Join KIRSTY PICKERING [BBC Scotland – RIVER CITY] for a poetic fishy tale of adventure, discovery and acceptance about a tiny trans tropical fish.

Delight in rebellious Sam The Sword’s vivid journey across the tank as he discovers exactly who he might be, if his tail will eventually grow and how fast you need to go… if you want to keep up with a Zebra Danio.

1hr, plus 15 minutes for the post-show interactive Tank Tour

Full show recording, tech specification, publicity material and script available - email drew_taylor@hotmail.co.uk for further details

Sam The Sword received its world premiere at Jersey Arts Centre in July 2025 and was awarded the Prize for Adventure as part of Jersey Children’s Theatre Festival.

WRITER / DIRECTOR - Drew Taylor-Wilson

CO-DESIGN - Scamp Niemz & Natasha Jenkins

ASSOCIATE DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION - Catherine Barthram & Morvern McLeod

PUPPET DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION - Scamp Niemz

STAGE MANAGEMENT / LIGHTING DESIGN - Nic Rolland

COMPOSITION / DRAMATURGY - BOBBIE

PROPS DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION - Drew, Morvern, Scamp, Catherine, Kirsty and Andy Johnstone

PRODUCER - Drew Taylor-Wilson

PHOTOGRAPHY - Wayne Stewart

Previously supported by Imaginate / Edinburgh International Children’s Festival.

Previously developed with the support of Afton Moran, Indie McCue and Dayna Cumming.