What dastardly plans for world domination has Johnny stumbled upon this time? Can he escape from the ominous castle where people enter but no-one EVER returns?! A(nother) thrilling, virtuosic, ‘whodunnit’ musical adventure story!

'Extraordinary cellist, virile bassbaritone, compelling actor.' DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘A story worthy of the Arabian Nights’ Time Out. Johnny’s been kidnapped, mysterious goggles have opened a portal to another world, midnight is fast approaching and the end of the Universe is near! ‘Spellbinding and hilarious oneman operatic thriller.’ Metro.

'Buy, steal, beg and queue to get a ticket to this mind-boggling and hilarious show!' TIME OUT 'Holy Grail of Brighton Festival' METRO

The Pleasance’s own “breathtakingly skilful ensemble” (Scotsman) present a brilliantly inventive new comedy. Armed with only five spades, and Albert’s trusty toothpick, will our grave-digging heroes tunnel back to Blighty in time to return Ethel’s library book, see Ginger earn his wings and taste Daphne’s Battenburg? Will Chippy get his girl and Bitsy outwit the Colonel to earn a late pass and a lift back to HQ? Chocks away for more exciting jolly japes!
“Young Pleasance is extraordinary...lavish...explosive” (British Theatre Guide)

2008 Fringe First winning show returns from International sellout tour. Visual, physical and verbatim theatre explores the story of an Eastern European girl forced into the British sex trade. Shortlisted for Total Theatre’s ‘Best Young Company’, Amnesty International ‘Freedom of Expression Award’ and The Stage’s ‘Best Ensemble’ 2008.

'A sharp, compassionate, deeply felt show ****' SCOTSMAN

'Absorbing, essential viewing. A flawless ensemble performance; a must see.' THE STAGE

Please note: this show is suitable for over 12 years only.

NIE - Herald Angel/ Total Theatre winners and fringe sell-out 06/07 invite you into Moscow’s back streets for a heady blend of live music, comedy, tragedy and dynamic physical theatre. Inspired by the amazing story of Ivan Mishukov, the boy who lived for two years with wild dogs.

'The exceptional ensemble combines exquisite, highly physical acting and wonderfully integrated live music [on The End of Everything Ever]' TELEGRAPH

'Totally beguiling, tragi-comic caper [on Past Half Remembered]' HERALD

Sue is a piano-wielding prophet who has so far kept her thoughts to herself. Hilarious, tragic and curiously broadshouldered, she invites you into her lounge to bear witness to visions of her life from finishing school to Doomsday.
From Dafydd James and Ben Lewis (of Inspector Sands, award-winners for Hysteria).

'Ben Lewis’s script oozes wit ****' METRO (ON ‘THE USHERS’)

'Beautifully observed... Wonderfully witty... I laughed until I cried ****' GUARDIAN (ON ‘HYSTERIA’)

The 1970’s cult horror movie complete with songs onstage for the first time! Remote Scottish island. Weird locals. Bizarre fertility rituals. A young girl disappears. Sergeant Howie arrives to investigate. But soon discovers it’s not the child he must save, but himself… Don’t miss your appointment with The Wicker Man’.

'The greatest cult movie of all time' AS VOTED BY HOTDOG MAGAZINE IN 2006

'Andrew Steggall - one of Britain’s most promising young theatre directors' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY