CHIPPY
A brawling Cornish comedy served from the local chippy!
In the heart of a Cornish fishing town, Chipahoy is the last local shop left standing. Until now. Will the arrival of new owner Frank, a charismatic cabbie from London, fan flames of bubbling anger or ignite new passions? And what are those ripples out at sea? Will Charlie take over the boat from his legendary father Felix Hicks? Will trawlerman Hunter Chapman turn local unease to his advantage? And will young Shirley swap frying fish for tying knots? A riotous, daring new comedy about what it means to live in Cornwall now, by Henry Darke.
About the Artists
Henry is a writer, director and film maker. He directed Hooked for the Channel 4 ‘Coming Up’ series, the prestigious scheme promoting new talent. In 2018 Henry’s play Booby’s Bay was produced by The Finborough Theatre, supported by Bristol Old Vic. Raised in Cornwall, Henry is passionate about fishing and Cornwall and telling character-driven three-dimensional stories that reflect real life there.
Cast:
Jack Brownridge-Kelly - Charlie / Beany
Dan Harvey - Felix / Hunter
Zach Hawkins - Bob
Martin Hyder - Frank
Catrin Walker-Booth - Pearly / Tipsy
Written by Henry Darke
Directed by Chris White
Produced by Jasmine Cole
Set by Pip Terry
Artwork by Jane Darke
Composition by Katherine Gillham
Guidance: 14yrs +
Created thanks to kind support from The Arts Council Engalnd, Feast Cornwall, Unusual and Carn to Cove.
DATES 2024
Thur 16th May
St Eval Village Hall
SOLD OUT
Fri 17th May
The Poly, Falmouth
Sat 18th May
St Austell Arts Centre
Sun 19th May
The Acorn, Penzance
Tue 21st May
Treviglas Academy, Newquay
Wed 22nd May
Ruan Minor Village Hall
(Carn to Cove) SOLD OUT
Thur 23rd May
Devoran Village Hall
(Carn to Cove) Tickets
Fri 24th May
The Old Library, Bodmin
Sat 25th May
The Burrell Theatre, Truro
Sun 26th May
Old Cemetery Chapel, Helston