Jitterbug

Draw back the curtain and discover a world of magic and metamorphosis

Step into the Jitterbug and lose yourself in a bizarre and fantastical world!

Inspired by Kafka’s timeless Metamorphosis, the Jitterbug tent stands as a marvel of transformation and discovery.

Dreamed up by Angie Bual, Creative Director at Trigger, and designed by award-winning Designer Carl Robertshaw (Stranger Things on stage/Bjork), our eye-catching inflatable insect was initially crafted to commemorate Kafka's centenary, drawing in over 3,000 attendees in its first weekend.

The colossal Jitterbug entices its audience inside, inviting attendees to truly immerse themselves in the bizarre. Inspired by the themes of transition, imagination and nature, Jitterbug is an ideal centrepiece for a variety of genres, exploring themes of literature, nature, or children’s crafts.

Everyone is invited in this celebration of difference, self-expression, and beauty that radiates from within!

Touring

Roots: Rotherham Street Carnival 29th March 2025

Jitterbug will be landing in Rotherham for its second outing on Saturday 29^th March, marking a highlight of the borough’s Children’s Capital of Culture programme this year.

Cllr Dave Sheppard, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Neighbourhood working explains: “The centre piece of Roots this year will be the showstopping Jitterbug, a giant interactive inflatable in All Saints’ Square. Between 11am – 2.30pm, there will be free workshops where you can create your own unique piece of artwork and decorations to take in the parade and enjoy live music from young performers whilst you make. We’re delighted to be bringing it to Rotherham for the first time with creative producers, Trigger.”

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Oxford University Parks 31st May - 2nd June 2024

Created by Trigger, co-produced by Trigger and the Cultural Programme from University of Oxford, Jitterbug celebrated the global legacy of the author Franz Kafka.

From 31 May to 2 June 2024, Oxford's University Park was taken over by an incredible and enormous inflatable bug tent from award-winning artists Trigger.

A free programme of day-to-night creative activities took place inside the insect, with workshops and events for all ages: from talks, yoga and crafting to storytelling hosted by Story Museum and a drag cabaret extravaganza, with a brand-new collaboration between Oxford-based MC Rawz and aerialist Julia Sparkle.

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Booking Jitterbug

If you are a festival or programmer interested in booking Jitterbug and would like a tour pack, please contact Producer Phoebe Stringer:

phoebe@triggerstuff.co.uk

Project partners

Creators and Producers

Trigger

Commissioner

Oxford Cultural Programme

Creative Director

Angie Bual

Designer

Carl Robertshaw

Fabricators

Studio Soüfflé