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About
"Nothing you are about to see is true. Or rather, everything is a lie."
A fox, a pigeon, and a rookie agent are on a mission to save the world - but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack, and now all the colours are wrong and the sounds are upside down. When true is false and false is false-r, will Agent Rookie be able to see through the lies and stop Miss Information before it's too late?
The Shivers is a high octane action-comedy for young audiences aged 7-11 about spies, lies, and learning to trust your gut. Exploring themes of misinformation, critical thinking, and friendship, the show is a feast for the senses, featuring live green screening, a pulsating original soundtrack, and ingenious design.
Created by acclaimed duo emma + pj and developed through workshops with local children and teachers in the London Borough of Camden.
You can download our Creativity Pack here to access creative activities and prompts for young people inspired by the show. The resource was developed by Peter Laycock (Creative Peter) in collaboration with emma + pj.
Quotes & Reviews
Previous Press for emma + pj
★★★★★ 'Spectacular and poignant…a deeply impressive feat' BroadwayWorld
★★★★ 'One of the most exciting, interesting works at the festival' The Stage
★★★★ 'A sure-fire cult Fringe hit' The Scotsman
★★★★ 'A multimedia feast for the senses' Voice Mag
The Company
Credits
Concept by Emma Clark & PJ Stanley
Devised by the Company
Performed by Isis Clunie, Mascuud Dahir & Ben Kulvichit
Scenic & Costume Design by Pip Terry
Sound Design by Patch Middleton
Stage Management by Laura Whittle
Creative Education Consultancy by Peter Laycock
Commissioned by New Diorama Theatre
Original production supported through funding from Arts Council England, British Land, Camden Council, The Casey Trust, and City of London's Community Infrastructure Levy & Neighbourhood Fund. Further primary arts touring supported by A New Direction and City of London's City Education Trust Fund.
About the Company
emma + pj is a performance duo working at the intersection of theatre, installation, and live art. Their recent work explores humanity in extreme landscapes, creating playful, cinematic environments that invite us to reimagine our place in the world.
They were Open Lab artists in residence at the Barbican Centre in 2021/22 and Play Artists in Residence at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre in 2022. In 2018/19 they were lead artists of Yardlings: Bigger at The Yard Theatre. Their recent work has been published with Bloomsbury/Methuen Drama and toured nationally.
www.emmaandpj.com / @emmaandpj