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Interactive whale to teach children about ocean

Holly Phillips
BBC News
South Kesteven District Council A performer wearing a sea turtle puppet interacting with a group of children inside a dimly lit inflatable whale's stomach. The children, who are sitting on the floor, look happy. One girl is reaching out to touch the puppet’s fin. South Kesteven District Council
The inflatable whale will teach children about the impact of plastic on the ocean

An interactive inflatable whale will be touring parts of Lincolnshire to help children learn about the ocean and how to protect it.

The installation, called The Whale – Plastic Ocean, will visit Grantham, Bourne, Stamford and the Deepings in March and May.

Once inside the 18m-long (59ft) sperm whale, children will be taught about the impact of plastic on the environment by taking part in missions and watching performances.

Councillor Paul Stokes said: "It will be a fantastic opportunity for residents to connect with the ocean, enjoy a talented theatre performance and learn more about the ways we can all protect one of our most valuable natural resources."

There will be puppet and comedy shows, as well as performances from female theatre company Circo Rum Ba Ba and an acrobatic diver.

People aged three and above will be able to step inside the belly of the inflatable sperm whale, where they will watch a performance involving a mission to save an ancient leatherback turtle.

South Kesteven District Council A performer dressed as a deep-sea diver, wearing goggles and a snorkel. She is with a group of children inside a decorated space with ocean-themed items. She holds a small sea turtle puppet. There are underwater decorations hanging from the blue, netted ceiling. South Kesteven District Council
Female theatre company Circo Rum Ba Ba will be performing in the whale

The free event will take place at the Recreation Ground in Stamford on 15 and 16 March and at The Red Hall in Bourne on 22 and 23 March.

The whale will also visit Jubilee Park in Deeping St James on 29 and 30 March and Grantham's market place on 17 and 18 May.

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