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Toy Stories, or How Not to Make a Living as an Artist

Toy Stories, or How Not to Make a Living as an Artist

Event Information

Date
25-26 Aug
Time
12:40
Event type
Theatre
Company name
Menagerie Theatre Company
Age Rating
16+ (Guideline)
Event Warnings
This show will contain strong language.

Toy Stories, or How Not to Make a Living as an Artist

A storytelling odyssey through art, contemporary politics and twentieth-century history, told in Chris's signature style: satirical stand-up meets art lecture-demonstration.

Toy Stories sees Chris living back in his childhood home, keeping busy during lockdown by making artworks out of Scalextric track and other toys from his youth.

When all around you is falling apart, can childhood toys provide some sort of grounding? When fake news abounds and politicians lie routinely, who's to tell Chris that his creations are just pretend?

A dazzling journey from Scalextric to Nazis!

User Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

A funny and very human story where it is easy to see how a 70s/80s upbringing can influence artistic practice. Could have filled in most of a bingo card ticking off the toys which featured - great trip down memory lane - A must see!

Jude

5 out of 5 stars

Chris is a very creative and engaging storyteller. It is a very clever performance blending in his passion for art, his self-reflections accompanied by human stories and history. It was so fun and thought-provoking, the hour and a bit just went by! Would recommend!!

Daphne