This summer, local meets global as two of Watford’s biggest arts festivals – Watford Live! and Imagine Watford – come together for a month of extraordinary live experiences. Here’s just some of what’s going on this June, writes Rosy Moorhead

8 Songs by Gandini Juggling

A series of choreographed juggling vignettes set to eight classic rock ‘n’ roll songs, from Dylan to the Velvet Underground to Bowie to the Stones (June 25 and 26)

Circus Raj by Circus Raj

The roaming circuses of northern India are a thrilling display of the talents of the awe-inspiring acrobats, rope walkers, illusionists, fire-eaters, jugglers and musicians (July 2)

Lost by Motionhouse

Exploring what it is to be physically and emotionally lost, this visceral performance from a male-female duet combines complex lifts, athletic precision and passion (June 27)

Monotone Man by The Human Zoo Theatre Company

An explosive, interactive celebration of connection and colour about Monotone Man, who lives in a monochrome world (July 3 and 4)

Watford Live! is a community arts festival, designed to provide an entertaining showcase for all aspects of the arts in our town. Groups and organisations taking part include Watford Writers, Watford Folk Dance Club, The Dan Tien, West Herts College, Silencio, Breakout Dance, Watford Philharmonic Society, WAAF, Salmon on the Mount, and Papermouth.

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