14 Jun 2025
STATUESQUE at Bowling Park
Chicks on Sticks & Naomi Parker
Costumed characters, free family workshop and a community parade.
A new walkabout act bringing to life the statues from the parks of Bradford, designed and made by artists Naomi Parker and Rachel Hyde-director of stilt walking company Chicks on Sticks.
About the project
Looking for something free to do with the family?
Meet three new walkabout costumed characters inspired by Lister Park’s bronze stag, Bowling Park’s wooden bear and a drumming squirrel, designed and made by artists Naomi Parker and Rachel Hyde – director of stilt walking company Chicks on Sticks.
These new characters will be joined by the much-loved Bracewell the Dragon and Salt and Pepper the Alpaca.
Head to the park and make your own parade creation in a family-friendly workshop run by artists Pam Crawford and Donna Ramsden from 11am. After a day of fun with the characters, participants will show off their work in a carnival parade at 2pm, joined by members of the local community.
Music has been composed specially for STATUESQUE by Dan McGlade.
STATUESQUE is part of The Beacon Tour and will be visiting Bowling Park in June, Cliffe Castle Park in August and Lister Park in September.
All under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult for the workshop and parade.
Visit The Beacon in Bowling Park
The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.
From Thursday 22 May to Sunday 22 June 2025, The Beacon will be in Bowling Park.
Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.
Bowling Park
Bowling Hall Rd
Bradford
BD4 7TL
Artist-Led Project Awards
This project is supported by the Bradford 2025 Artist-led Project Awards programme.
Find out more about this programme and the projects we’ve supported below.
The accompanying workshops are part of the Your Way Programme funded by The Leap, in partnership with Bradford Council, Bradford Producing Hub and Bradford Cultural Voice Forum, with additional support from Bradford District Museums and Galleries.
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