children-and-family, comedy
Little chaps. BIG trouble.
about the production
Derek, Ernie & Dick are really bored of being good. It's just GOT to be more fun being a baddie. But being an evil scientist, pirate or cowboy is trickier than they thought. Can the bumbling brothers learn how to stay out of jail and be real Bad Guys? Join the Three Half Pints as they trip and stumble their way through a brand new comic misadventure, packed with songs, slapstick, silliness and accidental derring do!
about the artist
The Three Half Pints are a slapstick trio based in Kent. Formed in 2012, the company have recieved 5 * reviews at Edinburgh, performed as part of the Comedy Club 4 Kids, created and toured their own family theatre shows and written for and performed on CBeebies. Faultline Arts is an independant tour booking company working with the Three Half Pints.
stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 5 metres
The show requires a bright lighting state, audio playback from a laptop (toured) and a flat floor. Colour washes and a few specials add to the show. The company tour a small set. A venue technician is needed to set up and operate the lighting, sound is controlled by the cast from on stage.
The show is perfect for families with children aged 5 - 11.
"exuberant slapstick silliness and great fun for the whole family... It's the funniest thing I've ever seen!"
The company offer relaxed performances of all their shows, and can supply venues with show information suitable for ASD patrons and their families.
The company offer slapstick workshops for up to 30 participants before the performance. These workshops last up to 90 minutes and are charged at £150. The workshop need to be in a different room to the performance.
The show costs £850 v 70/30 for a performance plus VAT. Additional performances on the same day are at a greatly reduced rate. Some negotiation is possible for rural venues.