The Last Baguette theatre company from Malmesbury are bringing their Greek mythology-themed outdoor family theatre show Pandora’s Box to venues in and around the South West this summer.
Written by Sunday Times award-winning playwright Tiff Woodsmith, Pandora’s Box is described as a gallop through Greek mythology 'featuring goofy gods, hilarious heroines & daft deities.'
A spokesperson for the theatre group, now based in Corsham, said: "Expect a plethora of costume changes, a pantheon of Gods and a prohibited peek into a pithos as The Last Baguette retell the preposterous and problematic story of Pandora.
"Bring a blanket and some cushions and enjoy some high quality silliness. A show for anyone aged 6 to 126 who’s ever asked why.
"So join the Baguettes as they lift the lid on this classic myth with physical comedy, visual storytelling, live music, un-Apollo-getically bad puns and lo-fi special effects."
The Last Baguette say they work to make entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences, and are company-in-residence at Pound Arts, Corsham.
The company was formed from a shared love of theatre, bakery and humour in Paris by graduates of the Philippe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq schools in 2010.
The troupe tour festivals, arts centres & theatres across throughout the UK, and have performed in France, Switzerland and Canada.
Sidney Robb, Producer, said: “We make visual theatre, & believe in the power of fast paced physical comedy & silliness to talk about important issues of our times.”
Review information:
**** “Funny, Charming and thought-provoking” - CreativeReviewsUK on The Bird Show
“The energy and commitment of the company is infectious...this is unique small scale theatre with a great heart” - Theatre Bath on The Little Match Girl
Tour dates for 2023:
Thu 20th July, 7pm - Manor Farm, Upton Cheyney
Fri 21st July, 4pm - Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre
Sat 22nd July, 5.30pm - Sherston Village Hall Field
Sun 23rd July, 5pm - Calne Pocket Park
Wed 26th July, 2.30pm - Queens Square, Clevedon
Thu 27th July, 6.30pm - Yeo Valley Organic Garden, with Valley Arts
Sat 29th July, 7pm - Pound Arts, Corsham Almshouses
Sun 30th July, 5pm - Crediton Town Square
Thu 3rd August, 6pm - Millennium Green, Bridport
Tue 8th August, 5pm - Hartland Abbey
Wed 9th August, 6.30pm - Ebbingford Manor, Bude
Thu 10th August, 6pm - Arlington Court (NT)
Fri 11th August, 6.30pm - Malmesbury Cloister Gardens
Wed 16th August, 6pm - Winterbourne Stickland Sports Club, Artsreach
Thu 17th August, 7pm - Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Fri 18th August, 7pm - Knackershole Garden Theatre
Booking and more information can be found online at:
Website: thelastbaguette.com
Email: [email protected]
Social media: @thelastbaguette
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