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Photo: Ro Murphy

Burnt Out in Biscuit Land

Presented by Touretteshero, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network

A show by disabled people about our right to exist.

While the world outside is in chaos, three neurodiverse inhabitants of an apocalyptic bunker are doing their best to survive.

26-27 April 2023

Bridlington Spa

Age guidance: 14+

Photo: Ro Murhpy

About the show

Blending film, live performance and conversation, Touretteshero’s funny, surreal and moving show explored resistance and joy in the face of a crisis.

The follow up to Touretteshero’s smash-hit productions Backstage in Biscuit Land and Not I by Samuel Beckett, featuring writer, artist, and activist Jess Thom.

All performances were Relaxed, Captioned in English, Audio described and Wheelchair accessible

Burnt Out in Biscuitland

Co-writers: Jess Mabel Jones, Ria Parry, Matthew Pountney, Jess Thom and Charmaine Wombwell
Co-directors: Ria Parry and Matthew Pountney​
Performers: Jess Mabel Jones, Jess Thom and Charmaine Wombwell
Designer: Ben Pacey
Producer: Rosie Scudder

Biscuit Land Content Notice
Biscuit Land Relaxed Performance Overview
Biscuit Land Visual Story
Biscuit Land Travel & Parking Info
Biscuit Land COVID Safety Information

Artist Touretteshero

Founded in 2010, Touretteshero is a disabled-led arts organisation. Using Tourettes syndrome as a catalyst, their mission is to create an inclusive and socially just world for disabled and non-disabled people through their cultural practice.

Supporters & Funders

Funded through public funding from the National Lottery by Arts Council England. Supported by the Collaborative Touring Network

With thanks to National Theatre Studio, and National Theatre Costume Department, Bridlington Spa, East Riding Council, Unlimited, The Old Courts