2:53PM, Mon Jul 23, 2012

Giant Dancing Lobsters Surprise Festival Goers Outside The Toffee Factory

By Jenny Wotherspoon Location: Ouseburn

Enormous puppets entertain Ouseburn Festival-goers

Part of the Ouseburn Festival, the enormous red puppets made a number of appearances, much to the surprise of onlookers.

The giant lobsters were pulled along in carts by two men from performance company Artizani, who have named the act Lobsters A La Cart.

The pair performed a number of dances, including a waltz and a short ballet-inspired piece.

Toffee Factory Manager Lisan Tolan said: "We wanted to animate Toffee Factory's courtyard space for visitors to the Ouseburn Festival.

As visitors wind their way along the riverside walkway they could watch the 5m high guests, swept ashore to join in the fun."

Other events taking place as part of the Ouseburn Festival included a parade which set off from the newly launched bike centre Cycle Hub.

Festival-goers also enjoyed pottery-painting, print-making and musical boat trips as part of the 2012 event.

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