Colchester Fringe 25: MUTTNIK

Muttnik artwork: a man in a space suit with dog ears with an image of the moon behind him.
Show Information
Showing on:
Sat 1 November 2025
Duration:
Approx 1hr, no interval
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Studio
Age Guidance:
16+
Warnings:
Contains distressing themes, flashing lights, strong language

Sit. Stay. Roll over.

In 1957, Soviet scientists sent a stray dog to outer space. Now hear her story.

MUTTNIK is an interstellar story that has delighted audiences internationally, performed for the first time in England at Colchester Fringe. Written and performed by award-winning, touring theatre artist Bruce Ryan Costella. 

WINNER Best of Fest, KC Fringe 2019
WINNER Best Solo Show (Drama), Orlando Fringe 2018
WINNER Best Writer, Splash Awards 2024

Studio Event

Please note that this performance takes place in our smaller Studio Theatre. If it’s your first visit or you are unfamiliar with the Mercury building, you can find out more about our spaces here.

“Lightyears beyond your typical solo show…TOP PICK”

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“What Fringe is all about…this one’s worth the ticket”

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