living spit's
Beauty and the Beast
As North-Somerset based, Two-Person Comedy Theatre Companies go, Living Spit are widely known as being one of the most physically attractive to ever grace the British stage. However, in this tale as old as time, one of them will be forced to portray a hideous, foul-tempered beast. But which one will it be?
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From the creators of the Offie award-nominated Six Wives of Henry VIII, the 2024 show of the year (StageTalk) There’s Something About Typhoid Mary and the “beguiling rib-tickler” (The Times) Living Spit’s Frankenstein The Musical comes a re-worked, monstrously-musical, Disney-defying version of this classic French tale about what it means to be truly beautiful in the 18th century.
8th - 13th Dec 2025
19th, 20th, 27th, 28th Dec 2025
2nd & 3rd Jan 2026
7.30pm £15
“Living Spit’s deadpan, well-seasoned repartee pays dividends in this playfully updated version of the 18th century French fable.” The Telegraph
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“A well-loved tale, told with warm-hearted silliness and wit, gently reminding us that beauty is more than meets the eye.” Intermission
“Rollicking good fun – deserves a standing ovation every night.” Bristol 24/7
Get involved
The Theatre Shop hosts professional performances from a wide variety of performing artists in a repurposed retail unit in Queens Square, Clevedon.
We stage two seasons every year, April – June and October - Christmas, with an average of two performances a week throughout the season. To see shows programmed in past seasons click here.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Join us as a volunteer, support your local arts venue and together we’ll bring professional theatre to Clevedon.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
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Meet new people
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Gain valuable work experience
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Support your local community
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Help bring theatre to Clevedon
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Share your knowledge and ideas
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Be part of something exciting
The volunteers play a vital role in looking after audiences during our shows. Volunteers collect tickets, serve behind the bar and help audiences find their seats. They are supported during their shift by a Duty Manager, who holds overall responsibility for the running of the venue during the performance.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Volunteer shifts takes place in the evening, or on a weekend day time for the matinee shows
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Shifts last roughly 3 hours
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We use a simple booking system for scheduling your time with us
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Shifts are usually available to book 6 weeks in advance
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You can book as many or few shifts as you like - you’re in charge!
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We communicate via email, our facebook group and our WhatsApp group. (You can opt for emails only if that is your preference)
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
During your shift you will be in any one of the following roles:
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Box office (checking and selling tickets on the door)
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Usher (helping people find their seats and answering questions)
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Bar work (selling drinks on the bar)
WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?
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Gain an understanding of the professional workings of a theatre
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See shows for free
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Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
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Occasional social events, free training courses and professionally led theatre workshops organised for volunteers
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Develop skills and enhance your CV (if you want to!)
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HOW DO I APPLY?
We take on new volunteers at any time of the year, just get in touch using our contact form, or email hello@theatreshop.org.uk.
To become a volunteer all you need is enthusiasm and some spare time. You get to choose how much time you give to volunteering and we offer all the support and training you need. We welcome applications from everyone aged 18​​​​
BRINGING YOUR SHOW TO THE THEATRE SHOP
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We're always keen to hear from touring artists and companies so if you're interested in bringing your show to the Theatre Shop please email your tour pack to hello@theatreshop.org.uk.
Our venue technical details are here:
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