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Image: Story of a Rabbit / Photographer: Geraint Lewis

Image: Photographer: Geraint Lewis

HOIPOLLOI THEATRE

Text based: light to medium, Humour, Physical/visual theatre, New Writing

SIZE OF COMPANY
3–8 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle- and large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Shôn Dale Jones

Associate Director
Stefanie Műller

Administrative Director
Louise Coles

Marketing and Touring Manager
Simon Bedford

Production Manager
Richard Couldrey

ARTISTIC POLICY
Award-winning theatre company Hoipolloi creates a variety of new work – visually and physically dynamic, full of imagination and comedy. The company makes truly popular and accessible theatre that entertains a broad audience. Shows tour to various venues nationally and internationally.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
The Scotsman ()

Evening Standard ()

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
The fantastical tale of the island that floated away, presented using mixed-up media. Winner of a Total Theatre Award 2006. (70 mins, 2 on stage, 3–4 on the road.)

A comic and curiously uplifting show celebrating the complexities of death. Winner of a Fringe First Award 2007. Co-production with the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. (75 mins, 2 on stage, 3–4 on road.)

Visually inspired journey through the life of Edward Lear, England’s celebrated poet. Includes song and poetry, designed for children and adults alike. (65 mins, 5 on stage, 8 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
A beautifully comic and absurdly dark production inspired by the book by Edward Gorey about an uninvited and strange fantastical creature which finds its way into a normal household throwing the family into chaos. Suitable for adults and children. In association with Watford Palace Theatre. (80 mins, 6 on stage, 8 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
Workshops and education events are available.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 USA ()
2006 Ireland ()
2004–05 Ireland () USA (

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request

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