Created by Andy Manley and Ian Cameron, co-creators of international hit show White.
WINNER OF 2019 CATS AWARDS FOR BEST PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
On tour Australia in January 2020 – see below for dates
“.. .a joyful and funny show…” The Guardian ★★★★
“What a wonderfully wise and big-hearted show this is – one that will stick in the memory, whatever age you are.” The Herald ★★★★
“It’s a stick. It’s just a stick.” But for one, all alone, this stick has something special. And soon the two are the best of friends. They run, play, hide and rest…and stick together when things get tough.
Beautifully crafted, making treasure from everyday objects, Stick by Me is a joyful show about friendship and play, and the importance of treasuring little things.
“as big a delight as a small show for children can be” ★★★★ The Times
‘Physical comedy and no shortage of laughs for the kids from the excellent Andy Manley’ The List ★★★★
“Manley has the target audience of 3 to 6 year olds in the palm of his hands….A wonderful production bolstered by a light-touch score.” Reviewsphere ★★★★
“Andy Manley is undoubtedly one of the treasures of Scotland’s current theatrical landscape…” Broadway Baby ★★★★
speaks directly to the experience of pre-school children, and makes its point, with the simplest of means. Scotsman ★★★★
“The show embodies everything children’s theatre should be – thoughtful, beautifully crafted and performed; and engaging for all ages” Liz Moran, Artistic Director, Gulbenkian
‘A true celebration of the nature of children’s play. Inventive and a little bit cheeky, Andy Manley once again proves why he is such a master of creating works for young audiences.’
Noel Jordan, Festival Director, Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
Resources – see here for Visual Story and Activities pack
Australia 2020:
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
7 – 11 January
Arts Centre Melbourne
14 – 18 January
Previous dates
2017
Made in Scotland showcase and Edinburgh Fringe
Dance Base | 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
3 – 26 August
2018
Imaginate Festival – North Edinburgh Arts
Mon 28 – 31 May, 10.30 & 13.30
2019
The Egg Theatre, Bath
17 – 19 May
Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Gwent
Sat 25 May
artsdepot, London
Sun 26 May, 11am & 2pm
Southbank Centre, London
Mon 27 & Tue 28 May, 11am & 1pm
Ffwrnes, Llanelli
Wed 29 May, 2pm & 4pm
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Fri 31 May, 1pm & 3pm
Galeri Caernarfon
Tue 18 June, 10.30am
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
Wed 19 June, 11am & 2.30pm
Z-arts, Manchester
Sun 23 June, 11am & 2.30pm
Wheee Festival, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham
Sat 2 June, 11.30am & 2pm
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Wed 11 September, 2pm
Platform, Glasgow
Thu 12 September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
The Studio, Edinburgh
Fri 13 September, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
ON at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Sat 14 September, 2pm
Eden Court, Inverness
Tue 17 September, 11am & 4pm
The Brunton, Musselburgh
Wed 25 September, 10am
Johnstone Town Hall
Thu 26 September, 2pm
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Saturday 28th September, 10.30am and 1.30pm
Universal Hall, Findhorn
Sun 29 September, 2.30pm
Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Sun 20 October, 2pm
Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
Fri 25 Oct, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Commissioned by Gulbenkian for the Boing Festival.
Produced by Red Bridge Arts.
Photographs by Mihaela Bodlovic
