Finding Percy Erebus

Applecart Arts - July 2021

“Mum says that Percy’s gone. So I’m going to find him”

Finding Percy Erebus is an enchanting, joyful, and moving story that follows the journey of an 8-year-old child after the death of their best friend, Percy.

Dazzling magic, a stunning original soundtrack and countless costume changes carry the child from their bedroom to the bottom of the ocean. With curiosity and determination, they explore a magical world and come to terms with the impossible: Finding Percy Erebus

Written & directed by
Amelia Mehra, Catherine Manwaring, Helen Cox, Susannah MacDonald

Performed by
Amelia Mehra, Catherine Manwaring, Helen Cox

Creative Team:
Lighting & Sound Operator - Susannah MacDonald
Clinical Psychologist Consultant - Dr Sarah Wassall
Designer - Emily Harwood
Dramaturg - Alex Prescot
Magic Consultant - John Bulleid
Original Score & Sound Design - Sam MacDonald
Lighting Design - Will Alder

Crab (voice) - James Stirling
Crossword A (voice) - Catherine Manwaring
Crossword B (voice) - Alex Prescot
Child (voice) - Sara-Manon Hughs Ahmad
Doctor (voice) - Dominic Green
Mum & Fortune Teller (voice) - Amelia Mehra
Percy (Voice) - Daniel Wright

With thanks to Leonie Spilsbury, Briony O’Callaghan & Matt Hutchinson

Production Photographer - Giulia Delprato