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Meet Fred
Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
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Call direct on:
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Ten years, 20+ countries, and countless laughs later, Meet Fred is back!
This darkly funny, internationally acclaimed satire follows Fred, a puppet fighting for his independence as his Puppetry Living Allowance is under threat. A hilariously subversive take on bureaucracy, disability rights, and what it means to be human.
How do you hold on to independence when the system is designed to pull the strings?
With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities (and/or Autism), whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle.
Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever.
This performance includes closed captioning. Suitable Part of the Nottingham Puppet Festival
| Meet Fred (4 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 19:30 | - 21:00 |
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