Be part of an exciting new show in Holme Wood!
Community members from BD4 or the Gypsy and Traveller community - sign up to be part of RIDE!
United Art Project, Leeds GATE and Spin Arts are looking for community members from BD4 or the Gypsy and Traveller community to be part of an exciting new show RIDE! – no experience needed!
RIDE! tells the story of a family’s fight to survive in a world that keeps pushing back against them.
Big Deli and a cast of Bradford rappers star in this electrifying new show, bringing together music, rap, dance and theatre. It’s being created for Bradford 2025 with Gypsy and Traveller communities and the people of BD4 – and will be performed at the TFD Centre in Holme Wood on 19 & 20 September 2025.
This is your chance to feature in the show alongside professional rappers and dancers, directed by Southpaw Company.
Try something new, meet people, and have some fun – all ages and levels of experience welcome!
Find out more information below, including key dates, FAQs and how to apply.
How to get involved
Fill in this short form to sign up for this opportunity.
Alternatively you can get in touch with Kayle at United Art Project to find out more. Call 07818 743740 or email [email protected]
Spaces are limited – sign up soon to grab your spot!
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Fill in this short form to sign up for this opportunity.
Alternatively you can get in touch with Kayle at United Art Project to find out more. Call 07818 743740 or email [email protected]
Spaces are limited – sign up soon to grab your spot!
FAQs
What are the dates?
REHEARSALS (4.30 – 6.30pm)
St. Christopher’s Church, BD4 9EJ
Tues 26 Aug | Thurs 28 Aug | Thurs 4 Sept | Thurs 11 Sept
Sutton Centre, BD4 8NB
Tues 2nd Sept | Tues 9th Sept
REFRESHER DAY (10 – 4pm)
Sat 13 Sept | Holme Wood | Venue TBC
PRODUCTION DAYS (4.30 – 8.30pm)
TFD Centre, BD4 9BT
Tues 16 Sept | Wed 17 Sept | Thurs 18 Sept
SHOW DAYS
TFD Centre, BD4 9BT
Fri 19 Sept – 4.30 – 9pm (Show at 7.30pm)
Sat 20 Sept – 11:30am–8:00pm (Shows at 1:30pm & 6:30pm)
Who can join?
- Children & adults welcome – Aged 10+ (younger with a parent or carer)
- Individuals or groups
- All backgrounds, all abilities – everyone welcome
What’s involved?
- Workshops from week 25th Aug 2025
- Perform in a large-scale dance theatre show in Sept 2025
- Work with a professional Director, Choreographer and Performers
- No acting or dancing skills needed – just a willingness to give it a go
- We’ll show you everything you need to know
- Everything is completely free to take part
What will I do?
- Move props and set pieces on stage
- Be an extra in scene work – representing the community
- Part of a mass movement spectacle
What will I get out of it?
- Meet new people and be part of something big in your area
- Learn new skills (movement, teamwork, confidence!)
- Be part of a real show with lights, music and buzz
- You’ll get to say: “I helped make that happen!”
What should I wear?
For the workshops, come in something you feel comfortable moving in.
For the show you will wear something from your own wardrobe that’s simple and comfortable. We will give you some simple ideas on style and colour (grey, dark grey or black) but the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and relaxed. You will not need to spend any of your own money buying new clothes for this performance; we’ll work with what you have!
Can I bring friends and family with me?
Absolutely. If you have friends or family you know who would like to take part with you, bring them along.
Will I be paid?
This is a voluntary opportunity, you will not be paid for your time. We have a travel budget for people who would not be able to access the sessions without assistance. We will provide refreshments at each session. We can also cover access support costs.
You’ll be given RIDE! merchandise for taking part, and could be invited to feature in Press, TV and Radio interviews.
What if I can’t do all the dates?
You’d need to come to as many rehearsals as possible so that you’re at your best for the performance, but if you have to miss the odd one or two, then we’ll get you up to speed at the Refresher Day on Saturday 13 September.
You must be available to attend dress rehearsals on 16-18 September and performance days on 19-20 September (outside of school / working hours).
Images courtesy of Southpaw Company © Jim Corr