Walk the Plank

Happy New Year!

Tor — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:17:47 +0000

At Walk the Plank, we had an enjoyable and successful 2008 and are looking forward to carrying this momentum into 2009.
We wish all our friends, colleagues and website visitors all the very best for the coming year and look forward to seeing you at one of our very special performances in the near future.
Join us at one of our unique events

Blow the budget…

WTP — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:43:39 +0000

A few more pennies…

WTP — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:41:43 +0000

For smaller budgets…

WTP — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:38:41 +0000

Art Car Parades

Tor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:33:26 +0000

Since Walk the Plank brought Art Car Parades to the UK, they have visited Manchester, Blackpool, Henley and Preston, with the most recent event ‘Glowmobiles’ forming the finale to NewcastleGateshead’s WInter Festival 2008. Enjoyed by 12,000 people on New Years Eve, the Art Car parade made its way through the City Centre and culminated with a firework display.

In 2009, we are planning further Art Car Parades in Manchester, Edinburgh (as part of The Homecoming) and Blackpool. If you would like to host a parade in your location, check out the dedicated Art Car Parade website or contact Liz Pugh on 0161 736 8964.

www.artcarparade.co.uk.

The Emperor and the Tiger

Tor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:20:05 +0000

The Emperor and the Tiger is a folk story created in collaboration with Kinetika and features a magnificent mechanical tiger, colourful carnival dancers, and a fabulous firework finale.

Large-scale outdoor theatre designed for up to 20,000 people, the show was originally commissioned by London Borough of Tower Hamlets and was recently performed as part of the Liverpool Capital of Culture Programme.

A daytime processional version of the show is also available, contact Kinetika for details: info@kinetika.co.uk.

The Tower of Fire

Tor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:02:46 +0000

The Tower of Fire is a spectacular new version of its predecessor, The Tower of Light. The show is centred around a giant helter skelter which wows audiences with pyrotechnic effects from its many levels and incorporates performers from Flame Oz. Ideal for multiple locations, including land and water, The Tower of Fire entertains 5,000 - 15,000 and can be presented on varying scales.

The Tower of Fire was originally commissioned by Blackpool for Heat the Streets, as part of the Showzam! festival 2008. This year’s Heat the Streets will take place on Saturday 21st February 2009 with new work anticipated from Dark Spark, La Machine, Arcadia Spectacular, ESFX and Rag and Bone.

Heavens Above: An astronomical mobile

Tor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:09:03 +0000

Originally commissioned for both Oxford and Middlesbrough’s Winter Light Festivals, Heavens Above: An astronomical mobile is Walk the Plank’s most recent mid-scale creation. Images of the sun, moon, globe and stars combine to create an astronomical delight as they are lifted above the audience and accompanied by music and fire effects. This mobile structure is a beautiful and mesmerising display, perfect for animating City Centres by day or at night.

The scale and length of this show can be further defined by optional pyrotechnic and processional elements, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Le Jardin Flambée

Tor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:50:33 +0000

This show tells the story of three pyro gardeners who try to bring fire back to the world when they realise our planet is turning cold. Le Jardin Flambée is an enchanting garden of fire, flames and special effects - watch as the plants, flowers and trees are brought to life with the gardeners’ magical watering cans.

Available as an installation or as a performance, Le Jardin Flambée can be adapted to fit all kinds of sites, from open grassed areas to car parks. Ideal for an audience of up to 2,000, the show was originally commissioned for Heat the Streets in Blackpool, as part of the Showzam! Festival.

In the Dhol Drums

Tor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:17:55 +0000

In the Dhol Drums remains a popular show and is available for touring in 2009…

This processional music show is inspired by the north Indian dhol drum and has been created by the Dhol Academy in association with Walk the Plank. A giant, mobile dhol drum is processed through the street, flanked by drummers and 2 stilted characters that interact with the audience, the drum then becomes a three tiered stage, on which the percussive finale is performed, accompanied by pyrotechnics and pre-recorded music.

Also available: Dhol Drums in the Dark… This night time version of the show is suitable for an audience of around 5,000 and includes a splendid pryrotechic finale and music by bhangra producer Kuljit Bhamra.

Check out video footage of In the Dhol Drums here.