The Pixies Scarf 2016-2018

Inspired by the powerfully evocative tale of The Pixies’ Scarf by Alison Uttely, Soap Soup Theatre present a brand new theatrical treat for children and their families, set in the wet, craggy lands of Dartmoor.

While out picking whortleberries with Grandmother, Dicky Bundle finds a treasure that opens the door to a beautiful, fragile world. It is the world of The Wee Folk. But the moor hears Dicky listening, and watches Dicky looking, and tells the Pixies, who don’t want to share their precious secrets with a human child. Soon Dicky must strike a deal with the Queen of the Pixies, or loose the magical scarf forever.

With deliciously visual story telling, Soap Soup combines beautiful puppetry, charmingly funny characters and magical music, offering audiences their most unforgettable adventure yet!

Suitable for children aged three and up, and their families.

'The Scarf floating about was utterly magical, [it] moved me to tears'
Dad aged 58

'It was all wonderful...I didn't want it to end'
Audience member 38 years old

Creative Team:

Produced by Soap Soup Theatre

Director: Adam Fuller and Ed Rapley

Designer: Tomasin Cuthbert

Lighting Designer: Rachael Duthie

Composer/sound design: Chris Menes

Cello: Gwen Scott

Puppets: Tomasin Cuthbert

Textile Artist: Rhyannan Hall

Trailer by Sam Cleverly

Photography Paul Blakemore

Originally Performed by: Tomasin Cuthbert and Gwen Scott

Later tour Performer: Gabrielle Sheppard

Devised by the Company

Based on a story story by Alison Uttely with permission from The Society of Authors

Funded by The Arts Council of England and Crowdfunder