Something has taken root in this town. A recluse, a disappearance, a mysterious folk song. And then there’s you, Meles — a podcaster with a dying mother and a stalling career — about to stumble into something unfathomable. Something that could change everything. But is it your story to tell?
A folk tale about folk tales, the art of letting go, and the ethics of true crime, Badgers is a shape-shifting, mercurial new show from the team behind Outlier. Written by Malaika Kegode with music by Jakabol.
A Theatre Royal Plymouth Production, in association with Bristol Old Vic. A New Play by Malaika Kegode originally commissioned by Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Developed on Complicité’s Mudlarks International Residency.
★★★★★
“A supremely impressive and incredibly moving new play”
WhatsOnStage
★★★★
“Smart, vivid and searching”
The Scotsman
★★★★
“The show’s refusal to confine itself, to resist categorisation, gives it a welcome freshness.”
The Stage
Important information
Running time:
70 minutes
Age guideline:
12+
Please note that seats for this production are unreserved. Simply choose whether you’d like to sit on the ground floor or balcony. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the night of the performance.
Audio Described – Sat 05 Sep 2026, 7.45pm
Sensory notice & content warnings
Contains strobe, flashing lights, haze, loud noises, references to animal cruelty, death/dying and terminal illness, descriptions of blood, and strong language. Further content information will become available for this production soon.
If you require this information prior to booking, please check back for updates or call our Box Office on 01752 267222.
Concession Information
Member Concession
Members (non-priority period)
5% off Price Band A on all performances
Members (priority period)
10% off Price Band A on all performances
Corporate Members
£4 off Price Band A on all performances
Groups & Schools Concession
Groups Concession (10–19)
£4 off Price Band A on all performances, +1 complimentary ticket for groups bookings of 20 or more. For 20+ tickets please email your requests to group.sales@theatreroyal.com
Schools Concession (10+)
£10 tickets on Price Band A–B on all performances, +1 complimentary teacher ticket for 10 pupils booked.
Multibuy Concession
Multibuy Members
3+ productions 15% off Price Band A on all performances.
5+ productions 25% off Price Band A on all performances.
Standard Multibuy (Non Members)
3+ productions 10% off Price Band A on all performances.
5+ productions 20% off Price Band A on all performances.
