Scarabaeus Aerial Theatre

FREE performances: 2pm to 2.20pm and 5pm to 5.20pm

The Arboreal family have a secret plan – escape from prison at Westgate Towers! This eccentric family, once part of the nobility, have lost their title, their castle and all their belongings but not their dignity.

However, after being caught shoplifting, they have been sent to the Westgate Tower’s prison. Determined to escape the humiliation of the city gaol they have devised a plan to escape.

Making use of coils of ropes they found under the floor of their cell, and the dirty sheets they have been given to sleep in, all what they need is their head for heights a bit of luck…

Will they manage in their pursuit and above all will they regain their freedom?

Watch Scarabeus Aerial Theatre perform this hilarious and spectacular show, specially commissioned for Canterbury Unlocked

Scarabeus Aerial Theatre has created for over 35 years visually arresting and transformative performances. Our work merges aerial skills with visual theatre and choreographed movement in site-specific, immersive and touring performances. We conjure into existence thought provoking, unforgettable productions dealing with contemporary narratives, aimed at awakening empathy and ethical consciousness in our wide range of audiences. Above all we enjoy creating work that keeps the movement of the heart alive.

The event is part of Canterbury Unlocked, a city-wide celebration.