Walk the Plank is a creative force of artists, theatre makers, pyrotechnicians and event engineers.

We create beautiful shows, fantastic firework displays and amazing events, working with and within communities to realise ambitious ideas. We operated the UK’s only theatre ship for sixteen years; and we make internationally significant work from our base in the North West of England.

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Marketing and Communications Officer vacancy

Walk the Plank are searching for a Marketing and Communications Officer that has the knowledge, confidence and experience to lead the development and implementation of the company’s sales, marketing and communications strategies.

This is a busy department with only one member of permanent staff. You would be expected to work on all levels, from strategic planning and budget management, to database and social media updates.

Download the Info pack, Job Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form for application details.

Deadline for applicants: 10am on Monday 21stMay

Article posted on: Thu 3rd May, 2012

Walk the Plank produce opening of NW’s Olympic season

Looping the Loop is the North West’s opening event for London 2012, celebrating the start of ‘Games Time’ in the UK on Saturday 19 May.  

People across the North West are being invited to take a Games inspired cultural journey from Old Trafford Stadium to The Quays on Saturday 19 May. The event will see the area around Old Trafford and The Quays transformed – linking culture and sport and London 2012 to the North West as part of the cultural Olympiad programme in the region.

Activities will run from 12 – 5pm, with an amazing climax at 4.30pm, when Walk the Plank present a spectacular finale around the Lowry foot bridge. The finale will also include the unveiling of an Olympic-inspired artwork which will remain in place on the bridge for the duration of the Games.

Looping the Loop is a partnership project led by Lets Go Global, Trafford Council in partnership with Salford City Council, The Quays Cultural Partnership (Programming & Participation Groups), Marketing Manchester and creative producers Walk the Plank and the Cultural Olympiad in the North West. Supported by the Arts Council England’s Lottery funded Grants for the arts scheme and by AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities.

Article posted on: Mon 30th April, 2012

Walk the Plank on BBC One this Friday!

Walk the Plank are producing the Live Event of Preston Passion, working with the BBC, Preston Guild and long time collaborator Mark Murphy.

Catch this ground-breaking programme on BBC One this Good Friday at 12noon.

The event will feature a unique combination of spectacular mass participation performance, three original recorded dramas, and moving stories based in Preston past and present.

Article posted on: Mon 2nd April, 2012

WWF’s Western Gray Whale

Walk the Plank, have teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to float a life-size whale down the River Thames in London this week.

The 12m long structure, created by Ray Brookes, is appearing at various landmarks around London from 7th – 9th February in order to build awareness around the plight of one of the world’s most endangered whales – the Western Gray, and marks the culmination of a 10 year campaign by the WWF.

To see images of the Whale floating down the Thames, visit and like our Facebook Page

For more information about the WWF’s campaign to save the last 130, visit their dedicated campaign website.

Article posted on: Wed 8th February, 2012

We’re on our way

This month, we’re gearing up for a summer like no other.

Catch us:
Across the borough of Essex where Sparks Will Fly…
At three locations in Chester and Cheshire, for The Moment When…
Producing mass participation event Manchester Day Parade...
Collaborating with like minded organisations across the East Midlands for Games Time…
Working on the largest event ever staged in Northern Ireland, Land of Giants…

See our full listings for more information

Article posted on: Thu 2nd February, 2012

Hello 2012!

Happy New Year one and all.

Like many arts organisations around the country, we’re heralding the arrival of a major cultural year. The Olympics bring with them the opportunity for international celebration of our unique set of islands. Inspired by this rich mix of people and emotion, we’re working to create multiple events across the UK.

It’s a year to celebrate… Celebrate with us.

Article posted on: Wed 4th January, 2012