We are The PappyShow
A playful and physical ensemble theatre company who create distinctive and critically acclaimed productions, lead inclusive workshops rooted in kindness, and work tirelessly to develop the industry we move in through connection and uplifting.
“JOY, BRAVERY AND INCLUSIVITY”
The PappyShow was formed in 2013 by Kane Husbands to bring people together to move, dance, create moments of radical joy, share stories and take time just to PLAY! That is still our mission but our identity has become clearer. We exist as a social enterprise – working across performance and platforming the marginalised identities that we believe society could do better with. The PappyShow is run by a core team of 10 friends - find out more about them here.
“Community cohesion and working together is key to the company’s ensemble ethos”
Our physical training is central to the company and we offer this for everybody and every body, no matter your previous experience. By moving, playing, talking and listening, we create rooms (physical or digital) that are full of heart and where you can just be you.
Diverse and collaborative, our productions explore identities that are rooted in the lived experience of our performers and span from the stage to the screen. Our productions BOYS and GIRLS were critically acclaimed for their vibrant, revelatory and expectation-defying explorations of contemporary masculinity and femininity. Our upcoming shows What Do You See and Black Girl Magic will delve even deeper into exploring and elevating the underrepresented identities that we want to see on stage.