THEATRE AND COMEDY

The Freedom Stage is one of Unearthed's cosiest corners. A welcoming tent filled with sofas, cushions and curious souls, hosting a mixed programme of live music throughout the weekend, alongside theatre and comedy takeovers.

From stand-up comedy and political satire to puppetry, cabaret, gameshows and immersive theatre, expect laughter, absurdity, curious characters and plenty of the unexpected.

Whether you're catching a family show, settling in for some comedy, or stumbling across something delightfully strange, this is a space where imagination, mischief and entertainment take centre stage.

FRIDAY 2-4PM

FREAKY DEAKY THEATRE

SATURDAY : 11:00pm – 1:30am

Freaky Deaky Theatre is a Pembrokeshire-born theatre company crafting immersive worlds of oddity, wonder and delight.

Blending cabaret, circus and theatrical mischief, their vintage-flavoured performances blur the line between spectacle and surreal experience. Expect curious characters, unexpected encounters and moments that are equal parts entertaining, bewildering and utterly hilarious.

Working alongside a host of talented performers, Freaky Deaky creates unforgettable late-night theatre where anything feels possible.

Kids Theatre Games

Kids' Theatre Games

A playful and imaginative session for younger festival-goers. Through drama games, movement and storytelling, children can explore creativity, build confidence and have plenty of fun along the way.

Syambolical: Vote Conform

Saturday: 5:00pm – 5:30pm

A sharp dose of satire and political theatre.

Dame Zioness Flagshagger is on the campaign trail, seeking votes for the Conform Party. Expect absurdity, audience interaction and a humorous look at power, politics and the strange world we find ourselves living in.

FREKSHOW: Seaside Spectacular

5:45pm – 7:00pm

Is it a day trip to the seaside, or a peculiar daydream?

Step onto the twisted pier promenade and discover hidden delights, curious characters and unexpected encounters in this underground cabaret spectacular. A colourful blend of theatre, circus, comedy and the wonderfully bizarre.

Phil Cooper: Edinburgh Fringe Preview

Sunday: 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Award-winning Welsh comedian Phil Cooper brings a preview of his latest Edinburgh Fringe show to Unearthed. Warm, witty and packed with brilliant storytelling, this is a chance to catch new material before it heads north.
Phil Cooper brings a work in progress of this years Edinburgh show 'deckchair'. Comparing his great grandad's life to his own . One was a world war one veteran one is not . Can you tell which one ?

Explores themes of connection, perseverance, isolation at the end of the world (in a funny way I promise)

"Brilliant , hilarious, stories merge into one another seamlessly"

Pizza & Puppets: Intergalactic Space Garden

Sunday: 12:35pm – 1:15pm

Blast off into a whimsical world of cosmic vegetables, eccentric creatures and interstellar adventure. A playful puppet show for children and families, filled with imagination, laughter and a touch of the unexpected.

Come Down With Me

SUNDAY: 1:20pm – 2:00pm

Part game show, part chaos, all entertainment.

Inspired by a certain beloved TV classic, contestants compete in a series of ridiculous challenges, questionable judging decisions and audience-fuelled fun. Expect laughs, surprises and absolutely no guarantees of fairness.