Badgers

Something has taken root in this town.

A recluse, a disappearance, a mysterious folk song. And then there's you, Meles — a podcaster with a dying mother and a stalling career — about to stumble into something unfathomable. Something that could change everything. But is it your story to tell?

A folk tale about folk tales, the art of letting go, and the ethics of true crime, Badgers is a shape-shifting, mercurial new show from the team behind Outlier (Bristol Old Vic). Written by Malaika Kegode with music by Jakabol — 'tremendous poetic drama' ★★★★ The Guardian / 'exuberant, convivial energy' ★★★★ The Stage.

Developed on Complicité's Mudlarks International Residency.

Badgers is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.

Image: Tom Denbigh

Reviews

★★★★★ ‘An inventive, haunting spectacle’ - WhatsOnStage

★★★★★ ‘A 21st century fusion of oral storytelling’ - The Herald 

★★★★★ ‘An inventive, haunting spectacle’ - UK Theatre Web

★★★★★ ‘Malaika Kegode’s lead performance is flawless’ - EDINTERVAL 

★★★★.5 ‘An inventive, essential piece of Fringe theatre that shouldn’t be missed/ theatrical highlight of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe’ - The QR 

★★★★ ‘A welcome freshness’ - The Stage

★★★★ ‘Smart, vivid and searching’ - The Scotsman 

★★★★ ‘A compelling, poetic script and fantastic performances’ - The List

★★★★ ‘An inclusive call to creativity for everyone with stories to tell’ - Fest Mag

★★★★ ‘A richly imagined, haunting creation’ – The Arts Desk 

★★★★ ‘Beautifully crafted’ –Theatre Weekly

★★★★ ‘A spellbinding production’ – Bouquets & Brickbats

★★★★ ‘Magical and joyous’ – Musical Theatre Review

★★★★ 'Kegode shines as a maestro of atmosphere' - The Recs

★★★★ ‘Sappy, tender, and terrifying’ - Snack Magazine

★★★★ ‘Refreshingly bold, wonderfully strange and wistfully poignant’ - Binge Fringe

★★★★ ‘Far too smart, vivid and searching to ignore’ - The Scotsman 

★★★★ 'A remarkable piece of theatre' - Broadway Baby

★★★★ 'So unique, so original' - Mickey-Jo Theatre

★★★★ 'Hynopic [sic] tone to Kegode’s storytelling voice' - Theatre and Art Review

★★★★'Truly captivating' - Broadway Ben

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