Friday, November 22

Tag: Darren Higham

Befuddled – Contact Theatre
North West

Befuddled – Contact Theatre

In the surreal world of "Befuddled," two tooth fairies, Olett and Pebbles, find themselves on a mission that takes a dark turn. Instead of the usual setting of a child’s bedroom, they arrive in a grim prison cell, where they observe two grown men, Mason and Lewis. The contrast between the whimsical fairies and the bleak reality of the prison creates an atmosphere that is both unsettling and thought-provoking. Cathryn McDougall and Lily Paton bring Olett and Pebbles to life with a blend of bemused innocence and sharp wit, navigating the strange situation with humour that has a dark edge. Their characters, unaccustomed to the harshness of adult life, are thrown off balance by the unexpected sight of grown men living in such dire conditions. Darren Higham and Jack Hannah deliver str...