**PLAY 2008 IS CANCELLED**

23rd to 27th July 2008

It is with deep regret and much sadness that we announce PLAY Festival 2008 has been cancelled due to bad weather over last weekend during the Workhouse Festival. The site is no longer habitable and will remain so for the next 8-10 weeks at least. 

We have searched high and low for a new venue but at such short notice we have been unable to find anything that is compatible with our requirements, also as we are now (Wednesday 9th July) within 10 working days of the event a new license cannot be arranged in time to ensure the festival takes place on the original dates and remains legal. We have contemplated postponement but to re-arrange six months work in such a short time just isn't feasible at this point due to other peoples commitments.

We thank each and everyone one of you who have contributed to this years festival; be you a ticket buyer, volunteer, crew member, trader or performer. Your heart felt messages are a huge help for us getting through this difficult time. We will be issuing full refunds as soon as possible and the shop is now closed. 

On a brighter note, we are planning to hold one or two smaller events later this year and early next year to raise funds towards 2009's festival. If you have any suggestions for location, events or anything else feel free to get in touch via the contact page. 

The PLAY Team

Juggling, Acro, Contact Juggling, Poi, Staff, Contact Staff, Hula-Hoop, Contact Poi, Unicycling, Face Painting, Balloon Modeling, Daily and Nightly Shows, Workshops, Bands, Loads of Live Music, devil stick, single/double/triple Diabolo, stilt walking, street performance, whips, fire, yoyo