Playbox – Playful Anywhere at Pitch 13!
Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 In 2025, Rotherham is celebrating becoming the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture! We hope you’re all excited as we are to enjoy our Festival Year. There will be dance and drama, films and food, exhibitions and events – with a few surprises along the way! You’re all invited – […]
Lego Workshop with Rotherham Libraries!
Calling all Lego enthusiasts, let your brick-building imaginations go wild in this free drop in session at WOW Rotherham 2025 with our brilliant Libraries team. This also joins the fantastic programmed workshops in Forge Island! More information if you want to know more about the workshops happening in Forge Island More information if you want […]
WOW Rotherham Walkabouts!
Experience stunning performances as you explore the lively streets of Rotherham Town Centre by Grumpy Unicorns and Bling N Ting! All of these performances will run between 25 and 30 minutes and will be repeated throughout the day! Grumpy Unicorns As beautiful as moonlight, Unicorns hold a special place in our collective imaginations. And it […]
Historical Icons – Create Your Own WOW Props!
ArtWorks South Yorkshire celebrated iconic women throughout history! People have crafted bold, playful props inspired by trailblazing figures like Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Emmeline Pankhurst, and more. This included pearl necklaces, protest signs, paintbrushes and gold medals. The creations were featured and designed for the ‘Women of the World’ themed Photo Booth at the festival. […]
Pop Up and Play curated by Rotherham Music!
Live Music Curated by Rotherham Music Discover the sounds of Rotherham’s musical talents at Pop-Up & Play, curated by Rotherham Music. Enjoy a showcase of local musicians, from rising stars to established artists, bringing energy and passion to Minster Gardens and High Street! High Street Performers Ellie Human Music – 12pm to 12:30pmElla Walker – […]
YWCA – Listening Project (Performance)
Celebrating our WOW Year-Round community from dancers and poets, to drag queen’s bhangra, join us in the community village to celebrate Who We Are, Where We Come From! The Listening Project Using workshops, letters, and anonymous contributions, women have shared their powerful, painful andinspirational words to create a series of linked poems called ‘Look how […]
Apna Haq – Together We Create!
Celebrating our WOW Year-Round community from dancers and poets, to drag queen’sbhangra, join us in the community village to celebrate Who We Are, Where We Come From! Apna Haq shared crafts suitable for multiple generations, so everyone could bring their families along and could get involved! More information and the work of Apna Haq
Sudanese Women Drummers
More About WOW Community Village Celebrating our WOW Year-Round community from dancers and poets, to drag queen’s bhangra, join us in the community village to celebrate Who We Are, Where We Come From! Refugees from Sudan, now part of Rotherham local community energised the village with powerful sounds of traditional chants and drums! The drumming […]
WOW’s Big Ideas – Making Spaces: Conversations for Change
What is WOW’s Big Ideas?: So much of the conversation surrounding gender equality and diversity can feel overwhelming, negative and frankly scary. Big Ideas offers an opportunity to break free of this cycle of negativity, dream big andexplore positive solutions to difficult challenges. The WOW Big Ideas programme was co-curated with Children’s Capital of Culture, […]
WOW’s Big Ideas – Adolescence
What is WOW’s Big Ideas?: So much of the conversation surrounding gender equality and diversity can feel overwhelming, negative and frankly scary. Big Ideas offers an opportunity to break free of this cycle of negativity, dream big and explore positive solutions to difficult challenges. The WOW Big Ideas programme was co-curated with Children’s Capital of […]
