West Yorkshire artists and community groups join internationally renowned creatives to bring breathtaking dragon flight to Wakefield.
On August 23rd to 25th, as part of its huge 366-day programme of cultural and creative activity, Our Year – Wakefield District 2024, Wakefield will welcome The Hatchling, an acclaimed and epic-sized flying dragon puppet from award-winning artists and producers Trigger. Standing taller than a double decker bus, the magnificent creature will undergo a theatrical metamorphosis in Wakefield city-centre in a free event taking place over the August bank holiday weekend.
” “The Hatchling is a captivating way to showcase the Wakefield district’s creativity, engage and inspire residents across the district and put the Wakefield district firmly on the map as a cultural hotspot. This inclusive performance is entirely free to attend, and we encourage people far and wide to join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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