FATHER BROWN & THE CARNIVAL OF FEAR - presented by Common Ground Theatre Company
The Gallery Studio Theatre, St Georges Street, IP1 3LH
Saturday 23rd January 2027
COMMON GROUND THEATRE COMPANY present
by Pat Whymark
On the trail of stolen artifacts, Brown faces a motley crew of churls and showgirls, led by Mozzarelli, the big cheese.
For those who fancy a bonkers, surreal & hilarious alternative to panto, book now for Common Ground Theatre Company's ever-popular Xmas spoof!
A haul of recently unearthed Roman gold and silverware, The Hiddenham Hoard, has been stolen whilst in transit to the British Museum! Maud Fiveways of the Hiddenham archaeology society asks her old flame Father Brown for help, as the police have no leads.
Father Brown’s investigations are disrupted by the arrival of Mozzarelli’s Carnival on Hiddenham Common, a collection of motley churls and show girls who hurl him into a whirl of twirly turmoil! How will he find the culprit before the precious Hoard is sold off piecemeal to the highest bidder?
A classic Yuletide mystery with all the Common Ground trimmings - sparkling wit, ingenious staging, hilarious songs, and surreal flights of festive fancy.
Running time – 2 hours (including interval).
Age recommendation - 8+
Common Ground present another of their much-loved festive comedy and have been touring the Eastern region for many years now with their unique brand of music theatre.
"One of the best things on the road in East Anglia right now, the ever-inventive Common Ground…pathos, humanity and dry humour. A proper treat." - Libby Purves
Suitable for adults and children aged 8 and over.
Running time:- 2 hours approx (including a 20 minute interval.)
www.commongroundtc.co.uk
Tickets:- £17 Adults, 21 & Under £11 (plus a small booking fee)
Ticket enquiries here.
