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Lads, Lads, Lads, 12 Trials of a Hartlepool Heracles

Myth meets the modern North Sea in this powerful new project by SIDEQUEST. Reimagining the legend of Heracles through Hartlepool’s own stories of pride, friendship and everyday strength, familiar places become sites of modern myth. From boxing gyms to piers and car parks.

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21 Nov 2025, 17:00

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Lads, Lads, Lads, 12 Trials of a Hartlepool Heracles

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from Friday 21 November to Sunday 23 November 2025

Lads, Lads, Lads, 12 Trials of a Hartlepool Heracles

💪 The Twelve Trials of a Hartlepool Heracles

Myth meets the modern North Sea in this powerful new project by SIDEQUEST. Reimagining the legend of Heracles through Hartlepool’s own stories of pride, friendship and everyday strength, familiar places become sites of modern myth. From boxing gyms to piers and car parks.
Part of Lads Lads Lads, this work explores masculinity, belonging and connection, small sparks of light forming constellations of who we are and who we could be. Some content may be inappropriate for younger audiences.

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No tickets required.

Schedule

Type

Location

Start Date

End Date

Workshop

5:30 pm

Friday, 21 November 2025

11:30 pm

Friday, 21 November 2025

Workshop

2:00 pm

Saturday, 22 November 2025

8:00 pm

Saturday, 22 November 2025

Workshop

2:00 pm

Sunday, 23 November 2025

8:00 pm

Sunday, 23 November 2025

About the artists and work

Lads Lads Lads is a creative project by SIDEQUEST celebrating the voices of young men and boys in Hartlepool. Through graffiti and creative workshops, we explore pride, belonging and what it means to be a lad today. Working with local artists, youth clubs and residents, the project lifts up Left Behind voices and reimagines what strength, care and community can look like.

Accessibility and suitability

We cannot guarantee that events have step-free access as it is situated within heritage site. The festival has accessible toilet facilities and is largely designed to be suitable for all ages and needs. Please check individual events for content warnings and age restrictions. Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the venue or organisers in advance. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information.

Artists and studios

SIDEQUEST

Workshops

Sponsors and partners

Arts Council England

Arts Council England

Sponsor

Credits

Produced by SIDEQUEST

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