SELKIE: THE WET AND WILD SHOW!

by Craig manson

Craig Manson’s thrilling reimagining of the Selkie myth is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the magical, shimmering beast!

Selkies are legendary creatures who are part seal, part human. Shedding their sealskins to take human form on land, selkies are traditionally described in stories where their skins are stolen, preventing them from ever returning to their true home under the sea.

Reimagining this myth for the 21st century, SELKIE: THE WET & WILD SHOW! is a provocative spectacle that brings animal rights, queerness and bodily autonomy into a whole new arena. Come and see a real-life selkie, expertly kept, trained and displayed by two glamorous women in wetsuits. Step onstage to feed him; watch him dance to kitschy pop anthems; marvel at his resilience as he batters his body on the floor, against all odds!

Slippery, subversive, wetter and wilder, Selkie slides his way onto the stage to thrill you, provoke you, and leave you gasping.

performance dates

Part of Take Me Somewhere Festival, 15 to 26 October

17 October 2025 / 7 to 8pm

18 October 2025 / 5.45 to 6.45pm

More Info: https://takemesomewhere.co.uk/selkie-wet-and-wild

CREDITS

Created by: Craig Manson

Selkie: Craig Manson

Selkie’s Trainers: Agnes Evans-Forrest & Jessica Kucelin

The Commander: Theo Seddon

Producer: Feral Arts

Stunt Coordinator: David Banks

Dramaturg: James Ley

Outside Eye: Sian Baxter

Designer: Dav Bernard

Production Manager: Louise Gregory

BSL Interpreter: Melissa Toner

Image credit: Diana Dumi

A Take Me Somewhere commission with support from The Creative Scotland Open Fund, Tramway and CCA.

Photo Credit: Diana Dumi