Come along to the very first Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture! We'll be exploring culture and creativity from across the world at this fun, festival-style day for all ages.
This event is aimed at people of all ages though not every activity or event is suitable for everyone. See below for programme details and facilities details at the bottom of the page.
11.45am-12.25pm: Balance Family Dance Show, Keneish Dance (Orange Zone)
Through resilience and self-restoration comes limitless opportunities! ’Balance,’ Keneish Dance’s latest mesmerising Dance production, takes inspiration from immune cells; a metaphor for uniting the past and present into equilibrium. Take a deep dive into regenerative inner working of bodies. The rounding of the immune cell sphere, its spontaneous shuffling and fanning motion; all expressed through high spirited dance.
2.15pm-2.45pm: Henry the Thorth (Orange Zone)
Faced with the task of staging William Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part 1 in half an hour, an intrepid performance troupe turn to the oeuvre of Sir Kenneth Branagh for inspiration but choose his Thor over his Henry. Will they succeed in their mission of making Shakespeare pop?
We invite you to join us for some Shakespeare in the Agora and witness the collision between Shakespeare’s historical masterpiece of rebel princes, drunken rogues and domineering kings, and the multiverse of Marvel. Think Shakespeare’s not for you? Think again!
3pm-4pm: For the Love of Stuff, Earth-bound (Green Zone)
Modern life can be glossy, competitive and obsessed with the consumerist ideal that ‘the more you buy the more you’re worth’ but even raw human connections can be as polished and fake as the grinning nuclear family in a cereal advert. We are as packed and prepared as the things we own, oven ready for unrelenting judgment in the court of social media, but at what detriment to the planet and humanity? When happiness becomes confused with owning more things, we start to become things ourselves.
Through physical theatre, puppetry, aerial arts and live music, ‘For The Love of Stuff’ tells a story of a fantastical future world where the stuff we own has become more important than what we feel. The playful and vibrant characters reveal a story of redemption, hope and the power of community. It will leave you moved, thrilled and inspired to take action against the economic systems that are destroying us and our natural world
Various times: Hullabaloo, House of Mash (Green Zone)
A charming, loveable new participatory musical set right in the park. Patsy MASH is setting up for the biggest picnic of the year but her two squabbling children are at each other’s throats again. Not wanting the memories of the past to rear their stormy head, Patsy sets on a motherly mission to bring balance into the lives of everyone around her. What she doesn’t yet know is that Hullabaloo is going to start all over again. Come hang out with the ants, trees, droplets and bees this summer as
Performances at 11.40am, 12.10pm, 1pm, 1.50pm, 2.40pm for 20 minutes.
Workshops
These are running at specific times during the day and spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
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This fun Spanish workshop is aimed at children between 3 and 7 years old. Through games and songs we will learn some useful phrases in Spanish, such as greetings and how to introduce ourselves.
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This workshop introduces children to the playwright William Shakespeare, through the medium of writing and drawing. By learning about his plays and his life in a scavenger-hunt, children will produce a piece of work to take home focused on the infamous playwright. You’ll be able to say you searched for and found William Shakespeare!
This workshop is suitable for children of all ages and is a fun and engaging way to first encounter the Bard.
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The session will introduce children and adults to Dante’s Divine Comedy through a hands-on creative and multimedia activities on children’s illustrated books from the 1800s-present. You’ll explore the global image of the Italian medieval poet, and discover a masterpiece of world-literature through collage and scrapbooking, historical materials and digitally-enhanced resources.
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Experiment with stories to see how they can travel round the world!
Look at folk stories and fairytales from around the world to see how they are shaped by the places where that made them. Come and find out how the same story can be told in lots of different ways, and even write your own to share with us.
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What is music? Does it need instruments? Does it need a composer? Is it just sounds? Consider all these questions and more in this workshop!
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Discover where the arts and science meet at these exciting workshops!
11.30am-12pm: Ecosystem Journey: Navigating the Diversity of Life
Dive into the past and present of Earth's biodiversity with our interactive workshop. Perfect for young explorers aged 5-11, this session will take participants on a journey from the age of dinosaurs to today's wildlife. Engaging hands-on activities and creative art will illustrate the importance of conservation and our role in protecting our planet.
12.30pm-1pm: Planet Protectors: Superheroes Saving Our Lungs and Our World
Does your child know how their lungs keep them alive? Or how plastic affects the air we breathe? Join us for a fun and exciting workshop where your kids will explore the mysteries of the respiratory system and learn the vital role of nature conservation.
Through interactive hands-on activities, children will uncover how lungs work and discover the impact of plastic on the environment and our health.
Enrol now to equip & empower your kids to become true heroes in preserving our planet!
🌍 Let’s Empower Your Child to Be a Guardian of Nature 🌍
1.30pm-2pm: From Ancient Inventions to Modern Science
The intention is to inspire scientific, inventive thinking among the audience, through examples such as Archimedes, Daedalus & Icarus etc., and exploring how they have been the foundations upon which modern technologies have become possible.
2.30pm-3.30pm: Newton’s Blast: Egg Drops and Balloon Rockets
Join us at this year’s Resonate Festival, for an exciting scientific adventure that's perfect for both the young and the young at heart!
Dive into Newton's laws of motion through hands-on experiments and interactive learning in our Newton's Blast Workshop. Participants will also learn the importance of scientific communication and how to convey these topics to everyday audiences.
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Learn about Chinese culture at these immersive workshops!
1.20pm-1.50pm: Bead Bracelet Workshop: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Making
Dive into the world of traditional Chinese medicine in our exciting workshop! Using colorful beads, we'll guide you through the fascinating process of medicine-making. Each bead represents a key step, from selecting herbs to brewing and filtering. Join us for a hands-on, interactive experience that's perfect for curious minds aged 5-12.
2pm-2.30pm: Biological Knowledge Used in Tofu Making
Did you know tofu is an ancient food? Way back when, tofu was made step by step by cooking, straining, and brining soy beans. In this workshop, you’ll learn about this process, take a look at some soybeans, and consider the biology that allows us to turn a bean into a solid block of tofu!
2.40pm-3.10pm: Making Soy Sauce from Soybeans
Have you ever tried soy sauce? Do you know the ingredients of soy sauce? Do you know how soy sauce is made? Do you know that soy sauce actually originated in China? Come and find out the answers to these questions at this workshop!
3.20pm-3.50pm: Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of medicine with our Herbal Potions workshop! Delve into the therapeutic properties of various herbs as you craft your own magical concoctions using safe and child-friendly ingredients like colored water, glitter powder, and whimsical decorative items. Participants will have the opportunity to mix and match ingredients, unlocking the unique benefits of each herb while creating their own one-of-a-kind potions.
Ignite curiosity and creativity as you explore the ancient wisdom of herbal remedies in this engaging hands-on experience.
2pm-2.45pm: Balance Family Dance Workshop (Orange Zone, Studio)
Join Keneish Dance for a mesmerising dance and movement workshop that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and collective empowerment. ‘Balance’ is certainly not just another dance workshop; it is a profound exploration of the intricate parallels between the inner workings of cells and the dynamics of society. Inspired by the elegant complexity of the human body, this production delves into the delicate equilibrium that governs both our biological systems and our social structures. We would be honoured to have you join us.
All ages.
12pm-12.30pm & 1pm-1.30pm: Samba Percussion Workshop (Orange Zone, Studio)
Learn about the historical and cultural history of Samba music then 'have a go' on the instruments!
Rio de Janeiro may be the home of Samba music, but on the 2nd June it’s coming to Coventry!
Each workshop will be followed by a short parade, so you can show off your newfound Samba skills to other festival attendees!
3.15pm-4pm: Yanvalou Dance Workshop (Orange Zone, Studio)
Yanvalou is a traditional Haitian dance and musical rhythm. The dance involves undulating, wave-like movements of the body, especially the torso and arms, mimicking the motion of water. This dance workshop offers the opportunity to delve into Haiti's rich cultural heritage, reflecting its people's resilience and creativity. Participants will learn about the historical and cultural significance of Yanvalou, experience traditional rhythms, and engage in the movements.
Various times: House of Mash Circus Skills (Green Zone)
Dream way too big and forget not your purpose... but live every day like your life is a circus!
Drop-in workshops taking place 12.00-12.10, 12.30-1, 1.20-1.50, 2.10-2.40.
Drop-In Activities
These activities will be running throughout the day, so you can drop-in and have a go whenever you want! All activities are running all day unless otherwise stated.
You’ll also be able to find our brilliant Face Painters on the Mezzanine!
Orange Zone
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Come build a tree with us! Leaves of Belief is an interactive hands-on exhibit that will grow throughout the day. We all have beliefs, and some are unusual or unexpected. From local folklore, watching for UFOs, ghost tours, superstitions, and so on, there are many ways we 'want to believe' which are not always being heard. We want to know what matters to you!
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Pick up a passport and record the skills and activities you complete during your time at the Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture. Develop your skills in dialogue, creativity, sustainability and more! What will you learn?
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Can ChatGPT create superhero stories? And are they any good? Will these stories hold any biases? Come along and create a character using AI, and we’ll consider whether it is a good tool, or whether it still needs human input.
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Have you ever heard of Dante’s Divine Comedy? No? Then drop-in and learn about this classic tale by looking at some super old books!
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Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, write a German greetings card design a slogan t-shirt in another language! Plus, a treasure hunt, quizzes and much more!
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Join engineers from WMG to control an embroidery machine with code.
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The Museum of Climate Stories is a new kind of museum – there are no glass cases here, instead, the world around us becomes our museum. Join us as we explore the ‘objects’ in our environment and discover the stories they tell.
Rather than displaying objects behind a glass case, we take people outside to explore spaces and places, telling stories to help people see the world around them in a different way. The museum doesn’t have a permanent home nor a collection of its own. Instead, it pops-up in various communities and, with the help of local people, offers guided tours of ‘objects’ that tell stories if these environments.
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Join Sujatha Menon, poet in residence at School of Life Sciences, for a Blackout Poetry Workshop. Using drawing, colouring, scribbling and sticking you will be invited to erase and highlight the words in Sujatha's poems to create new poems and unique artworks! This is a fun and rewarding activity for both children and adults alike.
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Create mathematically inspired objects using paper, card, pens and pencils. Learn about symmetries of patterns and create interesting and beautiful two and three dimensional shapes
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Join us as we prepare to celebrate 25 years at The Royal Pump Rooms. What do you think will be in a museum in 25 years’ time? Come and let us know, then spend some time playing with some Victorian toys and see if you can guess what some our Victorian artefacts were used for.
Recommended for ages 6+ -
Emission Impact of Diet
Have a go at our interactive quiz and discover the impact of your diet for our climate.
Science and Coding: Research using Computers
How can we use coding and computing to solve some of science's biggest questions?
Water Wonders: Exploring Waste Water Treatment
This engaging demonstration lets children discover how wastewater is treated and the importance of clean water. Participants will explore a small-scale treatment setup, learning how everyday waste is processed into safe water through fun experiments.
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An interactive stall with fun informative aspects and activities tailored for a family audience. The aim is to enhance peoples knowledge of different cultures and give them a pleasant experience of Arab culture, in addition to informing them of the innovations that Arab history have made towards modern day STEM.
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From vitamins to suncream, every product claims to be scientifically proven to work, and many really do. But can we really trust the latest Tiktok trending supplements? How do we know that the research is reliable?
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Gaminglife
Join us for 'Muscle Mechanics in Gaming: From Keyboards to Controllers', an interactive workshop that delves into the muscle groups activated during gaming. This session provides insights on optimizing your gaming setup to enhance performance while safeguarding health. We'll explore the ergonomic principles essential for gamers and computer users alike, offering practical demonstrations and personalized ergonomic adjustments. Designed for gamers, developers, and biology enthusiasts, this workshop combines scientific knowledge with everyday gaming practices to promote a healthier gaming lifestyle.
Mythbusters: Unraveling AI & ML
Join us for an interactive quiz to debunk myths about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Colour Theory Demonstrations
Learn about different concepts in science from our fun and colourful table top science experiments including colour changing flowers and DIY Chromatography
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What makes you, you? How can we use gender to better understand ourselves and to have empathy towards others? Explore the history, present, and future of gender and participate in fun interactive activities where you can draw and describe your own ideas about gender!
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Have you ever wondered how many people live in the UK? Or how many of those were born in 2023? How many work for the NHS? This activity lets you visualise big numbers as grains of rice. Ask questions and find out the answers together – come along and be curious!
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Welcome to 'The World Needs You' tabletop adventure! Explore how countries around the globe work together. Vote for the topics that are most important to you, the things you believe the world should come together and solve. Share your bright ideas by drawing, writing letters, or crafting poems. And if you're ready for some hands-on action to make the world even lovelier, create your very own seed bomb!
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Drop-in any time between 12 and 2 to experience Virtual Reality (VR) using our in-house Meta Quest Pro headsets.
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Would you like to become an explorer? Come on this adventure to discover how it feels to belong in The Belonging Forest.
This is a tactile experience for 5- to 12-year-old explorers (and their sidekicks)! This tactile, interactive exhibition will use ‘trees’ and different textured ‘leaves’ to explore and illustrate what the fundamentals of ‘belonging’ feel like for you and others. Come along and shape how the forest changes and grows by adding different textured ‘leaves’ depending on how belonging feels to you. Every explorer is welcome, no matter what your level of experience is!
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In this interactive investigation, you’ll be looking at and interpreting primary and secondary sources, just like a real historian!
Purple Zone
Get crafty in the Arts and Crafts tent, learn about the muscles in the body or become an explorer in the Purple Zone!
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Step into the shoes of a contemporary artist and explore the nuances of cultural representation through art!
Join us for a fun experience where you'll create a drawing or collage that encapsulates your vision of England, but with some constraints on what you're allowed to draw!
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In this activity, you’re invited to create a mini city within cardboard and creative confines! We’ll be considering what the future might look like.
What’s On at the Warwick Arts Centre?
If you’re looking for even more fun while you’re on campus, check out what’s happening at Warwick Arts Centre!
11am-4pm: Family Sunday Extended Session (Free, Drop-In, Warwick Arts Centre Foyer)
Join artist Naoibh McNamee as they ask participants ‘what makes you unique?’ and ‘what makes you feel at home within yourself?’ to create fun, unique masks that reflect the things that make you, you.
12.30-1.30pm Family Sundays Big Parade (Free, Meeting Point: 12.30pm Creative Learning Space @ Warwick Arts Centre)
A colourful procession through Warwick’s Sculpture Trail led by visual arts duo Hipkiss and Graney.
11am & 2pm: Dragons and Mythical Beasts (Tickets available online - £17)
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical show for all the family. Suitable for ages 3+.
Please note, access to this performance is not part of your Resonate booking. Tickets are £17 per person and can be purchased on the Warwick Arts Centre website.
11am-8pm: The Mead Gallery (Free)
Francis Offman and Nicole Bachmann present their first solo exhibitions in a UK gallery. Concerned with the experiences of migration, their work references their lived experiences as well as those of communities.
You’ll also find a making space, encouraging you to consider what the future might look like in Coventry.
Event Facilities
Check-In
Head to the purple gazebo in the Orange Zone to start your day! Once you’ve checked in, you’ll receive your tokens for food tasters.
Toilets and Changing Places
Men’s, Women’s, non-gendered ‘superloos’ (individual cubicles with toilet and handwashing sink) and accessible toilets are in the Orange Zone (Faculty of Arts Building).
There are additional men’s, women’s and accessible toilets in Warwick Arts Centre.
Changing Places Toilet – located in the Orange Zone.
Changing Places Toilet – located in Warwick Arts Centre.
Baby Changing – In Warwick Arts Centre. Located in the Hall concourse and in both the male and female first floor toilets. Please ask the box office for directions.
Other Facilities
Quiet Space – located in the Orange Zone. FAB0.08.
Buggy Park – located in the Orange Zone. FAB0.03.
Food
Upon check in, you will be given three tokens to use at our food stalls. This will entitle you to three small samples from a few local vendors, who will also have food for sale.
There are also plenty of places to picnic, so you are very welcome to bring a packed lunch, and there will be some food outlets open on campus including the Rootes Grocery Store (open from 11am - 5pm).
Parking and Getting to Campus
Find out where to park and how to pay here, including blue badge parking. Please note that the campus uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) for parking charges, so we suggest booking your parking in advance using the link above.
Information about how to get to campus using public transport can also be found using the link above.