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Take Over festival returns

19th Sep 2022

We're thrilled to announce the return of Take Over our, FREE arts festival of events, exhibitions, films, participatory performances and more from Friday 28th October - Sunday 13th November (tickets available soon!).

Expect a playful arts programme in unexpected spaces and venues across St Helens and - for the first time - Knowsley (Liverpool City Region’s current Borough of Culture).

Hosted by Manchester-based live artist Lowri Evans, the festival is inspired by the autumnal season of Harvest, Halloween and Bonfire Night, and explores hospitality, ritual and gatherings.

Featuring

David Hoyle's Ten Commandments (supported by Homotopia)

David Hoyle wearing a dress made of teddy bears, with pink smoke in the background.
Photographer credit: Lee Baxter

Poetry workshops with Ella Otomewo (in partnership with The Bookstop)

A young woman is sat at a table writing in a notepad. Next to her is a typewriter. She is wearing silvery angel wings.

Astrology Bingo with Figs in Wigs

The artists dressed in tartan on a tartan background, with dramatic make up and stern facial expressions.

Sensory fun with sourdough from Unfinished Business!

A group of people are standing around a table they are kneading dough and smiling

Plus lots more!

Look out for more information about the programme, and book tickets from next week.

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