Welcome to
FRESH AIR FESTIVAL
Brightlingsea’s first FREE festival of outdoor arts!
Fresh Air Festival (FAF) is a street performance festival with community at the heart of it. It’s a chance to get outdoors and enjoy some pure unfiltered silliness with your family and friends in the beautiful town of Brightlingsea.
FAF is returning to Brightlingsea on Saturday 21st September 2024!
So doodle some hearts on your calendar and get ready for more silliness!
Fresh Air Festival of Outdoor Arts | 21/09/2024 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Brightlingsea Greensward next to the Lido
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Welcome To Fresh Air Festival!!!
Cassie our festival director gives you some insights into what FAF is all about and what you can expect!
Make your own family or group flag!
Come and join the Fresh Air Festival team to make a bespoke family flag that represents your family or group, and have your flag displayed at this year’s festival!
More info & Book FREE tickets here
WHO WE ARE
Meet the people behind the festival.
Cassie Catchpole | Festival Organiser
Cassie Catchpole has worked in street performance for 10 years traveling all over the world with The Grand Theatre of Lemmings. She walks on stilts, dresses up as King Kong and tours a tiny caravan theatre around England! Brightlingsea might know her work with George the Bookworm – very famous with 5 years olds!
Steve Goatman | Associate Producer
FAF is working with Steve who is an independent coach and producer based in Brightlingsea. He loves outdoor arts and has produced at all kinds of festivals for over 10 years, including SPILL in Ipswich, Edinburgh Fringe, and Colchester Fringe which he
co-established in 2021.
Mandy Rose | Executive Producer
Mandy was one of the original pioneers of street theatre with The Grand Theatre of Lemmings. She is a tour de force, a magnificent creature, and a producer extraordinaire! Mandy is bringing her extensive experience to the event, making sure it’s a smooth operation.
Matt Jewson | Volunteers Coordinator
FAF also has the wonderful Matt Jewson on the team as our volunteers coordinator. Matt is taking charge of all things community! Having worked for The Mercury Theatre in Colchester as Engagement Producer, and living in Brightlingsea, he’s perfect for the job and we’re very lucky to have him.
FRESH AIR FESTIVAL 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Fresh Air Festival 2022 Highlights
“‘Loved it. Something wholesome about the event. Well done the organisers, volunteers and entertainers. And it was completely free! Hope they repeat it next year’”
