The House with Chicken Legs comes to Barnstaple

The Olivier-nominated theatre company Les Enfants Terribles and HOME Manchester are bringing their new co-production The House with Chicken Legs to Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple this Autumn from Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 November, as part of its first ever UK tour.

Bringing Sophie Anderson's best-selling novel to life, this critically acclaimed show will transport audiences to a world inspired by Baba Yaga through live music, intricate puppetry and projection. The story follows Marinka, a young girl who dreams of a normal life, where she can stay somewhere long enough to make friends; but there’s one problem – her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning.

The show is funny, thought-provoking and full of life as it deftly navigates the complexities of loss from a whole new perspective.

The production had its world premiere at HOME Manchester in 2022, where it won an Offie Commendation (OffComm) recognising excellence in theatre outside of London.

Les Enfants Terribles is dedicated to creating original and engaging theatre that puts the audience at the centre of the story. Known for their striking visual aesthetic and innovative use of props, puppetry and live music, they explore unique ways of telling stories and immersing audiences in new, weird and wonderful worlds. Run by Artistic Director Oliver Lansley and Creative Director James Seager, the company has received consistent critical acclaim and renowned industry awards, establishing a large and loyal following since its inception in 2002.

The cast of The House with Chicken Legs is Eve de Leon Allen as Marinka, Lisa Howard as Baba, Dan Willis as Jackdaw, Michael Barker as Ben, Elouise Warboys as Nina and Stephanie Levi-John as Yaga.

The House with Chicken Legs is Written by Sophie Anderson and Adapted by Oliver Lansley and Directed by Oliver Lansley & James Seager with Music & Sound Design by Alexander Wolfe, Songs Co-written by Alexander Wolfe & Oliver Lansley, Costume & Puppetry Design by Samuel Wyer, Set Design by Jasmine Swan, Video Design by Nina Dunn, Lighting Design by Jane Lalljee and Original Illustrations by Melissa Castrillón and Elisa Paganelli © Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2018. It was supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

To book tickets for The House with Chicken Legs at the Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple from 14 - 18 November, visit the website www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com or call the box office on 01271 316523

To find out more about The House with Chicken Legs, visit: www.lesenfantsterribles.co.uk.