Dweeb-A-Mania
Dates :
Saturday 4 October - Sunday 9 November
Age:
8 - 13 Years
A Polka Theatre Production
"the most sensational, sequinned show of the season... without doubt the perfect show for children."
Everything Theatre
"an electrifying burst of theatrical joy... an unequivocal triumph"
The Spy in the Stalls
"(Polka) consistently presents bold, creative work... this is a must-see"
Daily Mumtra
"Highly colourful, action-packed production... you will leave the auditorium naturally elated"
The Stage
About
Kemi and Norah are mega-nerds through and through. They think they know a lot about… everything! But when popular boy Bentley refuses to invite them to his wrestling-themed party, they discover, to their horror, that he thinks they are dweebs! It turns out that they have a lot to learn – especially about wrestling. Together, they secretly launch a plan to become champion wrestlers, crash Bentley’s party, and prove to everyone that they are, in fact, extremely cool.
Dweeb-A-Mania is a punchy, powerful new comedy which celebrates being exactly who you want to be. Get ready for flying kicks, body slams and a mind-blowing number of barbecued chickens!v
Dweeb-A-Mania is the winner of the Polka Playwriting Award 2025, generously funded by The Garek Trust and supported by Cockayne and London Community Foundation. The award’s publishing partner is Methuen Drama, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc.
Cast and Creatives
Cast
Norah Amy Blake
Kemi Chidera Ikechukwu
Bentley Wesley Ruthven
Lily Grace Carroll
Understudy Tom Storey
Creatives
Writer Sarah Middleton
Director Hannah Stone
Set & Costume Designer Katie Lias
Composer and Sound Designer Ellie Isherwood
Lighting Designer Jane Lalljee
Movement Director DK Fashola
Fight Director Nora Iso-Kungas
Production Manager Nick Flintoff
Stage Manager Iona Hicks
For Polka
Head of Production Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Deputy Technical Manager Jerry Parsons
Theatre Technician Sarah Marsh
Wardrobe Manager Annie James
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Artistic Director Helen Matravers
Assitant Producer Abigayle Bartley
Set Construction Mark Bramfitt/ Basement94
Scenic Artist Fani Parali
Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Lighting Programmer Jodi Rabinowitz
Birkbeck Resident Assistant Director Peter O’Connor-Smart
Special thanks to Helen Arney
A Polka Theatre production.
Photo artwork by Christa Holka and Anna Fernandez.
Production photography by Jake Bush and Adela Ursachi.
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