Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Across Hartlepool Headland
'Spiral Galaxy' by Periplum
Imagine a star falling on the shore, and another star falling, a thousand stars all drifting down to shine on the night waves landing. Take a journey to the heart of a spiral galaxy and make a wish upon the stars.
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'Spiral Galaxy' by Periplum
Elephant Rock Arena, Hartlepool
from Friday 21 November to Saturday 22 November 2025
'Spiral Galaxy' by Periplum
Imagine a star falling on the shore, and another star falling, a thousand stars all drifting down to shine on the night waves landing.
Take a journey to the heart of a spiral galaxy and make a wish upon the stars. Outdoor arts company Periplum create a constellation with fire, offering a peaceful and meditative act of reflection, lit collectively by members of local communities, and joined by artists from Periplum’s Creating Outdoors Professional Development Programme.
The project is funded by Arts Council England as part of North Sea Sirens. Re-commissioned by Wintertide Festival from The Spiral Shore by Periplum, originally commissioned by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, 2024.
Schedule
Type
Location
Start Date
End Date
Show Time
Elephant Rock Arena
6:00 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
8:00 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
Show Time
Elephant Rock Arena
6:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
About the artists and work
Periplum creates ground-breaking site-responsive & outdoor theatre events, crafting extraordinary audience experiences through narrative-driven performance.
Spiral Galaxy is a breathtaking fire installation of 1,000 glowing fire cans, forming shimmering pathways that twist and turn through the Elephant Rock event space.
Step into a universe of light and flame and experience this calm and meditative installation in different ways. From the elevated viewing area, you can watch the spectacle unfold as the public journey into the heart of the spiral. Small groups will be invited to navigate through the spiral galaxy to make a wish, sending your hopes into the night sky amid the flicker and glow of the Spiral Galaxy.
After making the journey, you can also listen to a specially composed soundscape through wireless headphones, transforming the view into a spellbinding sensory experience.
Accessibility and suitability
Audiences move through 3m wide pathways and remain on the concreted area throughout the journey, making it accessible for people with mobility issues.
Audience guidance: walking / promenading experience, we advise the public to wear suitable walking boots and all-weather gear.
The event is available to all ages, however, headphones will not be provided to under 6 years old.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and monitored at all times for their own safety.
Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the venue or organisers in advance. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information
Artists and studios
Periplum
Outdoor Arts
Sponsors and partners
The PFC Trust
Sponsor
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Sponsor
Arts Council England
Sponsor
Credits
Photograph: Periplum, Installation by Periplum
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