‘MEET FRED’ Theatre Trip with Strike A light at Guildhall Arts Gloucester

Meet Fred is a darkly funny, thought-provoking puppet show from award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, created in association with Blind Summit.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary UK tour, this critically acclaimed production follows Fred – a two-foot-tall cloth puppet – as he tries to live an ordinary life: finding work, love and a place in society. When his Puppetry Living Allowance is threatened, Fred’s world begins to unravel, raising sharp and timely questions about independence, identity and who really holds the strings.

Blending razor-sharp political satire, bold comedy and moments of surprising tenderness, Meet Fred has toured over 20 countries and captivated audiences worldwide.

Performed by a talented cast of artists with and without learning disabilities and/or autism, the show brings authenticity, humour and heart to the stage.

Critics call it “essential viewing” and “truly