The Zoo That Comes To You

Educational without trying with beautiful, loveable characters. I cannot recommend this enough.
— Audience member 2019

Though created in 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic this show was stopped in its tracks after the first weekend of public performances. Since venues have reopened The Zoo has been programmed at a variety of theatres, festivals and schools. We are pleased to say that we have recently partnered with Applause Rural Touring, Villages In Action and Black Country Rural Touring, with the ambition to share the show with even more audience members.

Photo by Rowan Virgo at Instant Light Productions

Tour dates 2022

5th February ARC Stockton
1st May Machynlleth Comedy Festival
15th May Circomedia, Bristol
22nd July Bognor Regis Puppetry Festival
23rd July Vegan Kids Festival, Dorset
3rd September Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
4th September Pontardawe Arts Centre
26th October Newhampton Arts Centre
29th October Crediton Arts Centre
13th November The Shoebox, Swindon
11th December Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide respite, care or a temporary home to those in need. They now have a sanctuary full of animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody - animals and humans alike - have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you! 

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty animals have a lot of stories to tell and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.

Photo by Rowan Virgo at Instant Light Productions


If you are interested in booking The Zoo That Comes You, take a look at the relevant tour pack and get in touch!


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With many thanks to Marc Parrett, Sam Welch, Puppet Place, Desperate Men, Claverton Down Community Hall, Dave Pomphrey, Rowan Virgo, Kevin Orchard, Cat Boot and Kirsty Alexander, for your support and work in getting this project off the ground. Thanks to all our past and future venues, to Applause, Black Country Rural Touring and Villages in Action for helping us spread the word even further. Thank you to the audience members that remind us to stay silly and wild.