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The Sound Collector

Best
Design

Nominee
Offies '24

Best
Performer

Nominee
Offies '24

Company: Jam Jar Theatrical Productions
Venues: Civic Theatre (Dublin), DLR Mill Theatre (Dublin), Waterside Arts (Sale), Glastonbury Festival, OSO Arts (London)

Photos by Chris Tribble & Giacomo Giannelli

Director & Technical Design Jonny Danciger
Set Design Emma Turner

Writer Roger McGough
Composer Steve Halliwell

A charming new family musical by beloved poet Roger McGough.

Blind musician Keith loves his noisy life. His neighbour Topsy, a TikTok influencer, has different ideas. One day, a mysterious figure sneaks into Keith’s house and steals his favourite sounds, even his snores! It’s up to the audience to lend Keith an ear and help him catch the thief. Dive into a cosy sound bath of gorgeous gurgles and satisfying squeaks in this sensory production, featuring original music by Steve Halliwell of Little Machine.

“A quirky, laughter-packed production that beautifully celebrates sounds and friendship. With poetry, puppetry and original music, it’s great fun for the whole family.”

“Working with McGough’s magnificent and sometimes slightly surreal writing, they have whole families adding to the story whilst enjoying wordplay and considering the pleasure of sounds. We’re encouraged to let words roll around our mouths, filling the room with choruses of joyful joining in.”

“This is such a great show for a family audience and a perfect first visit to the theatre. It’s warm and welcoming, funny and fertile, as it celebrates sound and gives everyone from toddlers to adults the means to create a nicer world. All qualities we should be happy to collect!”

“It’s an absolute joy!”

Mary Pollard, Everything Theatre

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