Seven Tears of the Selkie is the Fetch Theatre’s new show. It features The Fetch’s unique style of visual, non-word based theatre with original music, beautiful puppetry and a magical story. It takes its inspiration from the many tales of Selkies passed down in folklore.
Funny, poignant, moving and beautiful, the story transports audiences as they engage with the puppets and take an emotional journey with them. The show is performed by one puppeteer who skilfully animates various spectacular puppets and props in order to create a simple but unforgettable story.

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Technically simple, this 60 minute show will both mesmerize and awaken audiences. Two shows at the same venue can be presented in one day or, the performer can deliver one performance and a workshop. 

This performance is a family show suitable for adults and children 5 years+, it will enchant audiences of all ages. The show can be adapted to visit a variety of venues and will be accessible to ESL audiences.

Workshops:

Performances can be accompanied by a workshop. 

The Fetch can offer a choice of:
● Bunraku puppetry skills
● Making seal headdresses

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The Seven Tears of the Selkie will be touring

from September 2026

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Here's what our audiences have been saying.....

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'Magical- For any age!'

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'Utterly charming- such skill!'

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Absolutely beautiful storytelling, was magical to see, Thank you'

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'I loved how the big seal could blink' 

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'Beautiful. So lyrical and full of magic and fun. Loved every moment.'

 

Tour Dates:

​Performances from September 2026

 

26 September. Leominster Community Centre, School Road, Leominster. HR6 8NJ 7pm. Tickets in advance from Seven Tears of the Selkie Tickets, Saturday 26 September  •  7 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite

Leominster Tourist Information Centre, or on the door. 

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15 October. Arts Alive performances, Bishops Castle Sparc Theatre, Brampton Rd, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AY 1.30pm & 4.30pm.  Tickets £7.50 

https://artsalive.co.uk/events/seven-tears-of-the-selkie/

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​16 October. Arts Alive performance at the Steiner Academy, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire, HR2 8DL .  Performance at 4pm. Tickets £12 available at reception or book online: 

https://artsalive.co.uk/events/seven-tears-of-the-selkie/

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24 October. Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre. 2 Wellington Rd, Coalbrookdale, Telford

TF8 7DX

Performances at 5pm and 7pm.  Reserve your tickets at Puppets2026@gmail.com

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8 and 9 November. FEAST Festival, Malvern Cube, Albert Rd N, Malvern WR14 2YF. Performances and workshops

FEAST: Selkie Headdress Workshop

Sun 8 Nov 2026,1:30PM - 2:30PM  Child Ticket £3.25

FEAST: Seven Tears of the Selkie Performance

Sun 8 Nov 2026, 3:00PM  General admission £5.42

Tickets available in advance here: https://www.ticketsource.com/feast-theatre-festival

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11 December. The Westminster School, Hawes Ln, Rowley Regis B65 9AL, UK

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16 January. Chase Terrace Community Centre, Princess Street
Burntwood, WS7 1JH Performance at 1pm. Tickets: Lichfield Garrick | Lichfield Garrick

 

5 February. Glasshouse College, Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF

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16 February.  Wolverhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton: Shows at 11am and 2pm. Promoted by Black Country Touring. What's On - Wolverhampton Arts Centre

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20 February. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Castle St, Ludlow SY8 1AZ. Performance and workshop

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9 April. Leintwardine Community Centre, High Street, Leintwardine, Herefordshire, SY7 0LB.

Arts Alive. Performance at 4pm. 

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June tbc. Leominster Festival

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