S:WASH/D:RIFT
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
We are delighted to announce this amazing programme of interdisciplinary performing arts events that have emerged from working with local communities to explore coastal geomorphology between Hythe and Folkestone.
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Featuring new choral, orchestral, choreographic, projection and installation works created in partnership with local communities and performed by a mix of professional and community performers. ​
PERFORMANCE & EVENTS PROGRAMME
August to October 2025
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SALT WATER INQUIRY
Saturday 30 Aug, 2pm to 5pm
Kollectiv, Old High Street, Folkestone
What is the difference between Gault Clay and Lower Greensand and why does it matter? Are your moods affected by the prevailing wind direction and what is it with those large Tonka toys that appear between Sandgate to Hythe? Come to this very interactive lecture armed with your questions, provocations and curiosity.
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Tickets to SALT WATER INQUIRY £5 to £10 available HERE
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LONGSHORE DRIFT PROMENADE
Saturday 6 Sep Dawn to Sat 13 Sep Dusk
Music, voice installation and dance events that travel from Hythe to Folkestone.
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Saturday 6 Sep, 0.5.43 - DILUTED
Fisherman's Beach
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Saturday 6 Sep, 08.38 - WEATHERING
Hythe Imperial Beach Cusp
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Saturday 6 Sep, 09.53 - THE SCRAPE
Seabrook Beach, near the sandpit
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Saturday 6 Sep, 10.42 - SHIFTING IDENTITIES
Sandgate Beach at Enbrook Outflow Pipe
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Saturday 13 Sep, 15.19 - THE CUSP
Mermaid Bay, Folkestone
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Saturday 13 Sep, 17.19 - TRANSGRESSION
Jellyfish Installation, Folkestone
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Saturday 13 Sep, 19.14 - DRIED OUT
Drying Grounds, Durlocks Playground, Folkestone
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Tickets to the LONGSHORE DRIFT PROMENADE are free.
We welcome donations to the DRIFT project which can be made HERE
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SWASH ZONE
Friday 3 October, 3.15pm to 5.15pm
St Peter's CoE Primary, Folkestone
Interactive family friendly event suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families, exploring local geology through movement and arts activities.
Tickets to the SWASH ZONE are free, but should be reserved in advance HERE
We welcome donations to the project which can be made HERE
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DRIFT: THE LAYING DOWN
Saturday 11 October, 7pm to 9pm
Harbour Church, Canterbury Rd. Folkestone
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The Finale performance event for the DRIFT project
It will be BIG. Featuring new choral, orchestral works and choreographic works performed by Shepway Voices, Bradstow Music, MCDC, St Peter's CoE School children.
Tickets to THE LAYING DOWN £5 to £10 available HERE
