Meet Ruffles – a hen with a voice that can stop a freight train. Lost at a crossroads, she meets Mule, Bobcat, and Coyote. Together they undertake an epic journey across the desert to the big city, following a big dream. They have hopes of becoming a famous musical band – but can they make it?
Inspired by the much-loved Grimm’s Fairy Tale and set in the American Southwest, The Musicians of Bremen Live! is a brand-new musical play for the whole family featuring live music, story, song, and plenty of surprises.
Featured as part of Belfast International Arts Festival 2025.
Previous Runs:
Segerstorm Centre for Performing Arts, February 2024
A co-production with Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California.
Director: Paul Bosco McEneaney Writer: Charles Way Lighting Design: Simon Bond Music: Kyron Bourke & Padraig Dooney Costume Design :Diana Ennis Sound Engineer:Bethany Tays Digital Media:BNL Productions
Ruffles - Philippa O'Hara Mule - Christina Nelson Bobcat - Pepa Duarte Coyote - Kellee Broadway Musicians - Kyron Bourke & Padraig Dooney
‘I liked the differences between the characters and how they were able to overcome them’
‘Amazing music and voices, stunning visuals and costumes. So atmospheric and emotive. Incredible work by all!’
‘Thank you so much for today everyone was absolutely raving about the show it was truly a special watch!’
‘I loved the hen she was so funny! And I LOVED the bobcat as well’
‘Loved the music, from tom waits to gospel and country it was amazing! Super atmosphere, great story and message with an AMAZING set.’
‘The music was AMAZING! Characters were wonderful, the background created a wonderful atmosphere – VERY enjoyable!’
‘Witty, colourful, entertaining and unmissable.’
Cahoots NI Ltd is registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (NIC100710) and a company limited by guarantee in N. Ireland (NI42024).
