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Taking place throughout the day, the launch weekend invites residents, families, schools, and community groups to connect, make, and celebrate together. Whether you want to try a new creative activity, spend time outdoors with family, or meet others through shared artistic experiences, Under the Same Sky offers an inclusive and accessible entry point into the wider project. The event is designed to be joyful, welcoming, and participatory, transforming local parks into spaces for creativity, conversation, and community connection.
Activity's Included
Willow and paper kite-making workshops (advance booking recommended)
Join Autin Dance Theatre for a creative one-hour kite-making workshop and help bring Under the Same Sky: Stories in Flight to life.
Using willow, paper and your own imagination, we’ll make beautiful handmade kites inspired by ideas of flight, hope, belonging and shared skies. This is a relaxed, family-friendly workshop where everyone can get creative, try something new and make a kite that tells a little story of its own.
The kites created during the project will become part of the wider Under the Same Sky journey, with the aim of flying them high in the sky as part of the final procession on Saturday 3 October.
No experience is needed — just come along, get creative and make something to lift into the sky.
Suitable for ages 5+
20 tickets available per session (pre-booking is recommended!)
Dance and movement / interactive storytelling games (Drop in sessions)
Come and move, play and connect through joyful dance, music and storytelling activities inspired by cultures from around the world.
Join our friendly game hosts for playful physical games, light movement and music-led interaction designed to get people moving, smiling and taking part together.
You might find yourself dancing with colourful silky fabric, joining a flashmob-style movement moment, learning a game from another part of the world, or simply enjoying a gentle movement session in the park.
These relaxed drop-in sessions are all about connection, wellbeing and shared energy. They are suitable for all ages and abilities, and no dance experience is needed.
Come as you are, move as much or as little as you like, and enjoy a creative moment with others under the same sky.
Suitable for ages 5+
Aerial Dance have-a-go sessions (advance booking recommended)
Try Low Fly Aerial Dance – Free Have-a-Go Taster!
Ever wondered what it feels like to move through the air? Join Autin Dance Theatre for a free 15-minute Low Fly aerial dance taster using a climbing harness and outdoor aerial rig.
Low Fly is a gentle and playful aerial dance practice where participants stay close to the ground while exploring the feeling of floating, gliding, leaning, lifting and moving in new ways.
It is designed to be accessible, supportive and fun, with no previous experience needed.
We have harnesses in different sizes and our friendly team will help each participant get safely fitted and comfortable before taking part. You’ll be in safe hands with Jamie, Johnny and India, who will guide you through the experience step by step.
Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Suitable for ages 5+
10 tickets available per session (pre-booking is recommended!)
Book Your FREE Activity Tickets
The event is FREE but there is limited availability for workshops spaces, advance booking recommended!
Meet the Team
The launch weekend will be led by a friendly and experienced Autin Dance Theatre team. Johnny Autin, Artistic Director, will guide the creative vision of the project alongside Laura Hague, Project Coordinator, who will support community connections and event coordination. Jamie Higgins, Head Rigger, will oversee the aerial rig and Low Fly aerial dance activity, with India Rose Cox supporting participants through creative movement and have-a-go sessions.
Johnny Autin
Artistic DirectorJohnny is the Artistic Director of Autin Dance Theatre and leads the creative vision for Under the Same Sky: Stories in Flight. His work brings together dance, storytelling, outdoor performance and community participation, creating inclusive experiences where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect through movement and creativity.
Laura Hague
Project CoordinatorLaura is the Project Coordinator for Under the Same Sky and supports the planning, coordination and community engagement across the project. She will be working closely with schools, community groups, artists and local residents to help people take part and feel welcomed throughout the launch weekend and wider programme.
Jamie Higgins
Head RiggerJamie is the Head Rigger for the launch weekend and will oversee the aerial rig and Low Fly aerial dance activity. He brings technical expertise and a calm, safety-focused approach, making sure participants can enjoy the aerial have-a-go sessions in a supported and carefully managed environment.
India Rose Cox
Dance Artist / FacilitatorIndia is a dance artist and facilitator supporting the creative movement and Low Fly aerial dance sessions. She will help participants explore movement in a playful, accessible and encouraging way, making the activities enjoyable for beginners, families and people trying something new for the first time.
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Same Sky is free to attend but spaces are limited, so booking your free ticket is essential!
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