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A frighteningly effective way to bring spooky fun to the streets of your town…

This fun walkabout performance gives audiences in any location an unexpected surprise – perfect for Halloween, Day of the Dead or any other event where you want to create a sense of mischief.

Surprising, slightly bonkers and hugely social media-friendly, The Strolling Bones always wows the crowds. Featuring up to 10 skeleton dancing puppets, unicyclists and stilt walkers, the performance can be scaled up, depending on your budget, to include a live band, a flash mob-style ‘Thriller’ dance and a series of random pop-up moments. The show runs for 30-40 minutes and can be performed up to three times per day/evening.

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A group of performers dressed with ghost puppets performing in front of a cathedral

Strolling bones, The Big Spook, Lincoln BIG, Steve Smailes

Wherever it’s staged, it’s a real crowd-pleaser that gets everyone, young and old, smiling and dancing along.

The troupe of walkabout ‘skellies’ can be enhanced with extras:

  • A small procession/parade
  • A flash mob dance routine with music/local band
  • Community engagement in elements of the show
  • Craft workshops

Available to hire for the afternoon/evening, The Strolling Bones is a highly flexible and site-adaptive show that can be tailored to specific locations and audiences – and, of course, your budget.

‘The Strolling Bones was a runaway success during its debut as part of Halloween in the City in 2018 – all thanks to its simplicity and the way people of all ages were drawn to these incredibly interactive skeletons in the most unlikely of locations. We booked them again immediately for 2019.’

Gary Williams, CityCo Manchester

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Halloween Manchester 2018

Creative Producer: Billie Klinger

Movement Director: Ruth Jones

Designer and Maker: Ben Cook

Music: Fat Cat Brass

Spooky Spectaculars 

Spooky Spectaculars 

Bring spine-tingling thrills and toe-tapping fun to your All Hallow's Eve celebrations with our array of Spooky Spectaculars.  

From The Family of Phantoms, whose unexplained happenings are guaranteed to send chills down your spine, to Strolling Bones, a mesmerising stilt-walking skeleton dance troupe that captivates audiences. Dare to meet the gaze of The Leech as it dances to a soundtrack to die for, or witness the Rattling Ribcage Railway, ready to pedal through any street transporting ghouls, ghosts and gruesome creatures. Finally, experience Halloween by Firelight, where hauntingly beautiful performances and spooky renditions bring your landscape to life in a truly unforgettable way. 

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