The American writer and illustrator Edward Gorey was a purveyor of what he called “literary nonsense”. The wonderful Hoipolloi is our leading purveyor of theatrical whimsy with shows such as Floating and Story of a Rabbit. This brief evening – childlike, but not childish and aimed at all ages – takes the 14 rhyming couplets […]
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Stories From An Invisible Town A warm-hearted collection of stories full of wonder and curiosity – funny, poignant, real and magical tales about people living, loving and doing their best to make the most of life. A fond tribute to childhood, full of gratitude and warmth, Stories From An Invisible Town introduces audiences to a
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THE DUKE 2025 Fri 7 March 7.30pm Carn to Cove – The Poly, Falmouth 01209 312 500 TICKETS Sat 8 March 8pm Carn to Cove – Lamorna Village Hall 01209 312 500 TICKETS Sun 9 March 7.30pm Carn to Cove – Perranporth Memorial Hall Cornwall 01209 312 500 TICKETS Saturday 15 March Kindness Festival –
Anyone familiar with the work of playwright/performer Shôn Dale-Jones will recognise the disarming mix of compassion, comedy, unease and anger in his latest show – and will certainly recognise whole chunks of material. Still Floating is a post-Brexit remix of Floating, the first outing for his alter ego Hugh Hughes, the loveable “emerging artist from
In 1995, Hugh Hughes (aka Shôn Dale-Jones, of Floating fame, last year’s unexpected Fringe hit) lost his neighbours’ rabbit, which he was taking care of while they were on holiday. In 2001, he lost his father, who fell from a ladder and died while Hughes was away working. Hemelds these two events into a moving
Shôn Dale-Jones’s autobiographical show tells the story of his lockdown through texts, WhatsApp group chats and Zoom calls with loved ones. Like the denizens of Love Island, Shôn Dale-Jones has got a text. Since last spring, he’s also had emails, phone calls and WhatsApp group discussions. Created and performed by Dale-Jones, and presented by National
Hugh Hughes in … 360 a one-man charm factory, has built up quite a reputation in the world of fringe theatre for his touching storytelling shows. 360 is life-affirmingly uplifting…guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Reviewed by Steve Bennett for CHORTLE Few recent fringe acts have engendered as much love as “emerging Welsh
ME & ROBIN HOOD is clever and thoughtful and angry. It is driven by a real anger at the growing inequality we allow to disfigure our society. It’s about home and friendship and memory and what artistic work is worth, and at its heart is a very real question about what it is to be
