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Molten Festival Events

Author: Vanessa Holmes

Published: 10th September 2008 15:29

The Molten Festival starts with an explosive launch on Friday 26 September, and will end with a spectacular finale on Sunday 2 November between 4 - 8pm

For a full list of events, please go to our calendar. The events can be found in the month in which they will happen. You can see the programme of events for each month here:
September
October
November

Aerial Dancers will launch the festival on Friday 26 September starting at 5pm
 

Molten Festival launch night: setting the place alight!
Barking Town Square, IG11 7LU. 020 8227 5292  / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten 
Nearest tube: Barking
Friday 26^th September, from 5pm, official switch-on at 7pm. FREE

 

A thrilling acrobatic and musical spectacular, with stunning lighting and pyrotechnics. For one night only- don't miss it!

 

To celebrate the launch of the Cultural Olympiad, we're setting the place alight with a spectacular aerial dance and fire show. Expert dancers on the sides of buildings, a giant fire-breathing dragon, and the official "switching-on" of our public art commission, Trinity

Other events on Friday 26th September

Lunchtime concert on the bandstand
-The Bandstand, East Street, Barking.  
Nearest tube: Barking
Pull up a deckchair and enjoy the show!

Events for Saturday 27th September

Arty Farty Party
Barking Town Square, IG11 7NB 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten.
Nearest tube: Barking
Saturday 27^th September, 10am-5pm, FREE
Free arts adventures for the whole family, with carnival arts, circus skills, dance classes, knitting, arts and crafts, drawing and painting as part of the explosive launch weekend of Molten Festival 2008.

Open Drama Club
theBROADWAY, Barking, IG11 7LS. 020 8227 5292  / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten.
Nearest tube: Barking.
Saturday 27^th September, 10-11am,and 11.15am-12.15pm, FREE
Has your young'un got the acting bug? Send your little drama queens or kings to tread the boards at this free session of theBROADWAY's Youth Theatre Group for kids.  6-7 year olds at 10am, and 8-9 year olds at 11.15am.  Register your place by emailing molten@lbbd.gov.uk

Introduction to Blogging
Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB. 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten.
Nearest tube: Barking.
Saturday 27^th September, 10:30am-12:30pm, FREE
Fancy setting up a blog but not quite sure where to start? Already have a blog and want some ideas on how to develop it? Join writer and blogger Yemisi Blake for an introduction to the word of blogging. Great for teens.

Love Books?
Rectory Library, Rectory Road, Dagenham, RM10 9SA (10.30am), Thames View Library, Sue Bramley Community Centre, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG (4pm) 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten.
Nearest Tube: Dagenham Heathway.
Saturday 27^th September, 10:30am-11.15am, 4:00pm - 4:45pm FREE
Love reading? Join poet Aoife Mannix for a chance to chat and write about your favourite books in a fun, informal environment

Paper Birds, Paper Words
Café, theBROADWAY, Barking, IG11 7LS. 020 8227 5292  / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten 
Nearest tube: Barking.
Saturday 27^th September, 11am-4pm, FREE
Join poet Francesca Beard and origami artist Monika Cilmi, and create something wonderful, whether it's on paper, or with paper! Reams and reams of fun for the whole family.

BDYD Youth Dance Taster Sessions
Abbey Sports Centre, Axe Street, Barking, IG11 7LX. 020 8227 5292/www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten 
Nearest tube: Barking.
Saturday 27^th September, 12:00pm-1:30pm and 1:30pm-3pm, FREE
Seen all the latest flicks about street dance? Whether you're planning on being the next big thing, or just trying to find a new fun way to get fit, try a free session with the Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance Company.

Afternoon in the gallery
The Gallery, Barking Learning Centre, IG11 7NB, 020 8227 5292  / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten.
Sept 27^th, 1-5pm, FREE
The exhibition made by you! Come along and make art happen, every Saturday throughout the festival.

Community Dance Workshop: African Dance
William Ford Sports Hall, Dagenham, RM10 9JS. 020 8227 5292/ www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten
Nearest tube: Dagenham Heathway.
Saturday 27^th September, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, FREE
Open access dance workshops to get you moving. Featuring African Dance from the Bantu Foundation.

Creative Writing: Getting Started
Barking Learning Centre, IG11 7NB. 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten 
Nearest tube: Barking
Saturday 27^th September, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, FREE
Do you have a story, poem, script or novel in you? Have you always wanted to write, but never quite been able to get past the first line? Join writer, Yemisi Blake, for some inspirational tips on getting started and keeping going.

Open Sound Check
theBROADWAY, Barking, IG11 7LS. 020 8507 5607 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten 
Nearest tube: Barking
Saturday 27^th September, 5:30pm, FREE
Ever wondered what happens backstage at a rock concert? Can you see yourself on tour with the band? Find out how we make the magic happen with Rhapsody...Is This The Real Queen?

Events for Sunday 28th September

Arty Farty Party
Dagenham Market, Ex Barking Power Station, River Road, Barking, IG11 0DU. 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten.
Nearest tube: Dagenham Heathway
Sunday 28^th September, 9.00am - 3.00pm, FREE
Free arts adventures for the whole family, with carnival arts, circus skills, dance classes, knitting, arts and crafts, drawing and painting as part of the explosive launch weekend of Molten Festival 2008.

Open Studio: Artists at Work
Faircross Community Centre, Hulse Avenue, Barking, IG11 9UW. 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten
Nearest tube: Barking
Sunday 28^th September, 10.00am - 2.00pm, FREE
A rare peek into an artist's studio. Your chance to see how it all happens, and view an exhibition of the work of local artists.

Molten at the Market
Dagenham Sunday Market, Ex Barking Power Station, River Road, Barking, IG11 0DU.
Sunday Sept 28^th. 10am-2pm, FREE
Music, magic and madness in the Market.

Storytelling for all the Family
Barking Learning Centre, Children's Library, Ground Floor. 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten
Nearest tube: Barking
Sunday 28^th September, 11.00am - 12.15pm, FREE
Sally Pomme-Clayton tells ‘Tales told in Tents': stories of magic horses, demons, warrior princesses and the water of life...A vibrant performance, weaving myths, fairytales and cultural descriptions from distant parts of the world. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Open Auditions and Taster Session
Arc Theatre, First Floor, The Malthouse Studios, 62-76 Abbey Road, Barking. 020 8227 5292  / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten
Nearest tube: Barking.
Sunday 28^th September, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, FREE
Are you interested in a career in Drama or Theatre? Are you aged 17 or over? Arc Theatre is looking for people to participate in a 12-week programme which will include theatre training and a local tour of performances.

Molten Stories
The Gallery, Barking Learning Centre. 020 8227 5292 / www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten
Nearest tube: Barking
Sunday 28^th September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, FREE
Yemisi Blake, Aoife Mannix and Francesca Beard, and storyteller Sally Pomme-Clayton will be collecting stories from people in Barking and Dagenham over the weekend. They will create straight-talking stories, tall tales, and pithy poems inspired by the borough, which will be presented at this finale.

Molten Hot Spots
The fun continues throughout October as Molten Festival brings a taste of carnival to the streets of Barking and Dagenham. There will be free street theatres, arts and crafts, concerts and screenings. All happening in a street near you!

Free Street Theatre
- every Thursday at 10am and 3:50pm, in a street near you !
Molten Hotspots around
Barking Town Centre,  
Dagenham Heathway,
Chadwell Heath High Street. 
Nearest tube: Barking / Dagenham Heathway / Rail: Chadwell Heath
2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th October, 10am-2pm & 3:30-5:30pm, FREE

Lunchtime concerts on the bandstand
Every Friday at 12pm
The Bandstand, East Street, Barking. Nearest tube: Barking
Oct 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st. 12-2pm FREE
Free lunchtime concerts to end the week. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy the show!

Afternoons in the gallery - Every Saturday at 1pm
The Gallery, Barking Learning Centre, IG11 7NB
Oct 4^th,11^th,18^th & 25^th, Nov 1^st, 1-5pm, FREE
The exhibition made by you! Come along and make art happen.

Molten at the Market - Every Sunday at 10am
Dagenham Sunday Market, Ex Barking Power Station, River Road, Barking, IG11 0DU. 
Oct 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th. 10am-2pm, FREE
Music, magic and madness in the Market.

A Month of Sundays at theBROADWAY, Barking
Imagined Village - live on stage: 26 OctoberBig Stars, international performers and top local talent share the stage at theBROADWAY, for massive meltdown variety shows. Click on a date to find out more:
Sunday  5  October
Sunday 12  October 
Sunday 19  October
Sunday 26  October

 

 

 

Monday Movies
The Council Chamber, Barking Town Hall, IG11 7LU
Oct 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th. 1-2pm
FREE lunchtime movies!

And, finally, make sure you remember to see our Grande Finale Fire Show!
Abbey Green & the foyer of theBROADWAY, Barking, IG11 7LS.
Nearest tube: Barking
Sunday 2^nd November, 4-8pm, FREE
There will be giant mechanical birds, human catherine wheels, erupting volcanoes and a stunning fireworks display to end the Molten Festival with a bang!  Local school children will be performing, and there will be crafts stalls, free arts & crafts activities, screenings, exhibitions, food & drink from around the world and a lantern procession. It's guaranteed to be a great evening out for all the family.

For more information go to www.lbbd.gov.uk/molten or call theBROADWAY Box Office on 020 8507 5607

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