Hijinx Theatre Company: Meet Fred
“Prejudice against puppetry is the only acceptable form of prejudice” (David Sefton, Artistic Director, Adelaide International Festival) Meet Fred, the two foot tall cloth puppet that fights prejudice every day. He just wants to be a regular guy, part of the real world, to get a job and meet a girl, but when threatened with losing his PLA (Puppetry Living Allowance), Fred’s life begins to spiral out of his control.
Hijinx is an inclusive theatre company based in Cardiff. All of their productions include learning disabled performers alongside performers without learning disability. Meet Fred features three performers with learning disabilities, all of whom were heavily involved in the devising of the production.
Suitable for 14+
Contains strong language and puppet nudity.