an imaginative, stereotype-busting home theatre experience that can’t be confined ... It’s equal parts theatre, comic book and circus – a hybrid unlike any children’s show we’ve seen ... [it's] threatening to burst out of the screen.
- The Guardian.
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Play-Along Plink and Boo is a digital & physical circus-theatre experience for 2-7 year olds and their families.
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Some might be Plink and others are Boo
Why does it matter, what’s the to-do? Jumbled up people and boxes too small; Let’s make a den and discover it all... Welcome to the topsy turvy world of Play-Along Plink and Boo. Join us for a beautifully filmed circus-theatre adventure, as we explore what happens when people don’t fit into boxes (even if it is the neatest place to put them).
Before watching the performance we invite you to find or make some simple props from around your house. During the show you'll use these to play along with what's happening on the screen, from the comfort of your own home. |
Play-Along Plink and Boo is the whole package; it’s accessible, it’s joyous and it’s clearly been created with children at its heart ... a delightful performance where we can explore the magic within our own uniqueness, without being confined to a box.
- Childsplay reviews - 5 stars
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Online tour dates
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Coming up:
Check back soon! This show has previously been shown by:
Freedom Festival in Hull, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival, Dancing' Oxford Festival, The Place in Bedford, ARC in Stockton, Pound Arts in Corsham, Gloucestershire Libraries, The Lowry in Manchester, Wiltshire Creative, Luton's Feb Fest, The Spring in Havant, z-arts in Manchester, The Civic in Barnsley and Cambridge Junction. |
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How to get ready to watch the show...
Making your own play-along propsIn this video our set designer, Laura, show you how to make 5 simple props from items around your house that will help you to interact with the show, when you watch it.
We've also created an activity pack which includes printable pages for the ticket, tiara and car pictures: 
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Building a theatre denWhy not make the occasion special by building your very own theatre den to watch the show from?
In this video, Thea, the youngest member of the Can't Sit Still team, shows you how to do just that, using everyday items you can find around the home. We love to see send pictures of your family enjoying the show from your dens - you can send them via our social media channels: |
And lastly, do as much as you have time for, and don't worry about the rest. As parents ourselves, we know that anyone looking after children is likely to be busy! You'll still have a great time watching the show with or without the props and den.
We cannot recommend Play-Along Plink and Boo strongly enough to anyone who is looking for an engaging, thought-provoking piece of family theatre to watch from the comfort of their own home.
- The Family Stage.
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Buy the soundtrack!
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If you've seen this show and enjoyed the music, now you can take it home with you! The music was composed especially for us by the hugely talented Harriet Riley, who also performed in the show. To buy it and keep it forever, simply hit 'buy' on the left. The whole album costs £6, and profits go towards supporting our artists and company to make more work like this in the future.
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Accessibility
I wanted to say thank you for your performance of plink and boo at the freedom festival. My daughter has additional needs so the accessibility videos were really helpful before hand. She loved the den and fairy lights idea and was so excited for the show. She absolutely loved it with all the interactive bits as well. She was beside herself with excitement afterwards. So thank you all for the performance and all the extra work that went into making the show accessible for all children. It means the world to myself and my daughter.
- Freedom Festival audience member, via email.
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Introducing the cast We want our shows to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are unsure about what to expect from this experience, we made some videos to introduce you to our three performers. A note on language: Play-Along Plink and Boo uses minimal text. The performers use Sign Supported English (SSE) to accompany the few words that are used. The animation in the film helps to illustrate the sounds and music used, as well as creatively captioning the text. |
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Credits
Devised by Catherine Boot, Harriet Riley, Hobbit, Jake England-Johns and Laura McEwen
From an original concept by Catherine Boot
Plink - Jake England-Johns
Boo - Hobbit
Musician and Composer - Harriet Riley
Usher - Matt Pang
Director - Catherine Boot
Designer - Laura McEwen
Production Company - Fluxx Films
Sound Engineer - Lasalo Afaese Elia
Camera Operator - Matt Lesniewski
Lighting - Jen Roxburgh
Animation - Johnny Luu
From an original concept by Catherine Boot
Plink - Jake England-Johns
Boo - Hobbit
Musician and Composer - Harriet Riley
Usher - Matt Pang
Director - Catherine Boot
Designer - Laura McEwen
Production Company - Fluxx Films
Sound Engineer - Lasalo Afaese Elia
Camera Operator - Matt Lesniewski
Lighting - Jen Roxburgh
Animation - Johnny Luu
Huge thank yous to:
Mikey Martins, Loz Samuels, Martin Campbell, Paul Shuttleworth, Antonia Ramsey, Dominic Mallins and Thea Pang.
Mikey Martins, Loz Samuels, Martin Campbell, Paul Shuttleworth, Antonia Ramsey, Dominic Mallins and Thea Pang.
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Play-Along Plink and Boo is available for digital touring to theatres, libraries and schools. If you'd like more information, we'd love to chat! Check out our tour pack and get in touch here.
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a beautifully crafted piece of theatre for young children, with a great deal of thought and sensitivity put into transferring to a different medium and making it as accessible as possible.
- Peter Glanville, Artistic Director of Polka Theatre.
Play-Along Plink and Boo has been created with generous support from the following organisations:
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Plink and Boo was originally supported by:
Action Transport Theatre, Prime Theatre, Strike A Light, Art of Libraries, Little Treasures Toy Shop, Circomedia and Arts Council England.
Action Transport Theatre, Prime Theatre, Strike A Light, Art of Libraries, Little Treasures Toy Shop, Circomedia and Arts Council England.