King Reginald, ruler of the Kingdom of Fa La La, likes to keep in style. Closely advised by Bernard, the Keeper of the Royal Cardigans, and Dolores, the Keeper of the Royal Trousers, he is always dressed top to toe in the latest clothes from the latest magazines. Meanwhile, Fa La La is in total disarray, with blocked drains and beggars lining the streets...

Hearing of Reginald's love of fashion, two fast-talking Swindlers (or should we call them “Weavers”?) make their way to the palace, bringing news of a brand new fabric: it's "smart" and it's "in" and it's just what the King needs to make sure he's always ahead of the fashion game. The King pays them to make his brand-new outfit for the Big Parade, and soon news of this magical cloth and its amazing properties spreads through the kingdom...But as the day of the King’s Big Parade approaches, he begins to wonder if this wonderful fabric – and its “weavers” – are quite what they seemed…

MONSTRO and Little Angel's latest Puppet Musical is an anarchic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's Emperor's New Clothes, in which the characters (and the audience) discover that people can be made to believe ANYTHING. With songs, puppetry, slapstick and more, the two Swindlers (or should we call them "actors"?) will weave their cunning magic on children and adults alike...

Further Information for The King of Nothing

This is a Monstro Theatre production for ages 5+

This is not an all ages performance and unfortunately 2s are not permitted to attend.

Additional Access

All performances have unreserved seating. If you require the front accessible row, please book our Accessible Seats, or phone the Theatre to book on 01603 629921.

Tickets

Adult £10

Child £10

Family of four £35 (1 adult and 3 children OR 2 adults and 2 children)

The Company

Monstro Theatre is the "Pioneers of the Puppet Musical." We make work for people of all sizes. Led by theatre-maker and composer Ben Glasstone and a bevy of the country’s finest musical puppeteers, we are dedicated to extending the language of puppetry and music theatre and to challenging the boundaries between theatre made for children and for adults.

Refunds/Cancellations - Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be exchanged for a voucher or for a different performance at the Theatre up to 14 days before the performance date. Within 14 days of the performance it is up to the Theatre's discretion whether an exchange is offered. In the case of a show/performance cancellation, Norwich Puppet Theatre will contact you directly and refund the tickets via the original payment method.