A Curious Adventure at Winchester City Mill: Pop-up Theatre
Out There Actions theatre tell the true story of a curious adventure experienced by two cows at Winchester City Mill in September 1849. A ten-minute show for the whole family, performed on demand, throughout the day.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Matt Fletcher and Kevin Butler, of performance troupe Out There Actions, return to Winchester City Mill for the third year as part of Heritage Open Days.
Embark on a true story of a curious adventure experienced by two cows who were led down to the River Itchen one warm September day in 1849, where things did not go according to plan!
The performance will utilise the unexpected exploits of these two animals to explore the power of water, and the way that humans have harnessed it at Winchester City Mill to produce flour.
Each show will last approximately ten minutes, and will be performed on demand throughout the day between 11am-3pm.
The performance is suitable for the whole family so get moo-ving and come on down to City Mill!
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children
- Accessibility
No on-site parking. Entrance to the mill is via a low-gradient ramp up from the front courtyard. Stairs with handrail to the entrance of the Mill space, down to the millrace and out to the Island Garden.
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