BBC Proms

Sat 11th September

Buile Hill Park, Salford

The BBC Proms entices thousands of music lovers to enjoy a picnic and the best of classical and popular tunes in the brilliant setting of Salford’s Buile Hill Park and on 11th September, Walk the Plank (commissioned by events company Ear to the Ground) will be providing a gloriously explosive end to the evening’s entertainment, when we fire a choreographed firework display to the orchestra’s most powerful final tunes.

It’s the second year we have provided the BBC with fireworks choreographed to live music and we’re very much looking forward to delivering a world class display.

There’s still chance to get involved, get your tickets now!

In the Dhol Drums

Sat 18th September

Barking, London

Catch our touring performance In the Dhol Drums as part of London’s Molten Festival.

This processional music show is inspired by the north Indian dhol drum and has been created by the Dhol Academy and Walk the Plank. A giant, mobile dhol drum processed through the street, flanked by drummers.

The festival’s website will be up and running at www.moltenfestival.org soon!

The Tiger and the Emperor

Sat 25th September, 1pm

Lampton Park , Hounslow

Carnival meets theatre when a giant Tiger appears in Lampton Park… music from the Bollywood Brass Band accompanies the Emperor’s colourful procession around the Park, and local dancers create a spectacular daytime processional performance. Watch as the King of the Jungle meets the Emperor, who thinks that he rules the world.

We’re combining forces with Kinetika Carnival Arts and young people from schools in Hounslow to create some Bollywood-style free entertainment for families.  Bring a picnic, but don’t let that Tiger get a taste of your lunch!

For more information, click here

Artist Training School 2010

Wed 27th October to Sun 31st October

Flaming Tips… Training in the Dark Arts of Fire, Special Effects and other Night-time Tricks for Outdoor Performance

Essex County Council, in partnership with Chelmsford Borough Council Cultural Events Team and Walk the Plank, are devising an ambitious large-scale outdoor performance for 2012.

In the build up to this project, the first artists training school will be a five-day residency hosted by Walk the Plank in Essex from 27 – 31 October 2010 focusing on outdoor arts that relate to night time events, including fire technology, illumination and animation, pyrotechnic effects etc.

The training will link to Essex Street Diversions, happening on Saturday 30th October, where some of the artist’s work will be presented.

The deadline for applications has now passed but we are plannign further Artist Trainins Schools… information will be released on our website in due course. 

Opening of Turku’s Capital of Culture year 2011

Sat 15th January 2011

River Aurajoki, Turku

Walk the Plank, working together with director Mark Murphy, has won the prestigious contract to produce the spectacular opening show in Turku (Finland) when it becomes the European Capital of Culture in January 2011.
The large scale, site specific event will take place on the banks and water of the River Aurajoki, a beautiful location that has special significance for the city.

Aerial performance, massed choirs, an original score, fire, pyrotechnics and special effects will come together around the theme ‘communication’ – inspired by the city’s current position as a telecommunications hub, as well as its ship-building heritage.

A major participation programme, involving 2000 local people, will ensure a lasting impression on Turku, and the tens of thousands of spectators expected to see the show.

We’re hugely excited about delivering the event, which begins a year of extensive and intriguing cultural events and activity in Turku.