From the ultimate seaside holiday destination comes a rollercoaster tale where dreams can be broken or fulfilled. Under the shadow of Blackpool’s Tower, or amidst the glittering lights of the ballroom, showmen vie for your attention, your soul, your money. Romance blossoms and fortunes can be won or lost. A lonely, disorientating world for some, for others a chance to follow their dreams and become the hero, the belle of the ball - a star for a night!

Inspired by experiences during a visit to Blackpool, About Face performers integrate with puppets and film. Join them to discover rthe highs and lows as their holiday unfolds,

Tour dates

2011

 October 13th  Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. 1.30pm  01902 321 321

 October 20th  Courtyard, Hereford 7.45pm  01432 340555

November 8th, High Furlong School, Blackpool 1.30pm

 This performance is supported by The Grand Theatre, Blackpool and Blackpool Council as part of their schools cultural programme.

This new play is part of Blackpool Wordpool Festival.

November 10th, The Storey Centre, Lancaster  1.15pm  01524 541 400 ext 231

November 26  Farlow and Oreton Village Hall,  8pm  01746 718 642 

2012

February 1st  Artrix, Bromsgrove  8pm  01527 577330

 February 3rd, Oakengates Theatre @ the place, Telford  7pm 01952 382 382 

February 4th  Market Theatre, Ledbury 8pm 01432 383 663 www.themarkettheatre.com

February 10th  Brilley Village Hall 3pm & 7.30pm 01544 327 227

February 11th  Canon Pyon Village Hall 7.30pm 01432 830 822

Limited number of performances available! Email

Don’t Stare was originally commissioned for a Hate Crime conference in Worcester and has now been performed across Herefordshire for audiences of people with learning disabilities and carers.  It has also been seen by over 400 year 7 secondary school pupils who have watched performances and participated in workshops.

 “The performance was excellent and got over the message about dealing with hate crime very well.”

“I had never seen a performance like this. It was very impressive.”

Don’t Stare aims to raise awareness of the issues of hate crime and puts over the key message that being different should not mean becoming a victim. The performance has three possible workshops to accompany it: One for learning disabled audiences; one for a professional audiences and one for secondary school pupils. The workshops are led by Company artistic director, Jess Mackenzie who has had 25 years experience in running workshops.

“It has made me realise how people with learning difficulties are treated within the community and how hard their daily lives must be.”

“An excellent & powerful performance… the pupils continued to discuss the performance through their break and lunchtime”

“This has brought bullying to the forefront of the agenda for our young people and encouraged an ethos of compassion and understanding.”

Don't Stare is available for booking and in 2012 will be touring once again to secondary schools and years 5 & 6 in primary schools. If you would like further information or to check availability, please email or call us. Details on the contact page of the website.

Magical and powerful small-scale theatre featuring a beautiful set, puppets and original music.

Influenced by European folk tales, where magical and scary events can occur and choices are not always as straightforward as they seem, an evocative landscape and a simple tale can reveal an emotional journey. The Boy Who Opened Doors is a moving story about a young boy’s journey into adulthood, his ability to stand on his own two feet and make choices to achieve his goals. 

Intimate theatre choreographed to an original soundtrack,The Boy Who Opened Doors gently explores issues about growing up and gaining independence by presenting imaginative and creative theatre.  

Suitable for family audiences 6 years+, festivals, schools, community venues and conferences.

The Red Dress is a magical story about a young girl growing up. Based in the traditions of fairytale, where things are not always as they seem, beautiful sttings and a simple tale can hide deep emotions. A half hour show, written for the company, performed using beautiful smaller-scale puppets on a stunning portable set, it is an ideal production for schools, conferences, community centres and festivals.

Suitable for family audiences