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Walk the Plank
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We make art in public space: civic celebrations, immersive installations, bespoke commissions.

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We’re incredibly proud to reveal that we have been appointed as the producers of Blyth’s first-ever Festival of Energy, a spectacular four-day celebration of creativity, community and the pioneering spirit that puts Blyth at the forefront of the UK’s renewable energy future.
A performance structure in the shape of a lighthouse with pyro coming off of it at night. A giant inflatable earth in a old building at night, surrounded by people. With blue lighting. A giant inflatable moon outside buildings. A projection of a blue whale on the water at night.
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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We recently illuminated Torr Vale Mills and the iconic Millennium Walkway to celebrate the walkway’s 25th anniversary with a striking fusion of fire and colourful low-impact lighting. Here are some of the incredible photos from the night.

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A waterfall surrounded by trees at night lit with colourful lighting, including purple, red and yellow. A walkway lit with a rainbow of lighting.
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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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The Wagon Train - Touring Salford neighbourhoods this half-term!
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October 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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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 women in a pink dress which colour trimming, waving the dress around in a parade.
October 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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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.
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.
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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.
A giant puppet baby with blue and pink projections covering it's body in front of a building at night.
August 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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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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A sculpture of a blue whale on the Thames water, surrounded by high rise glass buildings.
August 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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...
Animating Communities: The Art and Impact of Choreography   | Walk the Plank
Ruth Jones, freelance choreographer with 40+ years' experience has worked with Walk the Plank on many outdoor arts events, particularly on our parades and processions. Here’s her thoughts on that work...
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August 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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#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.
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.
August 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM