SHOWS
CURRENT SHOWS
Strange Meetings
Drawing on his history, his poetry and letters, Strange Meetings documents the later life of Wilfred Owen, beginning with his admission to hospital with shell-shock, his auspicious meeting with Siegfried Sassoon and the resulting flourish of poetry, his return to France, and the final, fatal battle in November 1918. Alive with the richness of his language and humour, this is the story of Oswestry poet and soldier Wilfred Owen, told in his own words.
Audience feedback:
"You could have heard a pin drop - I've never known our group so quiet!"
"Utterly mesmerising ... it's like I was there (in the trenches)."
"Eleven out of ten. Brilliant."
"It really brings to life the tragedy of war, the humanity as well as the horror."
"In eleven years of coming [to this U3A group], honestly the best speaker we've ever had."
Strange Meetings has been presented to schools, at theatres and for community groups since 2024, and is due to be retired March 2027. So don't miss out, and book this memorable theatrical presentation sooner rather than later.
Heroes in the Sky
This theatrical storytelling presentation brings to life some of the untold stories of the air war in Britain during WW2. Shedding light on not just dashing pilots, but also the groundcrew, civillians, Polish and female pilots, the piece is a delicate blend of humour and pathos, carefully crafted to be both respectfully entertaining and informative.
Heroes in the Sky has proved popular with community groups, and is currently booked for a number of upcoming 1940s / WW2 events.
For more information, and to book for your group / event:
Snowing Butterflies presents you with a young Charles Darwin, fresh off the Beagle and eager to share his exciting discoveries in South America!
This is a chance to get up close and personal with the man behind the great theories, and hear about his adventures in naturalism.
A humorous, insightful and also educational look at the man behind the myth, this theatrical presentation is available for bookings up until November 2028. For more information and to book ...
PAST SHOWS
BLACK DOG
Tommy can't go on. Suffering from Depression, and harbouring an unspeakable something which is devouring him from within, he is utterly overwhelmed, very much a young man on the edge.
But help is at hand. When the female enigma of Tanya erupts into his life, Tommy finds himself questioning what he is feeling and what he has experienced. Because where do the two things meet? What makes a memory real, and at what point does a dream shift from a hazy hope to a terrifying reality?
A mix of straight drama, music and belly dancing, BLACK DOG challenges assumptions about mental health issues, and strives to vocalise what for many is so unspeakable.
The Hatter's Requiem
A show performed at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, this is a quirky take on an Alice in Wonderland story, but with a real twist at the end ...
Searching for his beloved Alice in a race against Time, Hatter leaves home. But what is Wonderland without Hatter? And – more importantly – what is Hatter without Wonderland? Catapulted into an even topsy-turvier dark near-future, our galumphing hero must face some terrible truths … But if all truth comes at a cost, will the discovery be worth the price paid? An exploration of excitement, The Hatter’s Requiem follows our mimsy milliner’s quest for love and identity and – ultimately – redemption. A quirky ensemble adventure awaits.
Tick tock.
Original artwork by Lucy Catherine
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PREVIOUS COMMISSION PIECES
Bridging the Gap
This was a piece commissioned by the Ellesmere-based Fizzgigs group, to mark the achievements and legacy of the builders of the Shropshire Union Canal.
Having been researched in depth, a script was produced which took the story of canal builders Thomas Telford and William Jessop, and brought them to life in a panto-esque, family friendly show. The finished performances were staged at Ellesmere Boat Yard under glorious conditions, which proved a perfect pairing for appreciative and packed-out audiences.
This show was produced with funding and support from the Canal and River Trust, who do such vital work maintaining the legacies of those engineers and navvies who built Britain's vast network of canals.
Artwork by Tony Lewery, photography by Ian Andrew
Puppet show for Tydibec Creations
A puppet play for children, to be presented at birthday parties, village fetes, festivals etc., written to be short, sharp, entertaining and engaging for a young and fidgety audience, but also with enough wry humour to amuse the grown ups too!
The script was written at the request of, and for the use of, Tydibec Creations, a creative enterprise based in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
The Sleeping Giant
Aspen is feeling chilly and is in search of a new scarf. On her travels, she learns (and shares) how to overcome fear, and the value of making friends. Which is just as well, because she is soon to come across ... the Sleeping Giant!
