Babakas was founded in 2010 by Mike Tweddle, Juan Ayala, Brian Mullin, Miguel Oyarzun, Sofia Paschou and Bert Roman. 

Having collaborated on a number of projects across Europe since 2006, including Birmingham's BE FESTIVAL, the company was formed with the aim of making entertaining, experimental work with social issues at its core. The company uses multiple languages to explore the universal, incorporating their love of organized chaos, vulnerable simplicity, mischief, honesty and ideas that come from unexpected places.

Performed by Mike Tweddle (UK), Sofia Paschou (Greece), Bert Roman (Begium)  

Devised and written by Babakas

Directed by Juan Ayala 

Choreography Annie Pui-Ling Lok and Jean-Marc Serrano Deladoey

Dramaturg Brian Mullin 

Video design Scott Johnston 

Sound design Phill Ward

Production manager Liam Walsh

Historical consultant Dr Laura King

Produced by Pippa Frith and Thomas Wildish

Photos by Graeme Braidwood

“A deft, emotive meditation on fatherhood from a young, international company with both talent and great ideas.”

The Daily Telegraph

“Unforgettable”

The Observer

“Fun as well as intelligent, emotive as well as outré... Wonderful” 

Three Weeks

“It’s not often a piece of theatre can pierce me like an arrow and strike my heart... A real gem”

A Younger Theatre

“An effervescent show... It twists autobiography, physical theatre and dance into something heartfelt and true... a mature, inventive and touching look at who we are and how we find our place.”

Exeunt Magazine

“Moving and wonderful... their collective energy and inventiveness create a perfect little Fringe gem.” British Theatre Guide

“A bright, funny, moving hour...there's a poignant authenticity about the piece.”

Time Out