Riddlestick Theatre present a new work-in-progress musical comedy telling tales of folk intrigue, ‘wyrd’ happenings and inebriated villagers
It’s been raining all summer. But that’s not going to stop the residents of Hopley Drew gathering in The Barleycorn Inn for their annual village show and one final knees up before the pub closes its doors for good. As the villagers show off their soggy crops, share songs and tales of local lore, and wait with baited breath for the results of the raffle, a wild storm rages. Some say it’s just typical British weather, but others say it’s something much more sinister… Can this drenched and disenchanted community band together to overcome whatever lurks outside?
A new musical comedy inspired by English lore, folk horror, and ‘wyrd’ 1970s telly, featuring traditional and original music, and at least one morris dance (if we can learn the steps in time, it’s actually much harder than it looks).
Riddlestick Theatre are a troupe of actor-musicians who draw on folk theatre traditions to tell weird and wonderful stories through playful performance and enchanting live music. They’re returning to The Wardrobe Theatre after a sell-out run of The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé (listed in The Guardian’s Best Shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2018), their raucous late-night Christmas show, Undercover Christmas Club, and their Shakespearean cabaret, FOOLS.
“Their energy is boundless, the script fiercely intelligent and the original live music bound to stay dancing through your head.”
The Guardian on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé
“This is creative, imaginative theatre at its very best.”
Bristol 24/7 on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé
“Energetic, rich storytelling seasoned with a generous helping of genuine fun.”
★★★★ A Younger Theatre on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé
“Through a whirlwind of tall tales and song, Riddlestick Theatre had me hanging onto their every oddity.”
★★★★ EdFringeReview on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé
“If it’s entertainment you’re after then this show won’t disappoint.”
★★★★ StageTalk on The Cabinet of Madame Fanny Du Thé
“The troupe are expert storytellers.”
★★★★ Epigram Arts on Undercover Christmas Club
“Hysterically funny.”
Bristol 24/7 on Undercover Christmas Club
