The legends are true… the giant kraken buried beneath Cross Street in Ryde is beginning to wake. When a single drop of seawater slips through a crack in the road, the Ship of Hope must set sail to protect the town from the sea beast below.
Join Shademakers UK for a spectacular day of free outdoor performances, music and costumes as the story unfolds across Ryde. Throughout the day you’ll discover community performances, before special guests Mécanique Vivante lead their enchanting Sirens’ Song parade through the streets. The day ends with an unforgettable finale as the magnificent Ship of Hope journeys down Union Street to face the kraken. This is a magical celebration of creativity, community and storytelling in the heart of Ryde Town Centre is perfect for everyone to enjoy.
Something BIG is coming to Ryde this October and you’re all invited. Cross Street, just outside Department, will be closed for the days as we play host to an incredible line up of performances on our Ship Stage on Saturday 3rd October.
From mass pilates, to sea shanties, samba to sirens, dance to theatre performances… there’s so much to see at the Ship of Hope event.
Rise & Shine with @becciw_pilates at 11.15am
Shipmates Shows at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm
Brighstone Barnacles at 12.15pm
Dance Show with @dancevibez_ at 1.15pm
@seagelsshantybandiow at 2.15pm
THE SIRENS’ SONG with Mécanique Vivante at 3.15pm
Performance from @batalaportsmouth at 4.15pm
Dance piece by @downlandmovementcollective at 5.15pm
and then… join us for the GRAND FINALE between 6pm-7pm featuring @shademakersuk @mecaniquevivante and @batalaportsmouth in an unforgettable moment as the ship sets sail down Union Street!
