Parade Reflection 2025

Developed in 2023, Parade – The Giant Wheel has been touring extensively across the UK and internationally, continuing to inspire audiences wherever it goes. We remain in awe of the exceptional performances delivered by our immensely talented cast – Hannah Woodliffe, Charlie Hogan, Juan Sánchez Plaza, Robert McColl, India-Rose Cox, and Rosa Lieckens – as well as our one-of-a-kind Participation Coordinator, Natasha Boyes, who works tirelessly alongside our community groups.

Parade – The Giant Wheel is a moving spectacle inspired by the beauty, power, and impact of people from all walks of life coming together. The show features a 12-foot-tall Giant Wheel powered by five street artists, accompanied by music and a large community cast made up of local groups and individual performers.

This year, as we continued developing the piece, the performance reached new heights – becoming even more spectacular and engaging than ever before. We’re thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for our 2026 tour, and we can’t wait to share the next chapter of Parade with you. 

 

In 2025 alone, Parade performed in eight beautiful locations, reaching over 15,000 audience members. Our community engagement also grew remarkably, with over 226 local participants joining our workshops and performing alongside the Giant Wheel. These dedicated participants took part in weekly workshops led by our community leaders Charlie, Natasha and Rosa, learning choreography and bringing their energy to the final performances.

We were delighted to see such a vibrant mix of participants – from primary schools, colleges, dance and art schools, and community centres, to many who joined our open workshops on the day. Each brought their unique spark, helping make Parade – The Giant Wheel a true celebration of togetherness, creativity, and community spirit. 🌟

 

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