The Hatchling has been confirmed to go ahead in Plymouth on 28 – 29 August 2021. Initially due to take place last weekend, the event was postponed as a mark of respect to the community and families involved in the tragic incident in Keyham on 12 August. It is hoped the event will bring the city together in a moment of unity and hope.
The Hatchling is a ground-breaking outdoor theatrical performance that will unfold over a weekend of events and reach an extraordinary finale over the coast of Plymouth. Our beautiful visitor will hatch in the city, build herself a nest and then attempt to take to the skies in a bid for her freedom. Along the way, she’ll explore the city, and as she roams, she’ll encounter a series of events from intimate interactions to city-wide performances, prepared especially for her majestic visit.
At the end of her journey, our hatchling will undergo an incredible metamorphosis, unfurl her wings, and attempt to soar over the sea at sunset! With a wingspan of over 20 metres, our hatchling is the world’s largest human-operated puppet to attempt flight.
Artist’s impression of The Hatchling, produced by Trigger. Picture by Carl Robertshaw.
