lecoq-trained physical performer and Fool Saskia Solomons morphs into myriad inner personalities as they wrestle with the ickiest of sticky icks: money. Daring to dive headfirst into the belly of the elephant-in-the-room, this semi-improvised solo is a ridiculous and disarmingly honest exploration of belonging, class and inequality by a closet rich kid.
This is a work-in-progress sharing of Saskia’s brand new solo show. There’ll be a chance for discussion and feedback, so you’ll be a vital part of its development before it heads to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer.
Age: 14 +
Note: use of strong language
@SaskiaSolomons
SUNDAY
Leeds Refugee PlayBack
2 pm
Leeds Refugee Playback Company in collaboration with Threadbear Theatre.
Playback theatre is a form of improvised storytelling based on real life stories. The performers use only themselves, the chairs they sit on and coloured cloths. They are accompanied by a musician, who also improvises. The entire presentation is led by the Conductor who elicits stories from the audience. Audience participation is key!
What to Expect
Music
workshops
Childrens area
Bring your dancing shoes for DJ sets on Saturday and your foot stomping, booty-shaking rhythm for live music from Kontiki to round off the whole weekend on Sunday night. And if you are feeling extra creative yourself with a Live Cabaret on the Sunday!
Morning yoga, breathwork and movement sessions will invite you to return to an inward connection with yourself, making space to connect with others and offering a moment to press that reset button on life. Evening saunas and round the fire circle will be places to come together, play music and sweat away our troubles.
Children of all sizes (including adult ones!) will be delighted by a whole host of activities from arts and crafts and pizza making, to dressing up and treasure hunt.
volunteer/crew
World cafe
extras...
As a participant in this event we will ask you to join our community by offering 2 hours work with other volunteers during your stay, helping with the food and to maintain the site.
Fancy being a member of our crew? We would love your help, plus you get a weekend ticket for free!
Discussion and Connection:
Our World Cafe will offer a supportive and collaborative open space allowing us all to share reflections and ideas about the topics brought up in performance, workshops, and installations.
We hope this will lead to connections and inspiration for action around social justice aswell as refugee and land rights.
This festival will be set on the beautiful land of Fell Edge Farm. With amazing views of the Wharfe valley and moors behind, brimming with ancient history, this is the ideal place to walk, talk, relax and renew your energies.
Spend time pondering at the art installations throughout the festival site, finding treasure at the clothes swap or local gift stalls.
fancy working with us?
We are recruiting crew now!
As Crew you will be asked to work shifts before, during and after the festival -
in exchange for a free weekend ticket!
Could you see yourself helping in the food prep, tea tent or with site set up/pack down or site maintenance?
Contact us at risingrootstheatre@gmail.com
Tickets
Eager to book your tickets?
All tickets are available at Eventbrite
Weekend and Day Tickets do not include Food and Accommodation - please make sure you book these when purchasing your tickets!
Weekend food
ticket
Weekend Camping
live-in vehicle
(on-site)
Weekend Ticket
£70
£58
£36
£35
live-in vehicle
(main parking)
Day Ticket
£35
Day Camping
day food Ticket
£19
£12
£35
Children go free!
Struggling financially?
Drop us an email at risingrootstheatre@gmail.com
What's on...
If you have a love for community, social justice, good food and creativity.
Then this is the festival for you!
nature
LIVE MUSIC
DJ'S
yoga
ART INSTALLATIONS
Camping On Site
good food
sauna
cabaret
open mic
Storytelling
CLOTHES SWAP AND SUSTAINABLE GIFTS
CHILDRENS aREA
TREASURE HUNT
THE
WORLD CAFE
Movement Workshops
FIRE
28th April-30th April 2023 @ fell edge barn
Getting here
Over the last few years, Fell Edge have hosted numerous festivals and welcomed a number of local refugee groups. We hope that this gathering will offer space for connection to this land for our communities from near and far.
CHECK OUT THE FELL EDGE WEBSITE
At The Edge aims to be as sustainable as possible, please consider how you travel.
Train:
Our nearest station is Steeton & Silsden.
(check out railcards to save money) Link to Nation Rail - Railcards
Silsden Taxis - 01535 656566 (£8 - please coordinate to spread the cost and save petrol!)
Buses:
The Number X84 drops you in either Ilkley or Addingham. Check your routes!
You can prebook taxis to meet you at your drop off point through this number: 01535656566
If you travel using Public Transport you get free food for either Saturday or Sunday. (Must provide proof receipt/ticket)
Driving:
Addingham Moorside is 35 mins drive from Hebden Bridge and 45 mins from Leeds.
Have you thought about a car pool? Do yourself and the planet a favour and travel together.
Zero Emissions
Heading over under your own steam? Cycling or even walking if you feel inclined!
However you find your way to us, if you travel emitting zero emissions you'll get free meals all weekend!
Address: FELL EDGE FARM, ADDINGHAM MOORSIDE, LS29 9JX
We will have signs and stewards directing you to the festival. Here are some pictures to help!
Accommodation
CAMPING
Campsite - Bottom Field
There is a small incline up to the Barn.
Please email with access requirements or concerns.
CAMPERVAN/MINIVAN
Limited booking due to space (Email or Call to Reserve Space)
DISABLED PARKING/ACCOMMODATION
Limited booking due to space (Email or Call to Reserve Space)
Dogs will have to stay at home. Unless they are guide dogs i.e. Doggie Heroes!
ALTERNATIVE LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
Lumb Beck Farmhouse B+B (5mins walk) Wendy Croft 01943 830400
The Weavers Cottage, 10 mins walk, Graham and Chris Lingard lingardfamily@yahoo.co.uk
The High House, 10 mins walk, Sally and Ollie Bert twentywattshades@gmail.com,
The Beamsley Project Charity 01756 710255 (15 mins drive)
Self catering with special accommodation for the people with disabilities.
Parking
Weekend Ticket - Main Parking Field
Day Ticket - Middle Field
Disabled Parking - Barn - Email risingrootstheatre@gmail.com to reserve your space
NO CARS PARKED ON CAMPSITE
Main Parking Field Information
Please drive to the festival site to drop off your bags/camping stuff, you will then be directed to the main parking field,
which is:
2 Minutes drive from Site
8 - 10 Minute walk from main parking to site - VIA PATH OVER FIELDS - SIGNS WILL BE AVAILABLE
or
12 - 14 Minute walk from overflow to site - VIA COUNTRY ROAD - SIGNS WILL BE AVAILABLE
ANY QUESTIONS OR QUERIES CONTACT RISINGROOTSTHEATRE@GMAIL.COM
Created by
saskia
solomons
We rely on the support of incredible volunteers and crew to help support the festival.
At the Edge will reinvest profit into our next festival.
We also aim to raise funds for Leeds Refugee Charity and thereby support the expansion of refugee theatre in our area.
there will be no alcohol sold on site.
you are welcome to bring your own,
we just ask you to drink in moderation.
At The Edge
Moorside Ln, Addingham, Ilkley LS29 9JX
For inquiries, and accessibility arrangements, please reach out to us at:
Email: risingrootstheatre@gmail.com