Don Quixote (is a Really Big Book)
Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Tetbury, GL8 8EY
Sunday 14th February 2027
Don Quixote (is a Really Big Book) -Sunday 14th February 2027 at 8pm
A brand new one-man puppetry and clowning epic loosely based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic, presented by Opposable Thumb Theatre (Coulrophobia, Big Boys Don’t Cry) and Nordland Visual Theatre (Norway), created by Emma Williams, Dik Downey and Chris CollierIn his new one-man show, Dik Downey (Green Ginger, Pickled Image, Opposable Thumb) weaves together the crazed delusions of Don Quixote with his own struggle against reality.
With a rogue’s gallery of puppets and desperate clowning, Dik’s Quixote embarks on surreal, comic misadventures, accompanied by his wisecracking sidekick, Sancho Panza, and his decrepit horse, Rocinante. While Dik fights to make his retelling of this huge novel joyous to a contemporary audience, we see something else – Dik’s refusal to yield to the passing of time. As Quixote chases his impossible dreams of glory, Dik faces his own dwindling relevance and his mortality.
This international co-production from the company that made Coulrophobia, a “truly fabulous showcase of clowning and puppetry skills” (Total Theatre), blends laugh-out-loud moments with mad reflections on the joys and indignities of growing old and fighting against the inevitable.
Running Time:55 mins (no interval)Suitable for: Ages 14+
Tickets: Adult Advance £17.00 Under 25 years £12.00 On the door on the night they will cost £19.00 and £14.00
Reviews for Opposable Thumb Theatre:★★★★★ Total Theatre★★★★★ Wee Review★★★★★ The List★★★★★ Stage Talk★★★★★ Bristol 24/7★★★★★ Theatre Bubble★★★★★ Loud-Word OnlineDirector: Emma WilliamsPerformer: Dik DowneyComposer: Simon Preston
A brand new one-man puppetry and clowning epic loosely based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic, presented by Opposable Thumb Theatre (Coulrophobia, Big Boys Don’t Cry) and Nordland Visual Theatre (Norway), created by Emma Williams, Dik Downey and Chris CollierIn his new one-man show, Dik Downey (Green Ginger, Pickled Image, Opposable Thumb) weaves together the crazed delusions of Don Quixote with his own struggle against reality.
With a rogue’s gallery of puppets and desperate clowning, Dik’s Quixote embarks on surreal, comic misadventures, accompanied by his wisecracking sidekick, Sancho Panza, and his decrepit horse, Rocinante. While Dik fights to make his retelling of this huge novel joyous to a contemporary audience, we see something else – Dik’s refusal to yield to the passing of time. As Quixote chases his impossible dreams of glory, Dik faces his own dwindling relevance and his mortality.
This international co-production from the company that made Coulrophobia, a “truly fabulous showcase of clowning and puppetry skills” (Total Theatre), blends laugh-out-loud moments with mad reflections on the joys and indignities of growing old and fighting against the inevitable.
Running Time:55 mins (no interval)Suitable for: Ages 14+
Reviews for Opposable Thumb Theatre:★★★★★ Total Theatre★★★★★ Wee Review★★★★★ The List★★★★★ Stage Talk★★★★★ Bristol 24/7★★★★★ Theatre Bubble★★★★★ Loud-Word OnlineDirector: Emma WilliamsPerformer: Dik DowneyComposer: Simon Preston
Price
Ticket price
£12.00 - £17.00
