We are delighted to announce that we have secured the exclusive rights from Michael Palin and Terry Jones to adapt Ripping Yarns (Originally BBC TV 1977) to the stage.

MKTOC will produce the first ever stage production of Ripping Yarns in July 2009 at the Chrysalis Theatre, Camphill, Milton Keynes.

You can read more about the original televised series by these ex-Pythons on Wikipedia.

We will be dapting three of the nine episodes. These are:

'Murder at Moorstones Manor'
Directed by Steve Clark

'Across the Andes by Frog'
Directed by David Lovesy

'The Testing of Eric Olthwaite'
Directed by David Pibworth

More information about the adaptations), details of the production team and dates and opportunities for auditions and casting will be posted later this summer.

If you are interested in being involved in this show in any capacity with the production side or as a cast member or would consider sponsoring this very exciting and (by its nature) high profile adaptation, please contact David Pibworth by phone on 0845 2410967 or email.

Show dates and times

Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th July 2009.

At the Chrysalis Theatre, Camphill, Milton Keynes.

Each performance will include all 3 shows (with 2 short intervals).

Tickets: £9.50 and £8.50 (concessions to senior citizens, under 16s and students).

Tickets will go on sale from 1st April 2009.

Show intro night

We wil be holding an intro night on Sunday 25th January 2009 at MADCAP (Creed Street Wolverton, MK) at 7.30pm. This is an opportunty to hear about the three plays and the casting opportunities available. P lease contact David Pibworth by phone on 0845 2410967 or email for more details.

Show Auditions

Auditions will be held in February 2009. Full details to follow shortly.