Photo Gallery: Borough of Culture finale wows crowds in New Brighton

06 November 2024
A photo of Monty the Mersey Monster on the water breathing fire

Crowds flocked to New Brighton over the Halloween weekend to enjoy the finale to Wirral's year as Borough of Culture.

World-renowned outdoor arts organisation Walk the Plank helped to deliver the event, which included Monty the giant fiery sea monster, rousing beats from Katumba drummers, a swimming performance by Friends of New Brighton Marine Lake, ghostly street theatre with spirit Caribou, and song and dance routines by young people from Stage-Ed.

Here are some of our favourite photos from the six shows that took place over the Friday and Saturday evenings.

Photo of the Ghostly Caribou entertaining a large crowd on the Promenade
Ghostly Caribou entertain a large crowd on the Promenade
Photo of two illuminated Caribou outside the entrance to the Floral Pavilion
Giant illuminated Caribou visit the Floral Pavilion
Photo of a shadow puppet show with the Caribou on the Promenade
Crowds enjoy a shadow puppet show on the Promenade
Photo of a child reaching up to a Caribou
Close encounters of the Caribou kind
Photo of the crowd enjoying the Caribou on the Promenade
Halloween entertainment for all the family
Photo of a firework exploding over Monty
Fireworks over Monty on the Marine Lake
Photo of brightly dressed drummers performing
The dramatic sounds of the Katumba Drummers thundered across the Marine Lake
Photo of Monty the monster on the lake in front of Fort Perch Rock
Monty the Mersey Monster glides past Fort Perch Rock
Close up of Monty's illuminated head
Monty lights up the Marine Lake
Photo of a silhouette of crowds in front of a huge projection
A huge projection announces another big attraction coming to New Brighton
Photo of young people from Stage-Ed performing outside the Floral Pavilion
A spooky performance by young people from Stage-Ed
Photo of outdoor swimmers from Friends of New Brighton Marine Lake swimming in a large circle
Outdoor swimmers from Friends of New Brighton Marine Lake embarked on a search for Monty the Mersey Monster
Photo of two giant illuminated Caribou on the Promenade
Crowds enjoy a performance by the giant Caribou