Chrissie and the
Skiddle Witch
Rehearsal photos
Photo credit: Eve Oakley
An original musical for ages 8+, blending storytelling, songs and science.​
ON TOUR in 2025
Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch is touring to schools between February and April 2025. A limited number of public shows will be advertised here when tickets become available:
British Theatre Guide
Starburst Magazine
Broadway World
“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
Reviewers' picks of 2023
“a delightful production that we strongly recommend” - Starburst Magazine
13-year-old Chrissie is a budding climate change campaigner, but her family just don’t get it. When a huge storm hits her seaside town of Skiddle, Chrissie is reluctantly roped into helping the town’s recluse, a strange old lady the kids call the Skiddle Witch. To Chrissie’s surprise, she finds an unlikely ally with a big secret!
“a feel-good musical” - British Theatre Guide
Join duo Geologise Theatre for their latest show for ages 8+. Blending storytelling, songs and science, Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch is an uplifting story about a family trying to adapt to a changing world and connect across generations.​
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The show was inspired by science and written by scientists. It has a strong educational element, with science woven into the story and songs.
What our audience said:
“It made me want to send a message to world leaders”
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“I wish the show could come to my school!”
“Excellent, clearly explained the problem but also showed a passion for solutions”
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"Amazing for the whole family"
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"I loved the songs"
“This show gets the balance right - acknowledging the seriousness of the issue while remaining upbeat and highly entertaining with great songs... pitched at a great level for kids to engage with climate change and its solutions.”​
Helen Johnson, Professor of Ocean and Climate Science, University of Oxford
Script, lyrics - Roberta Wilkinson
Music, lyrics - Matthew Kemp
Performed by - Matthew Kemp & Roberta Wilkinson
Associate Director - Micha Mirto
Set & Costume Designer - Eve Oakley
Stage Manager - Jay Kerry
Digital Artwork - Cecily Church
Workshop Education Consultant - Louise Roberts
Graphic Design - Roberta Wilkinson & Nathaniel Jones
2025 tour credits
With thanks to our 2024/25 tour funders
Our 2024/2025 tour of the show and accompanying workshops are funded by the Natural Environment Research Council via the Oxford DTP in Environmental Research. The tour will focus on widening participation in the Environmental Sciences.
Previous supporters of the show
Our Offbeat Festival 2023 show was supported by Oxfordshire Country Council and is part of Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week
Our Edinburgh Fringe 2023 shows were supported by the Oxford NERC Doctoral Training Partnership in Environmental Research
We are also grateful to European Geosciences Union and University of Oxford Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund for their support in the early development of this project.