Welcome to Cropshire, an absurd world of welly wearing farmers, perpetually confused politicians, weather reports, and celebrity brand deals. The politicians at the helm of the slow, excessively bureaucratic Cropshire government face a difficult decision: how to address the soaring price of carrots. They put their heads together and decide the most economical solution is to ban them entirely. As chaos ensues, the disgruntled townspeople are looking for someone to blame; luckily, one charismatic Cropshire citizen steps up to the plate to help them figure out exactly where to point the finger.
The Terribly Credible Definitely Edible Tale of the Town of Cropshire is an absurdist, metatheatrical fable about how populists seize and maintain power. Combining slapstick with an interrogation of political rhetoric to deliver biting satire, the show dissects the ways that bureaucracy and the language of crisis are weaponized to control communities.
"Our children live in the most deprived ward in London and their parents cannot afford to pay for the classes and activities many more privileged children enjoy after school and at the weekends. A free-to-access youth group run by a local theatre in a professional setting is an incredible opportunity."
Local school teacher
