BUSTER
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Through cinematic mime and physical theatre, this high-octane performance follows silent film star Buster Keaton's journey from childhood through to his late career. Focusing on Buster's own perspective on what it means to be a performer, the show explores his highs, his lows, the friends he made along the way, his struggle with alcoholism, and his journey to eventually reaching what he described as "the happiest time of his life".
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Set to one continuous soundtrack, the ensemble brings the story to life through mime, clowning, lip-sync, puppetry, dance and live onstage lighting control, creating a film-like atmosphere that reimagines mime for a new generation.
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A celebration of genius, resilience and the timeless craft of physical storytelling. For older audiences, a chance to revisit a screen legend. For younger ones, an introduction to Buster Keaton's brilliance.
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Michael Lynch as Buster Keaton
Susie Coutts as Natalie Talmadge and Ensemble
Joss J. MacDonald as Joseph Keaton and Ensemble
Anaïs Dubois R. as ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle and Ensemble
Ellie Begley as Myra/Eleanor Norris Keaton and Ensemble
Mark Notley as Joe/Nick Schenck and Ensemble
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Directed by Michael Lynch
Written and devised by the Company
Associate Producer Jack Bentinck
EVENT DETAILS
PRODUCER: Project Lockout
RUNNING TIME: 55min
THEATRE: Main House
AGE REC: 12+
DATES: 16th September 2026
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
| Wednesday 16th Sep 2026 | 7:30pm | Book Now |