Revolution Performing Arts to illuminate Swindon with ‘Street Lights’ performance

Revolution Performing Arts (RPA), one of the South West's leading performing arts companies for children and young people, will be performing a new show ‘Street Lights’ at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon on Saturday July 6.

‘Street Lights,’ is an innovative and collaborative show celebrating the creative impact of street art on young people.

In partnership with Swindon Paint Fest, Swindon’s first street art festival, RPA’s annual showcase aims to bring the vibrant murals of Swindon’s town centre to life through performance.

This unique event highlights the transformative power of public art and its influence on the local youth community.

Founded in 2022 and organised by Artsite, Swindon Paint Fest was created to develop murals, public art, and creative events as part of Swindon's regeneration and enhancement. The festival aims to inspire the community and provide a platform for artists to showcase their talents.

The 2023 festival saw great success, drawing hundreds of attendees and earning international recognition. With over 50 talented artists participating, some traveling from as far as the United States and Spain, the festival featured workshops, exhibitions, and live painting, transforming many areas of Swindon with stunning street murals.

This year’s event will take place in late August.

‘Street Lights’ features over 200 talented young performers from Swindon, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Each group has been inspired by a specific piece of street art, resulting in a diverse array of performances that include dance, theatre, and musical theatre. This creative process involved direct collaboration with the artists behind the murals, giving students a unique opportunity to delve deep into the world of street art.

To enhance the audience's experience, each mural will be projected on stage before its corresponding performance, providing context and highlighting the artistic inspiration behind the acts.

Level Up Theatre Company (RPA's flagship drama collective) has crafted an overarching narrative to tie the performances together, with an original soundtrack punctuating the scenes, composed by a group of RPA's young people working collaboratively with an experienced music producer who has created soundtracks for TV and film.

Laura Barnes, Artistic Director of RPA said: "Street Lights’ is an exciting event that brings together visual and performing arts, highlighting the amazing creativity and talent of young people in our area.

“The entire performance is inspired by Swindon's vibrant street art, and it's been incredible to see how these artworks have sparked a new dimension of creativity. The story of the artists' work continues through the performances of our young talent.”

RPA is based in Swindon and has classes across the town including Shrivenham, as well as having venues in North Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. 

For more information, visit: https://revolutionpa.co.uk or email: [email protected].