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10 of the best
Your guide to the September Fes val 2017
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www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk Thursday,August24,2017
The DNweekeND Festival aims to play to packed crowds in Doncaster town centre
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Doncaster’s Free festival of art and performance
will be on Sir Nigel Gresley Square, 9-10 September
with street theatre, dance, circus and more. Including Project_Vee, Roule e wheel meets juggling: danger,
skill and unpredictable moments. The Aperitif by Wet Picnic which immerses the audience in street theatre using silent disco technology and Roadworks, a quirky
and humorous engagement between a dancer and
a BMX rider. Alongside
the performance nd workshops, food, cra s and more. Visit rightupourstreet. org.uk/dnweekend for more info.
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Doncaster, September 8-17.
If arts and culture is your thing, then The Fringe Festival is not to be missed. There are more than 100 events taking place across Doncaster over the duration of the St Leger period.
There’s something to suit
all tastes, from live music to children’s entertainment and chilled acoustic sessions to ukelele groups and spoken word. Many events are
free and listings are being updated daily as more and more dates are con rmed. Want to join in? There’s open mic sessions and event the odd quiz. www.visitdoncaster.com
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September 14-16.
Regent Square is a beautiful mid-19th century garden Square. The gardens are surrounded by period houses and the well-known Regent Hotel and is just 20 minutes walk away from
the Racecourse. Takes
place Thursday to Saturday, September 14-16. It o ers themed a er racing events with food and bars. This year sees acts from 80’s pop and rock to tributes to Paloma Faith and The Beatles.
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Water Park, September 15 and 16.
Are you going to San Francisco? With owers in your hair?
Back in 1967 it was all about Afghan coats, ares, beads and budgie bells and the messages were about ower power, peace and love.
This Summer of Love is
a multi-venue festival of camping and great music across two popular Doncaster
Culture and
Leisure Trust
venues, The
Leopard
pub next to
the railway
station in
the town
centre and at
Hat eld Water
Park.
Start the weekend
on Friday September 15 at The Leopard from 2pm- 10pm then spend Leger Day, Saturday, September 16, between 1pm and 11pm at Hat eld, where camping is available.Weekend tickets are £20. www.leopard-doncaster.co.uk
5The Magic of the Opera The Dome, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, September 17.
Along with the St Leger, one of Doncaster’s best known exports is Lesley Garre . The Thorne born soprano is making a rare appearance on stage in her hometown and it is guaranteed to be one of the ho est tickets
in town. The show features
the English National Philharmonic
Orchestra and principal
singers from the Royal Opera House and English National
Opera, is presented by
the UK Theatre Bureau. ‘Magic of the Opera’ is a family
show featuring highlights from all the popular operas, including the Toreador song from Carmen, Mozart’s Marriage Of Figaro, Time To Say Goodbye, Verdi’s Anvil Chorus, the Pearl Fishers duet, Ave Maria and, of course, Nessun Dorma.
The Fringe Fes val
Various venues across
Regent Square Live
Regent Square DN1 2DS,
Paula Swann Sully is ‘Amazing Faith’
Summer of Love
The Leopard and Hat eld
Beautiful venue for Regent Square Live