We Are Not Shellfish
What would you do if you found a message in a bottle… from a child in the Calais Jungle?
Imaginative storytelling with puppets and masks. Perfect for families with young people and teenagers as a vivid and engaging way of opening discussions about the environment, the refugee crisis and political action.
Reviews:
‘Funny, subversive, deeply philosophical and beautiful. Highly recommended’ – Fringe Review
‘Heartfelt anarchic theatre at its best’ – Queer Puppets Cabaret
Audience feedback:
“It provoked many thoughts about the current world refugee and climate situations.” – Jake, Age 11
“A wonderfully imaginative show with a strong message. I would love to use some of the ideas in my drama classroom. Come up north to do a show!” – Age 40
“Brilliant puppets and cleverly discussed issues.” – Age 43
“Great fun for kids & oldies!” – Age 67
You may also be interested in...
Showing: Sat 14 Feb 2026
The Fifth Step by David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin...
More info and tickets
Showing: Tue 17 Feb 2026
On a cold December day in 1917, Lady Ottoline Morrell, crosses Bedford Square to call on Millicent Fawcett to express her condolences at the loss of a beloved...
More info and tickets
Showing: Fri 20 Feb 2026
Sanskruti Dance present Tree of Life What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches? Or do you see a living thing That moves...
More info and ticketsGet our Newsletter
We Are Not Shellfish
What would you do if you found a message in a bottle…from a child in the Calais Jungle?
Imaginative storytelling with puppets and mask. Perfect for families with young people and teenagers as a vivid and engaging way of opening discussions about the environment, the refugee crisis and political action.
Funny, subversive, deeply philosophical and beautiful
Fringe Review
Heartfelt anarchic theatre at its best
Queer Puppets Cabaret
You may also be interested in...
Showing: Sat 14 Feb 2026
Fresh from their vibrant musical production of Guys and Dolls, join Colchester Operatic Society for a Valentine’s Day LATES special! Whether you’ve...
More info and tickets
Showing: Fri 20 Feb 2026
Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright...
More info and tickets
Showing: Tue 03 Mar 2026
Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright...
More info and ticketsGet our Newsletter