We’re excited to share that we’ve won the tender to be Guest Director of the #Children’sCapitalofCultureFinale in Rotherham. The celebration will shine a light on the work of Rotherham Maternity Partnership, who welcome 13 babies every day. At the heart will be our giant baby, a tribute to new life.

Since we set our last sustainability goals in 2022, we have remained deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact. We discovered that achieving net positive is more complex than anticipated. That’s why earlier this year we took the time to reassess our approach, read here: bit.ly/4fKfMKU

Ruth Jones, a freelance choreographer, recently reflected on her experiences - exploring the realities of freelancing, the power of bringing communities to life, the art & impact of parade choreography & her work on Manchester Day. Read Ruth's thoughts here: www.walktheplank.co.uk/news/animati...

#ManchesterDay saw over 50,000 people come into the city centre to join the festivities. Crowds lined the streets for the return of the much-loved parade, before a vibrant combined arts programme featuring 92 performances involving 381 artists & community members took over the city centre.