Wimbledon College of Arts students demonstrate their creativity and craftsmanship at one of the capital’s most high-profile annual events.
Wimbledon College of Arts worked with Destination Events, who host the London Parade. Students responded to a brief entitled 'Iconic London' and pitched their ideas to the Destination Events team.
Being part of such a large-scale public event allowed the students to present their work beyond the studio, engaging directly with diverse audiences in a real-world context. Showcasing striking lion and dragon puppets, the students brought colour, movement and theatrical flair to the streets of central London.
Second-year undergraduate students from the following courses collaborated and constructed the puppets:
- BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen
- BA (Hons) Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen
- BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Design
Participation in the London Parade reflects Wimbledon College of Arts’ commitment to hands-on learning and public engagement.
A special thank you to Maud Ross, Molly Cuthbertson, Iris Boddye Kincaid, Apolline Roberts, Naz Tan, Joshua Todd, Bibi Delafield, Ace Williams, Rebecca Ilie, Jessica Paley and Mia Rigg who performed with the puppets on the day.
Student work
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2026 London Parade │ Photo credit: Orlando Callegaro
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2026 London Parade │ Photo credit: Orlando Callegaro