Duckie
Duckie is a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling with a message of tolerance and self acceptance at its core.
Set in an animal circus, we join Duckie on an adventure of self-discovery, asking questions of the ‘happy ever after’ in a celebration of difference.
Walking a little differently? Sounding a bit strange?
Watch Duckie triumph by realising that these are their strengths.
Originally created by cabaret superstar Le Gateau Chocolat, family-friendly glamour and glitz takes centre stage with Julian Brett starring as Duckie, adding their own twist to this classic tale of identity and belonging.
A reinvention of family theatre
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DUCKIE delivers a message of acceptance and tolerance that resonates with adults and sews a seed in young children that hopefully blossoms in every new generation.
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Credits
Writer & Original Performer / Director of Duckie Recast | Le Gateau Chocolat
Starring as Duckie since 2021 | Julian Brett
Co-Writer, Director, Narrator | Tommy Bradson
Costume & Set Designer | Ryan Dawson Laight
Musical Director & Composer | David Merriman
Choreographer | Mark Smith
Image Credits:
Promo Shoot with Gateau | Manuel Vason
Show Images | Alexis Dubus (Gateau) & Shirlaine Forrest (Julian)
Video | Claire Nolan
Supported by Arts Council England.
Seed Commissioners New Wolsey Theatre, Colchester Arts Centre & Norwich Arts Centre.
