BarrowFull

04/06/2026

We're nearly half way through 2026 - get creative with us!

🌳Playcations are back with the theme ‘wordplay'. Wordy games, theatre, music, making and fun!
4 Aug – Ormsgill Community Centre Playing Fields
5 Aug – Barrow Island Community Sports Hub
6 Aug– Vickerstown Park, Walney
11–13 August – Barrow Park
10.30am–4pm

😍Fancy sharing ideas, supporting events and make decisions? Join the BarrowFull Advisors - you’ll be offered training, support, expenses, cake and a brew😊. Contact Emily – [email protected] | 07759 308657

🦄Do you live in Barrow and want to do something creative? We help people make creative things happen in the town through Boosting Barrow's Creativity and can chat about what this might look like for you! Details: https://tinyurl.com/4ukx6v46

🇲🇽 Day of the Dead
Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov
A free Barrovian creative celebration inspired by the Mexican tradition, exploring family, loss, & life.

🎭For / With / By Festival of Youth Theatre.
After a successful recruitment round we're taking 13 young people to Hull in July to take part in workshops, watch amazing live theatre & meet other young people from across Europe.

🫟Paint The Town
People in Barrow have been co-commissioning artists to co-create murals for our town. If you've walked past a blank wall and think it could be brightened up - let us know! Contact [email protected] / 07871 602405.

👩‍🦳👨‍🦳Something Less Borin' Instead
Want to try new things and meet new people? Join this creative performing arts group for over 60s. We meet on Thursdays from 2-4pm and support each other to share stories, move our bodies, and sometimes even create some drama! Ask any questions via [email protected] / 07759 308657.

🧶Crafternoons
Free crafting sessions with artist Danielle Chappell-Aspinwall Mondays 1pm-3pm in Barrow Old Fire Station. No need to book, but if you’d like to let Danielle know you’re coming you can on 07871 602 403.

👋We love chatting – so please ask questions by WhatsApp / text / phone call (Emily - 07759 308657); DMing us here, dropping a comment below, emailing [email protected] or let us know if you want to pop by our office on Abbey Road!

01/06/2026

The brilliant people at Knotted Project are recruiting - please share!

Details here via link below, and the deadline to apply is Saturday 13th June!

PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CAREER ARTISTS (18–30)

Are you an emerging performer passionate about working with young people and creating bold, socially engaged work?

The Knotted Project Theatre Company is looking for 3 Early Career Artists to join an exciting co-creation project in West Cumbria (Summer 2026), with a tour to Barrow (October 2026).

More info and how to apply on the link in TKP bio.

✨ Role: Performer & Facilitator
💰 Fee: £3,200
📅 Deadline: 13th June, 9am

🎬 What you’ll do:
• Co-create and perform in a brand new production with local young people
• Train in co-creation and facilitation techniques
• Collaborate, devise, and tour work rooted in real stories and lived experiences

🌱 What you’ll gain:
• Professional performance + facilitation experience
• Showreel footage & free headshots
• Industry connections + future opportunities
• A place in a growing network of Cumbrian creatives

📍 Key Dates:
• Auditions: 22nd or 23rd June (travel support provided)
• Rehearsals: July–August (West Cumbria)
• Performances: 15th Aug ( Whitehaven) + 1st Nov (.noises ,Barrow)

👀 We’re looking for artists who are:
• Aged 18–30 & based in Cumbria
• Passionate about theatre & young people
• Collaborative, ambitious & eager to grow

💡 This is your chance to:
• Tell urgent, local stories
• Shape a new model of co-creation
• Build a meaningful creative career

📩 Apply now:
More info on the opportunities page on TKP website (link in TKP bio)

🕘 Deadline: 13th June, 9am

For a casual chat before applying, email Simon to arrange a call. [email protected]

ADAPT is supported using public funding through The National Lottery by Arts Council England. This Early Career Artist opportunity is made possible with support from See It To Be it and

seeittobeitcumbria

29/05/2026

Just some of the creative Half-Term fun we have had this week⚡️🐘🎊

12/05/2026

Fun family workshops at Barrow Town Hall this half term with puppet designer and performer Seb Mayer!

25th & 26th May, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm.

Join Seb and help decorate a new elephant puppet, make and decorate your own 3D elephant head and join a joyful parade around Barrow Town Square at the end of the workshop 🐘

Free but booking is required!

All details and booking information can be found on our website: https://barrowfull.org.uk/project/hannibaby-workshops/

11/05/2026

Mexican Heart Family Craft Activity
With Resident Mexican Artist Ale Bravo
Thursday 28th May
10am - 12:30pm

Spend time together as a family while creating colourful Mexican folk art hearts inspired by different areas of Mexico.

In this hands-on workshop, Ale will guide children and grown-ups in exploring decorative styles, patterns and symbols inspired by different regions of Mexico, using paint, layered cardboard techniques and traditional folk motifs to create unique handcrafted pieces to take home.

Free hot drinks and squash provided!

Each person attending needs to book a free ticket - limited availability - link in comments!

“Ale Bravo creates such a warm and engaging atmosphere. The workshop was not only fun and hands-on, but also a beautiful way to learn more about Mexican traditions and folk art.” (workshop participant)

05/05/2026

Elephant adventures are coming to Barrow this half term! 🐘

Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th May, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm at Barrow Town Hall.

🎨Join artist Seb Mayer for a hands-on family workshop, where you’ll get to meet a giant elephant puppet, create and decorate your own elephant head, and join a joyful parade on Barrow Town Square to show off your creations.

⭐️Free but booking is required. For more information and to book see our website: https://barrowfull.org.uk/project/hannibaby-workshops/

27/04/2026

⚡️MEET YOUR FOR/ WITH/ BY 2026 BARROWFULL YOUTH LEADERS⚡️

Application Deadline: 30th April 2026‼️

27/04/2026

If you came to BarrowFull's Festival of Colours on Saturday 18th April, there's a chance to WIN £50 (plus merch for 10 runners-up) if you fill in this survey!

https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/3gVGhG/splash

We really need to know what you thought, so that we can use your ideas and feedback to plan more activities so please share with everyone who came! 🙏

📸 by Phil Green

23/04/2026

‼️ATTENTION! ATTENTION!‼️

JUST 1 WEEK REMAINS to apply for the opportunity to go to the For/With/By Festival of European Youth Theatre FOR FREE⭐️

We really want to encourage as many 14-17 year olds that live in Barrow to apply! Please share this post and tag anyone you’d want to see take part!!✨

Link for application and nomination form on linktree in our bio!🫶🏼

DEADLINE: 30th April 2026⚡️