THE PaddleBoat Theatre Company bring their magical new family show According to Arthur to Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre on Saturday, March 5.

It tells the story of an eccentric old man who has shut himself away from the world in his attic with only the moon for companionship.

But when the moon disappears one night, Arthur must take courage and reconnect with the world and all of its wonders.

That’s when he needs the audiences help as the clouds have covered the sky and the moon is nowhere to be seen, and without it Arthur’s life suddenly feels empty.

PaddleBoat Theatre Company invite you to bring your unbounded imagination as together we try to help Arthur find the moon again – and in doing so, we might just remind Arthur that an empty life can be filled again.

This delightful production is an inspirational and heart-warming tale which the company brings to life through a dazzling mix of puppetry, music and an infectious sense of play.

Incorporating stories and styles from across the world, According to Arthur is a delightful combination of the mundane and the extraordinary and is a feast for the imaginations of both young and old alike.

Based in Exeter, The PaddleBoat Theatre Company believe that theatre is a space where imagination is brought to life and are committed to delivering high-quality productions and workshops for children and families across the South-West.

According to Arthur was developed alongside the pupils of White Rock Primary School in Torbay through a creative residency, which was funded by Arts Council England.

The PaddleBoat’s creative team blend passions for storytelling, live music, object play, physical theatre and unbounded imagination. Our distinctive storybook-sets create a world where every object holds the potential to share a story. With playful and engaging audience interaction, we invite our audiences into a space where performers and audience members alike embark on journeys, create adventures and get lost in magical worlds together.

PaddleBoat also offer workshops in storytelling and devising that are specifically tailored to groups but will always challenge the boundaries of imagination and creativity.