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Quirk Theatre presents a festive family-friendly adventure set in the snowy South Pole.
Leigh Curtis
Quirk Theatre is bringing a festive family-friendly adventure set in the snowy South Pole to Exeter Phoenix from 14 to 28 December.
Ernie and the Sea of Ice follows a voyage through Antarctica by a group of adventurers in the sailing ship Endurance surrounded by huge seas, ice, snow and penguins.
A (mostly) true account of Ernest Shackleton’s epic Antarctic expedition, the ship gets stuck in the ice with 28 men, 69 dogs and one ship’s cat on board, leaving the crew to work out how to get home.
The production is suitable for all ages.
Quirk Theatre is an Exeter-based theatre company led by artistic director Katie Villa and creative director Simon Hall.
It creates original productions for children and families using projection, puppetry and music.
It also hosts workshops and projects in schools, community centres and public spaces in Devon.
This year’s performance will be Quirk’s twenty-second Christmas production at Exeter Phoenix.
Ernie and the Sea of Ice trailer
Performances of Ernie and the Sea of Ice begin at 2pm and 4.30pm at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 14 December and run until Sunday 28 December 2025.
The 4.30pm performance on Monday 22 December is intended to enable people with learning differences or other sensory and communication needs to access theatre in a relaxed environment.
The 4.30pm performance on Sunday 21 December will include a British Sign Language interpreter.
Tickets start at £11 plus booking fees.
Ticket buyers can also donate to Refugee Support Devon and Exeter Foodbank via the Quirk Theatre and Exeter Phoenix Pay it Forward scheme.
For more information and to book visit the Exeter Phoenix website
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