Project year: 2019 to 2020

Project partners: Glimmer Theatre and Farnham Maltings

The ‘Barndance Effect’ describes the sense of well-being and connection that participants feel having taken part in a group arts activity. Arts Partnership Surrey commissioned Glimmer Theatre to deliver the Barndance Effect to communities all over Surrey over a 2 year period of time.

Glimmer Theatre produced a show combining ceilidh and cabaret acts called Cabareilidh, which was presented in theatres, community centres and town festivals. Calling on stories and dances from local history, combined with songs accompanied by a folk band, Cabareilidh brought people together to move and laugh and celebrate Surrey’s customs and traditions.

Lead contact: Cat Learmonth, Spelthorne Borough Council.

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