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Fringe Extra Barnstaple
JackShaw: Regalia
Suitable for ages 6+.
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'In a house, in a forest, in a storm, a dragon visits a witch. Together they exchange tales of their mysterious and bittersweet lives.'
After the success of their last show ‘Draenoggin’ JackShaw returns with another fantastical fairy tale. ‘Regalia’ is an all new, original story debuting at Barnstaple Fringe Theatrefest 2025. Perfect for children, families and anyone with a sense of wonder, ‘Regalia’ invites you to share an evening with a lonely witch and a boisterous dragon, and hear each tell a story from their neck of the fairy tale woods.
JackShaw is a company founded by two soon-to-be graduates of UWE in 2024. A shared love of puppets and myth led them and some friends to stage their first show in last year's theatrefest. Now graduated and energized by the success of their first performance, they've returned with an original, all-new fairytale, but one that might feel strangely familiar...
Review:
‘Regalia’ – entertaining and well crafted
Often, when we walk through the doors of TheatreFest venues, we find ourselves in the strangest of places, and here, we enter a strange little cottage to spend some time with a witch and a dragon.
Following on from their fantastical Draenoggin, which charmed us in 2024, JackShaw are back with an all-new show, and another wonderful opportunity to listen to tales from enchanted woodlands, curious creatures and magical folk seeking company, comfort and connection.
It is a dark and stormy night – a classic setting for some mysterious storytelling – and the witch and the dragon have three tales to share. The witch is lonesome, the dragon is brooding, and the mood is ripe for reflections on loss, love and learning. It is time to hear from the much-maligned ‘baddies’ of folklore and legend, as they reveal their softer sides.
These stories are not only entertaining and well crafted, but have heart and depth. They are short but intricate, with moments of wit and beauty, and are sure to delight audience members of all ages. The JackShaw trio have fantastic stage presence and chemistry, too, and their use of puppetry and simple staging is a treat to watch.
Slip away from the hubbub of the Festival weekend to spend a little time with some master storytellers in a land far beyond North Devon.
Full list of all Fringe Extra, Barnstaple, performances here.