Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a classic of Twentieth-century drama. Combing elements of Commedia dell’Arte with contentious political comedy, Fo creates a rambunctious, absurdist satire that is at once both farce and deeply serious. Examining the political hysteria and police corruption of 70s Italy the play has been endlessly popular, enjoying many successful revivals.

Performed here by lower 6th A level Theatre Studies pupils and directed by Matt Burlington it promises to be excellent evening of physical comedy, madness and mayhem.

Age recommendation 11+

By Graham Lineham

Directed by Tom Jowitt

Performed by St Anthony’s House

Based on the incomparable film from 1955 - The Ladykillers is a classic black comedy. A sweet little old lady, rents out a room in her house a professor of music.  He tells her that, from time to time, several other musicians will visit in order to rehearse.  But the musicians are not what they seems and soon Mrs Wilberforce finds herself alone in her lopsided house pitted against a gang of criminals who will stop at nothing. Will Mrs Wilberforce make it out alive? Or will Marcus’ brilliant conceived heist job be successful?

Age recommendation 11+

Devised By Lamphouse Theatre        

Performed By Lamphouse Theatre

Directed by Tom Fox

Wild Boy is the incredible, true, moving story of a feral child, found in the woods of Hanover, Germany in 1726.

Unable to speak, or stand up straight, the Wild Boy was named Peter and taken to the court of King George I, where he lived as a pet.

The King quickly became bored of the child and soon Peter’s story was lost to legend, until a fire broke out in Norwich prison. During the evacuation one of the inmates was recognised as the Wild Boy.

This production tells Peter’s story with luscious live music, movement, puppetry and magic, and questions what it means to be human.

Age recommendation 8+

Blackeyed Theatre

in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre

presents

A World Premiere

Jane Eyre

By Charlotte Brontë

Adapted by Nick Lane

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will”

Recommended for age 11+

Running time: Approx 2 hours (including interval)

By Rufus Norris

From The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods by Charles Perrault

Directed by Naomi Jones

Performed by Oundle School

by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Cursed to sleep for hundred years by the innocent pricking of a finger. Only true love’s kiss can wake her…. You know the story, right? But what about the fairy who cast the spell? Can she ever make amends? And what happens when Beauty wakes up, gets married, has kids and moves into an enchanted castle with her flesh-eating ogre of a mother-in-law? It’s Sleeping Beauty but not as you know it!

Drawn from Charles Perrault’s original story, Rufus Norris’ irreverent adaptation skilfully mixes the mythic with the macabre. Performed by Oundle School’s endlessly talented 3rd – U6th form with a rich mix of puppetry, music and ensemble movement this production will enthrall and surprise adults and children alike.

Age recommendation 11+

Devised and performed by Lamphouse Theatre

Directed by Tom Fox

Raised by wolves since birth, young man-cub, Mowgli is forced to leave his jungle home when he is threatened by Shere Khan, a terrifying tiger.

Arriving in a human village, Mowgli is seemingly safe, until he strays from his adopted family and meets Shere Khan again.

Mowgli returns to the protection of the wolf pack, but will his presence in the jungle again put them all in danger?

Full of live music, comedy, puppetry and energy, this production explores the themes of growing up and staying true to yourself.

Age recommendation 6+

Barry Plopper and the Chamber of Christmas Secrets

Written and Directed by Simon Aylin.

It’s Christmas time at Bogwarts and Barry Plopper is having a tough time of it. His best friends Hermoany Manger and Jon Measley are constantly bickering and an old enemy looks set to return to cause him trouble. Will he have the Christmas he’s spent all year dreaming of, will Hermoany and Jon make up, and will he defeat he-whose-name-we-can’t-remember?

Age recommendation 4+

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