Exeunt Interviews Emma Rice & Phil Brodie
Catherine Love and Diana Damian speak to company co-founder Emma Rice and actor Phil Brodie about localism, Cornwall and Kneehigh's current show, Midnight’s Pumpkin.
'Beautifully bizarre and adorably approachable' **** The Times
'Love, a happy ending, balloons, glitter, dancing, singing and dressing up – what more could you possibly want from a Christmas show?' **** Telegraph
'I defy theatre-lovers of any age not to be swept away by the festive party atmosphere.' **** Time Out
**** The Big Issue
TIME OUT's No1 CHRISTMAS SHOW!
You’re invited to join the party as renowned theatre makers Kneehigh return toBattersea Arts Centre with a tipsy, tingling and foot-stomping new Christmas Caper - so grab your dancing shoes and glass slippers and head down to the Ball.
Night is falling and preparations are well underway for a Royal Ball, but with a guest list that includes an evil step-mother, ugly sisters and Prince Charming, you are in for a night of mischievous magic all before the clock strikes 12.
For everyone aged 6 - 106
Catherine Love and Diana Damian speak to company co-founder Emma Rice and actor Phil Brodie about localism, Cornwall and Kneehigh's current show, Midnight’s Pumpkin.
We gave out special packets of Pumpkin seeds at Midnight's Pumpkin. And they're finally growing!
***** "Clever, terrifically joyful, and absolutely the most fun you’ll have at the theatre during this festive season!"
**** “Love, a happy ending, balloons, glitter, dancing, singing and dressing up – what more could you possibly want from a Christmas show?”
**** "All kinds of weird and wonderful silliness…the production is packed full of imaginative surprises"
**** "The kids loved it all: one said, ‘who thought theatre was like this?’"
"Full of a very modern kind of magic...brilliantly silly...The whole thing has the feel of one long party"
**** "beautifully bizarre and adorably approachable" "Mike Shepherd and Emma Rice, and their co-devising ensemble have balanced this three-act show so beautifully that it's got heart to match its humour, music and movement that's as vital as the words"
**** "An anarchic, contemporary adaptation of the Cinderella tale... I defy theatre-lovers of any age not to be swept away by the festive party atmosphere"
Adapted & Directed by Emma Rice and Mike Shepherd
Words Anna Maria Murphy
Choreographer Etta Murfitt
Lighting Designer Malcolm Rippeth
Associate Lighting Designer Matt Britten
Sound Designer Simon Baker
Associate Sound Designer Andy Graham
Designer Michael Vale