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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

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“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.

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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

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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.

Accessibility
Looking for more information about the show? We provide a brief show guide intended to give audiences a bit more information on what to expect from the show. It is for anyone who would benefit from knowing more in advance of the show due to accessibility needs or for any other reason.

At the link below you can download the show guide from the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 production of Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch. This will be updated for the upcoming tour - watch this space! Before you download it, please note that it
contains some minor spoilers! If you would like any additional information please contact us using the form on this website.
Want ideas for tackling climate change?

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

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Our Edinburgh Fringe 2023 shows were supported by the Oxford NERC Doctoral Training Partnership in Environmental Research

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Photos by David Colby unless otherwise stated. Cartoons by Cecily Church.

Geologise Theatre is a trading name of Solid Earth Productions Ltd.

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