Statistics

How many people have seen a Kneehigh production in the last year?
Over 120, 000 people have seen a Kneehigh production in the past year: Nearly 6, 000 saw Rapunzel in New York, 8, 000 saw Cymbeline in Brazil, 40, 000 saw A Matter of Life and Death at the National Theatre and - so far - over 20, 000 have seen Brief Encounter in the West End.

How many shows have Kneehigh performed since its creation?
Approximately 80 shows have been created since 1980.

How many shows does Kneehigh perform in a year?
Between 1 - 5 shows are produced each year. In 2007/8 there were 215 performances in 4 different countries.

How many shows has Mike Shepherd worn a dress in?
4. The Wooden Frock, The Bacchae, Cymbeline and Rapunzel.

What countries have Kneehigh toured to?
Columbia, Brazil, USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, Syria, Lebanon, Hungary, Denmark, Malta, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium.

Which performer has appeared in the most Kneehigh shows?
Without a doubt Mike Shepherd.

What is the longest-running productions?
The Red Shoes, Tristan and Yseult and Brief Encounter.

Where does Kneehigh get its funding from?
Kneehigh receives revenue funding from Arts Council South West and Cornwall County Council. We apply to individual trust and funds for specific projects.

Kneehigh is also supported by our generous Friends and Guardians. For more information about supporting Kneehigh click here.