Made with generous support from Tramshed Theatre Arts & Arts Council England

Inspired by wondrous tales from Norse Mythology, visit a world of Gods and Monsters, and join Loki as he tries to save us all ... from himself.

Made with generous support from Arts Council England

…Rome is formidable, but she is fierce…

One woman stands against the greatest civilization ever known. She fights for the freedom of her people. Rome is formidable. But she is fierce. She won’t back down. The question is...should she?

Written by Award-Winning writer, Olivia Hirst, BOUDICA is a fast-paced, action-packed show steered by charming characters, with an innovative approach to engaging with the audience. We use experienced facilitators to bring the children into the world of the play through rhythmic participation, atmospheric activities & playing key characters. The story is dramatically told from both sides, challenging the children to ask... Who am I going to fight for?

Boudica’s husband is dead. The Tribe has lost its leader. Life in Britannia is changing and not everyone wants to change with it. When Boudica comes to reclaim her throne from Roman rule, she is caught, punished and thrown down. Paulinus is the Roman Governor stationed in Britannia. He believes in what the Romans do, but is often conflicted by how he has to do it. Boudica is brave, she is fierce and she will not lay down her sword. She can never forgive the Romans for what they’ve done to her, her daughters, and her people. Will she find the courage to fight for what she believes in?

Themes of the play

1. Courage.

2. Standing up for what you believe in.

3. The March of Progress.

4. Multiculturalism.

5. Revenge.

6. Compromise.

7. The Romans.

8. Ancient Britain.

Age Guide

Our interactive material has been developed with the 5-11 age group in mind. However, these are family shows, and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Format of the play

1. Inclusion.

2. Celebrating Creativity.

3. Having your voice heard.

4. Having your opinion valued.

‘BOUDICA’ is…

1. Suitable for the whole family.

2. Paired with a fun activity pack, called ‘Beyond Boudica: Told By You’, which includes fun creative writing, drawing, and imagination games.

3. A chance to flex your empathy & reasoning skills, and encourages young people to express themselves.

4. Not just a show! It’s also a creative community built around the show!

Running Time

75 minutes with no interval.

Made with generous support from The New Diorama Theatre & Arts Council England

Audience Feedback

Saw this in Cambridge today thoroughly enjoyed it great for getting the kids involved and some proper funny bits for grown ups too! X very informative an awesome way to spend an afternoon x

Dean T (Cambridgeshire)

Saw this afternoon at Cromford Mill, Derbyshire. Fabulous way of telling an historic event. Thoroughly enjoyed it, very interactive for both kids and adults alike. Fantastic performances from a few very talented actors! Great entertainment!

Helen Jayne K (Derbyshire)

We caught your show in Camberley today. What a brilliant show - my family loved it and we look forward to more productions xx

Baijul P (Surrey)

…Fiona is a kid from the city with a strange sort of pet…

In the middle of the night and the muddle of sounds and streetlights, a fox comes prowling… To begin with, this fox is a very unwelcome guest. But soon, Fiona realises that the fox needs help and that she will have to be the one who gives it. Maybe, this strange visitor can help Fiona too…

This multi-disciplinary production combines dance, puppetry, live music and classic storytelling to tell a very important story about how one little girl comes to terms with a great loss. Delicately devised, ‘Fiona & The Fox’ explores how people process and express grief and loss when they’re young. Performed by one dancer, one puppeteer, one musician and one storyteller, this piece approaches a very difficult subject in the most gentle of ways.

Fiona and the fox stared at one another for a while. Neither of them moved. Both of them were frightened of the other. Neither of them knew what to do. She had seen foxes in the city before, lots of times, but never this close. They always ran away. But not this one.

Themes of the piece

1. Coping with loss.

2. Saying how we feel.

3. The grieving process.

4. The importance of caring.

5. Family.

6. Healing.

Age Guide

Our interactive material has been developed with the 7-11 age group and their carers in mind.

Format of the piece

1. A combination of styles.

2. Fiona is a dancer.

3. The Fox is a puppet.

4. Dad is in our imaginations.

5. The music encourages us to feel.

6. The story encourages us to think.

Fiona & The Fox is…

1. An honest look at what it feels like to loose somebody.

2. A useful tool to open up a dialogue about loss & grief.

Running Time

60 minutes without an interval.

Audience Feedback

☆☆☆☆☆ - Wild Geese Theatre are experts at creating immersive theatre for young audiences and families. Fiona & The Fox perfectly marries the warmth of fireside storytelling with a fantastic children’s picture book.

Alexandra Wilbraham, A Younger Theatre.

The book

We are currently working on turning Fiona & The Fox into a story book with illustrations. Once finished, this will be on sale through our website. As well as being a really sweet story with beautiful pictures, this book is being designed as a tool to help parents, carers and teachers approach the topics of grief and loss with young people - and for young people to do the same with their grown-ups.