We are seeing a man at the exact moment that his head is being squished between two large, pink rubber balls that have been thrown at him. His eyes are closed, and his mouth is open in mid-laugh. He holds a third ball in his hands stretched in front of him. He’s wearing a blue jacket, light pink trousers and a very short brown patterned tie with a pink flower in his buttonhole. He is standing in front of a white wall with large, highly stylised graffiti tags.

Think Mr Bean with TikTok trick shots (try saying that three times quickly …)

Out of the Box is a Family friendly comedy show of clowning, world-class juggling, contagious laughs, and a show-stopping finale starring a toothbrush.

Without a single word spoken, everyone is invited into a world where puppetry, magic and everyday objects become a celebration of art and imagination. Where adults rediscover their silliness and where audience members become the stars of the show.

By turns impossible and implausible, this family friendly show will leave you feeling like you’ve just witnessed the underdog substitute score the winning goal.

Drawing from personal experiences of neurodiversity, Darryl Carrington gently guides audience through a celebration of our differences, similarities and how – through playfulness – we can find a common space between the two and break down the boundaries that divide us.

Access

This show is non-verbal making it accessible for d/Deaf audiences, and for visitors who may not use English as a first language.

Where to see it

Performances: You can see Out of the Box outside the Old Town Hall (map point 9) on Friday at 1pm & 3.45pm. Performances are 20 minutes.

Workshop: Join the workshop on Friday, 11 – 11.40am at the Piccadilly Stage (map point 5).

Credits

Images by Pullen

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