Billy Twinkle Requiem For A Golden Boy, performed by Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, follows a middle-aged cruise ship puppeteer who dazzles audiences with his ‘Stars in Miniature’ marionette nightclub act. Alongside Billy, saucy burlesque stripper Rusty titillates the tourists and roller-skating juggler Bumblebear steals their hearts. Billy is the best in the business and on top of the world, until he is fired.

Contemplating a watery demise, Billy is called back to reality by the ghost of his dead mentor Sid Diamond and forced to rekindle his passion for puppets, people and the dream of a life that sparkles.

For anyone stuck mid-career, mid-love, mid-life, Billy Twinkle Requiem For A Golden Boy shines a light on the wonder of youth meeting the wisdom of age.

Established in 1986, Ronnie Burkett has stimulated an unprecedented adult audience for puppet theatre and performs internationally to great public and critical acclaim. Burkett has received numerous awards as a playwright, actor and designer for his work with Theatre of Marionettes.

Billy Twinkle Requiem For A Golden Boy follows previous bite appearances; Tinka’s New Dress, Happy and 10 Days On Earth.

Billy Twinkle Requiem For A Golden Boy is suitable for theatregoers aged 14 and older. Younger children will not be admitted to the auditorium.