Stick by Me is a new show for 3-6 year olds and was co-created with Ian Cameron and Katherina Radeva and produced by Red Bridge Arts. It was commissioned by Gulbenkian for the Boing Festival, where it premiered in 2017. It was presented at the Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2018 and as part of the Made in Scotland 2018 Showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe. It is touring the UK and performing in Japan and China in 2019.
Performer - Andy Manley
Director - Ian Cameron
Designer - Katherina Radeva
Composer and Sound Designer - William Calderbank
Lighting Designer - Craig Fleming
Production Manager - Suzie Normand
Stage Managers - Sarah Scarlett and Deanne Jones
Producer - Alice McGrath
Winner CATS Award - Best Show for Children and Young People 2019
"It’s the most memorable children’s stage production I’ve seen, and one I’ll remember for a long time to come."
Isabelle Oderberg, ArtsHub, Melbourne ★★★★★
“.. exquisitely timed to the music …, this is a joyful and funny show that is also about injury, disability, loss, death, love and friendship.” Mark Fisher, The Guardian ★★★★
“What a wonderfully wise and big-hearted show this is – one that will stick in the memory, whatever age you are.”
Mary Brennan, The Herald ★★★★
‘Physical comedy and no shortage of laughs for the kids from the excellent Andy Manley’
Kelly Apter, The List ★★★★
“Manley has the target audience of 3 to 6 year olds in the palm of his hands….A wonderful production bolstered by a light-touch score.” Peter Callaghan Reviewsphere ★★★★
"...full of excitement, energy and emphatic delight."
Paul F. Cockburn, Broadway Baby ★★★★
"...speaks directly to the experience of pre-school children, and makes its point, with the simplest of means."
Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman ★★★★
"Its bonkers...but delightfully funny and utterly charming."
Mark Brown, Sunday Herald
Performer - Andy Manley
Director - Ian Cameron
Designer - Katherina Radeva
Composer and Sound Designer - William Calderbank
Lighting Designer - Craig Fleming
Production Manager - Suzie Normand
Stage Managers - Sarah Scarlett and Deanne Jones
Producer - Alice McGrath
Winner CATS Award - Best Show for Children and Young People 2019
"It’s the most memorable children’s stage production I’ve seen, and one I’ll remember for a long time to come."
Isabelle Oderberg, ArtsHub, Melbourne ★★★★★
“.. exquisitely timed to the music …, this is a joyful and funny show that is also about injury, disability, loss, death, love and friendship.” Mark Fisher, The Guardian ★★★★
“What a wonderfully wise and big-hearted show this is – one that will stick in the memory, whatever age you are.”
Mary Brennan, The Herald ★★★★
‘Physical comedy and no shortage of laughs for the kids from the excellent Andy Manley’
Kelly Apter, The List ★★★★
“Manley has the target audience of 3 to 6 year olds in the palm of his hands….A wonderful production bolstered by a light-touch score.” Peter Callaghan Reviewsphere ★★★★
"...full of excitement, energy and emphatic delight."
Paul F. Cockburn, Broadway Baby ★★★★
"...speaks directly to the experience of pre-school children, and makes its point, with the simplest of means."
Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman ★★★★
"Its bonkers...but delightfully funny and utterly charming."
Mark Brown, Sunday Herald
Photographs by Mihaela Bodlovic