An inclusive, interactive storytelling show for children ages 3-9yrs and their grownups.

Castles, crows, and standing stones. Mermaids, dragons and tiny islands surrounded by the sea...

Arthur's Club is a place where stories come alive, and everyone is welcome.

Arthur’s Club uses key word signing woven into the storytelling throughout, so sign and spoken word are intrinsically linked.

Audiences will join Squirrel on her adventures, finding clues, collecting signs, catching stories, and making new friends along the way.

Stories From The Island features original stories written especially for Arthur's Club by a team of award winning children’s authors; James Henry (Hey Duggee, CBBC), Rebecca Cobb, (Missing Mummy, Aunt Amelia), Anna Wilson, (The Wide, Wide Sea), Naomi Jones, (The Perfect Fit), Anna Mansell (The Tempest, Trebah Gardens), and Craig Barr-Green, (Christmas in Cornwall, Gina Kaminski Saves The Wolf).

The show is supported by Wildworks and directed by Wildworks' Artistic Director, Mydd Pharo. Designed by Ellie Williams with original music by composer Matthew Thomason.

Running time - 45 minutes.

“BEAUTIFUL!! Inspirational - the future of theatre for young audiences.”

Audience Member

“Wonderfully clear and engaging storytelling. The Makaton signing was seamlessly woven in and really lifted the whole experience.”

Audience Member

“Inspiring and unique to any other show. I hope it becomes a regular feature!”

"Utterly engaging children’s theatre. Very inclusive.”

“Lovely considered music, and the lights were not too bright. Perfect for my autistic little boy. All 3 of my kids loved it.”

“Amazing show. Really enjoyed it as an adult and my children really enjoyed it too. 5 Star!”

“What can we say, we love the stories so much that we have been to see Arthur’s Club three times now.”

“Honestly one of the best experiences Flora and I have had! Thank you!!”

"Fun for all the family! My Grandson was engrossed by it. Lovely stories with great meaning. A magical show.”

“I have had my favourite day.” Charlie, Age 6

If you are interested in booking the show or want to request a copy of our tour pack, venue pack and marketing assets - please get in touch.

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2023 Tour

Throughout 2023 ‘Stories From The Island’ toured across Cornwall collecting 5 star audience reviews at every venue.

Indoor and outdoor venues on the tour included; The Minack Theatre, Trebah Gardens, Sterts Theatre, Libraries, Community spaces and Primary Schools across the county.

Artistic Director – Rebecca Hulbert

Producer – Jasmine Cole

Supported by Wildworks – Emma Hogg

Performer – Rebecca Hulbert

Speech and Language Therapist – Saskia Dady

Director – Mydd Pharo

Movement Director – Jen Fletcher

Designer – Ellie Williams

Lighting Design Consultant - Josh Pharo

Stage Manager – Lowenna Hosken

Composer – Matthew Thomason

Graphic Designers – Charlotte Perry and Paul Barrett (Bear and Pear)

Story Writers – Anna Mansell, Anna Wilson, Craig Barr‑Green, James Henry, Naomi Jones, Rebecca Cobb

Story and Script Editor - Craig Barr-Green

Assistant Director – Lauren Syrett

Stills Photographer – Thom Axon

Videographer – Neal Megaw

QLab Programmer - Ciaran Clarke

SEN and Social Communication Specialist - Mike Harris

Storytelling Consultant – John Brolly

Early Years/KS1 Consultant – Sally Knight

The Team

Our latest offering, Arthur’s Club Live: Stories From the Island, has been a unique journey.

After commissioning 6 writers to write new children’s stories for Arthur’s Club, we took these first drafts and worked alongside a Speech and Language Therapist to make the stories as accessible as possible whilst maintaining their essence. Then working with the script editor and the writers we edited the stories again and again as we interwove the signs into the text. Each time the writers rose to the challenge with each new draft returning sharper and more accessible, while keeping the story’s beauty and imagination at the centre.

We use our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion document in every meeting and rehearsal we have. Aiming to create a working environment that is authentic, open, and kind. Where high quality theatre is created with inclusion at its core, enabling opportunities for all children to enjoy a show together where each child is celebrated and considered.

We are very much looking forward to sharing our Stories From The Island with you all.

Arthur’s Club

Show development