Theatrical sketches which are performed in authentic costume with a minimal set, usually just a trunk and a few ancillary bits and pieces.

We can provide a suitable backdrop too if this fits the occasion and is feasible.

Suitable for festivals and events with a fairly intimate performance space. Also good for schools and museums, particularly the historical pieces.

RALEIGH IN THE TOWER
It’s the night before Raleigh is to ‘get the chop’. As if things couldn’t get any worse he has a visitation from the ghost of his old sparing partner, Queen Elizabeth. They relive the good old days and have a quick practise with a volunteer executioner.

* Walkabout Theatre - Medieval

VIKING INVADERS
A comic history of the Viking nation with Eric and Hilda to guide you through. Audience participation required ... and a plundered Saxon sheep. All performed in front of a Viking Longship sail, and with the obligatory trunk.

* Boats with Legs - Viking Longship

PYRAMUS & THISBE
The Mechanicals scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream ... slight liberties taken with Shakespeare's excellent script and they'll need volunteer actors from the audience to complete the cast of thousands.


Can be performed in basic costume for a range of periods including Georgian, Victorian and, of course, Shakespearian.

GREATHAM'S GRAND PUPPET SHOW
Patriotic history of great British heroes and events introduced by
Sir Henry Greatham. Completely wrecked by Lady Lydia, who is, as usual, a bit 'the worse for wear' and has misunderstood Henry's instructions.

The so-called puppets are made from her 'empties' (which are well overdue at the local tavern) and Lydia's state of mind can only lead to chaos.

Can be done for any period but most suits Georgian or Victorian.

* Boats with Legs - Lady Lydia

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Sir Henry and Lady Lydia can now offer a shortened version of “A Christmas Carol”, for the festive season. A mere twenty minutes. More Dickens is under consideration for future puppet shows.

* Walkabout Theatre - Victorian / Edwardian

MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY
The Queen of Hearts joins The Hatter for tea but finds that Alice is back in Wonderland. Lots of silliness, tea and jam tarts for the Queen and a song for the audience to join in with at the end.


* Walkabout Characters - Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts

RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
Sir Henry Greatham attempts to read the poem, but is totally distracted by his assistant who insists on playing all the parts, aided by a passing seagull. A huge row ensues along with a ferocious storm.

* Walkabout Characters - Seaside
* Boats with Legs - Lady Lydia

COOKING UP A STORM
James Cook's Mum boasts of her boy's many endeavours. "He was such a clever lad!" Anachronistic music and a toy kangaroo assist the action (such as it is). Help from the crew needed to avoid the Endeavour sinking before we get to the end of the story.

GEORGE & THE DRAGON
A warped understanding of the encounter between the Patron Saint of England and a passing dragon. With a surprising twist in the dragon's tale leading to an unexpected ending.


* Walkabout Characters - Medieval

THE SPANISH ARMADA
Drake ducks and dives as the Queen counts her money, samples Spanish culture and insults the ambassador. War breaks out in the audience but it all works out OK in the end ... sort of.


* Touring Shows - All at Sea

THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
Panic aboard as Inner State fights the entire battle in a nifty 30 minutes, with unexpected and hilarious results. Audience participation essential or the course of history might be changed.


* Boats with Legs - HMS Victory

PIRATES ADRIFT
Two retired inept pirates, all washed up with nowhere to hide. Just time for them to tell you a bit about the real nasty pirates and enjoy a last drink before they have to make a quick getaway. Assisted with a total lack of enthusiasm by their pet cat, Jack Scratch'em.

* Boats with Legs - Pirate Galleon
* Walkabout Characters - Pirates

SEASIDE SUNSHINE
A ‘retro’ musical entertainment for a day on the prom, the beach ... or anywhere. Seaside songs, a bit of theatrical nonsense and the
Great Deck Chair Challenge.



* Walkabout Characters - Seaside
* Music - Seaside Sunshine
* Touring Shows - Seaside Sunshine

TREASURE ISLAND
Long John Silver, a reluctant Jim Hawkins, and a bad tempered parrot attempt to get through Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous story in record breaking time. The performance is fraught with arguments, and if the audience doesn't help no-one will ever get off the island with the treasure.

* Walkabout Characters - Pirates
* Boats with Legs - Pirates