‘refreshingly original, experimental, fast and super smart … the physical style of storytelling is stunning’ Everything Theatre ★★★★
A fox, a pigeon, and a secret agent are on a mission to save the world, but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack, and now all the colours are wrong and all the sounds are upside down. When true is false and real is fake, will our superheroes be able to untangle the lies and figure out who to trust?
The Shivers is a gripping fast-paced action comic spy thriller aimed at 7-11 year olds and their parents. Presented by emma+pj it is coming to venues in Hants, Surrey, Kent and Berkshire this autumn half term. The three-member cast, (Isis Clunie, Ben Kulvichit and Kenndrick Horton) play multiple roles that keep the audience gripped. Live video feeds via a green screen add to the action and make each performance unique.
The show is a high energy mix of clowning, dance, music and fun set in a riot of colour that some have likened to a ‘live cartoon’. While it is aimed at a young audience and is a perfect introduction to live theatre for those who have never been before, there are also plenty of cultural references to keep their parents engaged.
Touching on themes of misinformation, fake news and AI and extolling the power of friendship and trusting your gut, The Shivers also gives families plenty to talk about after the show around online fakes, safety and the proposed social media ban. It has been nominated for six Fringe Theatre Awards.
‘We really think The Shivers works brilliantly for the target age range’ said writer/director Emma Clarke, ‘part of the
creation process took place in collaboration with students from five primary schools in London.’ ‘It’s very much a show created with young people, for young people’ added co-writer and director PJ Stanley. For tickets and more information, please check out their website
Production photographs (c) Alex Brenner
‘An astounding show … we were surprised and delighted at every twist and turn’ Teacher, Argyle Primary
