comedy, theatre
Herman Melville's classic novel...ish. A laugh-a-second romp on the high seas!
about the production
MAYBE DICK By John Hewer Based on the novel 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville Directed by Bruce Knight Herman Melville's classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive, comic retelling on the high seas from the team behind 'Dracula! One Bloody Fang After Another'. "Absolutely brought the house down. Flawless." - Lincolnshire World Nantucket, 1841. Ishmael signs on to the Pequod, and witnesses the perils of nature, obsession, punning and physical comedy, as Captain Ahab conducts a reckless pursuit of the savage white whale, Moby Dick. All plot will be lampooned. All jokes will be harpooned.
about the artist
Established in 2007, Lincolnshire based theatre company co-founded by brother and sister team, John and Rachael Hewer. Specalises in classic comedy (Tommy Cooper Show, Steptoe and Son, Hancock's Half Hour) and new writing.
stage dimensions
width: 4 metres
height: 2 metres
depth: 4 metres
PA system required, for QLab soundscape (touring operator provided)
General wash
20s+, fans of storytelling, one-person-performances, variety, parodies, Carry On films, The Two Ronnies
"Absolutely brought the house down"
"'Carry On Moby Dick'"
"You don't need to know Moby-Dick to get the jokes. And there are plenty of jokes."
touch tour included
can offer post-show Q&A (included in fee), scriptwriting workshop (to be negotiated)
£400 vs 70/30 split
All Covid compliant