THE Giants will be heading to New Brighton beach as part of their stunning spectacular in October.
New Brighton Lighthouse featured in artwork created by Liverpool artist Alice Duke which confirmed that a Giant visitor is set to explore parts of Wirral on Friday, October 5 with the lighthouse included on the route.
This year, the event is called Liverpool’s Dream, taking place from 4 to 7 October the Nantes-based Royal de Luxe will bring their unforgettable street theatre event to the city for the third time.
As usual, the French team are keen to keep an air of mystery around the event, so although two of the locations have been revealed, the full route is going to be kept under wraps.
Leader of Wirral Council cllr Phil Davies said: “I am thrilled we are bringing the Giants to Wirral.
"It will be a truly spectacular event, and I hope as many people as possible get a chance to see and experience them on our side of the Mersey for the first time, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
"Like many Wirral residents, I have seen the Giants in Liverpool before and I know just how special they are.
“Working with colleagues from across the Liverpool City Region to bring huge events like the Giants to our shores is exactly the kind of thing we should be doing.
This year's artwork by Alice Duke
"These events attract thousands of visitors, boosting local businesses and creating jobs.
"Coming so soon after the hugely successful return of the Tall Ships, we are delighted that our Imagine Wirral programme is delivering everything we promised.”
The event has been made possible thanks to support from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Arts Council England.
Metro mayor Steve Rotheramsaid: “The last time the Giants visited Liverpool they attracted a million people and boosted our economy by nearly £50 million.
"It is very exciting that this third instalment of the story will also include Wirral and I am sure that the hundreds of thousands of people who visit will see what the wider city region has to offer as a visitor destination.
"That’s why we’ve invested £5million into the 2018 cultural programme.”
Any businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities should email Giant.Spectacular@liverpool.gov.uk
For more information about the Giant Spectacular visit www.giantspectacular.com
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