Plymouth’s Drake Circus will be filled with flowers and fun for all the family this summer, turning the South West’s leading shopping destination into a pretty paradise for young and old.
Following the success of last year’s highly successful collaboration, the award-winning Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Workshop and Drawing team is to create a ‘Summer Meadow’ concept both inside and outside the shopping centre.
The result will be giant flowers which will hang from the atrium, floor level giant flower installations, which will act as flower seats, and flowers that will spill out onto Old Town Street, creating a stunning summer focal point in the city centre – and an interesting place to relax for people who come to shop at the centre’s top retail brands.
The stunning look will also provide a colourful backdrop for the activities planned through the summer, which kick off on July 7 and 8 with a VW camper van photo booth and floral stiltwalkers.
Kids’ activities will take place every Tuesday from July 31 to August 28, including everything from circus school and craft and puppet shows to face painting and a silent disco!
There’ll also be the opportunity to explore interesting aspects of Plymouth life through interactive Community Days with The Box, Plymouth Library, Mayflower 400 and Plymouth Argyle.
“We are delighted to work with the Theatre Royal Plymouth team again,” said centre director, Greg Lumley.
“We are particularly excited about our new wildflower canopy on Old Town Street and seeing how the installation brings the whole centre to life for summer.
“Our aim is to create a highly enjoyable and memorable visit and this stand out Summer installation will not only celebrate local creativity and collaboration, but also provide a stunning backdrop for our great range of Summer activities this year.”
For details and timings of Summer activities go to Drake Circus.com
