The Sorcerer's Apprentice — Soap Soup Theatre

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 2019-2022

Two of Bristol’s leading family theatre makers, Soap Soup Theatre (The Snow Baby, The Pixies’ Scarf) and Open Attic Company (Much Ado About Puffin, Mistletoes and Whiney), teamed up for the first time to bring you a brand new adaptation of Goethe’s best loved poem. Combining forces to share their passion for intricate puppetry, hilarious characters and sumptuous design on what could be their most magical offering yet: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

What if you uncovered the secret that your grouchy neighbour is actually a sorcerer whose house is powered entirely by magic?

And if agreeing to feed their cat while they’re away during the holidays turned into an adventure that threatens to spiral out of control… Would you know how to cope with a vacuum cleaner that has a mind of its own? And just how do you convince those cooking pots to stay in the cupboard!?!

Join us for a thrilling story about trying to help out, running before you can walk, biting off more than you can chew and how people you know might not always be quite what they seem!

‘Whatever you do, don’t forget the magic word…!’

“Hilarious! How do you do it?!?!? A captivating and engaging production for the whole family…another stellar production” - Parent and Audience Member

“An original and highly creative show that captures the everyday angsts and frustrations close to every child’s heart” - Harry Mottram

“Thrilling pandemonium…where plants grow and glow out of control, soar through the air and objects gleam in all their neon glory” - The Bristol Brood

The Young Audience were absolutely hooked…thrilling story…quirky adaptation..brilliant nostalgic quips!” - Weston Super Mum

Photos by Chelsey Cliff

Premiered at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol, Christmas 2019. Co-Produced with Open Attic Company.

Produced by Soap Soup Theatre and Open Attic Company

Devised by the company

Cast and Creative Team:

Rose: Kim Heron

Mum/Cat/Sorcerer: Tomasin Cuthbert

Director: Adam Fuller

Designer/Puppet maker: Tomasin Cuthbert

Cat Puppet maker: Kate Williams

Design Assistant: Lisa Jones

Lighting Designer: Dean Sudron