A person with short dark hair and glasses sits on stone steps in front of a blue residential doorway. They are holding two small children with brown hair, one in each arm. They all wear yellow t-shirts. One of the children and the adult wear a yellow t-shirt with a black smiley face on. The adult is looking down at one of the children as the other child reaches out towards the camera.

TakeOverFest 2015

10th Aug — 18th Dec 2015

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Curator and Artist: Scottee

Take Over Festival 2015 sees Scottee invite artists, performers and friends to take over shops, parks, tunnels and taxis for 3 months of arts.

TakeOverFest 2015 is an artist led programme of work for and with St.Helens people and place.

In late 2014 artist and broadcaster Scottee vsited St.Helens for the first time, leading to a residency in early 2015. After Scottee spent time meeting and working with people from St Helens Heart of Glass asked him to 'take over' and curate a three-month arts festival.

The resulting programme was TakeOverFest 2015. Scottee has sourced some of the best artists and entertainers from across the region (and beyond), inviting them to take over empty shops, parks, tunnels and even minicabs to create a fun festival for all ages.

The programme includes raves for kids, stand up poetry, haunted ghost tours and there’s even a café where you can enjoy a cheap brew whilst people show off at your table!

Scottee talks to us about his time in St Helens and what to expect from TakeOverFest 2015

Scottee

Take Over Festival Programme

TakeOverFest 2015 Events

A poster for Takeover Fest The Launch with an image of the artist Scottee.

Take Over Fest - The Launch

You are invited to the launch of TakeOverFest – a three-month arts festival happening in St Helens this Autumn! This year’s festival has been curated by award winning artist Scottee!

A bench is covered in a patchwork of bright and colourful knitting.

Knitbomb The Park

St Helens is to host the first knitted park in the world as part of TakeOverFest2015

The artist Barbara Brownskirt stands in a black anorak with the hood up and holding a stack of white papers against a white background. The word 'FRAFF' is written on the background.

Fraff

Fraff Fraff is a stand up poetry night for people who don’t like poetry. Compered by Kim Jong-Un lookalike Scottee.

A black and white photograph of dark, brick tunnels lit by a small amount of lights at ground level. Two blurred figures are walking through the tunnels.

Marisa Carnesky's Haunted Furnace

23rd Oct — 24th Oct 2015

Haunted Furnace is a scary walkabout performance featuring live performers in the haunted Hotties furnace at The World of Glass.

Artists Jenny Hunt and Holly Darton wear pineapple patterned clothes and pineapple tops on their heads. Their faces are surprised. They hold scrabble pieces which say 'Hunt and Darton' and are standing against a backdrop of many cardboard signs.

Hunt & Darton Cafe

5th Nov — 21st Nov 2015

Hunt & Darton Cafe is a social and artistic hub where spontaneity and performance meet great food and drink.

The artist Le Gateau Chocolat stands against a white background. They wear a black cocktail dress, blue nail varnish and curly hair. They have their eyes closed, smiling and are touching their chest.

Le Gateau Chocolat - The World of Glass

A night of song and opera from the world’s leading operatic diva – Le Gateau Chocolat!

The artist Jack Rooke lies in a white lined coffin with various confectionary and holding a Coca Cola bottle with 'Dad' on the label.

Jack Rooke - Come Ride With Me

At 15 Jack’s dad died of cancer, at 21 his best mate killed himself and quite often he can't find shoes that fit properly. Comedian Jack Rooke invites you to hop in his minicab to talk death, loss and how we treat the bereaved.

A pair of hands hold a glass dish holding chocolate letters. The persons arms have purple letters stuck to them.

Talia Randall IncrEDIBLE poetry

Words are more than just shapes on paper; they can eat you up. When someone loves you they can be delicious.

The artist Scottee wears bright red lipstick, false eyelashes and a glittering fluffy jacket against a blue background. This image is set against a graphic design of red, pink, orange and grey.

Scottee's Camp

For one night only award winning show off and Peter Kay lookalike Scottee brings with his gang of cabaret weirdos to St Helens!

The artist and DJ Jodie Harsh wears a bright red wig, silver mesh gloves and a denim jacket with a full face of makeup.

Kids Rave

Heart of Glass is presenting an action packed morning of live sing-along music, Superstar DJ, balloon modelling, face painting and workshops.