Geologise Theatre
All the world's a stage!
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Geologise Theatre create original musical theatre shows for young people and families.
Their work has explored themes of earth science, climate change and the environment. Past productions include Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch, which toured to schools and community venues in 2025 after a run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023, and featured in British Theatre Guide's Reviewers' Picks of 2023.
Photo: Illpressions
Photo: David Colby
Meet the team
The duo behind Geologise Theatre are Roberta Wilkinson and Matthew Kemp. They are writers and performers with scientific backgrounds - both hold a PhD in Earth Sciences. Matthew, a bassoonist, pianist, and experienced accompanist, is Geologise Theatre's musical director. Roberta is Geologise Theatre's script writer.
“The engagement was fantastic... I feel that this is something that all schools would benefit from.”
Curriculum Team Leader Science, secondary school
“There was a fair number of climate change plays this year including fifteen at the Edinburgh festival. My favourite was Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch”
British Theatre Guide
“It was an amazing experience for the students
to see live theatre in their own classroom.”
Education worker
