What an incredible two days of shows by Worldbeaters for We Are Weymouth’s Dusk Til Dark. This free to attend event brought huge numbers of people to the streets of Weymouth and wowed everyone with the incredible light, sound and colours of the shows. Activate Performing Arts produced all of the shows which transformed Weymouth for two nights.
This annual performing arts event returned for it’s fourth year on the 27th and 28th September. The first show Spark! appeared in 3 locations starting in Bowleaze Cove, next Hope Square and ending at New Bond Street.
The following day saw the world premiere of Fireflies at Weymouth’s esplanade and a processional show with LED light displays that wowed audiences. What made this performance unique was the inclusion of Weymouth College students who joined the group of Fireflies so that the group swelled from 6 to 18! Another knock out surprise for spectators included Fireflies appearing on balconies of the seafront buildings, drumming out into the Bay. This new performance from Worldbeaters was a fusion of rhythmic drumming, community performers, and glowing lights, leaving audiences spellbound and closing the weekend with an unforgettable, immersive sensory experience.
Kate Wood, Artistic & Executive Director at Activate Performing Arts said: “Worldbeaters did an amazing job appearing across all four locations in Weymouth over the weekend. The student ‘Firefly’ performers from Weymouth College were brilliant. We were thrilled so many people joined us, some travelling to the county especially for the event.”
Chris Maines-Beasley, Director at Worldbeaters, said: “We were delighted to premiere our new show Fireflies in Weymouth. Our first show, Spark!, has been touring the world for 12 years. We hope Fireflies will have a similar life and that it all started in Weymouth.”
The event has once again demonstrated Weymouth’s vibrant cultural scene which has been a magnet for attracting visitors from Dorset and beyond.
Spark! and Fireflies:
Presented by We are Weymouth
Produced by Activate
Supported by Dorset Council, Dorset Community Foundation, Weymouth Town Council and Damory
Image credit: Jayne Jackson