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We make art in public space: civic celebrations, immersive installations, bespoke commissions. www.walktheplank.co.uk
The Wagon Train is coming to Salford! 🎉
This half-term (24 October to 1 November 2025), climb aboard our Wild West-inspired Wagon and share your ideas for Salford 100, celebrating the city’s 100th birthday in 2026.
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A women in a pink dress which colour trimming, waving the dress around in a parade.
Have you explored our blogs and thought pieces?
Our team of outdoor arts experts, specialists, makers and thinkers share insights on topics ranging from the impact of art in communities to sustainability, accessibility, talent development, fabrication + more.
📰 https://www.walktheplank.co.uk/news/
A metal replica of a steam train with wings and golden fireworks behind.
A huge triangle stage with a replica of a steam train in metal attached to tracks going along the sides. The stage filled with smoke.
Five performers dress in orange and red full length dresses and long black hats on stage.
Thousands came out to Stockton Riverside on Sunday for #GhostTrain: The Arrival, a spectacular finale to S&DR200, co-produced with Avanti Display. Huge thanks to all involved, from the professional cast to the student performers, composer, musicians, costume designer, dressers & huge backstage crew.
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A giant puppet baby with blue and pink projections covering it's body in front of a building at night.
We’re excited to share that we’ve won the tender to be Guest Director of the #Children’sCapitalofCultureFinale in Rotherham. The celebration will shine a light on the work of Rotherham Maternity Partnership, who welcome 13 babies every day. At the heart will be our giant baby, a tribute to new life.
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A sculpture of a blue whale on the Thames water, surrounded by high rise glass buildings.
Since we set our last sustainability goals in 2022, we have remained deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact. We discovered that achieving net positive is more complex than anticipated. That’s why earlier this year we took the time to reassess our approach, read here:
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Ruth Jones, a freelance choreographer, recently reflected on her experiences - exploring the realities of freelancing, the power of bringing communities to life, the art & impact of parade choreography & her work on Manchester Day.
Read Ruth's thoughts here: www.walktheplank.co.uk/news/animati...
Two performers in white shirts and bow ties lifting another performer in a brown boilersuit in the air, upside down.
Two acrobatic performers dressed in pink flowery costumes in a hoop surrounded by crowds of people on a city street.
A giant puppet being led by people dressed in peach coloured tops in a parade. The puppet had blonde hair, blue jeans and a yellow and black patterned top.
Performers dressed in traditional colourful Mexican dresses smiling in a parade.
#ManchesterDay saw over 50,000 people come into the city centre to join the festivities. Crowds lined the streets for the return of the much-loved parade, before a vibrant combined arts programme featuring 92 performances involving 381 artists & community members took over the city centre.
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