Family show about ice cream and friendship comes to Penrith

Beggars Belief Collective, a theatre company and collective of artists company based in Darwen, have announced their latest theatre show and tour of SCRUMPTIOUS!, including a visit to Penrith’s Rheged Centre on Monday 12 August (11am and 2pm).

SCRUMPTIOUS! is a magical show about friendship and ice cream. It features hilarious songs, dancing, storytelling, and gentle audience participation. It has been described as “the perfect treat for children aged four and above - and their grown ups!” 

During the ‘SCRUMPTIOUS!’ development process, Beggars Belief collaborated with diverse community groups across Blackburn, Darwen, and Blackpool to create the show. Together, they explored stories around childhood memories. Many talked about trips to the seaside, sweets, ice cream, grandparents, hot summers, favourite places, and making friends. These themes and the characters they discovered came together to form ‘SCRUMPTIOUS!’

Nicky McRoy, who plays ‘Iridiana’ in the show, commented: ‘We think audiences will appreciate the show's message of bravery, hope and friendship. We pack a lot into a very short time, our actors skilfully navigating a cast of wonderfully silly and charming characters within a very tender and magical narrative. We are very proud to be touring 'SCRUMPTIOUS!', which showcases Northern talent and creativity and is children's theatre of the highest quality’.

Guy Hargreaves (Director), commented: ‘SCRUMPTIOUS! is a sweet story about an unexpected friendship. It is set in a colourful picture book world. There'll be songs, dances and some gentle audience interaction. The show looks at how change can sometimes feel scary and difficult, but also at how it can bring wonderful new experiences with it.’

The show will be on at the Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ, on Monday 12 August at 11am and 2pm. Tickets (£8.50) are available to book now at: https://rheged.com/event/scrumptious-by-beggars-belief-family-theatre/

Booking information for the full tour is available at: www.beggarsbeliefcollective.co.uk