An audience of over a thousand welcomed the mysterious ‘Cragen’ sea monster to Tenby’s North Beach on Friday, as part of its ‘Year of the Sea’ tour to help raise awareness of the impact of single use plastics.

The makers and creators of the giant sea-faring puppet - Cardigan-based Small World Theatre Visitors put on a performance on the beach for the community after the Cragen had made her way over to return unwanted plastic waste from the sea to the land.

“Small World Theatre had a great time in beautiful Tenby - we’ve had so much positive feedback and felt Cragen’s clean seas message was well received,” said Sam Vicary of the Theatre group.

“Thanks to Tenby Observer, local businesses, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s Summer Rangers and Keep Wales Tidy for all their support with spreading the word and supporting us on the day.

“We were delighted to see more than 1,000 spectators lining the beach or watching the spectacle from the town’s terraces drawn by the promise of meeting a sea monster.

“The atmosphere was one of anticipation as Professor DW appeared from her tent to share a lifetime’s study of sea monsters.

“With the help of her sea creature the audience quickly picked up basic Cragen-ish and welcomed the monster with gusto! Thanks to Tenby Boat Trips for keeping Cragen safe at sea,” he added.

The performance coincided with the start of Coasts Alive summer campaign for Visit Wales as part of 2018’s Year of the Sea.

Cragen is just one of the many events celebrating the holiday season on the Welsh coast.

There are more opportunities to catch a glimpse of the legendary Welsh sea monster appearing next at Stackpole Quay tonight (Friday) at 8 pm, where she will be seen from the harbour coming around the headland from Freshwater East.

Pics. Gareth Davies Photography