Animated Objects based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire specialise in large scale events, outdoor theatre, giant artworks and performances involving professional artists, schools and the wider community. Here you'll find details of our current work and productions, and how to get involved.
If you are a school; local authority; festival organiser; commissioning body or community organisation and are interested in working with us on future projects please visit our workshops and events pages to see what we do and contact us to discuss your ideas in more detail.
Every project is bespoke. We bring years of artistic excellence and professional event planning expertise to deliver exceptional experiences for both participants and audiences alike. If you don't see something you need, drop us a line - if we can't do it, we probably know somebody who can!
If you are a school; local authority; festival organiser; commissioning body or community organisation and are interested in working with us on future projects please visit our workshops and events pages to see what we do and contact us to discuss your ideas in more detail.
Every project is bespoke. We bring years of artistic excellence and professional event planning expertise to deliver exceptional experiences for both participants and audiences alike. If you don't see something you need, drop us a line - if we can't do it, we probably know somebody who can!
Here's a snapshot of our events over the coming weeks in Scarborough:
We're pleased to announce that thanks to support from Arts Council England and North Yorkshire Council we have extended the season for Art in the Park in Peasholm Park, where visitors can enjoy a series of lanterns and illuminations free of charge every evening until Saturday 28th November.
The lanterns will be illuminated each evening until approx. 10.30pm, and depict a number of themes celebrating Scarborough's 400th anniversary as England's first seaside town.
PLEASE NOTE - the island is not accessible to the public - the lanterns are designed to be viewed from the perimeter path of the park, and please be aware that toilet facilities are not open in the evenings. Also, please take care when walking alongside the lake in the dark.
The lanterns will be illuminated each evening until approx. 10.30pm, and depict a number of themes celebrating Scarborough's 400th anniversary as England's first seaside town.
PLEASE NOTE - the island is not accessible to the public - the lanterns are designed to be viewed from the perimeter path of the park, and please be aware that toilet facilities are not open in the evenings. Also, please take care when walking alongside the lake in the dark.
The larger pieces are beautiful to see both by day…
This is 'Patricia' - made to celebrate the tradition of sea swimming in Scarborough, which is still thriving today, with a nod to the bathing costumes of Victorian visitors to the town.
Did you know that in 2026 it will be 400 years since spa waters were first discovered in Scarborough, making it the first seaside spa town in England?
There are several different organisations hosting activities and events as part of Scarborough 400 this year. Take a look at the VisitNorthYorkshire website for details.
Animated Objects are running a number of events to celebrate this important anniversary - watch this space and follow us on socials @animatedobjects for updates and more information as new dates are added. Here's our programme so far:
October 26th - Nov 28th
Scarborough 400 years winter exhibitions -
Art in the Park at Peasholm
Scarborough: 400 Years and Beyond at St. Mary's Church
Exhibition of work alongside 'Dive In' at Scarborough Art Gallery
Watch our socials and see details above for where to find more exciting work on display later in the year.
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November 27th from 5.30pm, Peasholm Park
Animated Objects brings you the 10th edition of our annual community lantern parade as part of the Scarborough Sparkle weekend. One of the main themes for 2026 is ‘Scarborough - the next 400 Years’
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These events are supported using public funding from Arts Council England and North Yorkshire Council
Scarborough 400 years winter exhibitions -
Art in the Park at Peasholm
Scarborough: 400 Years and Beyond at St. Mary's Church
Exhibition of work alongside 'Dive In' at Scarborough Art Gallery
Watch our socials and see details above for where to find more exciting work on display later in the year.
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November 27th from 5.30pm, Peasholm Park
Animated Objects brings you the 10th edition of our annual community lantern parade as part of the Scarborough Sparkle weekend. One of the main themes for 2026 is ‘Scarborough - the next 400 Years’
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These events are supported using public funding from Arts Council England and North Yorkshire Council
If you would like to download either of our project logos to help promote activities and events on your social media, please click the links below (and don't forget to tag us in!)
NEWS -
We're thrilled to be running a new programme of skills sessions and work experience opportunities for young people aged 16-22 in the Scarborough area who are interested in theatre, backstage and events work. This year's course is now full, but we hope to begin the process of fundraising to continue this work and offer opportunities to a new group of young people in 2027.
We're thrilled to be running a new programme of skills sessions and work experience opportunities for young people aged 16-22 in the Scarborough area who are interested in theatre, backstage and events work. This year's course is now full, but we hope to begin the process of fundraising to continue this work and offer opportunities to a new group of young people in 2027.
Stay in touch via social media: follow us @animatedobjects
It was great to work with the wonderful @animatedobjects again this year. Thank you for all your hard work and expertise.
Whitby Town Council
