Fri 4 - Sat 12 Sep

PENTABUS THEATRE: ORIGINS

Venue: The Walker Theatre

NOW IN THE WALKER THEATRE

DIRECT FROM THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL AN INSPIRATIONAL COMEDY FOR EVERYONE ABOUT THE YOUNG CHARLES DARWIN

**** The Metro: 'Bristles with invention, wit and comic elan.'
**** The Scotsman: 'Magical'
'Must See' The Stage: ''The 5-strong ensemble piece together Charles' early life with balletic elegance in a theatrical fantasy featuring plenty of entertainment, mesmerising artistry and intriguing insights'
British Theatre Guide: 'Pentabus Theatre present Charles Darwin's beginnings with panache'
Selected as British Council 'Plat du Jour' and 'Pick of the Fringe'

Can you spot a genius at the age of nine? What makes a young boy ask the biggest questions about life and where we come from? How did a Shropshire lad become one of the most incredible minds in the history of the world?

Warm your heart and fire your imagination as we consider burning questions concerning bugs, big bangs and body-snatchers bringing the story of the young Charles Darwin to life. Origins is a joyful visual spectacular incorporating physical theatre, animation and puppetry. from the award winning Pentabus Theatre

This major new production marks Pentabus theatre’s 35th groundbreaking year and the launch of an exhilarating season of bold new work. The company has brought more that 100 shows to Shropshire including Precious Bane which played for 3 weeks in Shrewsbury to audiences of over 4000.

Origins is written by Steven Canny and John Nicholson, whose work with Pentabus Theatre’s artistic director, Orla O’Loughlin has been performed in the West End to critical acclaim.

Origins is currently being performed at Edinburgh Festival where the British Theatre Guide said "With a lovely sense of playfulness this educational and encouraging play creatively stages the less well known beginnings of an exceptional man." 

Also Origins has been selected to feature on Mervin Stutter's Pick of the Fringe. 

Origins is suitable for adults and families (minimum age 9+)


www.pentabus.co.uk

Special post-show talk on Tuesday 8th September
Straight after the performance there is a chance to meet the team behind ORIGINS. Pentabus Theatre Artistic Director, Orla O'Loughlin, will be joined by writer Steven Canny and the cast of the show. This is your chance to find out more about the creative process behind the production and an opportunity to take part in a question and answer session.

Numbers are limited so be sure to reserve your place at the box office.

Estimated duration: 30 minutes

Ticket prices and Booking Information

Performances:  Fri 4th - Sat 12th September 7.30pm
                       Wed 9th September 2.30pm
Ticket prices:   
Fri 4th-Tues 8th: Adult: £10, Conc: £8, School/College Groups: £6, Families: £30
Wed 9th-Thur 10th: Adult: £12, Conc: £10.50, School/College: £6, Families: £40
Fri 11th & Sat 12th: Adult: £14, Conc: £12.50, Families: £45

PLEASE NOTE: FAMILY TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON LINE, TO BOOK PLEASE CALL BOX OFFICE