MOMENTS OF WOW

Funded by WMCA Commonwealth Games Legacy programme, the Moments of Wow project worked with 3 partner organisations to deliver an exciting programme of interventions across theatre, visual arts and dance.

The organisations are:

Art At The Heart CIC
Big Brum TIE
Sampad

Our partners worked with a total of 28 schools and engaged over 3,000 children and young people, working across primary, secondary and alternative provision schools.

The Projects

The Seed Of Imagination

Delivered by Art At The Heart CIC

A giant seed pod is discovered on the school grounds. Where has it come from? What does it signify? What is it? What does it mean for us?

What followed was a journey of learning through visual arts, which guided students through a series of mini explorations with a gentle focus on using imagination for sustainability.

The schools that took part in this project were Coppice Academy, Peterbrook Primary School & St Margarets C of E Primary School.

This project culminated in a gallery exhibition at The Core Theatre Courtyard Gallery, 5th December 2024 - 4th January 2025.

Hansel and Gretel

Delivered by Big Brum TIE

Big Brum took their newest theatre show ‘Hansel and Gretel’ to 15 primary schools across North Solihull. The famous Grimm Brothers story about austerity, abandonment and finding home has been experienced by every child in every school.

Then, working alongside teachers and students in each of the schools, artists have been developing the children’s thoughts and ideas to expand on the learning of the play through dance, visual arts and music workshops.

This project also offered teachers the opportunity to take part in a CPD programme, which connected them further into the process and offered a felt relationship to the children's experience.

South Asian Flashmob

Delivered by Sampad

Sampad worked with 10 primary and secondary schools, who co-choreographed, learned and performed their unique version of a flashmob! Students learned South Asian Dance styles such as Bollywood and Bhangra to provide a joyful moment of surprise to teachers, parents and students alike.

Schools included Arden Academy, Haslucks Green Juniors, Lyndon School, John Henry Newman Catholic College, and more!

I just wanted to say how much the children (and adults!) are enjoying Hansel and Gretel, so a huge thank you for all of the hard work Big Brum have put into this event. It's all the children have been talking about and it's so lovely to see their enthusiasm!

Marston Green Junior – Georgia Barnaby

Funded by

With additional support from Solihull Arts Society in the creation of the 'Moments of Wow' project film.