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Hopeful Monsters

For ages 5+ and their family and friends

Calendar Icon 1 Jan 1970 - 20 Jun 2026
Age Rating IconAges 5+
Clock Icon40 minutes

A story of evolution told entirely with hands.

They move and morph in unusual ways, becoming unexpected creatures that shapeshift as we journey through water, earth and air.

All living things are made up of the same fundamental building blocks, from simple organisms to giant beasts.

It’s a tale of survival and struggle, of connection and transformation, and a reminder of the playfulness of living. After all, we humans are animals too.

Hopeful Monsters is a Hopeful Monster production.

This show is non-verbal. This makes it accessible to a range of people, including d/Deaf, hard of hearing and non-English speakers.

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Reviews

“The hands moved with such flow and unity that I quickly forgot that they were attached to three performers”

Young Perspective

“Hopeful Monster brings to life a surrealist fauna of creatures. A poetic, innovative and incredibly bright show”

Puppet Animation Scotland

Details

Please note: Performances on Friday 10 June are currently being held for local schools. Once we have confirmed numbers, we will release tickets to the general public. Until then, please join the waiting list.

For schools’ booking please contact androulla@halfmoon.org.uk

All seating is unreserved. All performances are relaxed performances and blind and visually impaired audiences can pre-book touch tours prior to all performances.

Find out more about how to find usaccess and some FAQs about your visit.

If the show you want to see is sold out, you can join our waiting list and we will get in touch if any tickets become available.

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