LADIES THAT BUS

“ALL ABOARD THE 555!”

Ladies That Bus, our first play, is a comedy-drama - a heart-warming and hilarious tale of journeys taken and not taken, of regrets and celebrations, and what it means to be free.

Created from real-life interviews with over 300 women and peppered with humour, songs and original music, it shows a day-in-the life of the famous Route 555 bus to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope of different characters that travel on it – each with their very own tale to tell…

Ladies That Bus was commissioned in 2018 by The Dukes, Lancaster, The Brewery Arts, Kendal and Theatre By The Lake, Keswick & along with Highlight & Spot On Rural Touring, these became our partner venues.

“A hilarious, heart-warming, emotional journey!”

“A rich mix of fact & fiction, using ingredients gleaned from months of travel on the bus, workshops & interviews”

Created in 2018, toured 2020.

Funded by Arts Council, England

LADIES THAT DIG

“WHERE THERE’S MUCK, THERE’S BRAS!”

Ladies That Dig is a comedy drama with original music about the great outdoors and the people who enjoy it. It’s about friendship and green-fingers, isolation and community, nature, nurture, and ultimately what it means to ‘grow’…

A fertile blend of live music and inter-twining tales from women who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.  Collected from interviews, the play is based on the true life stories of local women - Alotmenteers, Metal Detectorists, Archaeologists, Grave-diggers, Forensic Anthropologists and people who just love to garden!  Ladies that Dig uncovers stories where budding love blossoms, hidden roots are unearthed, buried secrets revealed and golden treasures discovered.

“There’s no denying the invention & sheer good humour that powers this production along” (British Theatre Guide)

“Full of great songs & beautiful comedy” (I Love Manchester)

Created in 2022, toured 2023.

Funded by Arts Council, England