Now touring.

Walk of the Dandelion

We’re taking Danie’s journey on the road and would love to connect with you. For more information, bookings, or a friendly chat about the project, just get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

Cast & Creative Team

Puppeteers – Amber-Rose Perry, Darcy Collins, Stephen Love & Luke Brown

Workshop Leader – Anna Sheils

Producer – Rosalind Conlon

Production Manager – Cheryl Joy

Original Puppet Build – Naomi Oppenheim

Fabrication & Aesthetic – Claire Roi Harvey

Puppet Direction – Scarlet Wilderink

Dramaturgy – Paschale Straiton

Videography – Mike B Designs and Port of Call Media

Branding Consultancy – Phase Three Goods

Marketing Consultancy – Julia White

Supported by – Arts Council England, Crying Out Loud & 101 Outdoor Arts and Proteus Theatre

About

Walk of the Dandelion is a heartwarming project that aims to spread joy and foster connection among people of all ages. Beautifully crafted 8-foot puppet Daniel, an ethereal, ancient man of the earth, walks with audiences, sharing moments of delight, contemplation, and fun. Daniel gifts dandelions, each with a positive message, and invites audiences to join him in gentle interactions as he walks. The kind and subtle interactions offer encouragement and delight, spreading positivity and hope.

Daniel is sustainably focused and crafted from willow, repurposed plastic milk bottles, demonstrating Luke Brown Company’s commitment to eco-conscious art.

Make a Dandelion

Walk of the Dandelion has an accompanying day-long, open, community craft workshop, where participants make woollen dandelions and share their own positive messages. The dandelion symbol promotes creativity and discussions about resilience, well-being, nature, ecology, and sustainability. Daniel is a survivor who has found resilience and strength through the symbolism of the dandelion, which will grow despite neglect and harsh treatment. Participants become part of the project by making and sharing their dandelions and positive messages with others, reminding them of their resilience, and giving them to Daniel to gift on.

The Message

Luke is a gay, ADHD, neurodiverse artist with lived experience of childhood trauma from domestic abuse. The Walk of the Dandelion project has grown out of these lived experiences and Luke’s desire to promote mental health in a positive and creative way.

Yellow dandelions are a poignant symbol for Luke, they represent the inner child that was resilient and strong despite his surroundings. At times he would use nature and outdoors as a place of play and escapism. This promenade production delves into these themes with an aim to find ways to come together, check in with our loved ones, make connections, and understand that we are not alone in times of struggle.

Who is Daniel

Meet Daniel, a kind, wandering person made of moss and memory. With a crown of dandelions on his head and bare feet on the earth, he shows the grace of someone who has faced struggles but chooses kindness. Daniel walks purposefully, offering small acts of care – a dandelion, a moment of presence, or a smile – to everyone he encounters. Daniel stands for hope, resilience, and the power of change. He reminds us that beauty can grow from challenging situations, and small acts, like holding your hand or a glance, can create real change.

He values community, walking with others and creating space for joy and reflection. Daniel seeks togetherness and connection. He does not look back; he takes hopeful steps for himself and others. He symbolises renewal, grounded in nature and believing that no one heals alone.