What happened when Brum’s Big Splash came to Central Street - free event this weekend

Birmingham Weekender is back and there’s a lot going on - including a huge slip and slide in the middle of the city during the August Bank Holiday.

Brum’s Big Splash - a 60m slip and slide - has been installed on Central Street, and it looks like a whole lot of fun. You can get free tickets for the event but they are limited. The event is on from August 27 to August 28.

The excitement was palpable on Friday as people gathered around the slide waiting to see what is in store for them if they take part.

The slide was being tested out, and many couldn’t wait to have a go at it. Some bravehearts endangered their outfits as they took to the slide. When they emerged at the other end of the arches, they were soaking wet and full of smiles.

A young dad carrying his son on his shoulders stood watching while it was tested and when asked if he would have a go, he excitedly said yes. Unfortunately, his son was not eligible to take part.

The ride is strictly for those aged 12+.

What else is happening?

Birmingham Weekender also has the Dutch installation de Relaxerette,a large hammock where people can relax and listen to music, poetry and stories.

There’s also Birmingham Hippodrome Associates Sonia Sabri Company presenting a dance piece Mughal Miniatures Scene 1: The Awakening, Italy’s Stalker Teatro who will bring an interactive event Steli, where particpants can create a huge structure made of sticks. D-Sign Dance’s project, Critical Vibrations, choreographed by Deaf Men Dancing’s Mark Smith, working with participants who are D/deaf or hard of hearing to explore the question “what do you feel when you hear music?” will be premiered at the event.

You can also listen to music curated by Hippodrome Young Advocates and Girl Grind featuring twenty artists across all musical genres.

Here is the full schedule for the weekend.

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