{"id":3332,"date":"2021-03-03T16:15:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T16:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/?post_type=project&#038;p=3332"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:28:09","slug":"the-hatchling","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/project\/the-hatchling\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hatchling"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>A spectacular dragon hatched in Plymouth City Centre on 14 August 2021, growing to the size of a double-decker bus.<\/h1>\n<p>The Hatchling is a ground-breaking outdoor theatrical performance that unfolded over a weekend of events and reached an extraordinary finale over the coast of Plymouth, on 14 and 15 August 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The beautiful visitor hatched in the city, building herself a nest and then took to the skies in a bid for her freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, she explored the city, and as she roamed, she encountered a series of events from intimate interactions to city-wide performances, prepared especially for her majestic visit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3331 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Hatchling-walking-Landscape.-Credit-Carl-Robertshaw-min-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"The Hatchling walking (Landscape). Credit - Carl Robertshaw-min\" width=\"420\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Hatchling-walking-Landscape.-Credit-Carl-Robertshaw-min-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Hatchling-walking-Landscape.-Credit-Carl-Robertshaw-min-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Hatchling-walking-Landscape.-Credit-Carl-Robertshaw-min-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Hatchling-walking-Landscape.-Credit-Carl-Robertshaw-min-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Hatchling-walking-Landscape.-Credit-Carl-Robertshaw-min-2048x1448.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Apples and Snakes commissioned three poets &#8211; Rebecca Tantony, Chris White and Shagufta K Iqbal, to create pieces based around dragon mythology, which will be performed during the event.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of her journey, the Hatchling underwent an incredible metamorphosis, unfurling her wings, and soared over the sea at sunset! With a wingspan of over 20 metres, our hatchling is the world\u2019s largest human-operated puppet to attempt flight.<\/p>\n<p>The Hatchling brought together artists, community groups and city partners to create a public artwork of ground-breaking ambition \u2013 a cultural icon that will unite people from all walks of life. She will return again for the Jubilee in 2022&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Hatchling. 28-29 August, 2021. Plymouth.\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2j1OS11RuDc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Listen to the Poems<\/h2>\n<h3>Chris White &#8211; &#8216;Cadmus&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xQfvioYveGE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Rebecca Tantony &#8211; &#8216;Medea and the Burnt Sky&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PvwDZ95tIjs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Shagufta K Iqbal &#8211; &#8216;The Calling&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q_ifjhvnILA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Creative Team<\/h3>\n<p>The Hatchling is produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triggerstuff.co.uk\/\">Trigger<\/a> &#8211; an organisation creating and producing surprising live and digital events that interrupt daily life, reimagine and revive public spaces, and put audiences at the centre of the action. Trigger\u2019s programme aims to create accessible, inclusive and boundary pushing work which is often sited outdoors and\/or digital.<\/p>\n<p>Conceived by Angie Bual, Artistic Director and producer at Trigger<br \/>\nDirected by Mervyn Millar, Puppetry Director (War Horse, Significant Object)<br \/>\nDesigned by Carl Robertshaw, Production Designer (Ellie Goulding, Bjork)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poets<\/strong><br \/>\nShagufta K Iqbal<br \/>\nRebecca Tantony<br \/>\nChris White<\/p>\n<p><strong>Associate Creative Team<\/strong><br \/>\nSound Designer &#8211; Daniel Balfour<br \/>\nLighting Designer &#8211; Matt Daw<br \/>\nComposer &#8211; Ruth Chan<br \/>\nThe People\u2019s Assembly Director \u2013 Mark Maughan<br \/>\nLive Music &#8211; Dom Coyote<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fabricators<\/strong><br \/>\nCameron Balloons<br \/>\nRussell Beck Studio<br \/>\nSkybums<br \/>\nAdrian Snell<br \/>\nScenic Artists \u2013 Charcoal Scenic Ltd<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production Team<br \/>\n<\/strong>Production Manager \u2013 Dock Street Events<br \/>\nCostume Maker \u2013 Joey A Frenette<br \/>\nFlight Director \u2013 Stephen Hoath<br \/>\nAssistant Director \u2013 Nicole Redfern<br \/>\nCostume Supervisor &amp; Design Assistant \u2013 Jane Ripley<\/p>\n<p><strong> Stage Management<br \/>\n<\/strong>Senior Stage Manager \u2013 Richard Herrick<br \/>\nStage Manager &amp; Show Caller \u2013 Charlotte Hall<br \/>\nAssistant Stage Manager \u2013 Chloe Walker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A spectacular dragon hatched in Plymouth City Centre on 14 August 2021, growing to the size of a double-decker bus. 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