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Trigger

Award-winning, female-led creative studio making extraordinary live experiences in unexpected places.

Trigger, artists and creators of the PoliNations trees, we stand for community, racial justice and social change. We are shapeshifting creatives who dream-up, create and produce bold and brave live and digital events. We interrupt daily life, reimagine and revive public spaces, and put audiences and togetherness at the heart of everything we do. Our work is accessible, inclusive and boundary pushi

ng, and is often large-scale and often outdoors. We create epic, imaginative spaces, fly giant dragons and grow magical pop-up gardens. ‘Ultra smart producers Trigger’ The Scotsman

27/08/2026

What does an ancient forest sound like? And what might those sounds become when they’re transformed into music for a giant, curious creature?

For The Big One Hundred, composer and puppeteer Peter Twose looked to the landscape of Ashdown Forest itself for inspiration, drawing on the sounds of its wildlife, from Nightjars and Adders to the footsteps of people moving through the heathland. Working alongside the puppeteers throughout rehearsals, Peter created a score that could evolve with Poppet as she discovered her movements, character and place in the world.

Click the link below to read the full blog, where Peter takes us behind the music, sharing how the sounds of the forest became the soundtrack to Poppet’s journey from a mysterious, emerging creature to the fully formed character:
https://thebigonehundred.co.uk/press/from-forest-sounds-to-poppets-soundtrack-making-the-music-of-the-big-one-hundred/

20/08/2026

As The Big One Hundred comes to a close, we'd love to hear about your experience!

Whether you joined us in Ashdown Forest or met Poppet on tour, your feedback helps us understand the impact of the project and supports us in creating more events like this in the future.

If you can spare a few minutes, please complete our feedback survey via the link below:
https://form.typeform.com/to/VcmuvQ3I

Thank you for being part of the adventure 💚

Photo credit: David Levene

19/08/2026

What was your favourite workshop at The Big One Hundred? 🌿

From cyanotype printing and watercolours to den building, storytelling and more, there were so many ways to connect with nature through creativity 🎨

And we're not done yet... Join us this weekend at Herstmonceux Castle for the final chapter of The Big One Hundred, where you'll find even more hands-on workshops, creative activities and family adventures for you to get involved with and become an Ashdown Explorer!

Click the link below to find out more:
https://thebigonehundred.co.uk/event/the-big-one-hundred-at-herstmonceux-castle/

📸: David Levene

18/08/2026

The Big One Hundred arrives at Herstmonceux Castle this weekend for the final chapter of our summer tour!

Explore a full weekend of family activities, get creative with hands-on workshops, and meet Poppet!

Set against one of England’s most beautiful historic castles, this is your final chance to join the journey before The Big One Hundred comes to a close for the summer.

Visit our website for tickets and more information

17/08/2026

We're very excited to announce that we'll be bringing FEASTING back to Shipham Village Hall on Saturday 10 October, 12pm - 3:30pm!

FEASTING brings asylum seekers, refugees and local residents together around the shared language of food, creating a welcoming space to meet, share, eat and celebrate the different cultures and communities that make up North Somerset.

The afternoon will feature food, music, arts workshops and games, with opportunities to connect, meet new people, have fun and enjoy a meal together.

Saturday 10 October 12pm - 3:30pm
Shipham Village Hall

Tickets are available now, with a suggested donation of £15, from the link below:
https://book.stripe.com/aFa5kC1KF82K05B7LH4ko0I

Children go free!

FEASTING is presented by Trigger as part of Humanity Club, an ongoing project supporting the wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers housed in North Somerset, with support from the National Lottery Community Fund.

11/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the South East tour of TEABREAK! 🎉

Now in its third year of touring, we’re so happy to be able to continue bringing this brilliant show to audiences around the country.

TEABREAK is an immersive outdoor performance combining dance and audio to explore the journey of Britain’s favourite drink, and the many cultures, communities and stories woven into it. Along the way, audiences are invited to pause, listen and share a freshly brewed cup of chai.

A huge thank you to our brilliant performers Kali Chandrasegaram and Divija Melally, and to everyone who came along, listened, reflected, drank chai and shared the experience with us ❤️

And a big thank you to house southeast Theatre Network for delivering this tour in partnership with us and helping us bring TEABREAK to audiences across the South East.

Here’s what audiences had to say about the tour:

“The dance and music were absolutely stunning and a completely unexpected delight.”

“So glad we came to this. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole performance. Everyone should listen to this story.”

“I enjoyed taking a moment to sit and reflect.”

Keep an eye out for our yellow tuk-tuk as TEABREAK makes its way to a town near you 🛺 💛

05/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Sheffield Park & Garden last weekend! It was wonderful to see so many of you exploring, creating and meeting Poppet ✨

Next up on The Big One Hundred tour, we're heading to Uckfield's Weald on the Field this Saturday as part of Uckfield's biggest free family festival! 🎉

Join us for a lively mix of live music, delicious food, family activities and entertainment and, of course, the chance to meet Poppet.

Poppet will be making appearances at 11:15am, 12:45pm, 3pm and 4:30pm.

This is a free event with no advance booking required, simply turn up on the day and join the fun!

31/07/2026

The Big One Hundred is underway, and Poppet has officially begun her journey! 🌿✨

But how do you create a giant creature inspired by one of Britain’s most beloved landscapes?

We caught up with acclaimed artist and fashion designer Jack Irving (), whose otherworldly designs have been worn by pop icons like Lady Gaga, Doja Cat and many more, to hear the story behind Poppet’s creation.

Inspired by the colours, textures and wildlife of Ashdown Forest, and shaped by hundreds of children’s ideas, Poppet is a creature born from imagination and the natural world.

Take a look behind the scenes and hear Jack share the creative process that brought Poppet to life.

30/07/2026

Next stop on The Big One Hundred tour... Sheffield Park & Garden! 🌿

This Saturday (1 August), Poppet is heading to the beautiful Sheffield Park & Garden for a day of adventure.

Come and meet our giant woodland creature, collect Explorer Stamps, and get stuck into nature-inspired workshops and activities as you explore one of the National Trust's most stunning gardens.

Admission is included with standard entry to Sheffield Park & Garden (payable on arrival), or free for National Trust members.

28/07/2026

THE BIG ONE HUNDRED AT ASHDOWN FOREST 💜

What an amazing weekend!

Together, we opened a new chapter in the story of Ashdown Forest, celebrating 100 years of imagination, adventure and the extraordinary landscape that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.

Over two unforgettable days, thousands of people became Ashdown Explorers, meeting Poppet for the very first time, collecting explorer badges, discovering incredible wildlife, getting creative in workshops, enjoying performances, and making memories together in the heart of the Forest. 🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the incredible team who brought this ambitious project to life. Special thanks to Wealden District Council, Ashdown Forest, Ashdown Forest Foundation, our artists, performers, facilitators, volunteers, crew and everyone working behind the scenes. We couldn’t have done it without you. 💜

The adventure doesn’t end here. The Ashdown Forest Foundation’s Next Chapter campaign is helping to protect this remarkable landscape for the next 100 years. If you were inspired by your visit, we’d love you to help write the Forest’s future by supporting the Hundred Year Legacy Fund.

Click the link below to donate:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ashdown-forest-the-next-chapter

And if you missed the opening weekend, or you’d like to meet Poppet again, we’re taking The Big One Hundred on tour across East Sussex this summer...

🌿 Sheffield Park & Garden: 1 August�
🌿 Uckfield’s Weald on the Field: 8 August�
🌿 Herstmonceux Castle: 22–23 August

Photos by David Levene

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