Torquay’s harbourside is set to come alive with a colourful Easter celebration this April, as the area hosts the two-day event Colour My Street. Scheduled for Sunday, April 20, and Monday, April 21, from 11am to 3pm each day, the festivities promise an array of free family-friendly activities designed to mark the official opening of the town’s revitalised public realm space.
Commissioned by Torbay Council and delivered by Tonic Creatives, Colour My Street aims to transform the harbourside into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and community engagement. The event offers a diverse programme that includes live music, workshops, street performances, and interactive art installations.
Among the musical highlights, percussion performances by Weapons of Sound will take place on the Sunday, followed by the Crooked Tempo Samba Band on the Monday. Play Torbay has curated a variety of attractions, such as hands-on art activities and dynamic street games, ensuring entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in willow-making workshops and plein-air art sessions led by local artists, focusing on capturing the scenic beauty of the harbourside. Additionally, the pavements will be enlivened by Italian chalk art installations, alongside an interactive doodle wall inviting creative contributions from attendees.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, visitors can enjoy the spectacle of roaming stilt walkers, a traditional Punch & Judy show performed by Spike Bones, and a harbourside quiz designed to encourage exploration of the area while learning quirky local facts.
Victoria Westaway from Coach House Arts, one of the event organisers, shared in a press release: “We encourage everyone to join in and be part of a visual spectacle that promises to energise the waterfront. The event is designed to bring together residents and tourists in a celebration of culture, play and seaside spirit.”
Colour My Street is open to all ages and free to attend, inviting the community and visitors alike to immerse themselves in a weekend of creativity and seaside festive fun. Organisers suggest that attendees come prepared with cameras and a willingness to engage with the unexpected delights planned along Torquay’s vibrant seafront.
Source: Noah Wire Services