Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming

A lively group of five people with expressive faces gather closely under dramatic lighting looking at something in the centre of the middle actor

The story begins in a tiny village, more or less covered in snow…

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In the village, a Latke, a fried potato pancake, is born screaming. Well, wouldn’t you scream if you were thrown into a pan of boiling oil?

The Latke jumps from the boiling pan and races through the wintery village, deep in the throes of festive preparations. Lost amongst the snowy landscape, the Christmas lights and pine trees, will our Latke ever find where it belongs?

This new adaptation of the absurdly funny Lemony Snicket story is vividly brought to life in Tall Stories’ unique physical style, with live music, lots of laughs and a screaming potato pancake…

A show about being yourself and appreciating others, Lemony Snicket’s Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming is the perfect winter family show.

A gem of a children’s show

The JC

A man in a mustard sweater and hat stands under falling snow on stage, looking upward with an emotional expression. The scene is dimly lit.

A group of performers on stage, dressed in eclectic, vintage clothing with stripes and patterns. They play instruments against a silhouetted city backdrop, evoking a lively atmosphere.

A bearded man in a yellow knit hat and sweater vest makes a funny face, squinting and pursing his lips. The background is dimly lit with blurred, warm lights.

Three actors perform on stage. One holds a metal frame like a window, while the others peer through it expressively. The scene conveys humour and curiosity.

Five performers pose energetically on stage, wearing vintage costumes. Two men kneel in front, arms extended, while three actors stand behind, smiling. The mood is lively.

A group of five lively actors huddle in colourful costumes on stage, their expressions curious and excited and they all look at an object on the middle actor

Deliciously directed…very sweetly delivered.

The Telegraph

Much humour and pizazz…wonderfully inventive.

Time Out

With Tall Stories, you are certainly in safe hands…delightfully absurd.

One Stop Arts

Infectious, charming and fun filled

The Reviews Hub

Engaging, funny and full of enchanting characters.

A Younger Theatre

A gem of a children’s show

The JC

Previous team members

Original Cast

Stuart Barter, Michael Lambourne, Luanna Priestman, Heather Saunders, Damien Warren-Smith

2014 Cast

Tom Banks, Becky Barry, Stuart Barter, Ben Cutler, Heather Snaith

Production

Director: Olivia Jacobs & Tim Hibberd
Designer: Bek Palmer
Music, Lyric & Sound: Lemez & Fridel
Lighting Designer: James Whiteside
Producer: Josephine Burton & Yad Arts
Associate Producer: Bonnie Mitchell