In A Pickle

Information about suitability:

Accessible Family

Audience feedback

"Another lovely show from the loveliest of companies, one that has remained at the forefront of British theatre for over three decades."

Rating 4 stars

The Guardian

In A Pickle was first performed as part of the World Shakespeare Festival 2012. Following a Winter run at the Unicorn Theatre in 2012, it toured the UK in 2013. There was a Winter run at artsdepot in 2016, and a UK and US tour in 2017.

About In A Pickle

An Oily Cart production commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company for the World Shakespeare Festival

A total theatre experience for children aged 3 to 5, and their families and friends, inspired by The Winter’s Tale. Join us on a voyage of discovery through the landscapes of Shakespeare’s imagination and the music of his language.

Our adventure begins in the woolly pastures of the Shepherdess and her flock of sheep, who are having a party to celebrate the sheep shearing. When they come across a lost baby, they have no idea what to do – but surely the children can help! Following clues, together we will sail the salty sea to the mysterious royal court in search of a happy ending. There are many sensory delights, including beautiful costumes, enchanting live music, lovely perfumes and delightful textures, along the way.

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Credits

Creative Team

Writer and Director Tim Webb

Director (2016 / 17) Patrick Lynch

Designer Claire de Loon

Musical Director Max Reinhardt

Composers Max Reinhardt and Finn Peters

Lighting Designer (2016 / 17) Jack Knowles

Choreographer (2016 / 17) Laura Street

Performers (2012 / 13) Fionnuala Dorrity, Griff Fender, Elayce Ismail (World Shakespeare Festival only), Alicia Mckenzie

Performers (2016 / 17) Griff Fender, Katherine Vernez Gray, Stephanie Rutherford

Musician Finn Peters (2012 / 13), Sheema Mukherjee (2016 / 17)

Company Stage Manager Laura Street (2012 / 13), Deanne Jones (2016 / 17)

Production Manager Jesús Gamón (2012 / 13), William Aubrey Jones (2016 / 17)

Design Team William Aubrey Jones, Alison Alexander, Lucy Brown, Keith Fredrickson, Juliette Meacock, Holly Murray, Rebecca Nicholson, Maija Nygren, Alice Kristina Rose, Hannah Sharp

Set Electrician Anthony Doran

Fragrances designed by Seven Scent

Producing Team

General Manager Angela Bond

Tours Producer Seven Scent

Communications and Engagement Producer (2017) Flossie Waite

Press Representative Anne Mayer

Graphic Design Jo Hill