The Zoo That Comes To You
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide respite, care or a temporary home to those in need. They now have a sanctuary full of animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody - animals and humans alike - have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you!
Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty animals have a lot of stories to tell and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.
“Educational without trying with beautiful, loveable characters. I cannot recommend this enough.”
Photo by Rowan Virgo at Instant Light Productions
Tour dates 2024
31 Jan Pens Meadow School
12 Feb Six Penny Handley Village Hall
13 Feb Blandford British Legion
16 Feb Glowyr Theatre, Ammanford
20 March All Saints Primary, Bexhill
31 March Newcastle Puppetry Festival
5-7 April The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
14 April Norwich Puppet Theatre
7 May Oak Grove College
22 May Old Park School
16 June Poulton Library
11 Aug Lightwoods House
16-17 Aug Beautiful Days Festival
20-22 Aug To be announced!
For programming enquiries get in touch with us at admin@scarletoaktheatre.com
Though created in 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic this show was stopped in its tracks after the first weekend of public performances. Since venues have reopened The Zoo has been programmed at a variety of theatres, festivals and schools. We are pleased to say that we have recently partnered with Applause Rural Touring, Villages In Action and Black Country Rural Touring, with the ambition to share the show with even more audience members.
Photo by Rowan Virgo at Instant Light Productions
If you are interested in booking The Zoo That Comes You, take a look at the relevant tour pack and get in touch!
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With many thanks to Marc Parrett, Sam Welch, Puppet Place, Desperate Men, Claverton Down Community Hall, Dave Pomphrey, Rowan Virgo, Kevin Orchard, Cat Boot and Kirsty Alexander, for your support and work in getting this project off the ground. Thanks to all our past and future venues, to Applause, Black Country Rural Touring, Air in G, Night Out and Villages in Action for helping us spread the word even further. Thank you to the audience members that remind us to stay silly and wild.
