Roald Dahl: Scenes of the unexpected on Cardiff's streets

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Mr Fox tightrope walks by Cardiff CastleImage source, Geoff Caddick
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Mr Fox tightrope walks by Cardiff Castle.

Giant peachImage source, National Theatre Wales
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A giant peach was transported through the streets of Cardiff city centre.

A fan watches the action dressed as a foxImage source, Dan Green
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A fan watches the action dressed as a fox.

A 'protest' group followed the giant peach around the city's streetsImage source, Toby Farrow
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A 'protest' group followed the giant peach around the city's streets.

An estimated 35,000 people packed into the city for Saturday afternoon's eventsImage source, Dan Green
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An estimated 35,000 people packed into the city for Saturday afternoon's events.

The event was not just a Welsh affair, Roald Dahl's Norwegian roots were also celebratedImage source, Dan Green
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The event was not just a Welsh affair, Roald Dahl's Norwegian roots were also celebrated.

Buildings on Cathays Park were lit up on Saturday nightImage source, Dan Green
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Buildings on Cathays Park were lit up on Saturday night.

Saturday's festivities culminated in a performer being suspended from a giant peachImage source, Toby Farrow
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Saturday's festivities culminated in a performer being suspended from a giant peach.

Lindsey Russell performs a reading of one of Roald Dahl's books as part of a National Theatre Wales eventImage source, Dan Green
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Lindsey Russell performs a reading of one of Roald Dahl's books as part of a National Theatre Wales event.

Hundreds of people gathered in Cooper's Field on Sunday for a pyjama picnic
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Hundreds of people gathered in Cooper's Field on Sunday for a pyjama picnic.