3….2…1…BLAST OFF!!! Muttnik is a stray: scavenging on the streets of Moscow until one day she is captured and finds herself at the Russian Space Centre to become the first ever ‘astro-dog’, going 'where no dog has gone before'! This physical theatre show for children and childish adults blasts off from The Lyric on February 13th and tells the stunning, true story of the 1957 Sputnik 2 rocket-dog, Laika! For all ages (down to 3 years).

Having zoomed through sell out UK tours in 2006-2008 and ‘5 star’ performances at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Muttnik is blasting off again but with a new solo performer: Bridport-born Tessa Bide. This is Tessa's first solo professional show and it is coming to The Lyric (Bridport) straight after opening at the Lyric Hammersmith (London) 2 days previously! The show is then zooming around the UK for it's Spring/Summer tour.

We need you to help Muttnik as she learns to fly a rocket and dance in zero gravity. Will she skate on the rings of Saturn, what will be her first message home and what will it be like to dig holes on the moon? 

Told with dance, music and puppetry but without dialogue, this enchanting tale feeds the imagination and is suitable for children over three. Created by award-winning performer and early years performance expert Niki McCretton (Resident Artist at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts and co-owner of The Lyric Theatre).

The show is approximately 1 hour long and the doors open roughly 20 minutes before the start of the show. Pre-booking tickets is strongly recommended.

“It's just a beautifully thought-through, very funny and resourceful piece of physical theatre that works for children and adults alike.” Mary Brennan (The Herald)

“An absolute delight from start to finish... A rare treat for all the family” Sarah Peterkin (Take Art)

Harry Mottram (The Bristol Evening Post) 

“Kid’s physical theatre at its most simple but effective.” Allan Radcliffe (The List)