SPOTLIGHT: The Farmer and The Clown by Flibbertigibbet Theatre
A wordless visual feast for all ages, exploring friendship, care, and connection. Ideal for theatres, schools, community spaces, and relaxed settings.
The Farmer and The Clown by Flibbertigibbet Theatre
🗓 Touring availability: 2025 and beyond
📍 Ideal for: Theatres, community halls, schools, festivals
Suitable for: Ages 3+, especially neurodivergent and D/deaf audiences
What is it?
The Farmer and The Clown, adapted from the picture book by Marla Frazee (Boss Baby). This wordless show has been developed with Visual Language consultants to ensure the show is accessible to a wide range of audiences, including those who are Neurodivergent, Deaf or hard of hearing, and features dance, puppetry, physical comedy with a gorgeous live soundtrack.
"We saw Clown and Farmer..... it was seriously one of the most wholesome, imaginative, beautiful and emotional things I've seen in such a long time. I took my 9 year old autistic daughter, and 6 year old, who giggled throughout. It also left me in tears at the end. I loved it." Audience member
The story is of an unlikely friendship between an old farmer living in the middle of nowhere, and a baby clown, who has fallen from the back of a passing circus train. What happens when someone from a different world, lands in the world of another? The story delicately explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and care, across the divisions of age and community. This is a show brimming with kindness and joy.
‘UTTERLY HEARTWARMING AND RELATABLE…. What Flibbertigibbet have created is a beautiful, simple, and charming piece of theatre, suitable for all.” Bristol 24/7
What do audiences and industry say?
“UTTERLY HEARTWARMING AND RELATABLE… What Flibbertigibbet have created is a beautiful, simple, and charming piece of theatre, suitable for all.”
— Bristol 24/7“An exceptional piece of children’s theatre - moving and funny and beautiful.”
— Nikki Sved, Chair Assitej UK“As disciplined and intelligent a piece of work for a young audience as I’ve seen in a while.”
— Kate Cross MBE, Artistic Director Egg Theatre, Bath“Created with such care, skill, artistry and talent... reminding you of how magical an experience theatre can be.”
— Sally Cookson, Director
Show Details
Non-verbal, inclusive storytelling
Runtime: 50 minutes
Touring: UK and international
Booking: 2025 onwards
Relaxed and accessible performances
Visual language & BSL-informed design
Live music by James Gow (JOW)
Promo & Resources
📍 Website: flibbertigibbettheatre.co.uk
📸 Photos: Dropbox Production Photos
📄 Marketing Pack: Dropbox Marketing Folder
Workshops & Community Flibbertigibbet offers inclusive workshops tailored for schools, care settings, and community groups. Get in touch to bring playful, meaningful engagement to your space.
Contact: info@flibbertigibbettheatre.co.uk
About the Company
Flibbertigibbet Theatre, led by Artistic Director Stevie Thompson, creates innovative, accessible, and joyful theatre for all ages. With roots in physical theatre and puppetry, Stevie has trained with Lecoq and Commedia dell’Arte masters and worked with the National Theatre, Travelling Light, Wildworks, and more.
Flibbertigibbet develops work through a collaborative approach with artists across disciplines. Their commitment to access and community engagement is at the heart of every production. Stevie is also an experienced facilitator for schools, colleges, care homes, and creative development groups.
Recommended For:
Theatre and festival programmers looking for accessible, visual family theatre
Schools and communities seeking meaningful content for children and intergenerational audiences
Relaxed or inclusive programmes welcoming D/deaf and neurodivergent audiences
This is a show that stays with you.