The Gurgle Splosher was commissioned by 509 Arts as part of Landlines and Watermarks – a major cultural response to the Calderdale floods of 2015. Noisy Toys produced a playful, engaging and interactive experience that worked for people of all ages and was seen at local festivals in West Yorkshire. It featured as part of the People’s Fair in the newly restored £19m Piece Hall in Halifax to great effect. The imaginative design and amplified underwater sounds were an immediate hit and complemented our other water themed commissioned arts projects. The crew managed to balance in-character costumed performances with genuine educational content relating to the water cycle. The Gurgle Splosher is certain entertain and inform wherever it is seen. A fantastic and unusual interactive addition to any event.

Alan Dix, Artistic Director
509 Arts