Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred

********************************************* ***PLEASE OPEN FOR FULL TEXT*** - SEE COMMS PACK AND QUOTES IN ATTACHMENTS The production should be billed as: “Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred” SHORT FORM COPY (For print, social media etc. – 60 words) Ten years, 20+ countries, and countless laughs later, Meet Fred is back! This darkly funny, internationally acclaimed satire follows Fred, a puppet fighting for his independence as his Puppetry Living Allowance is under threat. A hilariously subversive take on bureaucracy, disability rights, and what it means to be human. Contains strong language and puppet nudity. "Sharp, funny and vastly entertaining" – Lyn Gardner, for the Guardian ***** LONG FORM COPY (For website etc. – 200 words) A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world—and he’s still fighting. After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system is designed to pull the strings? With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities (and/or Autism), whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle. Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever. Contains strong language and puppet nudity. "A real marvel… essential viewing for humans and puppets everywhere" – Total Theatre ***** ********************************************* Age Guidance: Recommended 14+ contains strong language, adult themes and puppet nudity Length of Show: 80 Trigger / Show Warnings: contains strong language, adult themes and puppet nudity In Partnership with: