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Theatre Porto2025-05-15T13:35:41+01:00
Comments Off on The Farmer & The Clown

Flibbertigibbet presents

The Farmer and The Clown

Dates
Friday 9th May 10.30am and 1.30pm (Schools Showing)
Saturday 10th May 11am and 2pm (Public Showing)
Suitable for Children aged 3+ and their grown-ups | Running Time 50mins
Tickets CLICK HERE / TIMES ABOVE TO BOOK!

Adapted from the book by Marla Frazee

A story of unexpected friendship told through physical comedy and dance.

An old hard-working farmer lives alone. One day, a baby clown accidentally bounces off a passing circus train and is separated from his family and friends.

Unsure what to do, the farmer takes the clown home. As time passes, they discover that by being with each other, they find something new in themselves.

Can a friendship span the generations? Can old dogs learn new tricks? Can the young clown find its way home?

Adapted from the charming picture-book by author and illustrator Marla Frazee (The Boss Baby), this wordless, heartwarming show is accompanied by an original live score.

“…a beautiful, simple, and charming piece of theatre, suitable for all.” 
Bristol 24/7

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Creative team

Director: Stevie Thompson
Producer: Justin Palmer
Adapted by: Flibbertigibbet Theatre
Composer: JOW (Pete Judge & James Gow)
Movement Director: Ruby De Ville Morel
Visual Language Consultant: Becky Barry
BSL / Access Consultant: Lynn Stewart Taylor
Puppet Maker: Marc Parrett
Costume & Set Designer: Katie Sykes
Production Manager: Gemma Brooks
Stage Manager: Rachel Bell
Farmer: Martin Bonger
Clown: Ruby De Ville Morel
Musician & Musical Director: James Gow

Production shots of The Farmer and The Clown by Edward J Felton
Video trailer: Adam Laity

Further information

  • The Farmer and The Clown is a very accessible, wordless piece of family theatre
  • No warnings, no flashing lights / loud noises. There is recorded and live music at the same time, including live cornet and phonofiddle.
  • Running time: 50 minutes (no interval)
  • Find out more via www.flibbertigibbettheatre.co.uk

Booking information

  • Book tickets now via Ticketsource – click here
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Where?

  • Theatre Porto: Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6QY
  • Phone: 0151 357 2120
  • Email: info@TheatrePorto.org

Access

Wheelchair spaces are available and we’ll always do our very best to accommodate other access needs. The more we know and understand in advance, the better support we’ll be able to put in place. We also offer Supported Visits where possible – whereby our Access & Pastoral Lead can offer additional input and information – this may include things such as visual guides, familiarisation tours, seat reservation etc; to make your visit to us as comfortable as possible. For further details please email takepart@theatreporto.org


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Thank you to our volunteers, school partners and all our brilliant freelance team.

 

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