While others jet off to hotter climates this July, we are in Mirfield for the town’s annual arts frenzy, this year celebrating anything that flies.

Person Birds by Maison Foo

These are no ordinary birds and this is no ordinary bird show, these are The Person Birds… 

Half person, half bird and renowned for their mischievous nature, curious hobbies, silly walks and their ability to run a mock of ‘The Professor” their scientific trainer.

A hilarious new street theatre show inspired by the traditions of bird display shows fused with the madness of live science experiments.

Fastest One Man Band in the World by Pete Moser

In 1988 Pete became the Fastest One Man Band In the World creating a never beaten record of running 100 metres in 19.75 seconds, playing 139 instruments, wearing five colours and playing four recognisable tunes.

Extraordinary is how we describe him.

Times

Person Birds

11.30 – 12.15 in St Paul’s Garden

13.00 – 13.45 in St Paul’s Garden

14.30 – 15.15 in the Library Garden

Fastest One Man Band in the World

11.30 – 12.00 in the Library Garden

12.30 – 13.00 in the Library Garden

13.45 – 14.15 in St Paul’s Garden

Plus, dress up as your favourite flyer and join in the Carnival Parade at 2pm from the Library Garden

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Mirfield Arts Festival runs on Saturday 15 July & Sunday 16 July in over 9 venues.

Other festival activities include messy art, canal trips, guided walk into countryside, print-making, children’s games, live music, street theatre, talks, book readings, poetry, open mic and wood carving.

For more information about the festival visit www.mirfieldmaltings.co.uk – the full festival programme will be announced soon.

Free parking is available at Castle Hall Academy – a five minute walk into town. A shuttle bus will run for visitors with mobility issues.