There is only one word used in our show – it’s ‘Hay!’ Like the stuffing in Geenie’s scarecrow, ‘Hay!’ like the sound she makes when he comes to life and ‘Hay!’ when he sees all the wonders of the natural world for the first time. Only one word but so many meanings in a show about growing up in the heart of the countryside and discovering that you don’t have to stay stuck in the mud – you can live your dreams, spread your wings and fly like the birds. A highly accessible show filled with music, clowning, song and dance.

In this beautiful story Farmer Geenie guides scarecrow step by step as he finds his feet, then his hands, his voice, his legs and his love of song and dance in a story about the fun of growing up where every moment there’s something new to make you say ‘Hay!’ We’ve got charming puppets – birds, butterflies and bees – and some very wonderful eggs each with their own particular surprises.

Our show is highly accessible and perfect for a younger age-group who will be giggling all the way through this gentle introduction to what theatre can be -sweet, funny, inclusive and uplifting. For those who know the countryside this show will be full of shared moments and for those who aren’t so familiar with our green spaces they will want to continue the journey they will start with this show into how best to live in harmony and protect our environment.

Pay What You Can Explained

To make our Family Theatre experiences as accessible as possible we have introduced our Pay What You Can pricing. This helps to remove barriers to creative and cultural activities, making our Family Events accessible for all!

To help you decide what price is right for you to choose during checkout, below are what we’d suggest based on your circumstances:
– Free Ticket – I struggle to meet my basic needs (Call the box office up to 24 hours before the event you want to attend)
– £5 – Low Income – I just about cover my basic needs.
– £10 – Medium Income – I can cover my basic needs.
– £15 – Higher Income – I comfortably meet my basic needs.
– £20 – Pay It Forward – I have expendable income and would like to cover the cost of a free ticket for someone else.