running away from the circus
Hocus Pocus Theatre makes playful, thought provoking theatre to spark joy and inspire meaningful positive change.
Photo by JMA Photography
“A cunning collection of rabble-rousing sweethearts” – Velvet Magazine
Hocus Pocus Theatre make playful and thought provoking, interactive theatre. Whether it’s bespoke walkabout entertainment, outdoor family shows with puppets, cheeky cabaret acts, a pop-up installation or a whole venue immersive take-over, expect colourful, comic characters, attention to detail and a touch of magic.
UNIQUE
Hocus Pocus Theatre has an array of unusual characters and walkabout acts but we love to create bespoke work too and cater to your audience needs. So if you want some comic interactive fun for your next event…
Photo by Leyla Guler Photography
Bringing people together to participate in co-create arts activity, our inclusive projects spread joy and laughter. Working collaboratively with Arts Organisation and community groups to consider what matters and make meaningful things happen on your doorstep. With a person-centre approach we combine play with spontaneous moments of participation to boost wellbeing of people and planet.
Shows and walkabout acts for the great outdoors and the whole family to enjoy. Incorporating puppetry, clown, beautiful sets and touching stories, shows have toured nationally and internationally at the Puppet Festival in Ghent. Choose from acts that clown on themes of fitting in and belonging, address important environmental themes or give fairytales a hilarious contemporary spin.
Hocus Pocus Theatre’s immersive theatre shows are whole venue take-over events that transform spaces and ignite imaginations. With surprises round every corner, our shows include large collaborative teams of performers, circus artists, musicians and creatives to interact with audiences and make the magic happen. Lose yourself in surreal and sumptuous worlds of unexpected and enchanting encounters.
BUNCH OF CLOWNS!
CLOWN ABOUT TOWN
SOLO OUTDOOR SHOW
A clown on the run, wanted for a crime she didn’t commit! In trying to prove her innocence, she finds that the silver lining is daring to be yourself in a world trying to make you like everyone else.
A joyous celebration of what it is to be human with slap-stick comedy, puppets and silly dancing. Suitable for all ages.
BUNCH OF CLOWNS
WALKABOUT CLOWN TROUPE
An ensemble of between 2-10 gorgeously styled clowns, with individual quirks, to roam as an ensemble and create spontaneous moments of joy for people in walkabout entertainment style. There are flashmob moments with whole company dance routines, comedy scenes, songs and improvised mayhem so as to respond to the audience in true clown style.
CLOWNING AROUND
CLOWN WORKSHOPS
Artistic Director, Lucy Enskat is an experienced clown, performer and workshop facilitator. Her clown workshops are for all ages and abilities to enjoy the liberating freedom of clown and play just for fun. Through games and exercises learn to connect with the audience; with your fellow performers on stage and embrace your perceived flaws in all their comic glory.
