Polka and Theatr Iolo
Tidy
By Emily Gravett
A co-production with Theatre Iolo and Polka
Adapted by Rachael Canning, Lee Lyford and Lucy Rivers
Based on the illustrated children’s book by Emily Gravett
Co-created by Lee Lyford, Lucy Rivers & Rachael Canning
Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers, the leaves, even the other animals. But, when autumn comes, he gets a little bit carried away with cleaning up the forest and accidently destroys his own home!
Based on the much-loved children’s book by author and illustrator, Emily Gravett, Tidy is a gentle but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it.
With beautiful puppets, original music and a touch of silliness, this playful story will delight young audiences, as it explores how everyone needs a little bit of wild chaos in their lives.

Creative Team
Director: Lee Lyford.
Composer (Music and Lyrics): Lucy Rivers
Set, Costume + Puppetry Designer: Rachael Canning
Sound Designer: Yvonne Gilbert.
Lighting Designer: Jane Lalljee
OFFIE Nominations 2024
Tidy – Polka Theatre #Offies 2024 #NewNoms: TYA PRODUCTION
Lucy Rivers – Tidy – Polka Theatre #Offies 2024 #NewNoms: TYA MUSIC / SOUND
Rachael Canning – Tidy – Polka Theatre #Offies 2024 #NewNoms: TYA DESIGN
Robert Penny – Tidy – Polka Theatre #Offies 2024 #NewNoms: TYA PERFORMANCE