24 Aug 2024
Bradford city centre
Les Girafes
Compagnie OFF
A magical street show – led by seven red giraffes.
A spectacular safari in the heart of Bradford – a magical street performance led by seven towering red giraffes…
On August bank holiday weekend in 2024, we stopped the Bradford traffic for one day only to make way for some very special guests.
Seven larger-than-life scarlet giraffes travelled all the way from France, surprising groups all across Bradford District – and culminating in a spectacular free performance in the heart of the district. Thousands of people packed the streets to witness this unique procession through the city centre, then headed to City Park for the grand finale.
Watch the story of how our long-necked friends were joined on their wondrous walkabout by bumbling keepers, performers, musicians – and even an opera singer parading high above the streets.
Created by legendary French street theatre company Compagnie OFF, Les Girafes visited as part of our build-up to Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Lead image: © Andy Benge
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