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Queenie and the Pooka tells the story of a Traveller girl with a wild imagination.
Queenie dreams of travelling the world as a famous dancer and musician, entertaining crowds whilst telling tales of Traveller folk. Unfortunately for Queenie, her parents don’t approve, because of a mysterious family tale passed down generations.
Little does Queenie know, a shape-shifting Pooka is trapped in her home, a small but immaculate trailer known as a Vardo – and this mischievous faerie has plans for a wild adventure.

Part of BD:Festival

Produced by Spin Arts, Directed by Carlos Pons Guerra, Co-Choreographed by Pons Guerra and Keira Martin, with original music by Jamie Roberts, Voiceover by Michael Murphy, Set Design by Immortal Bloom, Set & Prop Painting by United Arts Project and Costume Design by Ryan Dawson Laight.

Co-Commissioned by Leeds2023, Leeds Dance Partnerships, Bradford Council, and supported by LeedsGATE and Arts Council England.