Legend of the turnipman

24th - 25th - 26th October

“And there he was - half man, half turnip. He entered the room as if he owned it, all eyes on him, and no one, no matter how hard they tried, could look away; it was impossible not to look at him. He was magnificent.” 

This is the story of the Turnipman who wanted it all, but his destiny had other plans for him. 

This doomed horror comedy tells a long forgotten tale about Count Gilbert the Turnipman, his adventures, his sad love affair and other misfortunes from his glory days (in his opinion) - when after the death of his Mama and the mysterious disappearance of his Papa, he began ruling over his village, up until his untimely…

Let’s say - he had some enemies… 

A new one woman show with physical theatre elements, and some creepy puppets, created for GrimFest 2023.

Laima Helena Vanaga is an actress, clown and theatre maker.

Her previous solo show - tragicomedy Chasing Lisa (Latvian version called Nokert Lisu) has previously been performed at Camden Fringe (2022), Brighton Fringe (2023), as well as at Latvian Culture Festival in Swansea (2023) and various other location in London and Latvia. 

ticket information

Performance dates: 24th / 25th / 26th October 

Times: 8:30pm

Tickets: £12