Two huge red giraffe puppets look to the sky as they are showered in red confetti Six huge red giraffe puppets look down, with a blue sky behind them.
Free

24 Aug 2024

Les Girafes

Compagnie OFF

A magical street show – led by seven red giraffes.

Event Details
Date 24 Aug 2024
Times 4–5pm
Location Bradford city centre
Ages All ages
Access
  • Audio described
  • Seating available
  • Wheelchair user access

Join us for spectacular safari in the heart of Bradford – a magical street performance led by seven towering red giraffes…

We’re stopping the Bradford traffic for one day only to make way for some very special guests. Seven larger-than-life scarlet giraffes are travelling all the way from France to lead a free performance in our city centre – and they’d love you to come and say hello. 

And that’s not all! Our long-necked friends will be joined on their wondrous walkabout by bumbling keepers, performers, musicians – and even an opera singer parading high above the streets. 

The safari starts at the junction of Bank Street and Kirkgate, then moves through the city centre to a big finale in City Park.

Created by legendary French street theatre company Compagnie OFF, Les Girafes are visiting as part of our build-up to Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Everyone’s welcome at this family-friendly event – and admission is completely free.

Credits
Presented by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

Lead image: © Marc Jennings / upintheeire.ie

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Accessible viewing platform

We will have an accessible viewing platform in City Park, there will be signage around the event space to direct those who need it, and a Bradford 2025 team member there to help. 

Accessible toilets

The nearest accessible toilets and changing place will be available at the Town Hall and at the Broadway: broadwaybradford.com/facilities

Sensory room

There is a Sensory Room available at the Broadway, find out more here: broadwaybradford.com/accessibility

Trigger and Content Warnings

We expect there to be loud noises, visual effects and large crowds so please prepare accordingly. 

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