Projects

Here’s some of our most recent work and highlights from the past few years.

The Kelton Hill Fair

By Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse

Be transported on a riveting journey through time with Flora, who discovers a mysterious fair led by legendary Billy Marshall in this thrilling new production.

A Christmas Carol

By Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse

The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian, inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story. An entertaining, warm-hearted show filled with laughter, original songs, adventure and festive fun for all ages.

Òran

By Owen Sutcliffe

Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld, created by acclaimed Scottish theatre company Wonder Fools.

The Events

By David Greig

Join us at Lanternhouse this September to see this acclaimed play brought to life, inviting audiences to reflect on the complexities of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of community in times of tragedy.

The Bunker

By Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse

The Bunker is a compelling comedy musical reflecting on our diverse experiences of lockdown.

New Year, New Work

By CRPNTR; Leyla Josephine, Nikhita, Queen of Harps & Wonder Fools

New Year, New Work is a night of exciting new music and theatre hosted by Wonder Fools.

Positive Stories for Negative Times

An international participatory project in association with the Traverse Theatre.

549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War

By Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse

A play with songs and storytelling, and a timely insight into one of Scotland’s almost forgotten conflicts.

And Then Come The Nightjars

By Bea Roberts

A gutwrenching but heart-warming story that explores themes of loss, the enduring bonds of friendship, and, above all, a heartfelt celebration of rural life and local heritage.

Meet Jan Black

By Johnny McKnight

A live streamed production about coming together and bringing a bit of theatre and hilarity into people’s homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lampedusa

By Anders Lustgarten

Telling the stories of human kindness behind the headlines of the migration crisis.

The Coolidge Effect

By Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse

An interactive blend of storytelling, poetry and science to examine how pornography affects our mental health, relationships and sexual experiences.

McNeill of Tranent: Fastest Man In The World

By Jack Nurse, Robbie Gordon & George McNeill

He was never McNeill of Great Britain, he was not even McNeill of Scotland, he remained McNeill of Tranent -“The Fastest Man in the World”.