Pass the Spoon
David Fennessy, David Shrigley & Nicholas Bone
A sort-of opera
Step inside Pass the Spoon, the daytime cookery show that’s gone fully, gloriously rogue 🍌
June Spoon and Phillip Fork are live on air, serving up a feast for the eternally ravenous Mr Granules, with decidedly adult ingredients. Plus welcome special guests Mr Egg, Banana and an ecclesiastical butcher who may or may not know where the bodies are buried…🥚
Expect surreal humour, unhinged ingredients and a delicious dose of existential dread – think The Mighty Boosh meets The League of Gentlemen. It’s part opera, part puppet show, part psychological meltdown, all served piping hot by artist David Shrigley, composer David Fennessy and director Nicholas Bone 🍽️
Let’s get cooking! 👨🍳
Original production by Magnetic North in collaboration with Red Note Ensemble and Tramway.
“Satirical, absurdist, surrealist theatre”
★★★★ — The Stage“… frankly bonkers”
★★★★ — The Guardian“… never flags in energy or surreal imagination”
★★★★ — The Times
This production is only suitable for audience members aged 12+. It contains insulting language, swear words and references to sexuality, cannibalism, Nazi Germany and bodily functions which some people may find offensive.
Age guidance and content warning
12+, contains strong language and adult humour
Features flashing lights
Running time
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Language
Sung in English
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Digital (£4) or printed (£6 + £2.50 postage)
Merchandise from £4
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New to Opera tickets sold out
£10 under 30s and children tickets
Free tickets for 16-20s
Group discounts
Pass the Spoon merchandise
Featuring the iconic artwork of David Shrigley, our limited edition Pass the Spoon merchandise is the perfect way to complete any kitchen, and ideal for gifts. Choose from a limited edition collection of fridge magnets, tea towels and prints.
Cast & Creative
Amy J Payne
June Spoon
Xavier Hetherington
Phillip Fork
Mark Nathan
Banana
Frazer Scott
Mr Egg / Shit / Dung Beetle
Peter Van Hulle
Butcher
Ben Yorke-Griffiths
Mr Granules / Vegetables
Orchestra of Opera North
Garry Walker
Conductor (ex. 21 Dec)
Oliver Rundell
Conductor (21 Dec)
Nicholas Bone
Director
David Shrigley
Text & Costume Design
Bek Palmer
Set Designer
