A big thank you to the Foyle Foundation for supporting Trigger as we develop our community engagement in North Somerset! We can't wait to share what we'll be working on in our local area...
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⭐️ Director of Audiences @glyndebourne
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⭐️ Youth Opera Programme Manager @rbo_org
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I had the best time as a Hatchling puppeteer in my home city. An experience made so special by
@OurYear2024@Expwakefield@TriggerStuff and all the brilliant Wakefield groups who got involved!
ALT The Hatchling - A large dragon puppet stood at the top of the steps of Wakefield Cathedral. There are puppeteers holding her.
ALT Hannah puppeteering the dragon’s arm with puppeteers in the background.
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ALT A sign in a window reading “The dragon is coming to Wakefield”
This project was so special and to bring it to Yorkshire, as a Yorkshire-woman myself, was a bonus indeed! Thank you @TriggerStuff for the opportunity of bringing this wonderful dragon to life.
Representing @LeedsDrama was myself and Bethan from the acting course!
@OurYear2024
So great to see the Hatchling in Wakefield, from South west National Portfolio organisation @TriggerStuff 💛
We spoke with their Creative Director and joint CEO @angiebual last year about creating boundary pushing work across the country. Read it here > artscouncil.org.uk/blog/five…
Having watched the dragon yesterday exploring the streets of Wakefield for #OurYear2024, very excited to see this world-first largest human-operated puppet, from @ace_national National Portfolio Organisation @triggerstuff, take to the skies later! #Thehatchling#ACEsupported 🐉
ALT A bright pink banner with black text reading 'THIS IS OUR YEAR' is hanging from a pole against a clear blue sky. The banner is promoting 'OUR YEAR Wakefield District 2024'.
ALT A group of people are interacting with The Hatchling dragon puppet. The structure is made of mesh-like material with colourful ribbons and geometric shapes, and the sky is clear and blue.
ALT The Hatchling dragon large-scale puppet outdoors under trees, with people below looking up at it. The sky is bright and blue with some clouds.
ALT A wider view of The Hatchling dragon large-scale puppet surrounded by a crowd of people on the streets of Wakefield.
The Hatchling’s flight was thwarted by weather but our hearts are high as kites after the most incredible weekend in Wakey @OurYear2024@triggerstuff. Thank you to everyone for everything. In the meantime if you came and you’re ready to reflect, please tell us your thoughts 👇
We hope you have enjoyed your experience of The Hatchling and would love to gather your feedback!
Please complete our short visitor survey with your thoughts and reflections.
Complete the survey >> ouryear24.com/Survey#OurYear2024#TheHatchling@TriggerStuff
Having watched the dragon yesterday exploring the streets of Wakefield for #OurYear2024, very excited to see this world-first largest human-operated puppet, from @ace_national National Portfolio Organisation @triggerstuff, take to the skies later! #Thehatchling#ACEsupported 🐉
ALT A bright pink banner with black text reading 'THIS IS OUR YEAR' is hanging from a pole against a clear blue sky. The banner is promoting 'OUR YEAR Wakefield District 2024'.
ALT A group of people are interacting with The Hatchling dragon puppet. The structure is made of mesh-like material with colourful ribbons and geometric shapes, and the sky is clear and blue.
ALT The Hatchling dragon large-scale puppet outdoors under trees, with people below looking up at it. The sky is bright and blue with some clouds.
ALT A wider view of The Hatchling dragon large-scale puppet surrounded by a crowd of people on the streets of Wakefield.
Roads closed, traffic diverted as people across the UK head to Yorkshire to see a #TheHatchling. Magical. This mama born in year dragon was proud to take her water rabbit baby to see her flight through Wakefield - she’ll be flying over Pugneys later @TriggerStuff@OurYear2024
I believe it starts at 3pm at Pugneys and the dragon takes off around 9pm. There’s no parking at Pugneys but there are free busses from the city centre.
What another fabulous day we’ve had.
We’re keeping an eye on the weather. It’s her fledgling flight and we want to make sure she’s safe. But for now our programme continues as planned. For live updates follow @TriggerStuff , @OurYear2024, @Expwakefield
We hope you have enjoyed your experience of The Hatchling and would love to gather your feedback!
Please complete our short visitor survey with your thoughts and reflections.
Complete the survey >> ouryear24.com/Survey#OurYear2024#TheHatchling@TriggerStuff