Shockheaded Peter

An instant classic in its own right, the stage production of SHOCKHEADED PETER won rave reviews around the world as one of the most original collaborations of its kind.

SHOCKHEADED PETER was the collective nightmare of the visionary direction and design team of Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (co-founders of London's Improbable Theatre) and the underworld's favorite cabaret act, The Tiger Lillies, led by the bizarre and beautiful falsetto of Martyn Jacques.

Created and devised by Julian Bleach, Anthony Cairns, Julian Crouch, Graeme Gilmour, Tamzin Griffin, Jo Pocock, Phelim McDermott, Michael Morris and The Tiger Lillies (Martyn Jacques, Adrian Huge and Adrian Stout

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• struwwelpeter

[suzeepoozee]

My mother took me to see this when I was about 10 and I used to bite my nails, my mother was constantly telling me off for it... After seeing this show and the "snip snip" part of it, I never bit my nails EVER again!! Would love to take my kids to see it one day, I hope it returns to the west end soon.

[ReefHaddad]

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London have a film recording of the performance, but due to legal reasons cannot distribute it.

But at least it means there is hope of seeing it on the screen in the future.

[princefan01]

where can i find the entire show i would love to see this

[henman9010]

@ReefHaddad thats where i saw it. and i absolutely loved it. it os an amazing production!!!

[LawrenceOlaf]

What exactly is Julian saying in the opening?

[Trayusstudent1]

@CharlieCobolt If you mean the actor, thats Julian Bleach. To sci fi fans he has appeared in Doctor Who as Davros, creator of the Daleks, the Nightmare Man in The Sarah Jane Adventures, and the Ghost Maker in Torchwood.

[dezmundo1251]

Just wanted to agree with all those praising shockheaded peter. Honestly one of the best things I have ever seen on stage. Thankfully I was just about old enough when i saw it not to completely lose my mind (although was taken to see the woman in black by my parents when I was about 7 and have never recovered). They need to bring it back to London!

[CharlieCobolt]

What is the name of the creepy guy in the beggining aka the scissor-man....scary as all hell...

[xpapercliche]

Saw this on Ovation with my mother when I was eleven. Couldnt sleep for weeks. Cant wait to see it again!

[Helenn127]

I want to see this SO much, but I'd probably never sleep again! x] xo

[Jcolinsol]

Tell me there is a DVD?

[roadrunneruntd]

conrad you fool !