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10th November 2021
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10th November 2021 Wildlife conservationist Steve Backshall to host ‘fascinating’ new stage show at Chester Zoo next month
Emily Sergeant
Wildlife conservationist and TV presenter Steve Backshall is hosting a new stage show at Chester Zoo next month.
The new show – which has been created especially for Chester Zoo audiences – will take visitors on a ‘fascinating’ journey into the lives and ancient origins of sharks, which are by far one of the planet’s most extraordinary and misunderstood predators.
Featuring real shark teeth and jaws, lifelike replicas, and historic footage, during each 30-minute live show, audiences will get the chance to travel back in time and discover the earliest sharks that once swam our shorelines, how they have evolved over millions of years, and what makes them such remarkable animals today.
Visitors will have the chance to learn all about a wide variety of shark species – from the iconic great white, to the unusual wobbegong shark.
Drawing on his own experiences, the world-renowned wildlife conservationist and TV presenter will also share stories from his personal encounters with the ocean’s most powerful predators, and will take part in a Q&A all about it too.
Funds from ticket sales – which cost £5 each – will support the zoo’s vital conservation efforts, both in the UK and in more than 20 countries around the world.
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“I’m really looking forward to performing my new live show at Chester Zoo,” commented Steve Backshall.
“It’s somewhere that’s doing some incredible work to protect species around the world, so it’s the perfect place for me to go and talk about my love of sharks and how we can all do our bit to make the world a better place for them.”
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Steve Backshall Live will take place from 23 – 31 May, with shows running at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm daily.
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Zoo visitors will also need to book Chester Zoo admission tickets for the day, or have a valid membership, to attend a show – and tickets to the show can be booked online here.
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Stockport’s free street festival Stock Party is returning this summer
Daisy Jackson
Stock Party, the free street festival that sees Stockport absolutely packed, will return to the town this summer.
Organisers are promising that this year’s event will be even bigger and bolder than before, filling the streets from the Great Underbank through Stockport Market Place and along the Underbanks, reaching all the way to Robinsons Brewery Yard.
For this one magical day in summer, Stockport will transform into an open-air, town-wide block party, in a huge celebration of the town’s independent spirit.
The event will bring together street food traders, pop-up bars, DJ sets, and plenty of entertainment in every corner of town.
It’s all one big collaboration between Track Brewing Co., Robinsons Brewery, Cloudwater, SK1 Records, and Totally Stockport (Stockport’s Business Improvement District), along with new partners Stockport County FC.
Robinsons Brewery Yard will host a major hub for Stock Party, with Track, Robinsons and Uskees taking over the space, plus music curated by Odioba and food from Honest Crust pizza and ISCA.
Over on the Underbank, it’ll be Cloudwater pouring the beers and SK1 Records on the decks outside their new shop.
This is where you’ll find some of Stockport’s most exciting independent food traders in once place, including Mekong Cat and The Spinn Off.
And at Stockport Market Place, Red Bull will have a dedicated DJ stage.
It’s not just about food, booze, and tunes though – Stock Party 2026 will have plenty of family-friendly events going on.
That includes a breakout space in Stockroom, pottery and photography workshops in Merseyway, and craft workshops in Good Yard Studio.
There’s even a free family disco, complete with inflatable instruments, in Hillgate Cakery.
The Apple Core, Stockport’s newest opening, will transform into a wellness space, featuring a social run, curated exhibition, and an evening of music.
As the day turns to night, Stock Party will continue with its now-legendary after-party pub rave at Red Bull on Hillgate.
Pop into basically any local business during Stock Fest and you’ll find them getting stuck into the atmosphere, with loads of street bars, takeaway drinks, and DJs popping up all over town.
You’ll even be able to grab a bowl of fresh pasta from the door of Little Scarves, or a sandwich from a Rack pop-up.
We’ve listed a load of the independent venues joining in with Stock Party below so we don’t miss anyone:
- Bruk – DJs from day into night, street bar, and special Stock Party cocktails
- Runaway brewery – a special Stock Party beer in collaboration with some of favourite Stockport Indies, alongside Honest Crust Pizza specials and a party at the taproom throughout the day
- Noah’s – DJs and bar activation
- The Good Rebel – outdoor bar with beers and spritz
- This Godless Place – house and disco DJs from midday with outdoor seating
- Sleepy Parrot Studio – live music and radio station takeover
- Fell Stockport – takeaway can deals and vinyl sessions
- Little Scarves – fresh pasta served from the door
- Rack – sandwich pop-up
- On Da Rocks – DJs throughout the day
- Marley’s – Mexican street food specialising in birria tacos
- Convene – wood-fired Balkan flatbreads with charcoal mangal and natural wines
- The Dilly Deli – oysters, sandwiches, spritz, and wine
- Underbanks – Gatto sourdough pizza, crémant bar, DJ programme, and outdoor seating
- On Da Rocks Caribbean food offers including jerk chicken, curry goat, and plant-based options, alongside cocktail deals
Stock Party will take place on Saturday 4 July between 12pm and 9pm, with free entry.
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