A POPULAR art-music duo is celebrating their ninth anniversary with an event in Stroud.
Mermaid Chunky, originally formed in Stroud return this coming Saturday (May 2) for their annual Beltane fest at the Goods Shed - Narsh Marigold May Day Party.
The duo, consisting of Moina Moin and Freya Tate, is signed to DFA Records and has toured extensively in the UK and Europe, with performances in LA and NYC.
Their show in Stroud marks the conclusion of their UK tour, which included a sold-out gig at London's Village Underground.
Their track Ceili was recently used in a North Face USA promotional campaign, and they are regularly featured on BBC 6 Music and NTS Radio.
The event will take place across two venues in the town.
Festivities will start at 6pm at SVA on John Street, with experimental theatre followed by a puppet parade through the streets.
The procession will ultimately head to the Goods Shed, by Stroud railway station, where there will be an evening of performances and DJ sets until 1am.
The Narsh Marsh Marigold event will feature a diverse line-up, including puppet and performance work from Half Pint Theatre and Vomiton Collective, experimental theatre from Corpsing Theatre Company, and DJ sets from Tekhole.
Other appearances include Joicey and the Mould collective.
Guests are encouraged to follow the 'developing' dress code for the event.
Tickets are priced at £15, with doors opening at 6pm.
Mermaid Chunky's work is described as a blend of performance art, music and theatrical chaos, with a focus on participation and collective experiences.
Half Pint Theatre is a grassroots performance collective that creates theatrical productions and live events with a focus on participation, playfulness and seasonality.
Corpsing Theatre Company presents experimental theatre shows, while the Vomiton Collective, led by Kiera Saunders, creates performances inspired by various themes.
Tekhole is a DJ, producer and radio host known for their genre-fluid sound.
The Joicey Collective and Mould, SVA's shapeshifting art collective, will also be part of the event.
Tickets for the Narsh Marigold May Day Party are £15.
For more information and to book, visit the SVA website.
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