Jan-Apr

Wondrous Storytelling Festival 

A wondrous storytelling festival for children, young people and families took place across three St Helens libraries, over four days, during February half term, in partnership with wonder arts. The festival included sell-out performances of The Hug by Long Nose Puppets & David Gibb's Family JukeBox alongside Josephine presented by The Egg. 

Artist/Company:  Long Nose Puppets, David Gibb, The Egg

Location(s):  Eccleston Library, Newton-le-Willows Library, Parr Library

Dates: 15th - 19th February

Other Information: Presented in partnership with wonder arts. 

A Place for us to Dream 

A Place for us to Dream was created from the photography and soundscapes of women working with Pause St Helens, and was shared to mark International Women's Day 2022. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the women worked with St Helens artists Rebecca Ainsworth and Angela Wilkinson to reduce their feelings of isolation and improve their health and wellbeing, by learning new skills in art, photography and soundscape. The women were also invited to a private sharing of the film on International Women's Day at Wonderland Community Centre, where they celebrated their work and enjoyed massage therapies. 

Artist/Company: Pause St Helens, Rebecca Ainsworth, Angela Wilkinson

Location: Online, Wonderland Community Centre. 

Dates: 8th March 2022

Other Information: Produced in partnership with Pause National. View the film