A fox, a pigeon, and a secret agent are on a mission to save the world, but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack, and now all the colours are wrong, and all the sounds are upside down. When true is false and real is fake, will our superheroes be able to untangle the lies and figure out who to trust?
The Shivers is a gripping, fast-paced action comic spy thriller play aimed at 7-11 year olds and their parents. Presented by emma + pj, the show is coming to Epsom's Horton Arts Centre on 31 October.
The show is a high-energy mix of clowning, dance, music and fun set in a riot of colour that some have likened to a ‘live cartoon’. While it is aimed at a young audience and is a perfect introduction to live theatre for those who have never attended one before, there are also plenty of cultural references to keep their parents engaged.
The three-member cast, Isis Clunie, Ben Kulvichit and Kenndrick Horton, play multiple roles that keep the audience gripped. Live video feeds shown through a green screen add to the action and make each performance unique.
"We really think The Shivers works brilliantly for the target age range", said writer and director Emma Clark.
"Part of the creation process took place in collaboration with students from five primary schools in London. It’s very much a show created with young people, for young people," added co-writer and director PJ Stanley.
The play touches on themes of misinformation, fake news and AI and extols the power of friendship and trusting your gut. In the modern world, there is a lot of concern about online safety and the potential dangers, as well as benefits, of AI; thus, The Shivers gives families plenty to talk about after the show around online safety and the proposed social media ban.
Event details
When: 27 October 2026, 2 pm
Where: Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8NP
Tickets: £14, Family of Four £42
