Theatre

Riddlestick Theatre present a new musical comedy telling tales of folk intrigue, ‘wyrd’ happenings and inebriated villagers

Come and be part of something unique and watch juicy bits of adventurous international theatre performed live

Following a sell-out premiere at Soho Theatre and an award-winning run at Summerhall during Edinburgh Fringe 2023, celebrated migrant theatre maker Victor Esses returns to Papaya Fest 2024 with his unique and bold storytelling

In a pristinely manicured garden, amidst the bucolic borders, lurk two shameful pests. These horny slimeballs just want to chomp, chew, spit, live, lust and die freely in an ever more hostile home – by Joana Nastari and Dre Spisto

A magical children’s Christmas show with beautiful puppetry, imaginative storytelling and original music that will give you goosebumps from Soap Soup Theatre, for ages 3-8 and their families

Come and see Santa and Sven in this enchanting, interactive show – perfect Christmas entertainment for ages 2+ and all the family

Inspired by your stories, Bristol’s smash-hit improvised musical theatre company create brand new, original and spectacular musicals right before your very eyes!

A riotous comedy play with a dark twist, never before heard original songs and far too much lycra, from Richard Kieswick & Jamie Beamish

The high-energy, frenetic action-comedy smash-hit from Edinburgh Fringe 2023 based on an unbelievable true story, from Maybe You Like It

A romp through the untold myths of the Celts with fabulous Bristol storyteller, Clare Murphy

A mischievous and inventive family show for ages 5+ presented by Get Lost & Found and The Roald Dahl Story Company

Combining 2000s sexy songs, party games and satanic rituals, join Canada’s Creepy Boys for a horror-comedy party – think the twins from The Shining meets My Super Sweet 16