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WildWorks is an international site-specific theatre company based in Cornwall, England.

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They specialise in large-scale outdoor promenade performances. [1]

They were formed in 2005 by Bill Mitchell, [2] initially growing out of Kneehigh Theatre Company. [3] The company utilises specific sites such as harbours, quarries, villages and factories and works closely with the local community. [2]

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