Once upon a time, there was a milkmaid who wished upon a star…
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny is based on a true story and explores themes of belonging, joy and self-discovery through storytelling and music.
Expect Disney songs as you’ve never heard them before, bad puns, terrible tropes, a damsel in distress, an animal sidekick, villains galore and a hero.
Book now to feel the joy, live the magic and see how the story unfolds.
Content Warnings
The show contains themes of gender dysphoria and bullying, strong language and really bad puns.
The show also contains amplified sound, sudden loud sounds (gun shot sound effects), flashing lights, blackouts and optional (but encouraged) audience participation.
Hay and hay bales are also used in the setting and seating area of this performance.
Creative Team
Producer, Writer and Performer - Hunter King
Creative Producer, Mentor and Access Consultant - Ash Cox
Creative Access Support - Dr Emma Marie Williams
Story Consultant - KC Finn
Creative Associate - Ari Abendstern
Associate Lyricist - Adam O’Shea
Sound Design and Audio Post Production - Owain Kelly
Movement Consultant - Lizard Morris (Plaster Cast)
Costume - Max Burton
Props - Ellesy Art and Max Burton
BSL Interpreter - Tracie Redshaw
Creative Industries Trafford, Theatre Development Producer - Sam Danson
Additional character voices by
Ari Abendstern, Chris Markham, KC Finn, Owain Kelly, Oliver Dunkley, Max Burton, Oliver Jones, Lucian Valentine, Glen O’Carolan and Ash Cox
Mentoring and support from
Luke Skillbeck (Milk Presents), Bourgeois & Maurice, Kit Lambert, Nathaniel J Hall and Ross Carey (Dibby Theatre)
With thanks to
Barry Priest, Hope Mill Theatre, Canal Street Kings and everyone at Waterside and Pride in Trafford