Tuesday, 31 Mar
19:45
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Tuesday, 31 Mar
19:45
Wednesday, 01 Apr
19:45
Matinee
Thursday, 02 Apr
14:30
Thursday, 02 Apr
19:45
Times
7:45pm
Running Time 1 hour 20 mins
Venue Studio, York Theatre Royal
Matinee(s)2:30pm Thu
Age 14+
Tue 31 Mar 2026 - Thu 02 Apr 2026
More Details + Share + BSL PerformanceCaptioned Performance Book TicketsHijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred
A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world—and he’s still fighting.
After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system pulls the strings?
With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities and/or autism, whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle.
Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever.
Age Guidance: Recommended 14+ contains strong language, adult themes and puppet nudity.
All performances will be Captioned
A British Sign Language Interpreted performance will take place on Thu 02 Apr 7.45pm – our interpreter will be Julie Fletcher.
If you are booking for one of our Access Performances, please contact our Box Office (boxoffice@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk) for the best rate and advice on the best seats for your requirements.