Old Mama lives where she has always lived, on an island amid her lavender bushes, her goat and her chickens. Not as quick or sprightly as she once was, she still gets by. But a visit from the Mainland by her daughter and grandson, who have other ideas about where and how she ought to be living, may change her life forever…

Fusing storytelling with music and delightful puppetry, Ruling the Roost is a story which will delight all ages. Hijinx Theatre are old friends of the Town Hall, and if you enjoyed previous hits like Seize the Day and To Have and to Hold, you’ll love this colourful play filled with the rich atmosphere of the Mediterranean.