Wilkes’ Gob Border Morris Dance Performance

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Moulded from the brickyards of South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire, Wilkes' Gob Border Morris Dancers tell the stories of their industrial and cultural heritage through an inspiring, modern take on traditional dance and music.

Named after an over-sized brick (“the Gob”), developed by the prolific local industrialist, Joseph Wilkes, Wilkes' Gob will illuminate our important local history in an engaging performance to entertain and educate in equal measure.

The Swadlincote Asperger's Society (SAS) have been working with members of Wilkes' Gob and dance and movement psychotherapist Sara Rose in the lead up to the festival to learn some Border Morris moves and put together their own Border Morris dance. Come and see their Morris showcase as part of the Wilkes' Gob dance spot on The Delph 12:30-1pm.