Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company bring The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin, to Brewery Arts in Kendal from 13-24 December. Following sell-out shows, this unswervingly energetic and humorous company returns with a brilliant new show featuring charming puppetry, quirky characters and an epic expedition to meet the penguins in the Antarctic!
“They’ve done it again – delivering a simple tale, enchantingly told.” The Stage
This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too! When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony welcome him with open wings?!
With a playful energy and a mix of puppetry, music and song, this show is a delightful celebration of wild creativity and the joy of individuality. Waddle on down and join the expedition!
Alongside the show, Brewery Arts are running a Make a Penguin Puppet workshop from 14-23 December. Families are invited to come along and create a playful penguin puppet inspired by or in anticipation for the show. The puppet creations can be brought life in the venue’s magical pop-up puppet theatre!
“Absolutely brilliant! 5 year old and 7 year old completely captivated. Perfect family treat. Highly recommend!” Audience member
Stuff and Nonsense is a spirited production company making inspiring theatre for bold adventurers. Led by Artistic Director Niki McCretton, the company works with children, families, artists and theatres across the globe to make memorable and rewarding shows. Founded in 2001, Stuff and Nonsense has created eleven original artist-led productions, primarily contemporary and highly marketable adaptations of well-known tales. Since 2010 the company has delivered in excess of 2300 performances to over 325,000 people.
“I think it is incredibly important to introduce children to the magic of theatre from a young age and this was by far the best performance to start a passion!… One of the best performances I have seen in many years.” – Audience member
“Take a child (by which I mean, anyone from 3 to 103) to a show by Stuff and Nonsense. Watch how, within a minute or two their smile begins to widen, their mind starts to expand – then notice their expressions of delight and wonder…Stuff and Nonsense make the world a better place.”- Chris Chibnall, Executive Producer, Doctor Who and TV Writer (Broadchurch, Torchwood)
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin is co-commissioned by The Albany and ARC Stockton, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, with additional support from The Lyric, Bridport and The Point, Eastleigh.
View all performance timings and tickets here
