The Owl and the Pussycat

Two actors on stage in whimsical costumes, dressed as an owl and cat, point dramatically in different directions. The background features colourful, flowing fabric, adding a playful tone.

The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea…

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With only honey, money and a small guitar, the two young adventurers set off on a perilous sea-journey.

They travel for a year and a day, until they reach the land where the Bong Tree grows…Exploring is all very well – but who knows what you might find?

Story-telling, comedy and songs create a magic world of nonsense for everyone aged 3 and up.

The Owl and the Pussycat toured the UK over 2004 and 2005, including a run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Full of wonderful storytelling, comedy, songs and talented performers.

Edinburgh Evening News

Two performers in whimsical costumes inside a green barrel. The front performer has wide eyes, animal ears, while the back one wears round glasses and spreads arms joyfully.

Two actors with exaggerated fearful expressions cling to each other while sitting in a large green barrel. The stage has draped blue and purple fabric and both actors are dressed in whimsical animal costumes.

Two performers in theatrical costumes representing an owl and a cat are inside a prop resembling a large green barrel. They look surprised and point outwards in different directions, conveying a dramatic scene.

A cheerfully zippy production that will appeal to grannies and youngsters alike.

The Scotsman

Edward Lear would be proud…A play for all, regardless of age, gender or breed.

Sunday Herald

This is children’s theatre at it’s best…irresistibly charming.

The Ellesmere Port Pioneer

An enchanting nonsense tale with songs.

BBC Online

Tremendous fun for folks of any age…another delight.

Three Weeks

Full of wonderful storytelling, comedy, songs and talented performers.

Edinburgh Evening News

Previous Team Members

Owl

Kai Simmons (original production), Nathan Guy, Nigel Pilkington, Toby Mitchell, Tom Banks, Alex Perkins

Pussycat

Morag Cross (original production), Lesley Cook, Hilda Gardner, Becky Kitter

Christmas Lighting Redesign

Phil Bentley

Production

Directors: Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell
Designer: Paul Clarke
Lighting Designer: James Whiteside
Choreography: Morag Cross and the company
Publicity Image: Victoria Wainwright
Music and Lyrics: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions
Additional Lyrics: Robin Price and Olivia Jacobs

Thanks to:

Artsdepot at the Bull for rehearsal space; Arts Council, England for financial support; Amy Darcy, Nicola Harrison and Thomas Warwick for creative input; Finchley Progressive; the Tall Stories board members.

Adapted by the company from the nonsense poem by Edward Lear.