Fred, a two - foot - tall white cloth puppet , is stood dramatically with his arms and one leg stuck out , lit up against a darker background. Hi s three puppeteers , who control his different limbs , are wearing black and look ing expressive as they move Fred into position — Photo by Jorge Lizalde, Studio Cano

Hijinx Theatre:

Meet Fred

Duration

1 hour 20 minutes (no interval)

Date

Tue 10 Feb 2026 7:45pm

Venue

Studio

Accessible performances available

Need to know

Tickets: £23 (£21)

Student: £15

Under 26: £15

Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.

This show contains strong language, adult themes and puppet nudity.

Recommended Age:

Age guidance 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world—and he’s still fighting.

After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system is designed to pull the strings?

With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities and/or Autism, whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle.

Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever. Contains strong language and puppet nudity.

All performances will be captioned in English.

Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred