Presented by Elephant Talk Theatre
“Mum says that Percy’s gone. So I’m going to find him.”
Finding Percy Erebus is an enchanting, joyful, and moving story that follows the journey of an 8-year-old child after the death of their best friend, Percy.
Dazzling magic, a stunning original soundtrack, and countless costume changes carry the child from their bedroom to the bottom of the ocean. With curiosity and determination, they explore a magical world and come to terms with the impossible: Finding Percy Erebus.
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Live Stream: Saturday 3rd July, 8:00pm BST
Streaming: Monday 5th - Saturday 17th July, 8:00pm BST
Additional shows:
Thu 15th at 12:30pm BST
Fri 9th & Fri 16th at 6pm BST
Sat 10th, Sun 11th & Sat 17th at 3pm BST
Tickets: Pay More £15 | Standard £12.50 | Pay Less £10
Run time: 60 minutes
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‘The beautifully interspersed moments of humour and playfulness remind us that there can be joy and hope even in the darkest of times’
- ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly
‘A beautiful fairytale that allows us to engage with our imagination and dive into the magical worlds we loved so much as children'
- ★★★★ A Younger Theatre
‘Finding Percy Erebus is a feast for the imagination: surprising, intriguing, and playful storytelling at its best'
- Dr. Nicola Abraham, Guardian University Teaching Excellence Award Winner 2020
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Created by Elephant Talk Theatre of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, in partnership with Applecart Arts, generously funded by Arts Council England.
Mentored by bereavement charities and Dr Sarah Wassall, Clinical Psychologist.
Recommended for adults, families, and children aged 8+.
Content to consider: themes of death, loss, and grief
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Creative team
Written & directed by Amelia Mehra, Catherine Manwaring, Helen Cox, Susannah MacDonald
Performed by Amelia Mehra, Catherine Manwaring, Helen Cox
Lighting & Sound Operation by Susannah MacDonald
Clinical Psychologist Consultant - Dr. Sarah Wassall
Designer - Emily Harwood
Dramaturg - Alex Prescot
Magic Consultant - John Bulleid
Original Score & Sound Design - Sam MacDonald
Crab (voice) - James Stirling
Crossword A (voice) - Catherine Manwaring
Crossword B (voice) - Alex Prescot
Child (voice) - Sara-Manon Hughes Ahmad
Doctor (voice) - Dominic Green
Mum & Fortune Teller (voice) - Amelia Mehra
Percy (voice) - Daniel Wright
With thanks to Leonie Spilsbury, Briony O'Callaghan, Matt Hutchinson
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Finding Percy Erebus was previously performed as part of Dazed New World Festival 2021
If you need bereavement support, information and guidance, please call Child Bereavement UK’s Helpline on 0800 02 888 40, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. The charity also provides training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.