Devon based Actor-Musician company Stowaway Theatre present ‘CLUCK!’; a brand-new original musical inspired by the bizarre true story of Mike the Headless Chicken (a chicken from 1940s Colorado who lived for 18 months without its head!)

Head on down to the farmyard where the chickens come together to tell you the true story of one of the legends of chicken-kind in this fast paced, comic musical that has to be seen to be believed!

Aimed at a festival audience with puppetry, live music and many many eggcellent chicken puns, this headless chicken hoe-down is a must see for all ages!

CLUCK! CREATIVE TEAM

Book by Lizi Bennett and Marina O'Shea

Lyrics and Music by: Lizi Bennett

Arranged by: Lizi Bennett and Company

Director: Primrose Bigwood

Producer: Marina O'Shea

Production Manager: Lizi Bennett

R&D workshops: Lizi Bennett, Marina O'Shea, Primrose Bigwood, Jamie Hoskin

CLUCK! R&D (at Exeter Northcott Barnfield Theatre)

Images by Lillie Sherry

CLUCK! CAST

ANDREW ARMFIELD

Andrew is an Exeter-based actor, musician and composer who has just finished cycling 1500 miles across the UK performing Shakespeare with The HandleBards. Recent credits include: Much Ado About Nothing (The HandleBards UK/Germany Tour 2025), The Elves and the Shoemaker (Exeter Barnfield, 2024), The Merry Wives of Windsor (The Pantaloons UK Tour, 2024), HAGS: A Magical Extravaganza (Scratchworks UK Tour, 2024), A Pinocchio Adventure (The Garage Norwich, 2023)

ELISABETH BURNETTE

Elisabeth is an Actor-Musician currently based in Exeter. As well as a performer Elisabeth is a seasoned writer, facilitator and prop maker and has worked regularly with many Theatre companies in the South West. She is the co-artistic director of Boots and Moon Theatre and member of folk band ‘The Dillyboys’. Recent stage credits include; 40 Elephants (Stowaway Theatre) Sam O’Shanty (Angelheart Theatre) Red Riding Hood (Stiltskin Theatre Company) and Finders Keepers (Boots and Moon)

MARINA O’SHEA

A performer, creative producer, theatre maker and writer, Marina has worked extensively in theatre and film. She’s written for The What The Frock! Book of Funny Women and performed with various stage and screen companies including Screenbound Pictures/ Odeon Entertainment, Cineon Productions and Oceanallover in Scotland. Marina is co-director of her own company Yet To Be whose work aims to ignite curiosity, provoke discussion and challenge whilst it entertains.