Created by Emma Williams, Dik Downey and Chris Collier

 In this new one man show, Dik Downey's mid-life crisis smashes headlong into Don Quixote's crazed delusions. While Quixote chases impossible dreams, Dik, armed with a rogue’s gallery of puppets and desperate clowning, embarks on surreal, comic misadventures, accompanied by his wisecracking sidekick, Sancho Panza, and his decrepit horse, Rocinante.

 While Dik fights to retell this huge novel to a contemporary audience and make the best show he has ever made, we see something else: a performer’s refusal to yield to the passing of time. As Quixote chases his impossible dreams of glory, Dik faces his own dwindling relevance and his mortality.

 Written and devised by Emma Williams, Dik Downey and Chris Collier, this international co-production blends laugh-out-loud moments with mad reflections on the joys and indignities of growing old and fighting against the inevitable.

 “…one of the best shows of the year. It’s so funny that your face will hurt.” (Bristol 24/7)

“slapstick comedy, and touching vulnerability… outstanding” (The Scotsman)

 Dramaturge/ Director: Emma Williams

Performer: Dik Downey

Composer: Simon Preston

Choreographer: Aneta Skut

Please note: This is one of two performances taking place this weekend. If Friday's performance is sold out or doesn't fit your schedule, we'd love to welcome you to our Saturday performance instead. It's the same show, and another chance to catch this acclaimed production!

Puppet and Costume Fabrication: Dik Downey

Rocinante Fabrication: Izzy Bristow

Production Manager and Sound Designer: Chris Collier

Producer: Ali Robertson 

Presented by Opposable Thumb Theatre and Nordland Visual Theatre.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio) — Read more — Read less