Craig Jordan-Baker’s Beowulf

"Beowulf" is a collaborative production based on the Anglo-Saxon epic. Written by Craig Jordan-Baker, it is a story of brashness and bravery, wildness and civilisation, the human and the inhuman. It is an hour long piece combining live music, poetry and puppetry, and was first performed at the Theatre Royal as part of their "Out of Hours" programme, New England House and The Phoenix Theatre in Lewes.

"Totally original... an excellent, modern, family-friendly take on the tale." - The Argus

A developed version of the show was then performed in May 2014 as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival, after the show received a reward from Ideas Tap. It was directed by Andy Cresswell. In 2015, it was taken on by Atomic Force Productions, who received Arts Council Funding to further develop it for the Brighton Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2015.

"...[5*] One of the best constructed and intricate shows I’ve seen this year" - Broadway Baby (Edinburgh Fringe 2015)
"...an enchanting multi-sensory experience...a dazzling feat of the imagination." - Ideas Tap 

Written by Craig Jordan-Baker. Puppets made by Daisy Jordan. Shadow puppets made by Laura Dumbrell. Music written and performed by Paul Mosley. Costumes by Kerrie Curzon (Charm and Laundry)
Cast: Poet - Tom Dussek. Puppeteers - Jessica Cheetham, Sian Rees, Daisy Jordan, Laura Dumbrell, Olivia Morgan (2013 - 14); Ulysses Black and Annie Brooks; Eleanor Conlon and Katie Sommers (2015) Music - Paul Mosley.
Produced by Jessica Cheetham (2013-14); Atomic Force Productions (2015)
Director (May 2014) - Andy Cresswell