Set in an artists studio the show follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy. The two characters attempt to complete their masterpieces whilst antagonising each other in the process. They take a journey through the history of visual art, experiencing the techniques of the great masters and movements before eventually realising that to achieve anything they must embrace their opposites and work together. The show explores themes of collaboration, play, dedication, spontaneity and letting go. The show features no language and is accessible for deaf audiences.
“The Audiences loved the show. Everyone was laughing like a drain and I had so many people ask when they’d be back afterwards.”
Sean Turner Artistic Director Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells
SPLAT Audience Feedback:
“Wonderful”
“You kept our 11 month old enthralled throughout”
“A Delight”
“Joyous”
“Thank you for keeping us entertained”
“That was FANTASTIC!”
“We Loved It!”
“Quit your jobs and get down to see SPLAT!”
“absolutely brilliant”
” It was my daughter Sasha’s very 1st visit to the theatre and she was mesmerised from start to finish.”
“The actors were excellent and really captivated the whole audience”
“it was brilliant”
“The visuals, movement and meaning were all first rate.”
“My cheeks ached from laughing. Brilliant!”
About OftheJackel:
OftheJackel make visual theatre shows for audiences of all ages.
We specialise in making work for hearing and D/deaf audiences.
Our shows are physical, playful, and deeply accessible.
OftheJackel makes work for first-time theatregoers and life-long fans alike. We are inclusive. We are committed to taking our work outside of traditional touring venues. We seek to reflect our audiences’ lives onstage.
Our work has been described as:
“Madcap Brilliance…Sheer Comedic Joy”***** Broadway Baby
“Excellent Cartoonish Physicality” **** Theatre Bubble
“It’s Jack Kelly who steals the show. His madcap portrayals as the waistcoat-wearing snake, the librarian-like owl, wide-boy fox and of course the Gruffalo, are a treat for young and old.”**** Eastern Daily Press