Well Done, Mummy Penguin
Winter 2024 dates
Amidst the snowy Antarctic landscape, Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense as Mummy swims through icy waters, climbs perilous cliffs and tiptoes past some grumpy, just-awakened seals.
Can she do it? Well done, Mummy Penguin!
Sunday 1 – Sunday 24 December
The Albany London
Running time: approx. 50 minutes
With a nod to the fascinating nature of penguin parenting, ‘Well Done, Mummy Penguin’ is a brand new stage adaptation of the latest picture book from award-winning writer and illustrator Chris Haughton, and an irresistible ode to family bonds and incredible parents everywhere.
Brought to life by Can’t Sit Still and the creative team behind ‘Oh No, George!’, ‘Well Done, Mummy Penguin’ features daring acrobatics, integrated sign language and heartwarming humour. A perfect wintery treat for everyone aged 3 and up.
“this Antarctic adventure,
filled with frosty acrobatic mastery, is an icy marvel!”
- Raring 2 Go! BLog
Show info
Creative team
Written & illustrated by:
Chris Haughton
Devised by:
The Company
Mummy Penguin: Sorcha Lockyer
Daddy Penguin: Nathan Johnston
Little Penguin: James Gill
Director Catherine Boot
Designer Laura McEwen
Composer Luke Thomas
Lighting Designer Alexandra Stafford
Circus Director Martha Harrison
BSL Director EJ Raymond
Animation and Creative Captions Edalia Day
Dramaturg Adam Peck
Movement Director Nathan Johnston
Set Builder Tim Brierly
Costume Maker Jessica Sparling
Scenic Artist Poppy Heading
Prop Maker Ellie Glover
Set Maintenance Matt Pang
Graphic Design Dominic Mallin
Accessibility
We want our shows to be accessible to everyone.
We made these videos for people who might like to know more about what to expect when they come to see a show. If you have any ideas about how we could improve these, or any other aspects or our approach to accessibility, please let us know!
Accessibility FAQs
Coming to the theatre can sometimes feel like a big experience, and we understand lots of people might want to know what to expect before they arrive.
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You might enjoy the design of our set and costumes. They are very colourful and there are 4 circles that hang above the stage that have words and pictures projected onto them. The actors also do acrobatics and aerial circus, which is pretty cool to watch.
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A lot of the story is told using bodies instead of words, so there is a good chance you might still know what’s going on.
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We use a blend of British Sign Language, Sign Supported English and Visual Vernacular alongside any spoken words. The words are also displayed in a central caption screen above the stage, and sometimes wihin the 4 circles that hang over the stage.
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There is a lot of music. Thoug there are some words, there are also sections of the show where no words are used , so you might want a friend or family member to describe what’s happening on the stage to you. Audiences never have to be quiet during our shows.
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There aren’t any particualrly loud sections in this show, but if you are sensitive to noise you might want to bring some ear defenders with you. You are also welcome to leave and come back again, or watch from the back of the theatre or another place where you feel safe.
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There are a couple of instances when the performers come into the audience. If you don’t want them to come near you you can tell them and they will go away again. You will also be invited stand up and join in with some ‘aqua aerobics’, but you don’t have to!
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If it would help your family to enjoy the event more, Can’t Sit Still is very happy to provide an archive recording of the performance for you to watch in advance of coming to the live show. If this is something that you’d find useful, please email hello@cantsitstill.org
