The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin

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

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Credits:
Director Niki McCretton
Assistant Director Ed Trotter
Performers Loretta Hope and Steve Salt
Poet/lyricist Toby Thompson
Composer/Sound Designer Anthony Burbridge
Puppets & Props Holly Miller
Set Design Holly Miller
Based on Original Design by Anna Kelsey
Set construction Tin Shed Scenery
Lighting design Ali Hunter
Producer Jane McGibbon
Production Manager Sam Wood
Touring Technical Manager Mark Webber

STUFF & NONSENSE is a spirited production company making inspiring theatre for bold adventurers.
Led by Artistic Director Niki McCretton we work with children, families, artists and theatres across the globe to make memorable and rewarding shows. Together we share the power of great imagination. We are passionate about children’s creativity & we place it at the heart of what we do. We work with incredible artists to make outstanding theatre that excites children and enables adults to become seriously playful.