Hijinx in association with Blind Summit presents

Meet Fred

Fri 6 - Sat 7 Mar, 2026 Archive
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.

All performances will be captioned in English. 

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Overview

Time: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Performance duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes (no interval)
Age guidance: 14+
Advisories: Contains strong language, adult themes and puppet nudity!

Watch the Trailer

Meet Fred Trailer