Jitterbug Jackson Presents Faces of Darndale
Jitterbug Jackson presents “Faces of Darndale”!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, prepare to be dazzled! The Made in Darndale Festival is set to leap into action on Friday, 19th April at Darndale Belcamp Village Centre, with festivities commencing sharply at 12pm.
At the helm of this extravaganza is none other than the inimitable Jitterbug Jackson, a master of ceremonies, artist, and performer who knows no bounds when it comes to entertainment!
Jitterbug Jackson presents the ‘Faces of Darndale’show: an interactive community extravaganza where the vibrancy of drumming, the melody of song, and the power of spoken word collide in a spectacular showcase featuring the most talented local performers.
The merriment doesn’t end there! Be sure to join us again on Saturday, 20th April, from 4pm for the Faces of Darndale Cabaret with Jitterbug Jackson once again leading the revelries ensuring a performance that will be talked about for ages to come.
So mark your calendars, and don’t miss out on the start of something magical with Jitterbug Jackson at the heart of it all!
📆Friday 19th April, from 12pm
📍Darndale Belcamp Village Centre
📅Saturday 20th April, from 4pm
📍Darndale Park
This event is free and ticketless! Everyone is welcome!
Venue Bell Sq & Darndale Park
Date 19 April 2024
Time 12:00
Ticket Free
What's On
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must start with a single step
ancient Chinese proverb
