This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too!

When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony welcome him with open wings?!
With a playful energy and a mix of puppetry, music and song, this show will be a delightful celebration of wild creativity and the joy of individuality.
Stuff and Nonsense is a spirited production company making inspiring theatre for bold adventurers. Artistic Director Niki McCretton works with incredible artists to make outstanding theatre that excites children and enables adults to become seriously playful. They have performed to over quarter of a million people this decade alone.
Waddle on down and join the expedition!
Age restriction:
Suitable for all the family, ages 3+.

Running time:
60 minutes, no interval

“Take a child (by which I mean, anyone from 3 to 103) to a show by Stuff and Nonsense. Watch how, within a minute or two their smile begins to widen, their mind starts to expand – then notice their expressions of delight and wonder…Stuff and Nonsense make the world a better place.” Chris Chibnall, Executive Producer, Doctor Who and TV Writer (Broadchurch, Torchwood) 

“This truly wonderful family friendly offering from Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company… The story, although mostly set in the rather snowy and chilly Antarctica was a heartwarming one – it was charming, inventive, ingenious, magical, funny, captivating, enchanting, enthralling and energetic in equal measure and sublimely told in a way accessible to everyone.” Audience Member

Coming to Macready Theatre, Rugby 10 December 2023 – 7 January 2024