Once Upon A Time
by Gonzo Moose Theatretheatre, comedy
Comedy fairy tale adventure bursting with physical comedy, absurd jokes and magical illusion
about the production
It was cold. It was dark. It was snowing… Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are about to publish the final volume of what will become the greatest ever collection of fairy tales. But on the eve of their greatest triumph, a shadowy figure from their past lets it be known he intends to collect an old debt. Now their sister Lotte has to travel deep into the Fairy Tale Kingdom and confront a great evil in order to save her beloved older brothers. Is our heroine in grave danger? Yes. From what? Lot’s of things. Will she make it back alive? Probably.
about the artist
Over the last 16 years, Gonzo Moose has become renowned for its accessible brand of comedy theatre, combining improvisation, music, physical theatre and clowning. The company was co-founded by Artistic Director Mark Dawson and has always had a focus on visually exciting comedy and clowning, using a range of techniques to keep its work at the cutting edge of clowning and improvisational performance. The company has entertained audiences all over the country Penzance to the Shetland Islands. Gonzo Moose appeals to a wide range of audiences and the shows have been big hits with family audiences and teenagers.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 5 metres
For rural performances we can provide our own lights and sound. For theatre's basic rig and PA system.
Gonzo Moose “regulars” who have attended one or more of the following productions: What The Dickens, I’m An Aristocrat, Get Me Out Of Here!, Grimm And Grimmer, Is That A Bolt In Your Neck?, and You Don’t Need To Know That.
- Previous audiences for Peepolykus, Spymonkey, Hoipolloi, Ridiculusmus, The Mighty Boosh and regular stand-up comedy nights
- Regular theatregoers
- Teenage audiences and school parties - Students of drama, physical theatre, clowning and dance, A level/GCSE theatre studies.
- Physical and devised theatre audiences
- Experimental theatre audiences
Anarchic comedy theatre at it's best
Thrilled and delighted audiences of all ages. Outstanding Visual Comedy.
Grabs you by the lapels and drags you along for a ridiculous, riotous and genuinely inspired ride
On request.
